The Magidow family recipe box
I can’t believe I didn’t post this after we had it at an amazing real Oktoberfest event that we were fortunate to be invited to in Bavaria. It is very simple, and based on this recipe. Unlike American coleslaw, this one is blanched, so it has a softer texture and is more easily digested. It […]
Inspired by our trip to Germany and the many wonderful composed salads we had, I created this cauliflower salad. I served it with pulled pork sandwiches, as an alternative to cole slaw, which went well together. Vegetables 1 head cauliflower, in small florets 1 carrot, julienne 1/3 c. red onion, sliced thin 2 stalks celery, […]
Some recipes are so elemental that I do not think of including them on this blog. However, our family keeps growing and we must spread the basic cooking knowledge that we Magidows take for granted to the newer members of our flock. Hence, a step-by-step recipe for fluffy mashed potatoes, which Dan has been called […]
Eating your greens has never been easier! (Though no one in this family has ever thought it was hard). This makes a hearty side dish with any kind of winter greens–collards, kale, turnip greens. In fact, I don’t think this truly needs a main course. It would be great with baked sweet potatoes or polenta. […]
Let’s face it: samosas are delicious but a P.I.T.A. to make. Why bother with the pastry crust? Just eat the filling! These are a great side dish, perfect for potlucks, and if you’re really ambitious you can use it as a savory pastry filling. 3 lbs potatoes (can be any kind, peels can stay on […]
This is a wonderful salad made with cooked vegetables and a zingy dressing. It’s great as a side dish and keeps well for several days. It’s also colorful and well-suited to Minnesota vegetables! Try to cut everything into 1 cm cubes (except for the peas of course). I probably could have diced these better–but taste […]
I’m posting this as an add-on to Alex’s Kushari recipe–it’s really good on top of kushari, but it’s also a great side dish in general. This is for a dry style chickpea with Indian spices. It is also dirt cheap! Chana masala on top of kushari. 1 can of chickpeas3 Tbsp cooking oil1 Tbsp black […]
I just made this salad up, but it turned out so well as an accompaniment to Indian food that I thought I should post it. It’s quick and easy to make, and for those who don’t like American cucumbers, you can often get the “burpless” smaller varieties at Middle Eastern and Indian grocery stores. Ingredients […]
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (2 lb), cut into florets 2 Tb olive oil 1/4 tsp whole cumin seed salt red pepper flakes 1 cup plain yogurt (I use Greek yogurt) 1 Tb lemon juice Method: 1) Heat oven to 425 F. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle florets with oil and sprinkle with cumin seed, […]
This sounds a little weird perhaps, and there are some haters out there who can’t abide sweet with savory. But haters gonna hate, and this side dish turned out really well – I served it with roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and it added that sweet element you get from cranberry sauce without being […]