These roasted carrots are such a simple way to add more nutritious and lower-calorie food to your holiday season. Christmas is THIS week! It always seems to sneak up on me and I’m sure I’m not alone. And we also have three December birthdays in our family before Christmas arrives (my youngest son E, my …
Healthy side dish
This Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is super simple to prep with no need to cut the squash before cooking it. I had a friend over along with her two kids for a play date the day I was making this squash. My friend had never made spaghetti squash but loved it once she tried this recipe. …
This Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes side dish is sure to be a hit at Thanksgiving with its simple yet sweet flavors. Today I have teamed up with 24 other bloggers to bring you not only a ton of delicious Thanksgiving day recipe ideas, but also an option to win several different giveaway prizes EACH valued at …
This Cheesy Vegetable Casserole is a fun spin on your traditional green bean casserole with extra vegetables but the same cheesy flavor that’s sure to be a holiday crowd pleaser! Every year, my mom makes a fantastic green bean casserole or broccoli casserole along with all the delicious fixings. This tradition, along with many other …
This simple Pineapple Coleslaw is a nutritious side dish that can be added to burgers, pulled pork, or just about any meal. We can pretend that it’s not going to be in the 40’s and 50’s soon here in Michigan, right? I’m going to hold onto our 70 degree days as long as possible. And …
This Southwest Quinoa Salad is a perfect mix of vegetables, grains and flavor and a nice variety compared to your typical lettuce salad. Although the summer is winding down now (yikes!) we still have plenty of 80 degree days left here in Michigan to enjoy the great outdoors. I am definitely trying to spend as little time …