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Globe Artichoke 101 I Georgie Eats

Every time I eat a globe artichoke, I can’t understand why I don’t eat them more regularly. I first had one in a restaurant, prepared in almost the exact way I still like to eat them now and it was a revelation for me. The process of peeling away each petal, dipping them in a

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Chilli & Lime Broad Beans I Georgie Eats

Eat the broad beans like edamame – covering your fingers with the seasonings on the outside of the pods as you search for the beans inside. Then, licking your fingers as you eat the beans, to get both the seasonings and the beans in one mouthful. You’ll find the beans inside the pods in a

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BLUEBERRY, HALLOUMI & PECAN SALAD

Print BLUEBERRY, HOT HONEY HALLOUMI & TOASTED PECAN SALAD Not everyone is blessed with time, but I still want you to have delicious food! Here we are using a packet of pre-cooked grains, so you can get eating within 15 minutes. It's just perfect. Prep Time 10 minutes minutes 5 minutes minutes Total Time 15

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Charred Corn & Avocado Dip I Georgie Eats

Combine the cannellini beans, avocado, yoghurt, most of the lime juice (saving a tbsp for the chipotle oil), jalapenos, coriander and a good pinch of salt and black pepper in a blender adding a dash of water if needed, to help it along. Blend until smooth and super creamy, then taste and adjust the seasoning,

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Carrot and Watermelon Radish Pickle • The Bojon Gourmet

I tend to think of myself as a fairly laid-back, type “B” (for Bojon?) type of person. Slow-rising sourdoughs, laborious laminated doughs, homemade sweetened condensed milk; I don’t mind the wait. But in the case of pickles, it turns out, I am downright impatient. My über-talented sister-in-law, Sheila Metcalf Tobin, is also a pickling and

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Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing with Chestnuts, Leeks & Mushrooms • The Bojon Gourmet

When you’ve had your fill of gluten-free stuffing made with regular bread, try this hearty gluten-free cornbread stuffing! This holiday side dish starts with homemade gluten-free cornbread loaded with mushrooms, herbs, leeks, and chestnuts. Stuffing was something to which I never gave much thought. I don’t even recall its presence during childhood Thanksgiving meals (though

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad with Chile and Lime • The Bojon Gourmet

This sweet potato quinoa salad makes a hearty vegetarian main dish or side dish. Find all my salad recipes here, including this reader-favorite cucumber quinoa salad, and this vegan tofu egg salad. I’ve been working on a recipe for a robust, vegetarian posole for the past couple of months. The version I finally came up

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Beet, Citrus, & Chicory Salad with Ricotta Salata and Pistachios • The Bojon Gourmet

A perky little salad full of bitter, sweet, salty, and tangy flavors to refresh your palate during the depths of winter. Hello and belated happy new year! It’s been quiet around the blog for the past few weeks, but it’s been anything but in the Bojon kitchen. I’ve been working on a few new projects, one

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Gigantes Plaki with Feta & Lemon Parsley Oil • The Bojon Gourmet

Creamy white beans baked in a rich tomato sauce with loads of feta and emerald green parsley oil are a twist on the Greek dish Gigantes Plaki, inspired by Kokkari Estiatorio in San Francisco.  Discovering Gigantes Plaki A few of weeks ago, I met my friend Emma at Kokkari Estiatorio, a Greek restaurant in San Francisco’s Financial

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Gluten-Free Stuffing with Leeks & Goat Cheese • The Bojon Gourmet

Savory bread pudding meets classic dressing. This holiday-ready gluten-free stuffing recipe is rich with the flavors of leeks and shallots, toasted bread, herbs, and celery, all offset by tangy chèvre. Thanks to Vermont Creamery for sponsoring this post.  The Ultimate Holiday Side Dish For me, holiday meals are all about the side dishes. I was

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