Favorite Sides

Here are a few of my favorite, couldn't be easier sides that go great with a million different meals!!

Roasted Baby Peppers and Shallots
Serves 4

2 boxes baby peppers, stem removed and cut into bite size pieces
2 large shallots, chopped
Drizzle of olive oil
1 teaspoon-ish Kosher salt
1 teaspoon-ish Pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place chopped shallots, baby peppers on tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss with hands. Roast for about 20 minutes (depending on how many peppers you have) or until peppers are soft and glossy.


Smashed Lemony Potatoes
Serves 4

24 oz Yukon Gold potatoes
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Kosher salt
pepper
1 spoonful sour cream

Rinse potatoes in strainer. Fill medium sized pot with water. Salt the water. Place potatoes in pot, cover and bring to a boil. The reduce heat and simmer. Continue to cook until potatoes are tender. About 20 minutes. Once potatoes are cooked through, strain water from them and transfer to a serving bowl. Smash potatoes using a fork. Add lemon zest, butter and season to your liking with salt and pepper. If you want your potatoes even more tangy add a dollop of sour cream. Mix, being sure to keep the smashed texture of the potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley for a hint of green.