Hosting a holiday dinner got you stressed? The main dish is usually easy to decide – ham, beef roast, or turkey. But the holiday dinner side dishes may be a little trickier. Maybe you are lucky enough to have family recipes passed from generation to generation, but if you don’t and need some inspiration try Read more

I’m always on the hunt for a good side dish, because while I’m pretty good at coming up with delicious main dishes, I get a little boring with my sides. I honestly tend to just throw some steamed veggies on the plate and call it good. So when I whipped up these roasted garlic Parmesan Read more

It’s the time of year for all things comfort food, and what is more comforting than a steaming pile of buttery garlic mashed potatoes? Well, if you’re one of my kids, then apparently lots of things. #saywhat? Seriously…I have no idea how I did it, but I’ve managed to raise two small humans who don’t Read more

What sounds more amazing than homemade strawberry jam? Maybe homemade strawberry jam that only takes 3 ingredients and 20 minutes? How about strawberry jam that is free of refined sugar and preservatives? Or strawberry jam that is loaded with antioxidants and high in fiber and protein? Yeah…I’d like me some of that! Our household has Read more

It would seem that life has divided people into two distinct categories. Those who will put pineapple on almost anything, and those who will not. I used to belong to the latter. Pretty much felt that pineapple should only be eaten a la carte. But ya’ll, this pineapple salsa is something else! It’s both sweet Read more

Okay ya’ll. I have a confession. I might be a little obsessed with French fries. Like, they may not be the healthiest snack or side out there, but they are just so crave-able, dip-able, and delicious! Not to mention there are so many different ways to serve them up! So can we just talk about Read more

Whenever I get a hankering for a good enchilada or chicken taquitos, one of my go-to side dishes is Spanish rice. It’s one of the typical sides you eat at an authentic Mexican restaurant, and it’s incredibly delicious. One of my friends had tried about a million different recipes for homemade Spanish rice, and didn’t Read more

Anyone here a fan of pickled onions? I was introduced to them a few years ago and I’m honestly not sure how I went so long in life without tasting them! They are seriously one of the best things out there to add a little zest to any meal. Okay, well maybe not any. But Read more

About 10 years ago now, I was introduced to naan bread by a co-worker, and I wondered where this sweet goodness had been all my life. There is just something about munching away on a fresh, warm piece of homemade naan bread that cannot be beat. There are so many unconventional ways to use it Read more