Gochujang Browned Butter Brussels Sprouts
If you’re a fan of tasty, non-boring veggies, than this recipe has your name written all over it. I’m already a huge fan of roasted, crispy brussels sprouts that practically taste like candy from natural caramelization alone. Too good!
Summer Market Salad
Bright, fresh and full of texture, this summer market salad features lettuce, green beans, corn, feta, crushed pita chips and a za’tar, lemon vinaigrette. Summer in a bite!
Quinoa Salad with Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado
This salad serves as both a healthy carb and veggie-packed side dish. With sweet, grilled corn, burst cherry tomatoes, lots of fresh herbs, creamy avocado and a zesty, lime vinaigrette, this salad screams summer.
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.
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.
Zucchini Fries with Tzatziki
Zucchini fries may sound like the ultimate oxymoron but they are also one perfect food marriage. Crispy, crunchy, fresh and zesty, they’re easy to make and made even better with a cool, creamy and tangy tzatziki yogurt sauce.
Irish Oatmeal Brown Bread
This nutty, brown, beer bread couldn’t be easier to whip up. No waiting for yeast to activate, no proofing or rising. Just mixing, baking and enjoying to your heart’s content.
Herbed Rice Pilaf with Peas
Buttery, herby, savory and slightly sweet, this rice pilaf hits every note and is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you’re in search for a simple yet delicious side dish, this herbed rice pilaf with peas is a winner!
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!
Spicy & Smoky Pasta Salad
I am in love with this spicy & smoky pasta salad because it’s just a little unexpected. We’ve got a creamy, tangy dressing thanks to my “secret” ingredient, white balsamic vinegar! The spicy part comes into play with one of my favorite ingredients of all time, Mama Lil’s Peppers. If you know, you know!
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.
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.
Green Beans with Hazelnut Gremolata
A new take on standard green beans, this fresh and vibrant side dish features an herby, lemony and nutty condiment, gremolata. It’s a dish sure to wake up your taste buds!
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.
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.
Bacon Honey Mustard Potato Salad
Bacon is the key ingredient here, folks! Paired with fragrant shallots, tangy mustard and a touch of honey, this zippy vinegar-based potato salad is the perfect compliment to your favorite grilled recipes!
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.
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!
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.
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
These twice baked sweet potatoes are sweet, creamy and decadent in all the right ways. They're quite possibly the most perfect Thanksgiving dish and there is no way you are not getting hooked upon first bite!