TL/DR – Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes with Parsley Dill Pesto. Healthier mashed potatoes with only 2 T butter and the great tangy flavor of Greek yogurt topped with a lively green pesto made from fresh parsley, dill, lemon zest, garlic, walnuts and olive oil. Pondering …[read more]

TL/DR – Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli with Garlic Sage Butter. Roasted sweet potatoes with either roasted or steamed broccoli, tossed in an easy garlic sage butter and topped with optional Parmesan cheese. A colorful and easy side dish. – We’re nearing the end of August …[read more]

TL/DR – Snap Pea and Pineapple Pico de Gallo. Thinly sliced sugar snap peas, halved cherry tomatoes and diced pineapple blend with onion, jalapeño, coriander, chili powder, lime juice and olive oil to make a sweet, tart and slightly spicy version of pico de gallo. …[read more]

TL/DR – Tomato Snap Pea Salad with Basil Pesto Vinaigrette. Take the ingredients for pesto sauce, add balsamic vinegar and toss with cherry tomatoes and snap peas. An easy and most flavorful side salad for a weeknight dinner! – My neighbor was the inspiration for …[read more]

TL/DR – Feta Yogurt Sauce! Amazingly easy sauce, healthier than mayonnaise, goes with a ton of things. – This is something I developed on the fly to serve on top of Sage Garlic Lamb, but then I discovered that it is delicious with a variety …[read more]

TL/DR – Chive Mashed Potatoes! Not low calorie. There is a trick for fluffy mashed potatoes. Salt a little, then add more. – Chive Mashed Potatoes are one of the favorite foods of my picky eaters, (yes, even with the chives!) This recipe uses red …[read more]

Of course there is the movie, which is a classic that will always be in my top ten, but Fried Green Tomatoes as a dish are so good. They are fried, but they feel healthier because they are tomatoes. They are actually quite filling and they …[read more]

TL/DR – Broccoli Bulgur Salad. An easy vegan salad with nutty bulgur wheat, crunchy broccoli and a lemony dressing, topped with roasted chickpeas. – I will be the first to admit that when I’m looking for a healthy side dish, broccoli and bulgur aren’t a …[read more]

TL/DR – Citrus Basil Beet Salad. Beets are great to roast on a weekend and use in salads! This citrus basil vinaigrette is easy and compliments the beets wonderfully. Beets are really not a bother. In the time it takes to roast beets, so many …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. Served as an appetizer or a side, these flavors meld so well and are almost addicting. – Roasted sweet potatoes are delicious. Roast them up with some plantains and the result is a wonderful friendship. …[read more]