One of the vegetables that I always have in my fridge is red cabbage. It can add crunch and color to almost any dish, even as a simple side like this feta and herb coleslaw.
The sauce is blended up in the food processor, and you simply mix it with sliced cabbage. This is a seriously easy side that takes almost no time or effort. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish
Tagged Cabbage, Cilantro, Feta, gree, Parsley, Quick and Easy, Red cabbage
I ate these lemon dill zucchini fritters with yogurt sauce for dinner last week. It was one of those nights that I just didn’t want to make anything else. But that’s how I roll.
I’m an entree girl, very seldom do I make a main and side dish. That’s why all my veggie burger recipes make 4, because I eat 2 for dinner! Also, egg rolls. I eat them as an entree as well. It’s tasty. Why not? Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish
Tagged Dill, Lemon, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Yogurt, Zucchini
Last week, I made this creamy colorful broccoli slaw to use up some ingredients from the fridge. It was such a hit, we had it again the next night! This week, I made it again to share with all of my fantastic readers!
What do you do with loads of leftover vegetables in the fridge? Make a salad, am I right?! Well, this broccoli salad turned into a slaw when I decided to use a creamy dressing. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Garlic, Mayo, Red cabbage
Do you have a favorite food that you can’t get enough of? Right now, mine is capers! I want to put them on everything, including these Sicilian roasted root vegetables.
I love to read cooking magazines. To be honest, I spend enough time in front of a computer that reading the physical format is enjoyable. I keep a pen ready to write all over the pages, and mark all my favorite recipes with tags. It’s addicting. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
This spring, I am trying to clean out the freezer and the pantry. At some point when frozen artichoke hearts were on sale, I bought a bunch! What can I say, I love a bargain. These goat cheese baked artichoke hearts have been a delicious way to use them up!
I have been on a bit of a dill craze, recently, using it in recipes such as this creamy lemon dill orzo soup, or this Norwegian cod grain bowl. It is a flavor that I usually associate with summer, so I guess I’m craving some warm weather! Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Side Dish
Tagged Artichokes, Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Is everyone ready for the new school year?! One of the simplest things you can do to prepare is to round up some easy lunch recipes. This broccoli and olive orzo salad with red wine vinaigrette recipe makes a great packed lunch!
I make all kinds of simple salads like this one for my work lunches. The best ones should be able to keep in the fridge during the week so you can make batches over the weekend. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Broccoli, Olives, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Every season brings on a new cooking method for the kitchen, and summertime is grilling season! This grilled polenta with fresh tomato relish captures summer with a smoky polenta wedges, and a garden-fresh relish!
I kept this recipe simple, so that it could be adapted to any situation. You can serve this recipe as an appetizer or side, or add some protein to make it whole meal! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Polenta, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Spring is the season that gets me most excited about food! All the fresh spring veggies after a long winter are so inviting. This week I found bright green snap peas to make this simple snap pea and fire roasted corn salad!
This salad makes a great side that you can take to backyard cookouts, or even stands as a light meal by itself. I mixed in some chickpeas and made it into an easy lunch! Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish
Tagged Feta, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Snap peas, Sweet Corn, Vegetarian
Happy Friday friends! Today I am sharing my simple homemade garlic bread recipe. Everyone needs this simple recipe in their back pocket for an easy side!
This recipe is simple, and delicious. It makes a really fast and easy side to go with many different types of meals. Picky eaters will even love it! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Bread, Quick and Easy, Side Dish
Tagged Bread, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
One ingredient I always keep in my fridge for easy nutritious meals is sweet potato. I like to dice them into small pieces and either roast in the oven, or fry in a skillet. They can stand alone as a side, or be tossed into salads, soups, stews and bowls. This sweet potato black bean cilantro salad is my favorite way to use sweet potatoes. Black beans add plenty of protein to help you stay full, and cilantro adds plenty of fresh, bright flavor! Eat a large serving as a main dish, or a small serving as a side. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Sweet Potato, Vegan, Vegetarian
