Tag: Vegetables

Crunchy cucumbers are the star of the show for a fresh snack or side dish. Cucumbers are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Some say cucumbers help with weight loss and lowers blood sugar. I like to serve cucumbers sometimes in place of a salad with my main meal for a little something different. Ingredients […]

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

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 […]

In a previous post, I revealed that I already longed for Fall. It’s June! We have a long way to go before Autumn is among us. If I can’t have Fall weather, I can certainly give myself some Fall flavors. You can use any Fall vegetables and flavors in this easy recipe. The flavors intensify […]

Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon seems like a no-brainer as a side dish, but sometimes we need that, right? Broccoli is an easy side dish to serve alongside any meat, fish or pasta, and it is fine on its own. Why not change it by adding a little more flavor to give it some pizzazz? […]

I used to be totally against Brussels sprouts; they were not my thing at all. My husband liked them but could not enjoy them due to my distaste for them. I did not prepare them. That was before my husband ordered them from an appetizer menu somewhere in Colorado Springs. They brought out Brussels sprouts […]

Vegetables and cheese meet up in this hearty casserole served as a side dish. Some of the vegetables can be prepped ahead to make assembly quicker when ready to bake the casserole. Bake it until it is golden brown on the top and bubbling underneath. This casserole will satisfy your family on a weeknight and […]

White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes are a classic side dish that is perfect for Easter dinner. This side dish pairs well with ham, roast, chicken, pork and just about any other protein. The layers of potatoes, the creamy sauce and the cheesy topping satisfy every taste bud. Ingredients 6 large potatoes, peeled and cooked 24 hours […]

Every once in a while, we have a vegetarian night. My husband is more agreeable than my son, who is picky about vegetables. He is now off on his own (mostly) to eat whatever he wants to eat while we embrace our newfound empty-nester freedom of food. Ingredients 2 medium starch-resistant sweet potatoes, diced 1 […]

Now that my son is on his own in his college town, my husband and I can enjoy some foods he did not enjoy, like VEGETABLES! Now, my son did eat some vegetables, but not very many, so we tended to have the same old vegetables ALL.THE.TIME! They got old because my hubs and I […]