Side Dishes
This time of year is always busy. So many weddings, BBQs, birthday parties, and of course, work (work, work, work, work). Come the weekend, all I want to do is sleep in, wake up to birds chirping and a strong cup of coffee, and shop locally at our farmer’s market. In Wisconsin, we currently have a… Continue reading Green Bean and Corn Salad {Vegan}
During hot summer months, I try not to spend too much time cooking over a frying pan or near a hot oven. My body craves meals that can be served at room temperature or cold. So even though there is some “hot” work involved with pasta salad, this is perfect to whip up and enjoy later in… Continue reading Citrusy Corn and Zucchini Pasta Salad
If you’re anything like me, you tend to make way more rice than you need. I seem to ALWAYS have leftover rice in my fridge! This Spanish Rice is a great way to spruce up your leftover rice for your next taco/Mexican night. I like peas and carrots in my Spanish Rice. Feel free to… Continue reading Easy Spanish Rice (From Leftover Rice)
This is my new favorite, quick and easy snack or side dish. This couscous salad is packed with bright flavors from the lemon, basil and fresh vegetables. It’s also light and refreshing, perfect for these warm days ahead of us. Plus it keeps for awhile, so you can prepare it ahead of time for parties.… Continue reading Low-Fat Couscous Salad {Vegan}
I love mashed potatoes. Love love love love them. Heck, I’m so in love with mashed potatoes that I would marry them if it were legal in this state. Hi, I’m Mrs. Mashed Potatoes. How are you doing today? Unfortunately, like many foods that I love, mashed potatoes are not very health conscious. Especially after… Continue reading Mock Garlic ‘Mashed Potatoes’
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Are you making anything for your sweetie? Our Valentine’s Day tradition between my Mister and some of my friends is to attend some sort of violent sport each year. For some reason I always feel compelled to celebrate this Hallmark day even though I don’t consider myself a mushy romantic. A… Continue reading Lighter Creamy Cucumber Salad
