Vegetables

Short on time but need to bring something to a holiday party? You can whip up this Caesar Dip in under 5 minutes. Caesar Dip has creamy cheesy flavors and …

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 …

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 recipe for roasted Parmesan Prosciutto Brussels Sprouts is a step up from your usual brussels sprouts. Instead of just drizzling with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper, …

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, and today I am sharing the easiest way to prepare asparagus. This recipe takes just 10 minutes from start to finish, making it …

  I am going to be sharing Thanksgiving recipes and tips all week in preparation for my favorite holiday. I already shared my Thanksgiving tablescape, and today I have a …

Ready for a really easy recipe? Grilled zucchini topped with tomato sauce and goat cheese is a fresh tasting dish that can be served as an appetizer or meal. It is …

Yesterday I talked about how beets are the hot thing on the Chicago foodie scene right now, and I explained how to roast a beet. Today, we are taking those …

Beets! They are the fall’s hottest new ingredient. They are in season right now, so this is the perfect time to try this trendy food. Beets can be sliced thin and …

There is a lot of corn in the midwest. Growing up in Maine, really great corn was a seasonal treat. In Chicago, we are literally surrounded by corn and people …

Being on the Paelo Diet means cutting out sugar. It isn’t easy, but I have learned to satisfy my sweet tooth by creating Paleo-friendly recipes that use naturally sweet ingredients …

I have recently realized that you can roast vegetables, throw them in a blender, and add some broth to make soup. The best part is that this works with a …

Rutabaga is an inexpensive root vegetable with half the calories and half the carbohydrates of potatoes, which makes it a great Paleo substitute for potatoes. I first discovered Rutabaga at my …

Sweet potato chips are a great side dish, appetizer, or snack. I loved the combination of the sweet potato chips and the avocado pine nut puree. Sweet potatoes burn a …

This recipe for vegan cauliflower mash is so creamy, that you would never guess that it is dairy-free. Cauliflower is the big new vegetable trend. It is popping up on restaurant …

Butternut Squash soup is a great paleo meal that really fills you up. It is simply made from pureeing roasted squash, apple, and shallot with spices and broth. It is …

Tomato season is in full force, and this is my favorite way to eat them. I love to roast tomatoes in big batches and use them for recipes throughout the …

I have to admit that I never really liked roasted potatoes. They were never crispy enough, and it is hard to brown them evenly when they are cut in wedges. …

This is one of my favorite salads. I have posted about it before, since I make it often. The best thing about this salad is that it can be made …

Oh how I love brussels sprouts! I eat about a pound a week and I am always trying to find new ways to season them. I have decided that brussels …