Side Dish

Roasted Chickpeas are a crispy, crunchy healthy snack are insanely addicting, guilt free and so easy to make yourself! Skip buying those over priced tiny bags at the grocery store and make a big batch for yourself! This is what happens when I go the…

“Stunning” and “Refreshing” would be the first two adjectives that come to mind when describing this Ruby Red Grapefruit, Golden Beet and Avocado Salad. Perfect for lunch or brunch as well as dinner, this super healthy citrus salad is bound to please everyone who lays…

This salad is healthy and balanced! I love the crispy bite from the apples, Belgian endive and chopped pecans, combined with the chewy dried apricots and nutty quinoa grains. Finished with a refreshing Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette for herby and citrus zing! Jump to Recipe Are you…

A healthy Asian style noodle salad, served cold or room temperature. This easy recipe used gluten-free Soba Noodles and shredded carrots, sliced peppers, and broccoli florets tossed with a homemade creamy ginger almond butter Dressing. Garnish with crushed peanuts, sesame seed and cilantro for beautiful…

Easy homemade potstickers with pork, shredded Brussels sprouts, ginger and scallions. Pan seared and then steamed for a crunchy, yet soft flavor-packed bite. Served with a Sweet Chili Soy Sauce for dipping, these Potstickers make a perfect appetizer at your next holiday party, or whip…

Let’s hear it for recipes that taste as good as they look! Maple glazed carrots roasted with pure maple syrup and garlic and topped with tangy goat cheese crumbles, crunchy pistachios and juicy pomegranate seeds — is as easy as sin, and gorgeous too! A…

This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pear, Bacon and Cranberry salad just might be my favorite recipe of Thanksgiving!! Yes- I know it’s a mere salad, but I’m quite happy with a nutrient packed and easy on the waist line recipe! Shredded raw Brussels Sprouts,…

This recipe for homemade cranberry sauce will be a staple on your Thanksgiving table, as it has been on mine for over ten years! It is the perfect tangy and sweet accompaniment to the big bird at your feast, using fresh cranberries, apples, warm spices…

These Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes are a win all around! Fluffy, creamy, buttery with a the slightest tang from buttermilk and a nutty aroma from browned butter. A perfect side for any dinner needing a little spud action and should definitely be on the menu…

In our home, no Thanksgiving is complete without this recipe for Apple Cornbread Stuffing with Fennel and Pancetta. It’s a buttery, sweet, and savory explosion that is simply irresistible. Bits of apple perfectly compliment the cornbread, while the crispy pancetta bits add a little something…

This recipe for Roasted Haricots verts with Lemon and Feta is as easy as laying green beans on a sheet pan and squeezing a lemon! Roasted on a high heat, the little french green beans have a light crisp and the feta crumble with lemon…

This recipe for Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Fresh Herbs are the perfect vegetable side dish for any occasion. Delicate, papery skins crusted with savory seasonings and fresh herbs are roasted to perfection with a buttery inside and crisp burst of flavor in every bite. Oh…

Buffalo and Blue Cheese Smashed Potatoes are the MVP any given Sunday!! An insanely easy appetizer to prepare that will have your crowd going wild!!! If you are looking for an easy and budget friendly party appetizer you can’t go wrong with a smashed potato!…

Crispy Polenta Fries are THE. MOST. addictive little rectangles you’ll ever meet, and I’m very certain this claim is 100% accurate! So if you know me on personal level, you may have noticed that I never am able to resist this side/appetizer when I spot…

I said it before and I’ll say it again, “sneaking veggies” into dishes is the easiest way to indulge in the naughty foods you want to eat by cutting their high carb or high caloric content and replacing with healthier ingredients that are rich with…

Spicy, smokey and with just the right amount of citrus, this dip is low carb, low calorie and packed with protein. Perfect for guiltless snacking, in any location, but preferably poolside.. with margarita in hand! Making salsas and dips are such an easy way to…