Category: Side Dishes

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Raw Brussels sprouts sliced very thinly create a delicate slaw. Add a simple and fresh dressing and you have an unbelievably delicious salad perfect for weeknights, BBQ’s, and picnics. If you don’t care for Brussels sprouts and you have only had them cooked try this recipe and it will change your mind. Fresh, simple, delicious …

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Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms

Forget the same boring vegetables you might serve each week due to lack of ideas. This delicious dish comes together quickly, has wonderful flavor, and is a perfect pairing for any protein. Simple and fast for a weeknight dinner, and impressive enough for a dinner party. Enjoy! 1-lb fresh green beans, trimmed and halved 8-oz …

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Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Peppers

Another super simple and healthy side dish that only takes minutes to throw together. The lemon zest, balsamic vinegar and the roasted red peppers make this dish pop with flavor. With no mayonnaise being used, this is a great dish for picnics in the summer time. Enjoy! 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil 3 Tbsp. white balsamic …

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Coconut Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Pull out your slow cooker for this amazing side dish. Coconut gives this classic dish an update that will have your guests wanting seconds. Sweet potatoes slow cooked with pecans, coconut, sugar, and cinnamon with coconut and vanilla extract added at the end. It almost taste like you’re eating pie! The prep for this dish …

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Spinach Bacon Spaghetti Squash

Amazing! I knew I had to try this recipe when I had seen bacon, maple syrup, and blue cheese as ingredients, and wow I was not disappointed. The bacon and maple syrup add a smoky and sweet flavor, and the blue cheese takes it to a whole new level with its creamy texture that melts …

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Thai Cucumber Salad

Super simple and super delicious. Just a few ingredients are needed to give this fresh salad a burst of flavor. If you’re not used to cooking with rice vinegar, it has a much milder flavor than other types of vinegar and it can be found in the Asian section at your local grocery store. Toasted …

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Glazed Sweet Potatoes

This is a different take on glazed sweet potatoes whether they are for the upcoming holidays or your everyday meal. Rum extract can be used in place of the dark rum or bourbon. After the sweet potatoes are cooked and cooled this dish comes together very quickly, so if you are short on time in …

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Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

These crisp-tender potatoes, which are loaded with garlic Parmesan flavor, are one of the easiest side dishes you will prepare. Whether you are cooking for a special meal or your family’s weeknight dinner these potatoes will delight. Enjoy! 3 lbs baby Dutch yellow potatoes, halved 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 cloves …

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Tomato and Feta Orzo Salad

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the orzo, and set aside to cool completely. To the vinaigrette add the orzo, spinach, tomatoes, nuts and parsley. Toss to coat. Fold in the cheese and …

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Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta, & Barley Salad

Barley is a cereal grain with a nut-like flavor and an chewy, pasta-like consistency full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Besides the barley, this salad is all about the sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese which are two things I love. The dressing is very simple and uses the olive oil the tomatoes are stored in …

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