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Side Dishes

an image of 2 blocks of Polenta with grilled cheese

I made Grilled Polenta for a delicious and different side dish. It turned out so awesome that I will make it again for sure.

Potato croquettes made at home from scratch

A Quick and Easy Tart, with tomato, cheese, and spinach filling for dinner

Thinly slice potatoes in an cast iron pan ready for baking

Pommes Anna, or Anna potatoes A perfect side dish Tried something new tonight: potatoes Anna Ingredients and Method: Finely sliced potatoes, packed in concentric layers in a cast iron pan. Butter, salt, and pepper in each layer. Then baked it covered at 425°F for 15 minutes, uncovered, and baked at 360°F until tender and browned. … Read more

Roosterkoek

by EsmeSalon

Roosterkoek (freely translated to grilled cake) is the traditional bread to accompany a braai or BBQ. It is simply balls of bread dough cooked on a grid over the coals, and eaten piping hot and straight off the BBQ.