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. […]
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Parmesan Prosciutto Brussels Sprouts
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, this recipe involves smothering quartered brussels sprouts with garlic, butter, parmesan, salt, and pepper before roasting the sprouts low and slow until they begin to […]
The Easiest Way to Cook Asparagus
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 the perfect vegetable side dish to serve on a busy weeknight. Plus, asparagus is high in dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and other nutrients. […]
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 salt and honey. The honey brings out the […]
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Honey
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 really simple recipe for roasted beets with goat cheese and honey. Beets have an earthy flavor and can be a bit of an acquired taste, […]
Grilled Zucchini with Tomato and Goat Cheese
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 a healthy variation of pizza that can be served as a quick weeknight meal. I love simple rustic meals made of a few simple ingredients. Each ingredient […]
Roasted Beet, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Salad
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 roasted beets and making a fabulous salad. I love the combination of beets and goat cheese, but you could also make this salad with gorgonzola. […]
How to Roast Beets
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 served raw, but I love the smooth silky texture of a roasted beet. Right now several restaurants are serving beets roasted, then cooled, and placed in […]
Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)
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 eat it more often. Lately, the big trend in Chicago is Elotes – a typical Mexican street food. Taco Joint has amazing elotes served on […]
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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 – like these Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes. I absolutely loved this sweet and salty side dish. The potatoes were soft on the inside, slightly crisp […]