Side Dishes
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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
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I’m not usually a big fan of peppers but I make a BIG exception for shishitos. This easy shishito pepper recipe is ready in 5 minutes and uses exactly three ingredients: shishito peppers, olive oil and salt. You simply saute them in a really hot pan with oil until blistered and beginning to soften and then sprinkle them with aRead More
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It’s the first day of spring and I’m jumping for joy. Asparagus is one of my favorite spring foods and this oven roasted asparagus recipe is quick, easy, healthy and (most of all) delicious. It’s one of my favorite side dishes to make in the spring when asparagus in plentiful and it goes beautifully with any proteinRead More
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Take your meals up a notch with this easy Whole30 Italian Salsa Verde that combines briny capers, fresh parsley, and fragrant garlic paste with lemon juice and a hint of crushed red pepper. It’s so easy to make and it ticks all of the healthy boxes: vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo sugar-free, grain-free and Whole30 compliant.Read More
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This super easy roasted cauliflower recipe combines two of today’s hottest superfoods: turmeric and cauliflower. And you can whip it up in 30 minutes on a sheet pan, making it an ideal recipe for a weeknight dinner. Turmeric roasted cauliflower has become one of my go-to recipes. One bite and you’ll understand why.Read More
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These smoky roasted carrots couldn’t be easier or more delicious. Seriously, if you can chop vegetables, toss them with spices, and put them in the oven, you’re on your way to the easiest, yummiest side dish. I was never really a fan of cooked carrots until I tried roasting them. The smoked paprika imparts a lovely smokyRead More
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These healthy and easy Crock-Pot Brussels Sprouts are always on my menu for Thanksgiving or any time I have to bring a green vegetable to someone’s house. Just three ingredients and they come out perfect every time. This is truly a “set it and forget it” recipe. You just put everything in the Crock-Pot and thenRead More