As Spring turns into summer, zucchini starts showing up in full force. Zucchini ends up on my table in many forms, and this Zucchini Gratin is a favorite. This cheesy side dish pairs well with any protein to complete a meal and is quick to prepare. Ingredients 6 Tbsp. butter + more for topping 1 […]
Cauliflower rice is amazingly versatile! Five minutes in the microwave and this side dish is ready to eat. It is good with only butter, salt and pepper, but why have that when you can combine it with flavorful seasonings and a variety of vegetables? This dish is a good way to use leftover vegetables from […]
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? […]
Fresh green beans complement almost any main dish. Roasted Green Beans with Almonds and Pecans is simple to make with a minimum of ingredients if you want something quick to serve with the main dish. Roasting green beans in the oven gives them a somewhat nutty flavor. What better way to enhance the nutty, fresh […]
These are the best green beans! I have two versions: one is a version I make for weeknights, and the other is a fancier version that I make for special occasions. The only difference between the two versions is a couple of ingredients. One is not better than the other; they are both delicious. When […]
You’ll never look at yellow squash the same way again after making this recipe. Squash gets a new look with a colorful sauce made with jarred roasted red peppers. This is a recipe that is so easy to make, but it looks like it took some time. It is easy enough for a weeknight side […]
Spice up your mac ‘n cheese with a kick of jalapeños! These peppers add just the right amount of zest, mellowing as they cook while still bringing plenty of flavor. Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount to your preference. This creamy, cheesy dish also features starch-resistant elbow macaroni, making it a deliciously satisfying […]
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 […]
Brown Butter Green Beans with Pistachios will become the highlight of your meal. The browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the green beans to complement beef, fish or chicken. The pistachios add some crunch and coordinate to the color of the green beans. Ingredients 3 shallots, minced 4 Tbsp. butter, room temperature and […]
Sliced zucchini is sprinkled with a crunchy topping in this alternative to a casserole-type dish. This is an easy side dish that goes with sooooooo many things. Not only that, but it is so simple. Like, really really simple! Ingredients 2 large zucchini, sliced 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil + 1 Tbsp. Salt and […]
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