Yum I love Brussel Sprouts. Ok, I admit I didn’t always love them. I think I was well into my 30’s before I would even try them. Over the last few years, I have experimented with different ways to cook them and I have to say, they are now one of my favorite vegetables. AND […]
Lentil Fava Bean Salad
Yum The warmer weather is finally arriving and with the warm weather comes outdoor barbecues and dining. For me, outdoor dining means barbecue and lots of fresh, seasonal salads and sides that dont. require a lot of prep or cooking. This Lentil Fava Bean Salad can be made ahead (the longer it sits the more […]
Polenta with Swiss Chard and White Beans
Yum My husband declared this “The most insanely delicious Polenta Ever!” Yes, that’s what he called it! I cook a lot and my family always is complimentary (ok, maybe not ALWAYS…there have been a few mishaps) about whatever I cook. So, when I get a reaction like I did the other night to this polenta, […]
Quinoa with Roasted Beets
Yum My recipe for Quinoa with Roasted Beets is perfect as a side dish or as a main meal. I love this delicious and nutritious combination of ingredients! Beets are a great source of many vitamins and minerals: potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins A, B & C. And when roasted, they become sweet […]
Summer Side Dishes
Yum Summer cooking for me is all about fresh, seasonal ingredients and, most importantly, no fuss. I want to spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the summer and eating! Here are some Summer side dishes we made this past weekend that were not only healthy and delicious, but were super easy and came […]
Roasted Parmesan Broccoli
This Roasted Parmesan Broccoli is a quick and easy side dish! Using fresh, simple ingredients such as lemon, basil, and parmesan make for a delicious flavor combination. Making healthy, flavorful dishes does not have to be time consuming or complicated. Roasting brings out so much flavor and is one of my favorite ways to eat […]
Pork chops with Lima Beans
A quick weeknight dinner. I used dried lima beans that I had cooked previously, but you can just as easily use frozen. A note on dried beans f any kind-I HIGHLY recommend them. Yes, they take some time to prepare, but you can do it in advance and even freeze them until you are ready […]
Sautéed Mushrooms with Sage
I love mushrooms. All kinds of mushrooms. This recipe for Sauteéd Mushrooms with Sage is an easy side dish that’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner , but still delicious enough for a holiday side dish! I bring this dish every year to my brothers house for Thanksgiving. Sautéed Mushrooms with […]
Sauteed Broccolini with White Beans
Have you tried Broccolini? It is Broccoli’s Italian cousin and sometimes referred to as “baby broccoli” It looks very similar to broccoli, but it is much thinner with smaller florets and longer, skinnier stems. The flavor is also slightly sweeter than broccoli and it also cooks faster. A classic Italian combination is Broccolini with White Beans. […]
Mexican Rice
My daughter loves Spanish style rice, but the boxes all have so much sodium and too many ingredients. This was so easy to make, healthy, and was so delicious! 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup brown rice 2 cups low sodium organic vegetable broth 1 tablespoon cumin 1/2 […]
