Garlic Roasted Broccoli

  Looking for a unique way to serve broccoli as a side vegetable on your steak platter? This roasted broccoli recipe is surely going to be the best and healthiest side you can add to your meal. Tossed in garlic flavor, the florets are roasted to perfection. Try them out now.

Ingredients

• Broccoli florets, 2 ½ cups
• Extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp
• Garlic (minced), 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper, ½ tsp
• Sea salt, 1 tsp
• Lemon juice, ½ tsp

Preparation

1. Set the oven to preheat at 400 degrees F.
2. Toss broccoli florets with garlic and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to adjust flavors.
3. Prepare a baking sheet and spread out broccoli in a single layer. Set to bake.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender and heated through. Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with lemon juice to give it a tangy, refreshing finish before serving.

Roasted Mix Veggies With Parsley

  This dish is so full of flavors and colors. The best part is that it is really easy to prepare and you are free to add or eliminate vegetable mix as per your preference. Season with aromatic herb flavors for the delicious flavors.

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized red bell peppers, diced
• Butternut squash (cubed), 2 cups
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 medium-sized red onion, quartered
• 3 medium-sized gold potatoes, cubed
• Olive oil, ¼ cup
• Fresh rosemary (chopped), 2 tbsp
• Fresh thyme (chopped), 1 tbsp
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp
• Fresh parsley (chopped), 2 tbsp

Preparation

1. Set the oven to preheat at 475 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir sweet potato, bell pepper, squash, potatoes, and sweet potato together to combine. Separate quartered onion slices and add them to the vegetable mix.
3. In another bowl, combine rosemary, thyme, olive oil, pepper, salt, and vinegar. Add to the vegetables and toss until seasoned. Transfer to a prepared roasting pan.
4. Set to roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Cook until vegetables are browned and cooked through. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, roasted veggies.

Maple Glazed Carrots

  Spicy, sweet, and totally surprising! This simple recipe can turn out to be so good. Enjoy the crunchy veggies as a sideline for any chicken or beef steak recipe you like and enhance the flavors of your meal.

Ingredients

• Carrots, 1 lb
• Pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp
• Olive oil, 1 tbsp
• Cayenne pepper, ¼ tsp
• Salt, ½ tsp

Preparation

1. Set the oven to preheat at 400 degrees F.
2. Wash carrots and peel them using a vegetable peeler.
3. Slice them up into circles or in a julienne cut. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Stir in olive oil and maple syrup.
5. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Toss to coat well. Spread on a prepared baking sheet and set to bake.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until done.
7. Serve hot and enjoy your crunchy, sweet-spicy side dish.

Stir Fried Green Beans With Parsley And Lemon

Ingredients

• White sugar, a pinch
• Lemon zest, 1 tbsp
• Green beans (fresh), 1 lb
• Fresh parsley (chopped), ¼ cup
• Butter, 2 tbsp
• Salt, to taste
• Olive oil, 2 tsp
• Black pepper, to taste
• Garlic (minced), 2 tsp

Preparation

1. Bring salted water to a gentle boil. Stir in beans and add sugar. Stir well. Cook for 3-5 minutes until beans are tender and bright green. Drain and give an ice bath to stop cooking immediately.
2. Place a skillet over med-high heat. Stir in olive oil and butter. Let butter melt. Add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant. Stir in bans, mix and cook for 2-4 minutes until beans are wilted.
3. Stir in lemon zest and parsley and toss all the ingredients together until coated. Heat through by cooking for another minute. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with more parsley and serve it as a side dish to your favorite steak.

Creamed Corn

Ingredients

• Parmesan cheese (grated), ¼ cup
• Whole milk, 1 cup
• All-purpose flour, 2 tbsp
• Butter, 2 tbsp
• Ground black pepper, ¼ tsp
• Granulated sugar, 2 tbsp
• Heavy cream, 1 cup
• Salt, 1 tsp
• Frozen corn kernels (thawed) 2 pkg.

Preparation

1. Place a skillet over low-med heat. Add corn, butter, sugar, and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and milk and add to the corn mixture. Stir well. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes on low-med heat until corn is cooked and mixture has thickened.
3. Stir in parmesan cheese and continue cooking until cheese has melted. Stir and cook for another minute and serve hot!

Classic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large-sized potatoes
• Salt, 1 tsp
• Butter, 3 tbsp
• Sour cream, 2 tbsp
• Milk, ½ cup + more if required
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh chives (chopped), 2 tbsp for garnish
• Butter block (softened), for garnish

Preparation

1. Fill a pot with water and add salt. Peel potatoes and cut into thick slices. Add to the pot.
2. Set over med-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and place potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
3. Use a potato ricer to mash it up. Stir in milk, butter, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Use a rubber spatula to combine everything. Add more milk to adjust consistency if required.
4. Adjust flavors and add more salt and pepper if needed.
5. Garnish with thinly chopped chives.
6. Mashed potatoes are the most favorite vegetable side dish to accompany steaks. Serve immediately with a softened butter block on the top and enjoy!