Vegetables, Side Dishes

In Bulgaria this is called Kachamak and it’s a meal on its own. Cornmeal, shaped in a nice canape makes an unexpected side dish and can balance off a rich meat. Add heavy cream to make a creamy polenta. 1 c cornmeal2 cwater3 tbs butter1

Cauliflower

Potato Croquettes

1 lb potatoes1 small onion, finely minced1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled2 eggs1 tbs parsley leaves, choppedsalt and black pepper to tasteflour for flouringoil for fryingYogurt sauce3 c whole milk yogurt2 garlic cloves, crushed2 tbs dill, minced1 tbs olive oil, optionalsalt and black pepper to taste

Potato Au Gratin

Baked Beans

Imam Bayildi

Stuffed Grape Leaves

1 jar grape leaves – I prefer the Orlando brand,they are not veiny, gentle, but also not breakable1/2 c olive oil1 onion, diced4-5 cloves garlic, diced1 carrot, diced1 stalk celery, diced1 lb mushrooms, diced2 c rice, medium grain or risotto1/2 c pine nuts3 c water2