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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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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Balsamic Grilled Veggie & Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Using some of my favorite veggies marinated in jammy balsamic vinegar and olive oil, the grilled veggies are the star of this sandwich. It also doesn’t hurt that these gorgeous grilled veggies are accentuated by buttery, perfectly toasted ciabatta buns and garlic and herb goat cheese for a tangy, creamy finish.

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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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Lemony Grilled Zucchini

This recipe is living proof that sometimes seasonal and simple is the only way to go. The key to ensuring perfectly cooked yet not slimy or soggy zucchini in the slightest is actually tossing the zucchini straight on your heat source sans seasonings or oil.

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Cauliflower, Pomegranate and Pistachio Salad

You won’t find a trace of lettuce in this salad and that is a very good thing. With cauliflower done two ways, a plethora of fresh herbs, bursts of pomegranate seeds, lemon juice for brightness and pistachio for crunch and complexity, this salad is downright sensational.

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Grilled Gochujang Cauliflower

Robust gochujang paired with other powerhouse ingredients like sesame oil, rice wine wine vinegar, garlic and honey really stands up to earthy and nutty cauliflower in this all-star recipe. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this flavor packed veggie side dish is the perfect compliment to any grilled feast!

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Winter Minestrone

Taking a spin on a classic minestrone, this version features butternut squash and spinach to make for one hearty bowl of soup. But what really sets this recipe apart are the knockout flavor boosters like smoky pancetta, dry white wine and store bought pesto for that extra herbaceous kick. Enjoy with a rusty piece of garlic bread for dipping and lean on into the season of cozy!

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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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