Blood Orange Baked Squash

October 10, 2019 By palatablepastime in Fruits, Nuts, Oranges, Oven Baked, Pine Nuts, Side Dish, squash, United States Tags: #ImprovCooking, Autumn Recipes, Baked Squash, blood orange, citrus, dumpling squash, Easy Recipes, orange, pine nuts, Vegetable Side Dishes, winter squash 6 Comments

Blood orange baked squash combines a simple winter squash mash with the sweet and savory flavors of blood orange, pine nuts, and herbs.

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Pumpkin Saffron Rice

October 3, 2018 By palatablepastime in African, Butternut, Dried Fruits/Raisins, Fruits, Grains, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Nuts, Pine Nuts, Pumpkin, Rice, Side Dish, squash, Stovetop Tags: autumn, butternut squash, Foodie Extravaganza, fresh pumpkin, gobble, moroccan, rice, rice pilaf, saffron rice, side dish, winter squash 11 Comments

Moroccan style pumpkin saffron rice with bits and bobs of pumpkin, raisins, pine nuts, and spice.

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Pasta with Pesto

October 23, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cheese, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Italian, Main Dish, Nuts, Pasta, Peas, Pine Nuts, Stovetop Tags: basil, clean eating, healthy, meatlessmonday, pasta, peas, pesto, vegetarian Leave a comment

Light, satisfying pasta dish, perfect for Meatless Mondays.

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Avocot Salad with Raspberries

August 11, 2017 By palatablepastime in Apricots, Avocados, Greens or Lettuces, No Cook, Nuts, Pine Nuts, Raspberries, Salads, United States Tags: #FarmersMarketWeek, Apricots, avocado, clean eating, fruit, healthy, lettuces, nut, pine nuts, raspberries, salad 2 Comments

Ripe avocado is filled with apricot for a fresh and deliciously different take on the side salad.

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Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad

July 13, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cheese, Dairy, Fruits, Grains, Greens or Lettuces, Italian, Macaroni, Nuts, Pasta, Pine Nuts, Salads, Scallions/Green Onions, Spinach, Stovetop, Strawberries, United States Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, balsamic, berries, caprese, cheese, farfalle, fresh herbs, fresh mozzarella, fruit, Italian, pasta salad, picnic, pine nuts, salad, spinach, spring, strawberries, strawberry, summer Leave a comment

Pasta salad with strawberries, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese for a refreshing summer side.

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Grilled Salmon Salad Caprese

June 28, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cheese, Cooking Method, Dairy, Fish, Fish and Seafood, Greens or Lettuces, Grilled, Italian, Lemons, Main Dish, Nuts, Pine Nuts, Salad Dressings, Salads, Salmon, Tomatoes, United States Tags: #CookoutWeek, barbecue, basil, bbq, cheese, fresh mozzarella, grilled, grilling, healthy, Italian, mozzarella, outdoor cooking, perline, pesto, salad, salmon, tomato 2 Comments

Lightly smoky tender salmon over greens with tomatoes, cheese, pesto dressing and pine nuts.

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Pesto Salad with Asparagus, Tomato and Pine Nuts

February 24, 2016 By palatablepastime in Asparagus, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Italian, Main Ingredients, No Cook, Nuts, Pine Nuts, Salads, Tomatoes Tags: asparagus, basil, italia, marinated, pesto, salad, tomato, vinaigrette 10 Comments

Fresh asparagus and tomatoes in a zesty basil vinaigrette make a delicious Italian side salad.

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Moroccan Stuffed Peppers with Couscous

January 5, 2015 By palatablepastime in Beans, Cheese, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cooking Method, Course, Couscous, Cuisine, Dairy, Dried Fruits/Raisins, Fruits, Grains, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Mediterranean, Microwave, Nuts, Peppers or Chillies, Pine Nuts, Side Dish, Small Appliance Tags: couscous, meatless, mediterranean, monday, moroccan, peppers, stuffed, vegetarian 3 Comments

Moroccan Stuffed Peppers with Couscous can serve as either a savory vegetarian main dish or a supporting side dish.

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Toasted Pearl Couscous Salad

November 29, 2013 By palatablepastime in Beans, Cheese, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cooking Method, Course, Couscous, Cuisine, Dairy, Dried Fruits/Raisins, Greens or Lettuces, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Mediterranean, Nuts, Olives, Oven Baked, Persimmons, Pine Nuts, Salad Dressings, Salads, squash, Stovetop, Zucchini Tags: cooking, couscous, food, fruits, healthy, israeli, main dish, mediterranean, middle eastern, moroccan, pearl, recipes, roasted vegetables, salad, toasted, vegetarian Leave a comment

A melange of roasted vegetables combines with Israeli pearl couscous, herbs, feta and chickpeas on crisp baby greens with a delicious lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.

Toasted pearl Couscous Salad