For an unexpectedly delicious appetizer, try Crispy Fried Green Beans. Green beans are dipped in a wet batter and deep-fried until golden brown. They are perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. And with a honey mustard dipping sauce, they are finger-licking good! The next time you have guests, wow them with fried green beans. They make a fantastic appetizer or finger …
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Mexican Cauliflower Rice is a vegetarian side dish that is full of flavor and a healthy low-carb replacement for rice. It comes together in 20 minutes , and it’s also vegan and gluten-free! My daughter has been on her own for years, but I love cooking for her when I get a chance. She is a vegetarian (actually, pescatarian) and this dish is tailored to …
4-Ingredient Go-To Potatoes
These 4-Ingredient Go-To Potatoes are packed with flavor and crazy simple to make. They are rough smashed potatoes that go well with all kinds of dishes. This is a must-have for the weeknight dinner rotation! I need to give my husband credit for this easy stovetop potato recipe. He created it a couple of years ago, and we have it regularly. On a busy weeknight when …
Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad is timeless and perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or summertime cookouts. This version is a melodious blend of pasta, tuna, celery, roasted red pepper, pickle, onion, and dill. A mayonnaise based dressing brings everything together. I love canned tuna in any shape or form…as a sandwich, a noodle casserole, or even as a dip. In the summertime, a good tuna pasta salad …
Ramen Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Need a simple, easy side dish or main course? Ramen Noodles with Peanut Sauce is the answer. It’s flavorful and peanut buttery and it cooks in no time! This ramen noodle dish is great for a busy weeknight. What’s more, it’s super flavorful with peanut butter and hoisin sauce as the base ingredients. The sauce is creamy and peanut buttery with notes of saltiness, sweetness, …
Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
This grilled chicken salad has tender marinated chicken breasts, iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, avocado, red onion, tomatoes, pepperoncini, olives, and cucumbers. It’s served with tangy balsamic dressing. Enjoy as a healthy and filling summer side dish or meal. Adding a cheese topping is optional but recommended!
Vietnamese Shrimp Salad (Goi Tom)
Vietnamese Shrimp Salad (Goi Tom) is a fresh and herbaceous Asian-style slaw with fantastic texture and crunch. It’s served with a sweet, salty, and tangy dressing. Serve this healthy salad as an appetizer, side, or main dish! Vietnamese shrimp salad is a glorious amalgamation of crispy shredded cabbage and carrots, tender poached shrimp, fragrant herbs, and crunchy peanuts. It’s served with nuoc cham, a fish …
Cauliflower and Butternut Au Gratin
For a creamy and cheesy vegetarian side dish, this Cauliflower and Butternut Au Gratin is sure to please. It pairs well with chicken, pork, fish, or beef. Plus it’s a great side dish for fall dinners and holiday meals. I feel a touch of fall in the air, and I’m loving it! The cooler weather is a welcome relief from the hot and rainless summer …
Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
For a simple and easy side dish, try Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing. It is full of texture, flavor, and nutrition. And it’s a great addition to any backyard barbeque, picnic, or potluck this spring and summer. This red cabbage slaw has great crunch, texture, and freshness. There is sweetness, tanginess, nuttiness, and a slight bite. Plus it’s loaded with vitamins, …