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Spinach Artichoke and Feta Tart
Appetizer Main Dish

Spinach Artichoke and Feta Tart

This savory tart is filled with spinach, artichoke, feta and sour cream baked in a buttery, flaky crust. With pumpkin seeds for crunch and lemon juice for brightness, it makes a delicious simple dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner. I love to make spinach dip, and my friend Caitlin whips up the best spanakopita. We recently shared our respective dishes with each other, which inspired …

Orzo Roni
Pasta Salads and Sides

Orzo Roni

If you like Rice-A-Roni, you are going to like this spinoff Orzo Roni version. Orzo and broken spaghetti are toasted until nutty and simmered in a chicken flavored broth. It’s a perfect all-purpose side dish for any meal. My husband loves Rice-A-Roni. If he had his way, it would be on the dinner table at least once a week. While this sounds fine, he always …

Sautéed Garlicky Watercress With Bacon
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Sautéed Garlicky Watercress With Bacon

Watercress simply sautéed with garlic and topped off with crispy bacon crumbles is a delicious combination. With the health benefits of watercress and the indulgence of bacon, this simple side dish has the best of both worlds. Did you know that watercress is a superfood? In fact, it tops the CDC’s list of the most nutrient-dense superfood. If you like the vegetable but were not …

Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Drizzle

These Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Drizzle are a burst of spring  flavors on a plate. Not only is this healthy veggie side dish going to make your family happy, it is also fancy enough for entertaining. It’s the end of another holiday weekend. I hope you are not feeling too guilty about what you ate. Did you have more ham, …

Springtime Potato Salad
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Springtime Potato Salad

Potato salad that is springtime in a bowl with asparagus, peas, eggs, mint, and lemon. It is a versatile side dish that goes well with beef, chicken, pork, fish, or lamb chops. I hope your spring is starting out on a good foot. I am looking forward to enjoying more outdoor activities that do not include freezing to death. This potato salad is a perfect side dish for …

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken / Poultry Main Dish Pasta Salads and Sides

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with an Italian flare with a little help from pene pasta, chicken, olives, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, Italian dressing, and Parmesan shavings. It’s substantial enough to have as a meal. Hello there! It looks as if spring is going to arrive after all. The snow has finally started to melt, so we are making some progress. And with the time …

Slow Cooker Corn Souffle
Salads and Sides Slow Cooked

Slow Cooker Corn Souffle

This Slow Cooker Corn Souffle tastes like a cross between cornbread and corn pudding. It this the perfect side dish for fall meals, the holidays, family dinners, and potlucks. This is the set-it-and-forget-it recipe made in a slow cooker. I had corn souffle for the first time at a dinner party about seven years ago. A couple of friends came across the recipe and wanted to try it …