I love to eat dinner at other people's houses. And not only for the obvious benefits like their delightful company, the instant festiveness of a little dinner party, and the fact that they get to do all the prep work and cleaning up. I also love to be inspired by things they make all the time that have never occurred to me. (This is also why I love Junior League cookbooks - they're full of recipes that people actually make for their families). I particularly love new ideas for vegetables, because I get so tired of the same things I make all the time. Both of these veggie dishes come from Attorney Mom (who will soon be guest-blogging the best recipe for red velvet cupcakes you've ever had).
1) Roasted Potatoes. (Yes, I know what you're thinking. You roast potatoes all the time. But have you ever roasted red potatoes and sweet potatoes together? It's brilliant. So easy and so delicious, not to mention the boost in nutritional value.)
6 large red potatoes
2 large sweet potatoes
Olive oil, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper
Cut potatoes into medium bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, rosemary leaves, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425 until fork-tender. Fabulous. In a nod to the ridiculously cold weather, we are having this tonight with turkey meatloaf and peas. (Okay, maybe "cold" isn't the right word for a grey 65 degree day, but anything below 70 constitutes cold to me).
2) Asparagus and zucchini.
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into medium sized pieces
1 zucchini, medium diced
Olive oil, salt, pepper, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Toss asparagus and zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper. Saute over medium high heat for approx 3-5 minutes, until just cooked. Serve hot sprinkled with a handful of parmesan cheese. Excellent accompaniment to salmon.
Happy eating!
