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 …
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 …
This Healthy Waldorf Salad has additions of Greek yogurt, some light mayonnaise and lots of fruit for a delicious twist to the traditional Waldorf Salad. Thanks to Michigan Apple Committee for sponsoring this post. Do you ever have flashbacks from childhood? Or just the thought of a certain food trigger an experience or time period from childhood? …
This Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is packed full of vegetables and cheese making it an amazingly delicious side dish. This winter I’ve been experimenting with several different soups depending on what produce I find on sale. Or I may just see a certain vegetable at the store that is reasonably priced. Or it could just …
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 …