This roasted acorn squash recipe is seasoned with rosemary and garlic. The savory spices pair perfectly with the baked acorn squash to create a flavorful side dish. I know many people love to roast acorn squash halves and then scoop out the cooked squash, but I prefer to cube the acorn squash before roasting it.Read 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
Loaded Coleslaw with Bacon and Apple
This loaded coleslaw recipe has two types of slaw: traditional cabbage slaw and broccoli slaw. It also has bacon, apple, onion, almond slivers, and is topped with a delicious balsamic coleslaw dressing. Need an easy salad for your next party or barbecue? This loaded coleslaw recipe with bacon, apple, and almond slices is a realRead More
Glazed Carrots Recipe with Parsley
This quick and easy glazed carrots recipe only takes 15 minutes to cook. This simple recipe for glazed carrots is based on one my cousin shared at a family dinner years ago. My kids enjoy the sweetness of the glazed carrots, it is easy to make, and its mild flavor goes well with just aboutRead More
Green Peas Recipe with Green Onions and Basil
This quick and easy recipe for green peas with green onions and basil is a family favorite! In our house, this recipe is called “Astronaut Peas”. When my husband was a little boy he saw footage of astronauts at a dinner where peas were served as a side dish. He asked his parents if youRead More
Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
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
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 Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest
This homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is flavored with orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon to create a flavorful side dish for your Thanksgiving feast. 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 becomesRead 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
