Coriander Glazed Carrots

Coriander Glazed Carrots

The spices in the glaze bring out the sweetness in the carrots.  These carrots don’t take long to prepare and taste great. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2 pounds baby carrots or large carrots peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ cup fresh 

Israeli Salad

Israeli Salad

I love hummus, but I had never thought about using hummus on a salad.  This salad is insanely delicious!  It is so simple and flavorful. The simple vinaigrette over the salad is a recipe I will be repeating. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 1 can 

Sweet Potato Side

Sweet Potato Side

Sweet potatoes can taste amazing without tons of sugar and butter added to them.  This simple side dish uses just a little olive oil and onion and tastes fantastic. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients- 1-2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes ½ onion cut 

Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

I really enjoy lite coleslaws with simple vinaigrettes or dressings.  This is a simple light slaw that pairs well with fish and Mexican flavors. If you are preparing this for a family double the recipe. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Slaw- 1 large carrot 

Curried Tofu and Apple Salad/Wraps

Curried Tofu and Apple Salad/Wraps

I have had curried chicken and apple wraps and salad before, so I decided to try using tofu instead of chicken for a new meal.  This was so insanely delicious.  It works for lunch or dinner as you can make a wrap or serve the 

Sweet Potato Hash

Sweet Potato Hash

The sweetness of sweet potatoes under a warm and gooey sunny side up egg with vegetables and seasoning makes an incredible breakfast or side dish to enhance any breakfast type meal. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 1 cup spinach ½ cup chopped 

Cheesy Roasted Brussels Spouts

Cheesy Roasted Brussels Spouts

I remember thinking Brussels sprouts were evil and disgusting as a child, but if I had eaten them prepared this way I think I would have changed my mind.  Roasted Brussels sprouts are a favorite vegetable for my children.  I have experimented with different seasonings, 

Jicama and Apple Slaw

Jicama and Apple Slaw

This was my first-time encountering jicama.  Jicama has a light flavor and texture similar to apples.  This salad/slaw is a lightly sweet side dish that tastes great with many main dishes. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 large jicama peeled and sliced into matchsticks 

Lemon Pepper Fries

Lemon Pepper Fries

Homemade French fries/wedges are simply the best in my opinion.  If you are in the mood for a lemony twist the seasoning on these fries is easy to prepare and tastes magnificent. I use my air fryer to fry my potatoes, but you can roast 

Veggie Noodle Pasta Salad

Veggie Noodle Pasta Salad

I love the flavors of pasta salad, but I wasn’t in the mood for a heavy dish full of carbs.  I decided to use veggie noodles from carrots and zucchini instead.  This tastes just as delicious as my “regular’ pasta salad, but is comprised of