This Simple Summer Pasta Salad is the perfect summery side dish for cookouts. Made with a homemade Italian dressing and tri-color rotini pasta for a pop of color, it’s an easy pasta salad to whip up in no time at all. When I think of pasta salad, I think of summertime BBQs, cookouts with family…
Copycat Zoe’s Kitchen Cauliflower Rice
This Copycat Zoe’s Kitchen Cauliflower Rice recipe is made with fresh parsley and mint and a squeeze of tangy lemon juice. Bright and flavorful, it’s a fantastic side dish to serve with everything from grilled chicken to roasted salmon or black beans for a nutritious and vegetable-packed meal. Occasionally I’ll have a meal at a…
Ginger Sesame Broccolini
A flavorful and easy side dish, this ginger sesame broccolini is the perfect go-to recipe for nights when you want to enjoy your greens in a way that feels a little more elevated and delicious. To make it a filling entree, consider stirring shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked tofu into the skillet before serving. …
Easy Vegetable Marinade for Roasted Vegetables
Looking for a way to amp up the flavor of your favorite vegetables? This easy vegetable marinade works with almost any vegetable and makes the perfect healthy dinnertime side dish for a busy weeknight meal. When I first began cooking for myself after college (you know, aside from microwaving Lean Pockets and quesadillas every night)…
Cold Quinoa Salad
Cold quinoa salad will quickly become a spring and summertime staple in your house thanks to the bright, refreshing flavors of cucumber, pineapple and cilantro. This recipe for cold quinoa salad makes a perfect side dish for a cookout with friends or a simple meal at home. Top it with grilled chicken or shrimp for…
Maple Cinnamon Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
This recipe for Maple Cinnamon Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes is a fresh take on traditional twice baked potatoes that incorporates nutrient-dense sweet potatoes, fragrant cinnamon and a splash of maple syrup for sweetness. This recipe also pairs well with traditional Thanksgiving fare, making it the perfect alternative to traditional sweet potato casserole. I think many…