Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes: this recipe is made with simple wholesome ingredients featuring the basic russet potato which is high in fiber and nutrients. It’s definitely a satisfying side dish that can be added to any meal! I’ve made this recipe at least 20 times, after perfecting it. It was a challenge to get the …
Vegetable and Fruit Side Dishes
Stovetop Creamy Vegetable Soup: a healthier alternative to your heavy cream soups yet just as flavorful! And it takes only 30 minutes to make! This year spring seems to be taking its sweet time arriving. However, that’s totally expected in Michigan. So, why not cook more hearty, comfort foods like this creamy vegetable soup?? We …
This Creamy Vegetable Risotto is a delicious mix of Arborio rice and green veggies made with a simple creamy sauce. My kids tried risotto for the first time while we were having dinner at a friend’s house last year. Dan and I had sampled it (since not all of them liked it), and realized I …
These simple pantry recipes are easy to make, include only shelf-stable and frozen ingredients and are low-cost! We are in a period of trying to avoid going out to stores as little as possible. By stocking up on pantry staples, this can easily be done with limiting shopping trips to at least every two weeks …
This weekly meal plan (week nine) includes several quick meals that are great for any busy family that is short on time throughout the week! This week’s meal plan was from early in February, right after returning from a ski trip. And boy was it a crazy busy week. We had an awesome long weekend …
This Avocado Corn Tomato Salad is a simple, no-lettuce salad made with healthy fats and a lime-cilantro dressing. It makes a great side dish or a light lunch! This past week was my first official week of working outside the home in over 7 years. Thankfully it went surprisingly well besides my youngest getting sick as …