Sometimes I look forward to the appetizers more than the main course. Give me a side salad and an order of bread sticks and I am happy girl. I use the self rising flour and Greek Yogurt Pizza dough in my BBQ Chicken Pizza. I thought why not bread sticks? So, on one of our…
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Sweet Potato Chips with Zesty Honey Mustard Sauce
I have to tell you. I really hate it when people demonize carbs. A few years ago it seemed the traditional potato got cast aside for the sweet potato. I still love regular potatoes, but today I jumped on the bandwagon and I am not sad about it. Sweet Potato Chips with Zesty Honey Mustard…
Instant Pot Cinnamon Apple Sauce
While your kids will likely love this Instant Pot Cinnamon Apple Sauce; you better make plenty for the entire family. Don’t think of it as just a side dish either. This warm Instant Pot Cinnamon Apple Sauce becomes dessert when you pour it over ice cream. Do I have your attention now? You can also…
Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving used to be the only time I’d make mashed potatoes. I truly dislike peeling potatoes. My husband loves mashed potatoes though. Seeing his face light up when I say I am making them, makes me happy. I love the whole cauliflower mash thing, but let’s be real, sometimes you want the real deal. These…
Mason Jar Salads with Parmesan Crisps
Have you ever gone on some kind of diet that requires you to eliminate things? I am sure we all have. Carbs, gluten, meat, dairy and sugar are some of the top 10. Do you also become consumed with what you can’t have? I think it’s one of the hardest things about anything classified as…
Parmesan Zucchini Skillet
Every once in a while I make a recipe I refer to as “stupid easy.” This Parmesan Zucchini Skillet is just that. Three ingredients and under 20 minutes, this is the kind of recipe I throw together on a week night. I actually love zucchini fries, but the process of breading each one feels so…
Summer Rainbow Salad
My grandmother used to make the best salads. I know that sounds weird to say. Most people say Grandma made the best pie, biscuits, or some other indulgent treat, but really the thing I remember my Grandmother making that I always loved was this giant salad full of vegetables. She ran a restaurant and you…
Panko Lemon Parmesan Asparagus Fries
Asparagus fries. I know you’re like please don’t try pushing some vegetable fry at me telling me I’ll love them as much as potatoes. Good news. I am not going to do that. These Panko Lemon Parmesan Asparagus fries are in a class by themselves. Sure they are fry like with their long shape and…
Kale Apple and Walnut Salad
Hello everyone! I am writing this from the comfort of our new back yard. My husband, Stanley and I just moved from a town home to a cape cod on 2 acres and we are loving it. Moving is a lot of work, so that’s why you haven’t heard from me much, but hopefully my…
Kale and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
When the cooler temps hit, it’s time for the root veggies of fall. Those root veggies include one of my favorites, butternut squash. It’s sweet, buttery, and it just exudes autumn. This Kale and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side on the Thanksgiving table. One of the most important things to do when you’re eating healthfully is to eat in season. It’s not only cheaper, but tastier.
Feel free to get creative with this salad as a base. You could use this same preparation and instead of butternut squash, you could use acorn squash, apples, or sweet potatoes. The hearty kale can take the dressing and the heat from the roasted vegetables without becoming wilted. That’s the beauty of kale. It stands up to being dressed before the party, and even the leftovers are delish right out of the fridge.