Turn cauliflower rice into something delicious with this Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe. This Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe is delicious on its own or to accompany your favorite low-carb Chinese dish. In my book, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, I share how to batch cook cauliflower fried rice to use in meal-prep lunches. I realize not everyoneRead More
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Fresh, bright, and full of flavor, this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe is the low-carb side dish that you have been looking for. We all fell in love with Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice, but rice has so many carbs! So we came up with a low-carb substitute using cauliflower rice so we can enjoy ourRead More
Weight Watchers Side Dishes with Points
These Weight Watchers side dishes will complement your favorite entrees without wrecking your diet. If you are doing the Weight Watchers freestyle program, you are probably looking for recipes that include more than entrees. These recipes for Weight Watchers side dishes will allow you to make complete meals the whole family will love. Many of theseRead More
How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Looking to cut carbs without missing out on your favorite side dishes? We are showing How to Make Cauliflower Rice in this guide. In my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, I share several low-carb alternatives to rice and pasta. One of my favorites is to substitute cauliflower for rice. Today, I’m sharing several simple methodsRead More
Microwave Mashed Cauliflower Recipe and Raley’s Meal Kits
The microwave mashed cauliflower recipe is part of a sponsored post for Raley’s. The thoughts and opinions are my own. Even on nights when I don’t have a lot of time to cook, I want to feed my family a nutritious meal made with wholesome ingredients. When I want to cut corners without compromising onRead More
Oven Fried Green Tomatoes
I hate seeing tomatoes go to waste, so I pick all of our tomatoes before the first frost. Even the green tomatoes. Here is an oven fried green tomatoes recipe that allows you to skip the hot oil mess of deep frying your tomato slices. Fried green tomatoes are a gardener’s staple recipe whether you areRead More
Potato Salad Recipes
Take your summer cookouts to the next level with these amazing potato salad recipes! You’ll find it at nearly any picnic, BBQ or camping trip; potato salad. Growing up, I was lucky enough that my mom made amazing potato salad and I was able to dive right in first as soon as the plastic wrapRead More
16 Coleslaw Recipes
Whatever you are cooking for dinner, one of these 16 coleslaw recipes goes with it! When I was in culinary school, we had to come up with a coleslaw recipe. I thought this was a very simple task since to me, coleslaw seemed like a very simple dish. For the most part, this turned outRead More
Homemade Orange-Cranberry Sauce
This homemade Orange-Cranberry Sauce recipe is easy to make! I love the flavor combination of orange and cranberries. I am not that crazy about cranberries on their own but add some grated orange and a little cinnamon and it becomes one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. It is really easy to make your ownRead More
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sweet Potatoes
These pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes make a delicious side dish. I love sweet potatoes, but I don’t like Candied Yams with Marshmallows. At all! So I buy fresh sweet potatoes instead and make a sweet potatoes dish from scratch. This recipe for pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes is very easy to assemble. I wash andRead More
Vegetable Gratin Skillet
Make use of garden vegetables to create this colorful and healthy vegetable gratin skillet recipe. I cannot walk up and down the aisle of a farmer’s market without being taken in by the beautiful and fresh produce. I always bring home a basketful of tried and true’s and at least one new thing to try. OneRead More
Red Cabbage Cole Slaw with Sriracha Mayo
A good coleslaw can make for a great salad substitute or as a welcome addition to sandwiches like sliders and burgers. This Red Cabbage Cole Slaw with Sriracha Mayo has a great boost of color and flavor! Who says cole slaw is just for summer time? Contrary to popular belief, a well-made cole slaw likeRead More
Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes
Tired of plain mashed potatoes? This simple Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes recipe is flavored with real garlic and butter. When it comes to comfort food mash potatoes often come to mind. These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes will hit the spot. Whip these up for your next family dinner or save them for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.Read More
Roasted Balsamic Broccoli
If you and your family are bored with the same old side dishes night after night with your dinner, then it’s time to shake things up a bit and add some new flavor and texture. This tasty combo of balsamic vinegar and roasted broccoli is sure to be a favorite with the whole family. So give thisRead More
25 Weight Watchers Easter Recipes
I love this list of Weight Watchers Easter Recipes. Not only can you enjoy a traditional ham for Easter dinner, there are tons of great light versions of all the classic recipes. You can even have yummy deviled eggs on your Weight Watchers diet! Substitute some of your classic cheesy and creamy dishes with lighter versionsRead More
Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms
I was experimenting with ways to cook mushrooms with green beans without using cream of mushroom soup and came up with this delicious Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms recipe. My daughter isn’t especially fond of green beans and for some reason I feel an overwhelming need to create recipes that will make my kids fall in loveRead More
Easy Homemade Polenta
I have been purchasing polenta in tubes from the grocery store occasionally ever since I discovered it 2 years ago. We love to slice and fry it in just a tiny bit of olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. However, the tube runs about $4 and for a single dinner side. That is prettyRead More
25 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Recipes
One of the toughest parts of the holidays for some is not being able to enjoy all of the delicious food. However, these 25 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Recipes are a great solution for your holiday menus. From remakes of traditional holiday dishes to new desserts and appetizers, this list has tons of great low-carb or sugar-free recipesRead More
Sweet Onion and Potato Medley Skillet
It’s is getting close to that time of year when you start making preparations for those closing out the year recipes. You know the ones, right? Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner and I know you’ve been wanting to add some new sides to those big dinner tables heavy laden with the classicRead More
Potato Gratin with Zucchini and Kale
If you are like me, I love the simplicity of a potato gratin. The richness of baked potatoes combined with a delicious cheese, creamy sauce and topped with buttery breadcrumbs makes it a comfort food that’s an easy sell. But, with this gratin recipe I am raising the bar and adding a few moreRead More
