This roasted asparagus recipe with Dijon Dressing is a flavorful twist on baked asparagus. This asparagus recipe is “knock your socks off” delicious! Seriously, even people who think they don’t like asparagus, like this roasted asparagus with Dijon dressing. The Dijon dressing creates a flavorful balance that enhances the flavor of the asparagus without masking orRead More
Sautéed Asparagus Recipe with Garlic
This sautéed asparagus recipe with garlic is easy to make on the stovetop! A few years ago I was operating on autopilot and accidentally cooked asparagus following my mother-in-law’s green bean recipe. My family loved it (even the pickiest child), my daughter named it “Serendipitous Asparagus”, and it has since become a regular on myRead More
Roasted Carrots with Rosemary and Garlic
This quick and easy roasted carrots recipe with rosemary and garlic is savory and delicious! Batch cooking vegetables is one of my favorite time-saving hacks. I love to roast baking sheets of broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, and carrots. I usually cook 2 – 3 pounds of vegetables per tray. It may seem like a lot,Read More
Ranch Roasted Root Vegetables
These ranch roasted root vegetables make a hardy side dish. I tell everyone that I don’t peel vegetables because there are nutrients in the skin of vegetables. But it actually might be that I’m lazy and frugal. Let’s face it, it’s also a lot less work to skip the peeling process and just wash, dry,Read More
Roasted Cauliflower
This rapidly roasted cauliflower recipe is simple and delicious! Roasted cauliflower is an easy, healthy side dish that can be made in a flash. Cauliflower is a vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways, but my favorite way to cook it is to roast it in the oven. Roast cauliflower with oliveRead More
Roasted Acorn Squash with Rosemary
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
Garlic Pesto Spaghetti Squash
This easy garlic pesto spaghetti squash recipe is filling meal for meatless Monday! If you are looking for a low-carb dinner, gluten-free recipe, or just lighter (not to mention inexpensive) meal, spaghetti squash is a wonderful main dish. You can also serve it as a delicious side. Since I usually eat mine so I canRead More
Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice
Fresh kale, roasted tomatoes, and cauliflower rice combine to create this delicious roasted Riced Cauliflower and Tomato Soup with Kale Recipe. Roasting the cauliflower and tomatoes before adding them to this Tomato Soup Recipe Cauliflower Rice and Kale gives it a deeper rich flavor that you won’t be able to resist. Low-carb soups can haveRead 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
12 Great Carrot Recipes
Use these delicious carrot recipes to round out your meal plan. There is nothing better to me than sitting down with a big bowl of baby carrots and homemade ranch dip. I have to say, it’s my all time favorite snack and has been since I was in my first trimester of pregnancy with myRead More
Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Make these Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts to accompany a simple weeknight meal or to impress your guests on the weekend. While they look beautiful they are deceptively easy to make, so be sure and put them on your menu rotation. Are you tired of the same old vegetables for dinner? If peas, green beans, and corn seem to beRead More
Easy Vegetable Stir Fry
Looking for a quick and easy meal? This healthy vegetable stir fry recipe is delicious and comes together in minutes! Vegetable Stir Fry is one of my go-to meals. I enjoy making vegetable stir fry because you can easily adapt it to whatever vegetables you have on hand. It is perfect for a quick lunchRead More
Red Quinoa and Pork Bowls
Do you have leftover pork from the holidays? Try this healthy Red Quinoa Bowl with Pork and Vegetables for lunch or a light dinner. So, here’s the dilemma. You made a crazy ginormous piece of pork and find yourself with enough leftovers to feed an infantry. What to do? This Red Quinoa Bowl with PorkRead More
Freezing Fresh Produce – Tips for Freezing Fruits, Vegetables, & Herbs
If you have an abundance of produce from your garden or you loaded up at the farmers market and need to preserve the freshness until it can be used up- freezing is a great way to go. I touched on this briefly in the first post of this series, How to Make Your Produce LastRead More
Couscous & Orzo Pepper Stir-Fry
Our delicious Couscous & Orzo Pepper Stir-Fry is an easy meal that’ll leave you asking, “Why did I wait so long?” But don’t fret, better late to the game than never, right? This is yet another recipe born out of the discovery of “Am I really out of ______!” It happens, you think you got everything youRead 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
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
How to Roast Spaghetti Squash
I recently made a great discovery: my kids love roasted spaghetti squash. I mean really LOVE it. They even like roasted spaghetti squash more than they like regular pasta. I never would have guessed that would be the case. My 8 year old likes it so much that I decided to try batch cooking spaghetti squash, soRead More
Chicken and Root Vegetables Over Rice
Chicken and Root Vegetables Over Rice Wondering what to do with the leftover chicken sitting in the ice box staring you in the face? Here is a different take on the classic stir-fry that will perk up your dinner plate. I have taken a few autumn staple root vegetables: parsnips and sweet potatoes. Then threw in someRead More
