Salads & Side Dishes

  • Addicting Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Fries

    These are Addicting Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Fries. They are a hearty fill-you-up meal that eat like ...

  • Apple Fennel Slaw {with Orange Cumin Dressing}

    I discovered a couple things from this recipe.  Greek Yogurt makes a pretty darn good substitute ...

  • Asian Chicken Salad with Asian Vinaigrette

    A rainbow of colorful and healthy ingredients, delightful textures, and savory Asian flavors makes this ...

  • Asian Marinade

    This Asian Marinade is so versatile. Yes it's great for all cuts of chicken, but it's also perfect with ...

  • Asian Vinaigrette The Star of the Show

    Making homemade vinaigrettes are so quick and easy and this Asian Vinaigrette is no exception. It can ...

  • Asparagus & Melon Salad {with Crispy Prosciutto}

    Asparagus & Melon Salad {with Crispy Prosciutto}. A bright colorful summer salad made from simple ...

  • Asparagus Fries {with Maple Dijon Dipping Sauce}

    Okay these were a hit.  Fresh asparagus coated in panko breadcrumbs then baked to crispy perfection.  ...

  • Autumn Thyme Wedge Salad {with Warm Goat Cheese Fritters}

    I made this Autumn Thyme Wedge Salad a couple weeks ago and have been dying to share it with you.  ...

  • Avocado & Chicken Salad Boats

    Avocado & Chicken Salad Boats with hints of lime, cumin and cilantro.  This delicious plate ...

  • Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}

    Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}. I must admit I’ve become a bit smitten ...

  • Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Glazed Grilled Peaches

    Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Glazed Grilled Peaches are glorious. They are a perfect side dish, ice cream topping, ...

  • Baked Breakfast Potato {with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Tomato & Queso Fresco

    Baked Breakfast Potato {with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Tomato & Queso Fresco. Take all your favorite ...

  • Baked Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Bites {…of love!}

    Baked Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Bites I asked Shelby for some recipe inspiration.  Perhaps something she ...

  • Baked Pattypan Squash {with Wild Rice, Sage Brown Butter & Sausage Stuffing}

    A pattypan squash is the perfect delivery vehicle for one of my favorite food groups, Stuffing.  ...

  • Baked Potato {with Garlic Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese}

    Baked Potato {with Garlic Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese}. While your Perfectly Baked Potato ...

  • Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}

    Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}. Fresh Basil Pesto might as well be ...

  • Baked Summer Squash Chips

    Have you ever made Baked Summer Squash Chips?  Last July when summer squash was in abundance at ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato Fries {Cajun Herb Seasoned}

    Baked Sweet Potato Fries are almost a staple for us.  There's something so addicting about the ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato with Roasted Grapes & Honey Ricotta

    Baked Sweet Potato with Roasted Grapes & Ricotta Honey all begins with a Perfectly Baked Potato.  ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato {with Buffalo Chicken}

    Baked Sweet Potato with Buffalo Chicken.  Now here's where you might say....Really? I'm here to tell ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato {with Curried Chicken}

    A Perfectly Baked Sweet Potato is like a soft woven picnic blanket.  No matter what you lay on top ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}

    Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}. Recently someone ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato {with Steamed Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Fried Egg}

    Baked Sweet Potato {with Steamed Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Fried Egg} While many people enjoy hash ...

  • Basic Risotto Recipe {How-To}

    Once you learn how to make a Basic Risotto you'll have a blank canvas for flavor possibilities.  ...

  • Blackened Blue Cod with Cauliflower Cheese Grits

    I was asked yesterday "where do you get your recipes?"  The short answer is "everywhere."  Certainly ...

  • Blackened Flounder & Creamy Polenta {with Brussels Sprout Slaw}

    I've had requests for more fish and seafood recipes lately and since there aren't enough hours ...

  • Bloody Mary Dressing {with Shrimp & Avocado Salad}

    Nothing like a good spicy Bloody Mary to wake up the taste buds and catch your attention.  ...

  • BLT Stack {with Fresh Herb Mayo}

    BLT Stack {with Fresh Herb Mayo} The tomatoes are coming, the tomatoes are coming.  Are you as ...

  • Blueberry & Mango Quinoa Salad with Lemony Basil Vinaigrette {Share the Love}

    Today I had the pleasure of cooking for my work family.  I believe if you're going to call a mandatory ...

  • Blueberry, Basil & Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

    Blueberry, Basil & Goat Cheese Pasta Salad. I recently saw an article in Cooking Light Magazine ...

  • Boston Baked Beans {A Family Recipe}

    When you grow up in New England there are a few recipes that it's good to have up your sleeve. In the ...

  • Bow Tie Chicken Salad {with Watercress Pesto}

    Bow Tie Chicken Salad {with Watercress Pesto} Born out of the ingredients in our fridge/pantry, which ...

  • Broccoli Cheese Casserole {Weight Watchers}

    Each winter I find myself gravitating towards healthier recipe options.  Likely due to overeating ...

  • Brown-Braised Onions & Sautéed Mushrooms

    Two key components of Julia Child's Coq au Vin recipe are the Brown-Braised Onions & Sautéed ...

  • Bruschetta Panzanella Salad

    This Bruschetta Panzanella Salad was born out of leftover garlic bread and bruschetta! Exactly the way ...

  • Butter Bean Salad {with Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette}

    This Butter Bean Salad is loaded with fresh herbs & veggies then dressed in Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette. ...

  • Caprese Panzanella {with Shrimp}

    I scored these gorgeous tomatoes at the market this week, aren't the colors amazing!  Each year ...

  • Caribbean Couscous Salad

    This Caribbean Couscous Salad is inspired by the refreshed bright feeling a vacation brings to your ...

  • Catalina Salad Dressing

    As I continue with my quest to share all the "Classic" Salads I can think of I'm branching out ...

  • Cauliflower Cheese Grits {Low-Carb Side}

    From time to thyme we go on a low-carb kick.  Cauliflower has become the new potato in our house.  ...

  • Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Cauliflower Fried Rice. If you're craving a low-carb or vegetarian alternative to traditional fried ...

  • Cauliflower Rice

    Cauliflower Rice.  A fantastic low-carb, low-cal substitute for an otherwise carb-laden food.  ...

  • Cheese Scalloped Corn Casserole {and an excerpt from The Moulding Board}

    I was feeling a little sentimental and decided to pull out my treasured family cookbook, The Moulding ...

  • Cheesy Jalapeno Grits Casserole

    I'm off this week.  Off from work.  My day job is running a door lock and hardware company.  ...

  • Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are a favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish.  Creamy mashed potatoes ...

  • Chicken Salad with Avocado & Cilantro {in a Taco Salad Shell}

    Half of our motivation to roast a whole chicken each week is for the leftover cooked chicken and the ...

  • Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}

    Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}.  I love this combination so much ...

  • Chopped Italian Submarine Salad

    By the summer of sixth grade I was old enough to head off on my bicycle in the morning, with one stipulation, ...

  • Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

    I love this Mediterranean Chopped Salad because you can make a giant bowl and eat on it for days! Or ...

  • Classic Coleslaw

    We make slaw aka Classic Coleslaw almost every week.  This recipe post isn't meant to ...

  • Classic Loaded Baked Potato {with Butter, Sour Cream, Bacon, Cheddar and Chives}

    This Classic Loaded Baked Potato.  Popularized as a traditional side dish served with a nice juicy ...

  • Coconut Shrimp Fried Rice {served in young coconuts}

    This Coconut Shrimp Fried Rice is bursting with fresh coconut flavor (and all the other reasons we love ...

  • Colcannon Cheesy Potatoes with Kale

    Some of my blogging friends and I joined together to "Celebrate Green and Welcome Spring."  We shared ...

  • Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing

    Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing is bursting with bright tropical flavors. If you're ...

  • Crab Louie Salad Sliders

    Crab Louie Salad Sliders. The Crab Louie Salad has been around for over 100 years and first became popular ...

  • Cranberry Orange Chutney {with Crystallized Ginger}

    This super easy recipe is a wonderful twist on the Thanksgiving favorite cranberry sauce ~ Cranberry ...

  • Creamy German Cucumber-Dill Salad (Gurkensalat)

    We decided to host an Oktoberfest themed dinner and knew Creamy German Cucumber-Dill Salad would be ...

  • Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

    I needed the perfect delivery vessel for an upcoming AWE-MAZING Hot Dip Recipe.  I can't tell you ...

  • Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

    Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli. Move over cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, broccoli is making a comeback ...

  • Curried Chicken Salad & Avocado {with Almonds & Pomegranate}

    Curried Chicken Salad & Avocado with Almonds & Pomegranate. The avocado is one of the healthiest ...

  • Curried Corn Pudding

    Curried Corn Pudding. Sharing a fabulous side dish worthy of any festive meal.  Or your lunch on ...

  • Curried Turkey and Israeli Couscous Salad {with Dried Cranberries}

    This has to be the greatest time of year for those of us who love to eat and perhaps even more ...

  • Easy Creamy Mashed Potato Casserole

    Creamy Mashed Potato Casserole gets a little flavor love with the addition of sour cream and cream cheese. ...

  • Egg Salad {an exercise in love}

    Egg Salad.  Made with love. Really, is there any other way to make it?  Finely chopped hard-boiled ...

  • Eggplant, Zucchini, & Squash Curry

    A few years ago I took on a new level of interest in cooking.  I became a student of spices, learned ...

  • Farmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies

    Farmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies I'm so happy this time of year.  There's something so ...

  • Farmers’ Market Favorites

    I could hardly wait for today to finally get here.  It's opening day for our ...

  • Fattoush Salad

    This salad.  This Fattoush Salad is flavor love. I was working hard to use ingredients already ...

  • Festive Pear Pomegranate & Pecan Spinach Salad

    Yesterday I jumped in with both feet and came up with three salads I think you'll really enjoy! The ...

  • Fig & Walnut Arugula Salad with Chickpeas & Gorgonzola

    The ingredients in this Fig & Walnut Arugula Salad with Chickpeas & Gorgonzola play so nicely ...

  • Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa

    Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa has the right balance of crunch with a mild smoky heat balanced ...

  • Flame Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing

    Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing is my new favorite.  Slightly smoky bright flavors, ...

  • Fresh & Bright Orange Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad

    Orange, Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad is the perfect Winter Thyme burst of fresh bright flavors. ...

  • Fresh Cream-Style Corn

    Fresh Cream-Style Corn. On the East Coast we are heading into the season of fresh local produce.  ...

  • Fresh Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole with Crispy Shallots

    Fresh Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole with Crispy Shallots will definitely be on our Thanksgiving ...

  • Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

    This Fresh Herb Vinaigrette is a salad game changer. It's equally wonderful with fresh basil or cilantro ...

  • Fresh Veggie Pancakes with Tomato Salad

    Fresh Veggie Pancakes with Tomato Salad. Today is the day I must use up the remains of this weekend’s ...

  • From The Earth Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

    This From The Earth Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette is aptly named after our nearby brewery where it can ...

  • German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

    When I started talking to friends about an Oktoberfest inspired dinner I got lots of suggestions on ...

  • Ginger Dressing

    No visit to a Japanese Steak House should begin without a Ginger Dressing salad, cocktails aside.  ...

  • Greek Salad

    It's crazy to admit that this is the first time I have made a Greek Salad.  I've loved every one ...

  • Greek Style Potato Wedges With Feta

    If you love Roasted Greek Potatoes then you're going to flip over these Greek Style Potato Wedges With ...

  • Green Bean Casserole {Deconstructed}

    Finding these gorgeous Haricot Verts at the Farmers' Market warranted a special recipe.  Something ...

  • Green Goddess Dressing

    Last week's nostalgic tour of our favorite Classic Salad Recipes inspired me to make Green Goddess ...

  • Green Goddess Salad {with Homemade Green Goddess Dressing}

    Our Green Goddess Salad is really all about the homemade Green Goddess Dressing.  Yet, the addition ...

  • Grilled Caesar Salad {with Herb Grilled Chicken & Shrimp}

    I've been intrigued by the sounds of a Grilled Caesar Salad for some time now.  And ...

  • Gruyere Cabbage {with Bacon}

    We bought a 5 pound cabbage for 88 cents.  Not sure why I chose that as the intro line to this ...

  • Guacamole Deviled Eggs {with Crispy Bacon}

    Guacamole Deviled Eggs with Crispy Bacon. One week to go before we complete our first year of 'food ...

  • Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad is Simply Delicious

    Every plate lunch in Hawaii includes a scoop of Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad. It's very basic, but ...

  • Heirloom Tomato & Bread Salad {Panzanella}

    Day old bread, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, oil & ...

  • Herb Browned Butter Stuffing of Love

    When it comes to preparing Herb Browned Butter Stuffing of Love I can't think of a recipe that makes ...

  • Herb Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

    Beautiful tomatoes, stuffed with fresh herbs, roasted zucchini, garlic, Parmesan cheese, soft bread ...

  • Herbed Brown Butter Popovers

    Herbed Brown Butter Popovers are a Lemony Thyme first and a personal culinary bucket list item! These ...

  • Herbed Mashed Potatoes

    Tips on Making Great Mashed Potatoes The type of potato is a matter of personal preference, we often ...

  • Herbed Scalloped Potatoes {Savory & Sweet}

    My most favorite bite of Scalloped Potatoes is the edge...same goes for meatloaf, brownies, ...

  • Herbed Tomato Salad

    Fresh Summer Tomatoes... they are so capable on their own...they need no sidekicks, no opening act.  ...

  • Herby Polenta {with Smoked Gouda}

    I'm not sure whether to categorize Herby Polenta as a side dish or a main dish. I would be entirely ...

  • Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    When I first began the Lemony Thyme blog it was our fresh herb porch pots that I recognized/acknowledged/gave ...

  • Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

    We love Caesar Salad.  For these reasons.  Homemade Croutons and Caesar Dressing.  I'm ...

  • Homemade Croutons

    Homemade Croutons are just minutes away if you have bread in the house.  Any kind of bread works.  ...

  • Homemade Fry Sauce {Three Ways}

    Pub Fries are single handedly responsible for my decision to make Fry Sauce.  That bucket of perfectly ...

  • Homestyle Potato Salad {Share the Love}

    Homestyle Potato Salad. Why do I wait for Summer to whisper in my ear..... Potato Salad.  Make ...

  • Honey Crisp Holiday Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette

    Honey Crisp Holiday Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette is the ideal salad to pair with a special meal ...

  • Honey Ginger Vinaigrette {with Shallot & Cilantro}

    We're so fortunate to have a wonderful Olive Oil & Vinegar Bar just minutes from home.  Every ...

  • How To Cook Spaghetti Squash – Oven Method

    I get asked about How To Cook Spaghetti Squash on a regular basis. It was time to document the process ...

  • How To Make Bread Cubes for Stuffing

    This How-To Make Bread Cubes for Stuffing is the first step in making stuffing. Separating this process ...

  • How To Make Caramelized Onions

    I never realized how often I include caramelized onions in my cooking until I started to post my recipes.  ...

  • Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad My Go-To Family Favorite

    This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is bursting with fun flavors like fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, ...

  • Italian Tossed Green Salad {with Basil & Herb Vinaigrette}

    There's something so delicious about a fresh crisp Italian Tossed Green Salad. A few simple ingredients ...

  • Jamaican Red Beans & Rice {rice & peas}

    We needed a side dish to go with one of our most favorite grilling recipes, Jamaican Jerk Marinated ...

  • Jamaican Vegetable Rundown

    Jamaican Vegetable Rundown is a savory veggie stew simmered in luscious coconut milk. It was the perfect ...

  • Jerusalem Salad

    These colorful fresh ingredients and bright flavors are precisely what makes Jerusalem Salad so special. ...

  • Lemon Blackberry Vinaigrette

    Creating wonderful vinaigrettes or marinades is so easy when you have these beautiful ingredients to ...

  • Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

    This Lemon Herb Vinaigrette is bright and lively. It's perfect on Greek Salad or simply drizzled over ...

  • Lemony Thyme Orzotto {Featuring Roasted Cushaw Squash}

    Let me introduce you to the Cushaw Squash, pictured on the right.  Thanks to the generosity of ...

  • Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette

    Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette is of course loaded with fresh herbs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, some wonderful ...

  • Light & Fresh Summer Bruschetta Salad

    Bruschetta Salad has all the flavors I adore. Bruschetta is a favorite finger food of mine and Tomato ...

  • Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe

    There's quite the story that goes with this Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe. Last week I shared what ...

  • Loaded Egg Salad

    Loaded Egg Salad. Mom taught us how to make really good egg salad.  Finely chopped eggs, celery, ...

  • Loaded Potato Bites

    Have I got a fun little appetizer for you.  Envision bite-sized baked potatoes loaded with sour ...

  • Loaded Wedge Salad

    Flipping through the pages of this month's Food Network Magazine and nodding out loud while ...

  • Lunch Counter Style Chef’s Salad

    We had a good old fashioned Lunch Counter Style Chef's Salad for dinner last night.  It ...

  • Mac ‘n Cheese {Sage Brown Butter & Bacon}

    I've recently read some articles on a growing movement to bring Home Ec back to schools.  Healthy ...

  • Maple Brown Sugar Baked Acorn Squash

    I've been visiting the local farmers' market most weeks since it opened back in June.  It has made ...

  • Mediterranean Lunch Bowl

    So many beautiful colors and flavors in this Mediterranean Lunch Bowl.  Roasted red peppers, ...

  • Mexican Green Bean & Potato Salad

    If you can kick up a basic Roast Chicken recipe simply by changing the seasonings, why can't you kick ...

  • Mexican Rice {Restaurant Style}

    We just love sizzling Steak Fajitas served with all those delicious toppings.  And nothing ...

  • Mexican Street Corn

    Oh my word.  Mexican Street Corn makes me want to board a plane and head to Mexico.  Wait, ...

  • Middle Eastern Mezze Platter

    A mezze platter is made up of several small dishes usually eaten as an appetizer or light meal. A mezze ...

  • Monterey Chicken Cobb Salad

    Monterey Chicken Cobb Salad. Of all the ways to transform a boring piece of chicken breast, Monterey ...

  • Monterey Loaded Nacho Fries

    I know for many families Friday is Pizza Night.  At our house we've been toasting the end of the ...

  • Moroccan Couscous Salad {Share the Love}

    "It's my pleasure." What a lovely statement and I mean that so sincerely when it comes to cooking for ...

  • Mushroom Thyme Haricot Verts

    Mushroom Thyme Haricot Verts. Haricot Verts, French for "green beans" are so wonderfully tender.  ...

  • Mushroom, Sausage & Sage Quinoa Stuffing

    Mushroom, Sausage & Sage Quinoa Stuffing. I could make a meal out of stuffing.  In fact I'm ...

  • Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous

    I am a huge fan of couscous and an even bigger fan of changing it up each time we make it.  For ...

  • Niçoise Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

    I've always loved how the Niçoise Salad looks on a plate.  Today it was lunch.  The ...

  • Not Just Any Saturday Adventure…

    We’re approaching the second anniversary of my mom’s passing.  I think about her every day and ...

  • Orzo Salad with Peppercorn & Balsamic Poached Pears {Share the Love}

    I am loving my new star ingredients from Oli+Ve, Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar.  In fact I'll ...

  • Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts {with Orzo & Bacon}

    Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts {with Orzo & Bacon}. Thought I'd take Roasted Brussels Sprouts ...

  • Parmesan Crisps with Summer Tomato Salad

    Fresh local grown tomatoes inspire me.  And they are so flavorful and delicious right now.  ...

  • Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes

    From THE moment I tasted these Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes I knew.  I knew we would become very ...

  • Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette}

    Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad with Orange Vinaigrette. Something special happens when the ...

  • Pecan Salmon Caesar Salad

    Pecan Salmon Caesar Salad. This is such a wonderful weeknight meal.  Simple fresh ingredients that ...

  • Pepin Potatoes {aka Smashed Potatoes}

    We affectionately call these "Pepins."  Jacques Pepin has shared many wonderful recipes with the ...

  • Peppercorn & Balsamic Poached Pears

    I discovered a lovely new shop for premium olive oils & balsamic vinegars.  I came home with ...

  • Perfect Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

    I believe we all need the perfect Cilantro Lime Rice recipe tucked up our sleeve. It's the perfect side ...

  • Perfectly Baked Potatoes {and a dozen plus ways to top them}

    Once you discover how to arrive at the Perfectly Baked Potato, the meal possibilities are at least ...

  • Picnic Perfect Macaroni Salad

    In an era of gourmet pasta salads...you know the ones, with over the top ingredients, exotic herbs & ...

  • Picnic Perfect Recipes For Summer Family Fun

    Are you looking for some picnic perfect recipe inspiration going into the holiday weekend? I've pulled ...

  • Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}

    I had a salad this week that stopped me in my eating tracks.  There was a lot going on with said ...

  • Pulled Pork Baked Potato {with a side of slaw}

    Pulled Pork Baked Potato {with a side of slaw}. I choose to view leftovers as an opportunity.  ...

  • Quartered Salad {with Herb Vinaigrette}

    As the hot summer weather approaches we'll be looking for some cool & simple dinner options.  ...

  • Quick Greek Red Wine & Feta Vinaigrette

    The punchy flavors in the Quick Greek Red Wine & Feta Vinaigrette will transport your tastebuds. ...

  • Quick Sauerkraut {with Apples}

    When the weekend hits, you're craving Brats, and an air of confidence sweeps over you.... You make homemade ...

  • Quinoa & Raw Veggie Salad

    One of my 'healthy eating' work buddies brought in the most delicious salad to share.  One bite ...

  • Quinoa Salad with Fruits & Citrus ~ Quinoa Salad with Crisp Summer Veggies {Sundays with Shelby}

    A family tradition seems to be forming here.  Sunday's with Shelby.  I like it.  It's a chance for ...

  • Quinoa Tabbouleh Gluten Free

    I wanted to make a gluten free version of Tabbouleh so included Quinoa! It's perfect! There's something ...

  • Rainbow Southwest Salad {with Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing}

    Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black.  The classic colors found in an 8 ...

  • Ratatouille with Herbed Mascarpone

    This Ratatouille with Herbed Mascarpone is what dreams are made of. Tender roasted veggies with the ...

  • Roasted Cauliflower & Mushroom Casserole

    Roasted Cauliflower & Mushroom Casserole is a wonderful rustic side dish or vegetarian meal.  ...

  • Roasted Curried Corn Pudding in Acorn Squash

    Roasted Curried Corn Pudding in Acorn Squash. When the end of the summer produce season welcomes ...

  • Roasted Garlic Lemon Vinaigrette

    Roasted Garlic Lemon Vinaigrette might be my new favorite way to dress a salad. Roasting the garlic ...

  • Roasted Spring Vegetables {featuring Radishes}

    Roasted Spring Vegetables I was so pleasantly surprised to learn how wonderful radishes are when oven ...

  • Roasted Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash {with Crispy Sage & Bacon}

    I tried to publish this recipe last night but I was struggling and grasping for words.  Not that Roasted ...

  • Roasted Vegetable Orzo {Featuring Delicata Squash}

    Roasted Vegetable Orzo {Featuring Delicata Squash}, inspired by this wonderfully delightful recipe from ...

  • Roasted Vegetables {Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts the unsung heroes}

    This past winter we began roasting almost all our veggies.  We started out with potatoes and onions ...

  • Rosemary, Parmesan & Paprika Oil Roasted Potatoes

    I received a text message yesterday...four magic words "I've got dinner covered."  Maple-Brined ...

  • Salmon BLT Salad {with Avocado Aioli}

    I realize that a Salmon BLT Salad with Avocado Aioli is not much of a recipe.  And possibly not worthy ...

  • Satisfying Steak & Potato Dinner Salad {with Chimichurri Sauce}

    Steak & Potato Dinner Salad with Chimichurri Sauce here we come!! When we unofficially declared ...

  • Sautéed Mushrooms

    Caramelizing mushrooms brings out their rich deep flavor and makes them a wonderful add to sauces ...

  • Savory Bread Pudding {with Roasted Butternut Squash, Onion & Sage}

    For the past couple of years I've been making Bread Pudding during the holidays, sweet bread pudding ...

  • Seafood Risotto

    I took our Basic Risotto Recipe, added seafood, roasted corn and jalapeno, herbs and aromatics and transformed ...

  • Sesame Brussels Sprout Slaw

    Sesame Brussels Sprout Slaw We love slaw at our house and change up our recipe often.  But this ...

  • Shrimp & Summer Vegetable Farro Salad

    Shrimp & Summer Vegetable Farro Salad. Farro.  Do you know it?  I just discovered this ...

  • Shrimp Fried Farro

    I had my heart set on Fried Rice.  Having no rice in the house was just a minor set back. Introducing ...

  • Simple Sage Browned Butter Spaetzle Recipe

    I thought it might be fun to do a little Oktoberfest inspired meal that included simple Sage Brown Butter ...

  • Sliced Twice Baked Potatoes {National Potato Day}

    This is one of those 'National Days' I will embrace.  The Potato.  Last night, on the eve ...

  • Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Chips {Share the Love}

    I work with 33 unique and amazing individuals.  Today I shall recognize one of my more colorful ...

  • Smoked Sausage Hashbrown Casserole

    Mel's Smoked Sausage Hashbrown Casserole is one of the most popular side dishes at our company ...

  • Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese}

    A 'Loaded' Baked Potato doesn't have to mean loaded in fat and unwanted calories.  Our Southwest ...

  • Southwest Ranch Dressing

       This Southwest Ranch Dressing is amazing.  Trust me and make it. Southwest Ranch Dressing ...

  • Southwest Salmon Salad

    Southwest Salmon Salad Therapy. Right here. There are those days, moments, situations when you just ...

  • Southwest Skillet Corn

    Southwest Skillet Corn. Come on fresh corn.  I love you so. It really doesn't matter to me ...

  • Southwest Skillet Corn Fritters {with Avocado Ranch Dip}

    College Football Season is upon us.  In fact, for our team it's GAME DAY!! Since we're a foodie ...

  • Spiced Cashew Rice

    Aaah the aromas....they're dancing through my kitchen.  As soon as I lifted the lid a smile ...

  • Spicy Shrimp Thai Buddha Bowl

    I don't think I've told you about my 2015 Challenge.  My Healthy Choices walking buddy Bethany ...

  • Spinach & Brussels Sprout Salad {with Maple Bacon Dressing}

    This Spinach & Brussels Sprout Salad {with Warm Maple Bacon Dressing} is a new year-round favorite. ...

  • Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing {Share the Love}

    Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing is probably the number one dish I'm assigned for a group dinner.  ...

  • Spring Chopped Salad Delivers Comfort

    This Spring Chopped Salad is bursting with colorful veggies, peppery baby arugula, comforting orzo pasta, ...

  • Submarine Dressing

    For me, it's the Submarine Dressing that kicks up all those Italian meats and cheeses as they nestle ...

  • Sugared Pecans

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