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 

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