<strong>Roasted Sweet Potatoes</strong>

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

When sweet potatoes are cooked properly, they taste amazing without any butter.  I have a sweet tooth so I do enjoy a sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon on my sweet potatoes, but they honestly don’t need any extra sweetness. Ingredients: 1-3 sweet potatoes ½ – 

<strong>Parmesan Ranch Zucchini Bake</strong>

Parmesan Ranch Zucchini Bake

This side dish is a breeze to prepare and is packed with flavor. Ingredients: 2-3 medium zucchini sliced in ¼ inch slices 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan Olive oil spray Directions:

<strong>Zucchini Caprese Sliders</strong>

Zucchini Caprese Sliders

This is my favorite Christmas appetizer/side dish.  We usually have stuffed shells and Italian sausage and this pairs wonderfully. Ingredients: 2 zucchini sliced into ¼ inch slices 12-16 cherry tomatoes halved 24 basil leaves ½ cup pesto (I make a spinach pistachio pesto I love) 

<strong>Key Lime Coleslaw</strong>

Key Lime Coleslaw

I make coleslaws all the time in the spring and summer, and I love varying the flavors of the vinaigrette.  This coleslaw was sweet and just slightly spicy with a light vinaigrette that pairs well with seafood or as a light meal.  Ingredients: Coleslaw- 1 

<strong>Cheddar and Chives Zucchini Bread</strong>

Cheddar and Chives Zucchini Bread

I love zucchini bread, muffins, and waffles, but this was the first time I have made a savory zucchini bread.  This bread is light, fluffy, and so delicious.  Ingredients: 1 zucchini grated 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or use 

<strong>Za’atar Spiral Squash Fries</strong>

Za’atar Spiral Squash Fries

My garden is producing squash like crazy this year, so I have been experimenting with lots of new squash and zucchini recipes.  This is a simple side dish that tastes great and only takes a few minutes in the air fryer.  Note: You can substitute 

<strong>Grilled Veggie and Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing</strong>

Grilled Veggie and Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

The steak and veggies in this recipe were coated with flavor from the marinade and when topped with the blue cheese dressing this salad really popped. Ingredients: 1-2 zucchini sliced in half lengthwise 24 ounces top sirloin 1-2 Roma tomatoes quartered 1 red onion quartered 

Ginger Lime Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad

Ginger Lime Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad

This dish will transport your taste buds to Thailand with an incredible mix of ginger, lime, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. Ingredients: 5-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons fish sauce divided 1 tablespoon light brown sugar divided Lime 

Tuscan Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Tuscan Roasted Lemon Potatoes

I could eat roasted potatoes almost every day and this recipe is exceptionally delicious.  Ingredients: 2 pounds gold potatoes unpeeled and diced into 1-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic smashed 2-4 branches fresh rosemary ½ lemon cut in half through the stem and thinly sliced crosswise 

<strong>Grilled Squash</strong>

Grilled Squash

This is a quick and easy recipe for a tasty vegetarian side dish that tastes great. Ingredients: 1-2 yellow squash sliced ¼- ½ inch thick slices 1 sweet onion sliced ¼ inch thick slices Olive oil spray Salt and pepper Sprinkle of lemon zest Dash