Category Archives: side dish

Miso Marinated Sablefish with Pickled Greens

Posted on July 19, 2021 by cookinginsens

We love miso marinated sablefish! True, the marinade process takes up to 3 days but the perfect marriage of the miso marinade with this black cod is a “delice.” Of course I ordered the sablefish on line. I haven’t found … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, fish, Food and Wine, Japanese, Main dishes, Recipes, side dish | Tagged asian, cooking, food, Japanese, miso marinade, pickled mustard greens, recipe, sablefish, swiss chard | 6 Comments

Paprika Roasted Cod and Spaghetti Squash

Posted on April 14, 2021 by cookinginsens

Craving fish, we went into Scranton where you can find wild salmon, cod filet and sometimes lovely monkfish. I decided to roast some cod with spaghetti squash … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, fish, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes, side dish | Tagged cod, cooking, Fish, food, paprika, recipe, spaghetti squash | 12 Comments

Cooking with Brian: Pork Char Sui

Posted on March 4, 2021 by cookinginsens

For over a year now, our family who believe in science and the Co-Vid Virus have been practicing mitigation; masks, social distancing, avoiding crowded areas, visiting no one and accepting no invitations to visit. Our son works from home and … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes, side dish | Tagged bok choy, Char Sui, cooking, dressing, food, garlic, Oven, pork, recipe, rice, sesame | 9 Comments

Easy Braised Cabbage and Pork Chops

Posted on February 24, 2021 by cookinginsens

Stubb’s BBQ rub, a brand fairly new to me, is sold in a variety of spice mixes and works well on chicken, lamb or pork. I particularly like the sea salt, paprika and garlic mix. The prep on these pork … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes, side dish | Tagged apple cider, cabbage, cooking, easy, food, photo photography, pork chops, recipe | 5 Comments

White Sweet Potato Salad with Chilli Lime Mayonnaise, Et alia

Posted on August 17, 2020 by cookinginsens

My husband first met Laura Allen when he was in Peace Corps, West Africa in the 70s. Since then, continuously, Laura has been a good and loyal friend to our family. We always looked forward to her visits in our … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Recipes, Salad, side dish | Tagged chilli lime mayonnaise, cooking, food, potato salad, recipe, white sweet potato | 3 Comments

Spaghetti Squash with Pancetta

Posted on July 7, 2020 by cookinginsens

I’m fairly new to spaghetti squash. I read about it when I was overseas but never had access to it until I spent a year in France. Everyone in our family likes it and the texture and flavor is just … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Recipes, side dish | Tagged cooking, food, food photography, recipe, side dish, spaghetti squash | 1 Comment

Spicy “Shanghai” Bok Choy

Posted on June 12, 2020 by cookinginsens

Wegman’s Scranton had the tiniest baby bok choy I’ve ever seen. They were labeled Shanghai bok choy. I steamed them until tender and added my favorite spicy sauce for bok choy. I should have bought more! It’s been a very … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Recipes, side dish, Vegetables | Tagged asian, bok choy, cooking, cooking recipe, food, honey mustard grilled salmon, Oyster sauce, oyter sauce, recipe, Shanghai, spicy, vegetable | 2 Comments

Grilled Pork Belly Sandwich and Bok Choy

Posted on May 11, 2020 by cookinginsens

Before the plague, I ordered and froze a 5 pound pork belly from D’Artagnan, thinking of an Easter family barbecue. I was a tad disappointed because the pork belly was more long than thick, which would be fine for sliced … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Sandwich, side dish | Tagged bok choy, cooking, food, pork belly, sandwiches, spicy | 6 Comments

Miso Marinated Sablefish with Sugar Snap Peas

Posted on April 14, 2020 by cookinginsens

The State of Pennsylvania, among others, is an “open carry” state. Which means that it is your constitutional right, based on the 2nd amendment, to take your gun openly into any establishment, event, park or wherever, except to a hospital, … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Japanese, Main dishes, Recipes, side dish | Tagged asian, cooking, Fish, food, Japanese, marinade, miso, photography, recipe, sugar snap peas | 8 Comments

Browned Brussel Sprouts with Onions

Posted on April 5, 2020 by cookinginsens

My husband went to the store for bottled spring water , masked and gloved, and saw some brussel sprouts he wanted. I have no idea if it’s the season or what but we both like them so…… I wanted to … Continue reading →