Garlic Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

These garlic herb roasted fingerling potatoes are the perfect, classic “meat and potatoes” side dish . Pair them with some grilled asparagus or other seasonal veggies, chicken, steak, pork or even fish and it’s a well-balanced meal.

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Sides & Sauces, Vegetarian Ali Bessee Sides & Sauces, Vegetarian Ali Bessee

Instant Pot Corn Risotto

Unlike making risotto on the stovetop that requires ladling in broth, stirring and repeating for 30 minutes to an hour until the perfect risotto texture is developed, the Instant Pot does all of that labor for you. After a simple sauté of veggies and toasting of the rice, the Instant Pot works it’s magic in a matter of minutes.

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Green Beans with Miso Butter

This easy yet impressive veggie side dish came together in less than 10 minutes. Miso and soy sauce for a double punch of umami, Sriracha for zip and lemon for brightness and tang add a bold, rich sauce to already buttery, garlicky green beans. Topped off with a sprinkle of cilantro, they are gorgeous-looking to boot!

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Tomato, Avocado and Arugula Salad

This tomato, avocado and arugula salad is a prime example of why simple food is sometimes the best food. Using some perfectly ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado and, my favorite, peppery arugula, this salad is accentuated with bright notes of lemon, olive oil and good flaky sea salt to perfectly highlight the season’s best.

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Umami Roasted Broccoli

My tried and true blasted broccoli is perfect as is, but when I tested out a new umami-forward combo, it truly rocked my world. Instead of dressing with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, I jazz up my broccoli with two umami flavor boosters: soy sauce and fish sauce.

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Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad

My sunflower crunch chopped salad is refreshing, creamy and full of texture and crunch. A simple combination of crisp, chopped romaine, chopped English cucumber, crunchy sunflower seeds, loads of salty shredded mozzarella and a classic, tangy ranch create for one delicious bite that's sure to make you craving more.

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Mandarin Orange and Goat Cheese Salad

For when you’re craving a salad or just know you should eat one, you have to whip up one of my favorite salads made with mandarin oranges, goat cheese and almonds. With tons of texture, crunch and zip, it's the perfect everyday salad to reawaken your taste buds with clean, light and refreshing flavors.

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Almond Crunch Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

If you're feeling like you're in a salad rut, this salad is sure to spice things up in a big way. The flavors of punchy ginger, soy, red chili flake and sesame oil paired with crunchy almonds and fresh veggies quite literally pop in your mouth. Serve it as a first course at your next meal and it's guaranteed to steal the show.

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Potatoes Au Gratin with White Cheddar and Tarragon

Whenever I want something decadent, my mind instantly goes to these dreamy potatoes au gratin with white cheddar and tarragon. They’re cheesy, creamy and rich in flavor thanks to the help of thyme and white wine. A boat load of sharp white cheddar and heavy cream doesn’t hurt on the flavor front either!

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4-Ingredient Spicy Sesame Green Beans

With just four ingredients and just a mere matter of minutes, perfect, spicy, Chinese-style green beans can be on your dinner table tonight. Try them with chicken, pork, steak or even on their own with rice for my vegetarian and vegan friends.

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