Side Dishes
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Did you know that you can make homemade cranberry sauce at with just a couple of ingredients? It is unbelievably easy and it tastes a million times better than the store-bought jellied canned version. Last year I posted a 20-second video on Instagram showing how I make homemade cranberry sauce on the stovetop. It was one of the veryRead More
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Around here we are on “team mushroom.” My husband is a huge mushroom lover and I’m always looking for new mushroom recipes, new varieties of mushrooms to try, and new ways to add mushrooms to my recipes. And, for the most part, preparing mushrooms for cooking is very easy. Mushrooms are healthy superfood that pack aRead More
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Here’s my take on the viral Green Goddess Salad that’s been taking over the internet. I tweaked the recipe a bit by adding avocado (for creaminess) and a fresh jalapeno pepper (for a little kick). Thanks to @bakedbymelissa for the recipe inspiration. This salad truly lives up to the hype. It’s a cross between guacamole andRead More
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Here’s my Grownup Dish spin on the viral Jennifer Aniston Salad that’s been making the rounds on social media. Have you seen it all over TikTok and Instagram? Supposedly, Jennifer ate this salad every day for ten years when she was filming Friends. So I decided to try it and see if it was worth the hype. Did Jennifer Aniston REALLYRead More
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There’s a saying that goes “What grows together, goes together.” Eating seasonally is a great way to sync with nature and ensure that you’re enjoying local foods when they are at their best. With peaches and tomatoes in season & plentiful, this super simple Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad is a lovely way toRead More
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Oh man, do I love an artichoke. If it’s on the menu at a restaurant, you know I’m gonna get it. And unfortunately, lots of people are intimidated to make artichokes at home. But that all ends today. Because it’s super easy. And it can also be really quick if you cook them in the Instant Pot. And did I mention thatRead More
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If you want to add a little extra crunch to your table, try this healthy and easy Mexican Carrot Salad. Just mix grated carrots with chopped pickled Jalapeño peppers, a drizzle of olive oil and a little cilantro. This recipe couldn’t be easier (or more tasty)! Mexican Carrot Salad makes a great topping for taco or burritos. OrRead More
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If there are two things that I love, love, LOVE they are Farmers Markets and mushrooms. So when I saw this gorgeous assortment of local fresh mushrooms at my weekend Farmers Market, I immediately decided that pasta was on the agenda. And, I promise you, this Farmers Market Creamy Mushroom Pasta will not disappoint. When you’reRead More
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Traditional cacio e pepe is an Italian staple, but have you ever tried it with zoodles (aka zucchini noodles)? This No Cook Zoodle Cacio e Pepe is light, packed with flavor, and you only need a four ingredients: zucchini, parmesan cheese, olive oil and salt/pepper. It literally couldn’t be any easier, especially in the middleRead More