Posts Tagged ‘side dish’
2 Thanksgiving Recipes!
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, and I’m here to share two of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes to make your celebration truly special. SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH DIJON DRESSING Serves 4 For the Salad: 5 Cups Shaved Brussels Sprouts ⅓ Cup Dried Cranberries or Chopped Dates ⅓ Cup Pumpkin Seeds ⅓ Cup Chopped Walnuts…
Read MoreEasy Asian Slaw With Toasted Sesame Dressing
All I have to say is that this salad more than delivered. It’s packed with flavor and texture, super satisfying, and the dressing… Oh my, the dressing! It’s garlicky-ginger perfection, and I shall be using it on just about everything in the future. On top of its deliciousness and health benefits, I love this Easy…
Read MoreSimple Mexican Street Corn & Avocado Salad
In my attempt to celebrate the season, I went a little nuts with my corn purchase this week. So I decided to get super festive with my bounty. Inspired by a recent recipe in Bon Appétit, I shucked the corn, pulled out the cast iron pan, and 20 minutes later, I was taking a victory…
Read MoreGarlic Herb Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower wasn’t always the sexiest piece of produce in the crisper. However, since realizing what this versatile veg can do, it’s been a staple in our fridge. If you’re trying to maintain excellent health or shed some winter weight, here’s why you need a head of this cruciferous vegetable ready to go at all times.…
Read More3 Last-Minute Holiday Side Dishes!
Looking for last minute side dishes that are anything but boring? From a Festive Green Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash to Peppermint Dark Chocolate Popcorn, I’ve rounded up three of my favorite Christmas side dishes, all of which are simple, easy, and super delicious. Enjoy! My Go-To Holiday Salad A vibrantly beautiful salad that’s truly fit…
Read MoreSimple Summer Panzanella
Chunks of bread, chunks of tomato, tangy dressing…what’s not to love? In case you’re not familiar with its wonders, Panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad that’s usually made with dried bread tossed with ripe tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar. The bread gets saturated (but still retains a little crunch) with the tomato juices and dressing,…
Read MoreSweet & Spicy Black Bean Salad
Is it just me… Or is there is something so incredibly comforting about a meal filled with beans, fresh veggies and a flavorful dressing? While I have a pretty standard recipe for black bean and avocado salad sometimes it’s a good thing to switch things up a bit. This 15-minute salad starts with a base…
Read MoreLemon Artichoke & Quinoa Salad
Fresh, healthy and satisfying. This salad combines a few of my favorite things at the moment: artichokes, lemon, and parsley. It’s tangy, vibrant, fresh and the perfect dish to lift you out of any quarantine eating rut. Let’s do this. The base for this 10-ingredient recipe is quinoa that gets cooked in veggie broth until…
Read More20-Minute Vegetable “Fried” Rice
Sure to be a weeknight favorite. This easy 10-ingredient “fried” rice is loaded with vegetables and then tossed with a delicious sauce to provide an amazing experience along with an explosion of sweet and savory flavors that’s guaranteed to light up your taste buds. I feel strongly about this. And you’ll be thrilled to know…
Read More10-Minute Curried Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower “rice” is hot right now. In part because cauliflower rice can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone, regardless of whatever fancy program they happen to be following (paleo, gluten-free, plant-based, keto) but most likely because it’s ridiculously easy to make. There’s less than 10 minutes of actual cook time and this entire masterpiece only requires…
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