Category: Side Dishes
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Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
The air is starting to whisper of crisp mornings and falling leaves, and that can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving is nudging us from behind, with the glitter and joy of Christmas just a sleigh bell’s chime away. Before we plunge headfirst into gingerbread houses and festive cookies (though believe me, those are coming!), I…
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Cold Fermentation Sourdough Focaccia Bread
Oh, sourdough focaccia. Just the words conjure images of a golden, dimpled crust, glistening with olive oil, a crumb so airy and chewy it practically melts in your mouth. It’s a bread that embodies comfort and rustic elegance. But what if I told you there’s a simple, yet profoundly transformative technique that can elevate your…
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
One-Pot Magic: Recreating a Weeknight Classic (Without the Box!) Let’s be honest: If you were raising a family in the 80s 90s or 2000s, or just trying to navigate a genuinely hectic week, you probably had a box of Hamburger Helper stashed in your pantry. It was a secret weapon. A culinary lifesaver. And sometimes,…
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Lemon Orzo (Simple and Delicious)
My Brain…It’s Like Lemon Orzo: Tangy, Zesty, and Sometimes Lost in the Sauce. So, my daughter Melissa (aka Baby Girl to me 🤗) sweetly inquired about my lemon orzo recipe. “Yep, it’s on the blog!” I declared with confidence. Cut to me frantically searching my own website, convinced I’d officially lost it. Turns out, I…
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Avocado Hummus
A while back, on Instagram, I posted a breakfast with hash browns, egg, and avocado hummus. It generated a lot of interest, especially the hummus! I’ve made this several times since that post, and I figured it was time to share it with all of you. I am a huge hummus fan, my husband is…
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Delicious Homemade Pita
I don’t always make homemade pita, and when I do, I wonder “Why don’t I make this yummy, easy to bake, pita bread more often?!”. This recipe is pretty straight forward and very forgiving, and you can pretty much have fresh, delicious pitas on your table in about two hours (start to finish). I used…
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Fregola Sarda Pasta With Sauteed Veggies
This Italian inspired dish is not only easy, it tastes delicious too! What you’ll need to make Fregola Sarda Pasta: Fregola Sarda pasta – You can substitute Israeli Couscous, but I would suggest toasting it first in an oven or dry skillet. Shallot Garlic Cloves lemon Fresh Corn – You can substitute frozen or roasted…
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Greek Orzo Salad In A Jar
I love this salad because it can be adapted to whatever veggies and herbs you have on hand. I seem to always have the makings for Mediterranean food because that’s what I gravitate to when I’m looking for something satisfying and healthy to eat. I like to make things like rice, orzo, quinoa or couscous…
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Creamy Caesar Dressing
I have always been a fan of salads, and this homemade creamy dressing will make even a plain Caesar salad taste delicious. But why have a salad with just romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and a few croutons when you can have a delicious Cobb Chicken Caesar salad? Either way, this dressing is so easy…
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“Grown Up” Mac and Cheese
I don’t know about you, but I have always loved macaroni and cheese. My mom never made “box” mac and cheese, so when I grew up and had a family of my own, I always made homemade too. I always think of this dish as the classic comfort food. I am going to be honest…