Orzo Chickpea Pasta Salad is a great summer side filled with feta, dill and lots of lemon. Orzo Chickpea pasta salad is a light, flavorful pasta salad with the zesty flavors of lemon and feta; garbanzo beans bump up the protein in this simple side. It’s a great side to eat with this Lemon-Dill salmon. It…
Instant Pot Borracho Beans {Mexican Style Pinto Beans}
Instant Pot Borracho Beans, aka Frijoles Borrachos are the perfect Mexican style beans infused with flavor from the pressure cooker. Instant Pot Borracho Beans, aka Frijoles Borrachos or drunken beans (there is beer in the recipe, you know?) are the perfect beans to go along with your Mexican cuisine. I have another reason for you to buy an Instant Pot….these…
Parmesan Lemon Brussels Sprouts
Parmesan Lemon Brussels Sprouts with Shallots are a gluten-free, low calorie, healthy side that work well with a variety of main dishes. Hello! I am still alive!! My gosh, where did the time go? I meant to tell you my big family news and then the next thing I knew I ran out of time….
Loaded Mediterranean Fries {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}
Truffle Fries are loaded with Mediterranean flavors to make a simple, yet fancy side dish. This is a sponsored post is written by me on behalf of Alexia Foods. All opinions are entirely my own. Garlic fries with tzatziki sauce are one of my favorite combos. On the rare occasion I get my hands on…
Layered Roasted Vegetables With Parmesan
It’s Recipe Redux time! I always love seeing what they chose for the theme. These month is: A New Ingredient for the New Year I already knew I was going to make these vegetables for dinner so when I was at the store, I thought about what new ingredient I could use to change it…
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Hi friends! I am heading to see family this week….super excited! I probably won’t be posting again until next week, but you probably won’t be reading. 😉 What I love about Thanksgiving is that it’s such a laid back holiday- food, football, relaxing. That’s how we spend it at least. We are not into the…
Roasted Edamame, Squash and Brussels Sprouts With Pomegranate Molasses
This is the perfect roasted vegetable side dish to bring to your holiday table, Roasted Edamame, Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Molasses. So good! Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #soyinspired campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. Well we haven’t floated away…
Asian Slaw With Ginger Peanut Dressing
This delicious vegan Asian slaw is packed with flavor from the nutty ginger soy dressing. It will quickly become one of your favorite sides! Hello friends! How is your week going? I mentioned before that we went to the beach with family for the Labor day weekend. It’s always fun, albeit a bit challenging, to do…
Green Lentil Salad
So I was cleaning out the pantry and realized that I probably don’t need to buy food for the next two weeks before we move. Of course, I would love to have a few more trips to Costco (insert a very sad face), but I think I can make do with a lot of staples I still have….
Black Bean and Corn Salad {Vegan, Gluten Free}
I’m not very good about working ahead of schedule. I never have been. In college and grad school, I always did my best the day before an assignment was due. Not much has changed! But I have learned that having 4 kids alone can throw you some curves balls, so it’s probably a good idea…
