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Easy Italian Mushroom Stacks – Perfect for Keto/Low-Carb Diets

For a simple yet flavorful addition to your Italian-inspired meal, try these Italian Mushroom Stacks! Layers of hearty portobello mushrooms, tender eggplant, and zucchini come together with a rich Italian tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, creating a dish that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you […]

Lemony Brussels Sprouts

I used to despise brussels sprouts for most of my life; then, brussels sprouts became a trendy vegetable. They came out of their retro hiding place and became the center of attention in the vegetable world. Now, many restaurants serve brussels sprouts as side dishes and appetizers in all kinds of delicious ways. My husband’s […]

A New Favorite: Crispy Caesar Cauliflower Bites

Coating the cauliflower pieces gives this delicious Keto side dish or appetizer a tangy flavor. Fry these up as an appetizer with additional Caesar dressing as a dip, or serve as a side dish to accompany burgers or steak. Cauliflower is a wonderful vegetable because it can be prepared in many ways. I think this […]

Easy Roasted Green Beans with Lemony Whipped Ricotta Cream

This recipe might sound fancy, but it’s surprisingly easy to make! Roasted green beans resting on a creamy bed of whipped ricotta cheese, perfectly infused with the bright flavor of lemon zest. It still sounds elegant, right? Don’t let that fool you—this dish is incredibly easy to prepare and brings a touch of sophistication to […]

Green Beans with Tomatoes

Whether you use fresh or frozen green beans, Green Beans with Tomatoes is a side dish that is quick and easy to make. You can prepare this side dish in about 10 minutes or less with only three ingredients. Ingredients 2 lbs. green beans, fresh or frozen 4 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped Salt […]

Classic Baked Beans

Labor Day is right around the corner and that means barbecues and backyard parties with friends. You can rest assured that burgers or brisket will be on the menu in many homes nationwide. Sometimes the side dishes are as big a star of the show as the main dish. These irresistible baked beans are a […]

Creamed Corn

Let me just say that corn is not an allowed food on a Keto diet, but when fresh corn is in season, I have to make my creamed corn. My maternal grandmother taught me how to make corn like this, so I let myself have it every once in awhile. Ingredients 2-3 cups fresh corn […]

Delicious and Nutritious Italian Spinach

Italian Spinach dresses up any meal with its colorful presentation and fresh flavors. A decent amount of fresh spinach is needed to yield enough for a side dish. Serve this healthy side dish with any main dish. Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 small red onion, chopped 1 package […]

Roasted Broccoli with Buttered Pecans

Finding fresh ideas for the same old same old veggies can be challenging. We like variety around here, so changing up the veggie lineup sometimes takes some creativity. Roasting broccoli already brings out a nutty flavor, so adding some nuts seemed like a logical idea. Roasted Broccoli with Buttered Pecans is an easy side dish […]

Keto Vegetable Tian

A vegetable tian usually has potato slices. I can certainly make this tian with potato slices by using starch-resistant potatoes made a day ahead, but sometimes I become more strict with my diet than at other times, so it is perfectly fine to omit the potatoes for a lovely and tasty vegetable tian. The layers […]

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