Apple Cranberry Stuffing is a way to add more fresh seasonal produce to your Thanksgiving dinner. This is a recipe that requires minimal preparation time and only basic cooking skills, anyone can make this with ease. Apple Cranberry Stuffing is made with store bought stuffing mix, chopped Granny Smith Apples, dried cranberries, sage, pecans, and […]
side dishes
Roasted Carrots, the Easiest Side Dish
Roasted carrots are definitely the easiest side dish, and when they are seasoned and roasted they are filled with natural sweetness and lots of flavor. This simple recipe takes just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of active preparation time. I like to simply season roasted carrots with butter, salt, and honey. The honey brings out […]
Green Bean and Tomato Salad
This colorful green bean and tomato salad can be served as a light meal or a side dish. It’s an easy recipe that brings together classic Italian flavors. The best part this green bean and tomato salad is that this salad will keep for days. It’s perfect for those of you who like to meal prep. […]
Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffalo Cauliflower is the best way to eat cauliflower. This vegetarian version of wings turns cauliflower into a spicy snack. I was first introduced to buffalo cauliflower at Range and was instantly hooked. The concept is simple, buffalo cauliflower is a spicy treat that is baked, not fried, and made using cauliflower instead of […]
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Stacks
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Stacks are thin slices of potato seasoned with ranch dressing mix and layered with cheddar cheese and bacon. The presentation of potato stacks is elegant, and the individual serving size makes it an easy side dish to serve at a party. These Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Stacks are a creative way to […]
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a fuss-free vegetable side dish that can be made with just moments of active preparation time. This is a delicious addition to your dinner plate. This recipe works as a simple weeknight side dish, and it can be served with a holiday meal. I love how the garlic […]
Twice Baked Brie Potatoes
Twice Baked Brie Potatoes are baked potatoes with crispy salty skins that are filled with creamy mashed potatoes made with brie, sour cream, garlic, and parmesan. I combined two of Charles’s favorite foods to create these Twice Baked Brie Potatoes. He loves baked potatoes – I think it is a British thing, and he loves […]
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes | An Easy Christmas Side Dish
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are a show stopping and easy Christmas side dish! Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are mashed with butter, maple syrup, and sea salt, and then topped with a butter, pecan, and brown sugar topping. It’s the ultimate combination of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. I created these sweet potatoes as part of […]
Miso Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Miso Garlic Roasted Broccoli is a boldly flavorful and easy-to-prepare vegetable side dish that your family will love. This recipe only requires 5 minutes of preparation time – it is an easy addition to a weeknight meal. The rich umami flavor of miso adds so much to simple roasted broccoli. Miso Garlic Roasted Broccoli has […]
Roasted Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes
This easy recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes emphasizes the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes without adding marshmallows. It’s a recipe fitting for Thanksgiving, but healthy enough to enjoy year-round. Charles is British, so his Thanksgiving experience is limited to visits to my family. When I tested all of my Thanksgiving recipes we invited friends over […]