You HAVE TO TRY this recipe. I do not even like Brussels Sprouts and I devoured the E.N.T.I.R.E. pan of these delicious little morsels. Of course, anything with bacon always takes it to the next level for me, just sayin. They are a little time consuming but worth every step, let’s get started. The ingredient [...]
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Orange & Cranberry Quinoa with Chicken
This was one heck of a busy holiday season for me. Not only was I busy but I also over indulged in all the holiday foods. I kind of have a food hangover! Not fun. I am going to get a head start on eating healthy again, and this is the perfect meal to start [...]
Skillet Green Beans with Orange Essence and Toasted Maple Pecans
These green beans are my all time, most favorite side dish…ever. They are perfect for any special occasion, your holiday meals and easy enough for your weeknight dinners, too. The maple pecans make these beans nothing short of just being crazy good, and they are quite spectacular when you sprinkle them on top of the [...]
Sweet Potato Casserole with Struesel Topping
Here’s a great little side dish that is perfect for the Thanksgiving buffet table. It is deliciously sweet, easy, and can be made a day in advance. I get really confused on what is a sweet potato and what is a yam. But here is a great site to help you figure out the differences. [...]
Heirloom Tomatoes with Corn and Basil
I think I’m obsessed with tomato and corn salads right now… and when my friend, Valerie, took me to her Tuesday night farmer’s market I knew I had to make just one more. I bought the Sungold and the sweet grape tomatoes as well as a couple of the heirloom tomatoes. Let me tell ‘ya [...]
Coleslaw with Apples and Cranberries
Here is an easy and tasty side dish to serve at your next BBQ. I love the sweetness of the dressing and cranberries, tang of the Granny Smith apples and crunch of the cabbage. By using the pre-shredded bag of cabbage and carrot mixture, this side dish comes together quickly. Here is the shredded Granny [...]
Bacon, Leek and Gruyere Potatoes Au Gratin
These potatoes are the most amazing potatoes I have EVER tasted. You know they are good when you dream about them all night and eat them for breakfast the next morning…cold! The textures just blend together with each other and well, bacon. Need I say more? This will be the star of any meal paired [...]
Delicious and Easy Roasted Carrots
Side dishes have always been somewhat of an enigma to me. I have a very limited rotation that get to accompany my meals. Sometimes I just don’t even serve one. Shh! Don’t tell anyone. So I got to thinking last night and remembered how much I love roasted ANYTHING! Plus, carrots are my all time [...]
Skinny Maple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Not only is this a delicious and easy side dish for the upcoming holidays; but easy enough for a healthy week night side, too. This delicious side would pair well with chicken, pork and even beef. I just can’t resist these delicious, and quite nutritious, tubers. Cook your sweet potatoes. You can microwave, bake or [...]
Perfect Party Mashed Potatoes
So, how many times have you found yourself racing around the kitchen trying to get the mashed potatoes on your Thanksgiving table? Every year it seems to be a struggle to boil, mash and keep warm this comforting and necessary side dish of mashed potatoes. Well fret no more. These mashed potatoes can be made [...]
