Barley Black Bean Salad
Protein-packed black beans pair with chewy, nutty barley to create a satisfying and delicious salad or meatless main dish. The best part of the indulgent holiday season is that after …
Side Dishes
If that be a salad, vegetable sides, or a mac and cheese, these Side Dish Recipes are the perfect complement to any meal. Reader favorites include Italian Stuffed Artichokes, Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Lebanese Rice Pilaf With Vermicelli
Quinoa Cakes With Hummus
These quinoa cakes with hummus come together with bright veggies to form a protein-packed appetizer, side or vegetarian main. What happens when you mix quinoa with veggies and use hummus …
Slow Cooker Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is as easy as pie thanks to fresh, locally grown apples and a slow cooker that does all the work. When I tell you making healthy and delicious …
Roasted Acorn Squash Salad
Roasting acorn squash results of a creamy, tender and sweet addition to baby greens. I’ve said it once, I’ll probably say it 20 more times: I heart Fall. I love …
Couscous Salad with Za’atar Vinaigrette
The rich, nutty texture of whole wheat pearl couscous is the perfect match for toasted pine nuts, crunch cucumbers, and salty feta. Life is too short to eat boring salads. …
Creamy Brown Rice with Bacon and Corn
Creamy Brown Rice with Bacon, Corn and Yellow Squash – easy and delicious healthy side dish. Brown rice is a staple in our house and I often serve it alongside …
Mashed Cauliflower and Kohlrabi
This mashed cauliflower side dish has the creaminess from yogurt combined with the subtle bitterness of the kohlrabi to make this dish shine. Recently, I was reading an article in People …
Fava Bean Salad With Radish and Shaved Fennel
Fava Beans combined with shaved fennel and radish create a delicious salad for all to enjoy. In honor of the warm weather, I am sharing a delicious salad recipe made …
Italian Herb Roasted Broccoli
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, why not serve up a tasty green side dish this weekend? I’m sure the Irish won’t be offended if you add a few Italian …
Braised Collard Greens With Garlic
A nutritional powerhouse and a classic southern dish these collard greens with garlic get a healthy makeover. Are you a fan of the Biggest Loser? This season is themed “No …
Sesame Roasted Cauliflower
Top 5 Reasons To Eat This Tonight: Fight Cancer: Cauliflower is loaded in antioxidants that lower the risk of oxidative stress to our cells. Chronic oxidative stress is a key …
Lemon Scented Bulgur Wheat with Toasted Almonds
I’m not going to lie – I love this time of year! Everywhere you look and everything you hear is about new beginnings and opportunities to recommit to a healthy lifestyle. For those of you …
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Indian Spiced Zucchini and Tomatoes
Loaded in flavor as some turmeric for it’s anti-inflammatory properties, this Indian spiced zucchini and tomatoes dish will not disappoint your taste buds. Let’s face it – zucchini can be …
Brown Rice with Spinach and Herbs
Spring is in the air and the markets are bursting with fresh produce. This time of year, you’ll find locally grown spinach, peas and herbs at just about any grocery …
Quinoa with Toasted Pine Nuts and Tahini Dressing
Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah”, is one of those super foods that you hear and read about all the time but just might not know what to do with it. This ancient …
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Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips
I love taking a classic comfort dish and turning it into a healthy superfood that you don’t feel guilty about eating. My mashed potato loving husband can’t get enough of …
Butternut Squash Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Are you looking for a sweet potato recipe that contains mini marshmallows If so, you may have stumbled upon the wrong website. My Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash are rich …
Garlic Sesame Spaghetti Squash and Green Beans
I heart vegetables. I would chose a vegetable over a fruit any day of the week. Often times I will prepare a protein with two vegetable sides instead of a …
Roasted Beet and Wheat Berry Salad
This week at the Fulton Street Farmers Market I was inspired to make my first beet salad of the season. There is something so rewarding about turning those dirty little …