Side dishes

Easy Guacamole with Fresh Tomatoes and Grilled Corn

Mmmmmmmm, delicious guacamole! It tastes great, and it’s good for you: it’s the perfect food combination! Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fat (which is thought to be cholesterol-lowering). It’s also a great source of protein and low in sugar content, and, as an added bonus, it’s packed with fiber! But enough of that […]

Sliced, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup

Slice your Brussels Sprouts and add maple syrup and you’ll be amazed at how good they taste!

Delicious Easy Taco Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Avocado

Yummy and easy recipe for taco salad your whole family will love.

Sweet Potatoes Southwestern Style

Last year I signed up for a weekly delivery of fresh organic veggies. I found myself in a bit of a fixing-dinner-slump and I wanted some inspiration. I have to say it’s been wonderful. That box of fresh wholesome goodness is like having a mini-Christmas each and every week. What can I say? It’s the […]

Easy Coleslaw with Celery Seed and Apple Cider Vinegar

This is a great recipe for a no-mayo coleslaw, and it’s our family’s favorite. It lasts for several days in the fridge. However, if you make it with the purple cabbage it will get a nice purple hue to the whole dish. I usually make it the night before I need it. For a recipe […]

Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad

Fresh tomatoes and basil make this salad delicious and Easy On the Cook!

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

I like make-ahead Mashed Potatoes, it not that making the delectable spuds is hard, I just don’t like dealing with the peeling of potatoes and last-minute mashing on the same day as a big holiday meal. The make-ahead mashers that our family has come to love is made with leeks. Leeks? Yes, leeks! Now before […]