Melting Sweet Potatoes

Melting Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes paired with cinnamon, maple syrup, and extra virgin coconut oil mix to create a melt in your mouth side dish you will absolutely love.  These are simple to prepare and taste like dessert. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 2 

Blueberry Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Blueberry Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts taste wonderfully when paired with the sweetness of maple syrup and a blueberry infused balsamic vinegar.  These are easy to prepare and pair well with many main dishes. Ingredients: 12 ounces Brussels sprouts halved with stems removed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

Mashed Cheddar Cauliflower

Mashed Cheddar Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower tastes as wonderfully as mashed potatoes with fewer carbs.  This is a side dish that is easy to prepare and goes well with meatloaf or many other meals where you would normally crave mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower florets ¼ cup plain 

Lemon Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli

Lemon Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli

I think roasted cauliflower tastes amazing, but some members of my household won’t eat it.  So I adapted this recipe to use half cauliflower and half broccoli.  This is a flavorful and simple side that goes great with any main dish. Recipe adapted from Fixate 

Buffalo Coleslaw

Buffalo Coleslaw

I love buffalo everything!  This coleslaw tastes great as a salad for lunch and really shines when paired with buffalo turkey burgers (see recipe in Entrees).  I usually use green cabbage, but I happened to grab red cabbage at the store this week. Ingredients: 1 

Taco Potatoes

Taco Potatoes

Taco seasoning over roasted or air-fried potato wedges make for a simple and innovative side  dish.  We dipped these in salsa, you could also add some melted cheese to the warm potatoes for a potato nacho vibe.  Ingredients: 3-4 russet potatoes 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 

Spicy Ginger Plum Coleslaw

Spicy Ginger Plum Coleslaw

I enjoy fresh salads and slaws as a side dish to freshen up a meal.  This is simple to make and delicious.  You can add more vegetables to the mix or keep it simple.  I used Wildtree dressings, but other brands probably work just as 

Apple and Fennel Slaw with Honey Mustard Dressing

Apple and Fennel Slaw with Honey Mustard Dressing

I enjoy experimenting with different types of salads and slaws.  This combines apples which I adore and fennel which I recently discovered.  There are also fresh herbs to give this salad a unique taste. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive 

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

We love potatoes and I am always looking for new recipes to keep dinner interesting.  These are simple to make and a tasty side to any meal. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes halved 1 teaspoon ground thyme 2 

Chili Lime Cauliflower and Broccoli with Smokey Sauce

Chili Lime Cauliflower and Broccoli with Smokey Sauce

I love roasted cauliflower and broccoli.  The spices in this dish mix to create a delicious side dish.  The Smokey sauce is so good you will want to use it to dip other vegetables in too.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower