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, ...
Side Dishes
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Summer Fruit Salad Recipe
This Summer Fruit Salad Recipe is spiked with a citrus-honey sauce and topped with poppy seeds. It's a crowd-pleasing recipe! Just when I thought fruit salad needed nothing more than fruit to shine, I went and made this recipe. My whole perspective just shifted. I still think fresh ...
Homemade Baked Beans from Scratch
You'll never go back to canned baked beans again after you try these Homemade Baked Beans from Scratch! Baked beans are a standard fixture at every summer barbecue. Do you ever notice a disconnect between childhood memories of food and the actual food? I remember baked beans being my favorite ...
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado and Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado and Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing is light, healthy, and super quick to prepare! You're going to love this salad recipe.Every girl needs a go-to salad recipe that is equally easy to make and impressive. One that she can throw together in 10 minutes to add ...