Side Kicks

The perfect side dish should always compliment the main dish just adding the right amount of "wowness" at  the end of each bite. I love taking a simple traditional side and making it have a whole new effect, sometimes by adding a particular herb thats in the main dish can create this awesome flow on your plate. These are some of my favorite sides.....

Thyme Roasted Potato Wedges

I love meat and potatoes, I love roasting them off with a bit of Thyme and some of my All-Purpose Seasoning 

Sautéed Corn and Mushrooms

By adding herbs like Cilantro and thyme and Scallion instead of just salt and pepper will make this dish pop all kinds of  flavor and lots of Island appeal.

Creamed Spinach and Kale

I added a little corn and some raisins for a touch of sweetness

Sautee some chopped onions and diced garlic in a little coconut oil, add the veggies until kale and spinach have wilted then add your cream, serve and enjoy.

 

Fried Sweet Plantain

Fried Plantains are always a favorite in the Jamaican meal whether for at breakfast with some Ackee and Salt Fish or at lunch with some fried chicken and even at dinner with a nice, juicy T-Bone Steak. When having plantains with fried chicken or fried fish, I would usually fry the plantains in the same pan giving it even more flavor.

Curried Cauliflower with Cashews and Raisins

Oven Herb Roasted Beets

Roasting the Beets with chopped Parsley and of course some fresh Thyme and a dusting of my go to seasoning gives this sweet, earthy veggie such an aromatic entrance to the dinner table. I roast them off in a foil purse to keep all the juices alive.