This article will show you how to cook quinoa so it has a perfect, fluffy texture and you can use it in many different quinoa recipes! The other day I got a message from a friend who was making my Sweet Potato Black Bean burgers. They call for cooked quinoa, and she wasn't sure how to cook ...
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Sweet Potato Recipes You’ll Love
Who loves sweet potatoes as much as I do? If you do, then you're going to LOVE this collection of sweet potato recipes! Before I get to the recipes, let's talk about WHY you should be eating sweet potatoes. Okay, they taste good. So we've got that going for us. But what about nutrition? Oh, ...
Coconut Oil Roasted Beets (AKA Vegetable Candy!)
If you're wondering how to cook beets to make them taste like vegetable candy, you need to know that roasted beets are the BEST. Read on! This post was first published Sept. 2015. Recipe card was updated 2018. So, yes. I put both the words beets and candy in the title of this post. Candy ...
Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
You won't find a more addicting broccoli recipe than this Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan! Get ready to fall in love with broccoli! Do you have a food happy place? I have a few, but one of them is definitely with a big bowl of roasted vegetables in front of me. Is that weird? I can't ...
Lemony Broccoli Salad
This Lemony Broccoli Salad is the perfect way to detox and restart after you've indulged a little too much! Heads up! I originally published the recipe for this Lemony Broccoli Salad in January 2013. Photographs have been updated. It's okay if you feel like you need to hit the restart ...
Perfect Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
You've just landed upon the recipe for the the most Perfect Bread Machine Dinner Rolls! You'll never be the same. Don't have a bread machine? I included the directions to make these without one, also! It might seem dramatic to call these dinner rolls perfect or life-changing, but I'd never ...
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe-4 Ways
If you're looking for the perfect homemade cranberry sauce recipe, I have 4 different variations for you to choose from! These are ALL easy and delicious! Meghan and I had a conversation yesterday about Thanksgiving dinner. We heard a bit on the radio where the hosts were talking about which dish ...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Almonds
This Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Almonds recipe will become a staple side dish for you! Heads up! This recipe was first published in 2011. Photos have been updated and I'm republishing it now so newer readers can find it. Enjoy! So, let's review for a minute here. ...
Garlic Butter Green Beans with Toasted Almonds Recipe
These Garlic Butter Green Beans with Toasted Almonds Recipe is equally good as a quick weeknight side dish as a pretty addition to your holiday menu! This is one of those recipes I’ve made so many times, I forgot I’ve never shared it here. Sometimes simple recipes feel too simple, but at the same ...
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower
Give potatoes the night off and try Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower--an easy and healthy low-carb side dish! If you're trying to eat a more low carb diet, this recipe is for you. If you don't really care about how many carbs you have and just love delicious food, this recipe is also ...
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips
These Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips are easy to make and SO delicious even your kids will love them! This recipe has been a long time coming. I have to give all the credit to my husband, Tim. It was YEARS ago now that he first suggested I make Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips. When I first ...
21 Interesting Green Bean Recipes to Try
I'm back with another edition of In Season Now! This is for all of you who love eating local, in-season produce and are looking for more creative ways to use the summer's bounty. This time we are featuring green bean recipes. If you think you don't like green beans, it's time to switch up your ...