Red Wine Mushrooms (Great with Chicken!)
This is one of the first things I learned to make when I started cooking on my own. It’s simple, hard to mess up, and delicious. Plus, its a pretty cheap way to dress up plain chicken.
Sides
Kielbasa with Brussels Sprouts in Mustard Cream Sauce
Any German can tell you that wurst and and cabbage go hand in hand. Any Spaniard will say the same of chorizo and beans. But it takes a special, international inclination to make the case for kielbasa with brussels sprouts, white beans and mustard. I’ll tell you that it works wonderfully! The saltiness of the pork combined with the bitter, gentle crunch of the brussels sprouts and mildness of the beans is well-balanced perfection. Plus, its cheap, easy and looks good on a plate!
Grilled White Corn with Spicy Cilantro Butter
Don’t let Orville Reddenbacher fool you – corn was meant to be grilled. This spicy yet cool corn is the perfect accompaniment for grilled meat or fish. However, just because corn is a side dish doesn’t mean it needs to take the back-seat in flavor.