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Apple Fennel Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

September 18, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Close-up of apple fennel salad on a platter.

     Apple Fennel Salad stars apples and fennel, along with celery, parmesan cheese, and pumpkin seeds atop baby greens. Finish with tangy apple vinaigrette dressing for the ultimate fall salad. Looking for a nice green salad to go with the braised beef brisket I shared last week? This salad has great crisp texture from fresh…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: apples, fennel

Radish Salad with Cucumbers and Sugar Snap Peas

June 26, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

     Radish Salad with Cucumbers and Sugar Snap Peas is a simple easy salad full of crunchy spring vegetables tossed in homemade vinaigrette. Great as a side dish for picnics and barbecues all summer long. I’ve been really enjoying this radish salad made with seasonal spring vegetables. I made it three times before I considered…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: cucumber, radishes, sugar snap peas

How to Cook Baby Artichokes

April 12, 2019 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

How to Cook Baby Artichokes| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Baby artichokes are delicious roasted, grilled, sautéed, or steamed. Baby artichokes are small and tender enough that you can eat the choke part, unlike with a larger artichoke. When you roast them, they get almost sweet, and the edges get just a little crispy. Read on for step-by-step instructions for how to trim and…

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Filed Under: How-To, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: artichokes, carrots, green onions, radishes, sugar snap peas

Crispy Baked Latkes

November 21, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Crispy Baked Latkes| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Crispy Baked Latkes (Potato Pancakes) are just as crispy as fried latkes. Make Crispy Baked Latkes in advance and reheat in the oven – they’ll be just as crispy as when first baked. Enjoy this easy latke recipe as an appetizer or side for Chanukah and year-round. Are you seeing those crispy edges? These…

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Filed Under: Eastern European, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: potatoes

Instant Pot Applesauce

November 14, 2018 by Tara Leung 4 Comments

Instant Pot Applesauce| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Instant Pot Applesauce is a quick and easy recipe for applesauce using your pressure cooker. This applesauce, lightly sweetened with maple syrup, is great as a snack, yogurt topper, oatmeal mix-in, and for baking. Instant Pot Applesauce is the Thanksgiving side everyone loves and a must-have condiment for potato pancakes. Don’t forget, it’s the…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegetarian Tagged With: apples

Fried Wild Rice with Hazelnuts and Kale

November 6, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Fried Wild Rice with Hazelnuts and Kale | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Fried Wild Rice with Hazelnuts and Kale is a tasty and elegant side that goes well with poultry, fish, or meat. Perfect for serving a crowd during the holidays. Hi folks, Can you believe it’s already almost Thanksgiving? This year has definitely flown by for me. I made the decision to start this blog…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: cherries, hazelnuts, kale, wild rice

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About Wednesday Night Cafe

  Hi, I’m Tara. This blog is where I share my recipes for special dinners. When I discover a new dish while traveling or come across something creative while dining out, I just have to recreate the recipe at home. I also love cooking my own versions of classic dishes. If you're new here, ...

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