M’juddarah (Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions)
A protein-packed side dish or vegetarian main, m’juddarah is a humble dish of lentils and rice topped with addictively delicious caramelized onions. Isn’t it funny how the most simple and basic foods...
View ArticleWedge Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
This crisp and refreshing wedge salad is made with iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, … Wedge Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Read More » The post Wedge Salad with Bacon...
View ArticleStewed Green Beans
Cooked in a delicious tomato sauce, stewed green beans are a classic side dish and one of the most simple recipes to make at home. Simple recipes can still be delicious and keep you coming back to them...
View ArticleMediterranean Chopped Salad
This fresh and flavorful Mediterranean chopped salad is made with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs tossed in olive oil, za’atar and lemon. Ideal for serving with chicken, salmon, lamb...
View ArticleGreek Brown Rice Salad
This Greek brown rice salad is given a Mediterranean twist with cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and Kalamata olives. Greek salad and all of it’s salty, crunchy, creamy, briny goodness...
View ArticleGrilled Veggies with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Grilled veggies with lemon herb vinaigrette is a tasty and easy way to dress up a simple dinner side. Summertime means grilling season. It also means the farmer’s market is in full bloom and the stalls...
View ArticleFruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
Cool, creamy, and slightly sweet, your entire family will love this fresh fruit salad with honey yogurt dressing. All natural and ready in 10 minutes! My mom has been making this Fruit Salad with Honey...
View ArticleCucumber Zucchini Salad
This raw cucumber zucchini salad with a lemon basil vinaigrette is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer. Every summer is farmers market heaven in West Michigan. On the weekends, I...
View ArticleGrilled Garlic Bread Bruschetta
Looking for a flavorful twist on classic bruschetta? This Grilled Garlic Bread Bruschetta recipe will satisfy your cravings. With perfectly toasted bread, topped with a zesty tomato mixture and a hint...
View ArticleJapanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers
These crunchy Japanese quick pickled cucumbers are easy to make and the perfect salty, sweet, and sour low-calorie snack to serve before or with a meal. Pickles are one of my favorite low calorie...
View ArticleGreek Roasted Vegetables
These Greek roasted vegetables are a quick and easy vegetarian side dish recipe made with eggplant, potatoes, onions, and other veggies baked until caramelized in olive oil and fresh herbs. I’m always...
View ArticleHow to Make and Freeze Basil Pesto
Basil pesto is easy to make and freeze, preserving the fresh flavors of summer. Healthy and versatile – pesto is perfect brushed on grilled meats, tossed with steamed veggies, or stirred into soup. I...
View ArticleZucchini and Green Bean Sauté
A 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights, this zucchini and green bean sauté is healthily made with olive oil and finished with lemon juice. We don’t have a vegetable garden, but I have a standing...
View ArticleGreek Spinach Rice
Greek Spinach Rice is a 15-minute side dish recipe made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Perfect for serving with roast chicken, grilled lamb, or broiled fish. In...
View ArticleAsian Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette
This bright and flavorful Asian Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for stir-fries or Summer grilling. Inspired by classic Asian flavors, it’s healthy, delicious and filling....
View ArticleCrispy Oven Baked Egg Rolls
These healthy and delicious homemade baked egg rolls are filled with a fragrant mixture of pork and vegetables and baked until crispy. You’d never know they aren’t deep fried! My boys absolutely LOVE...
View ArticleCuban Black Beans and Rice
Cuban Black Beans and Rice is a simple, satisfying side dish packed with protein and bursting with Latin flavors like garlic, oregano, and cumin. One of the many reasons I love to travel is because it...
View ArticleLebanese Eggplant Salad
This chilled Lebanese eggplant salad is made with tender, smoky baked eggplant, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s delicious on its own or served with warm pita bread. I … Lebanese Eggplant...
View ArticleQuinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix
A simple yet delicious side dish, this Quinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free! I like to keep things interesting at our dinner table by not always serving … Quinoa Pilaf with...
View ArticleBrussels Sprout Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
This thinly shaved Brussels sprout salad with lemon parmesan vinaigrette is fresh, bright, and great for prepping ahead! We love Brussels in our house and eat them sauteed with bacon … Brussels Sprout...
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