Cucumber Ginger Salad
This cucumber ginger salad is assertive and goes best with fish, chicken or a condiment to a noodle bowl. Such a refreshing vibrant salad.
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Side Dish
Hasselback Potato Casserole
This Hasselback potato casserole is hearty and comforting. A crowd-pleasing casserole that is sure to surprise your guests. I was never on the Hasselback bandwagon until making this casserole. Grab your mandolin or sharpen your chef’s knife to make easy work for yourself. This reheats …
Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots (escabeche)
Pickled jalapenos and carrots (escabeche) like you will find at most salsa bars. Perfect with all of your favorite Mexican dishes. Start with fresh jalapenos and if you find them on sale you will be even more inspired to make this. I just recently scored …
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
What makes these roasted fingerling potatoes so delicious is the kalamata tomato dressing. I am always intrigued by interesting produce, and I couldn’t resist these potatoes. If you have some lying around and aren’t sure what to with them stick around and read the recipe. …
Air Fryer Delicata Squash
What I love about this air fryer delicata squash recipe is if your oven is busy cooking the rest of your meal you don’t have to worry. Just use your air fryer. When I am perusing the grocery ads while making my shopping list. If …
Spaghetti Squash Breadsticks
Looking for a low carb alternative to breadsticks try these spaghetti squash breadsticks. After removing the spaghetti squash from the Instant Pot let it cool long enough to be able to handle it. See the video below on how to cook spaghetti squash in the …
Garlic Sesame Lo Mein
Quick and easy noodle side dish. You could also make these Garlic Sesame Lo Mein as a main dish or noodle bowl. Add chicken and vegetables, and you won’t be disappointed! If this isn’t spicy enough add more chili flake or let the pepper bellies …
Asian Roasted Carrots
I made these Asian Roasted Carrots as a side for the sous vide Vietnamese pork chops and garlic sesame lo mein. They have become one of my favorite vegetable sides. The sauce is so flavorful that I could make a meal just of these carrots. …
Airfried Carrots and Squash
An easy way to get your veggies on the table during a busy weeknight. These air fried carrots and squash are ready in less than 15 minutes without lighting the oven. I was getting a late start on dinner. After checking the vegetable crisper I …
Potatoes and Swiss Chard
Potatoes and Swiss Chard is one of those recipes that makes me happy. I love meals where there’s protein, starch, and vegetable. This recipe combines starch and vegetable and, that’s a win in my book. Butter, chives, garlic even, cheese in potatoes, yes. I would …