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Quinoa Beet Kale Salad

Quinoa Beet Kale Salad

Quinoa Beet Kale Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together a medley of flavors and textures. This salad is not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors, but it also packs a punch in terms of taste and health benefits. Let’s start 

Creamy Potatoes and Leeks

Creamy Potatoes and Leeks

Creamy leeks and potatoes with a crunchy crumb topping. This hearty and nutty casserole is cooked on your stovetop. I love the flavor of leeks and am lucky enough to grow them. Leeks have a milder flavor than onions, so they don’t overpower the flavor 

Roasted Acorn Squash

Roasted Acorn Squash

Roasted Acorn Squash is a side dish that is both stunning and tasty. This would be a fabulous addition to your holiday table. You can eat the skin of the acorn squash. The skin is really difficult to cut off the squash, so I just 

Cheese Spaetzle

Cheese Spaetzle

Cheese spaetzle is cheesy goodness. Super quick skillet version with Gruyere/Swiss cheese and caramelized onions. This recipe brings back good memories of my childhood. Eating out a German restaurant with my family. With this spaetzle recipe you won’t need to leave a tip, but you 

Cucumber Ginger Salad

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.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

My absolute favorite rice dish. I have yet to find Mexican rice that I love as much as this Instant Pot Mexican Rice recipe. The tomatoes, garlic, and cumin are just the start of the flavors that bring this rice dish together. A few of 

Swiss Chard Salad

Swiss Chard Salad

This Swiss chard salad is light and fresh with a vibrant, pungent and slightly sweet vinaigrette. This is my new favorite salad dressing. This is one recipe that is so beautiful to look at. When they say you eat with your eyes first, I understand 

Air Fryer Delicata Squash

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 

Asian Roasted Carrots

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

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