BBQ Grilled Vegetables Looking for a summer side dish? These grilled vegetables are the perfect no-fuss addition to any BBQ. I’m always looking for fun new ways to use vegetables, but sometimes just keeping it simple is best, especially during the summer months. Tossed in oil and sprinkled with seasoning, grilling is a quick and…
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Crispy, crunchy, golden and salty, these perfectly Roasted Breakfast Potatoes are what breakfast dreams are made of! Potatoes, especially white potatoes, are such an under-appreciated food. Not only are potatoes incredibly inexpensive (like crazy cheap), but they are incredibly versatile in the kitchen as you can do so many things with them!…
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Rich and creamy, this garlic mashed cauliflower is the perfect side dish for any cold weather meal! I love mashed potatoes, like really love them, and to be clear, I don’t think there is anything wrong with them. Potatoes are a whole food that are completely acceptable in a healthy diet, but…
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Let’s get real, everything tastes better on the grill, and these Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges are certainly no exception! Paired with a lightly spiced curry tahini dip, these soft on the inside and crispy on the outside grilled sweet potato wedges are the perfect summer side dish. Sweet potatoes are one…
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus Made with only a few simple ingredients, this Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is the perfect side dish for any meal! Asparagus is probably one of my favorite side dishes, but only when it’s in season. Although I do buy it at the grocery store from time to time, it can never…
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables This simple tray bake of Balsamic Roasted Vegetables is a foolproof way to make a big batch of veggies with lots of flavour. Sheet pan roasted veggies are my go-to cooking method when I need to make a big batch of vegetables in one simple go. Not only does it require very…
Crispy Roasted Broccoli Take your side dish to a new level with this Crispy Roasted Broccoli; it’s so good you’ll be eating it right out of the oven. A few weeks ago on my Instagram I asked what type of recipes you would find helpful and there was an overwhelming request for simple side dishes. Although I…
Creamy Polenta This is a basic recipe for a simple Creamy Polenta that is the perfect side dish for a hearty slow-cooked stew or something as simple as sautéed mushrooms. Polenta is a classic Italian dish of cornmeal porridge, frequently eaten will meat, stew or ragu. It is made by boiling cornmeal into a porridge, which…
Make-Ahead Broccoli and Quinoa Salad This Make-Ahead Broccoli and Quinoa Salad is a simple way to ensure lunches are ready for the week, and the flavours of this salad only get better with time. This recipe was actually inspired by a friend, and reader, who shared a very similar recipe with me, and because I thought…
Warm Mixed Herb Potato Salad This Warm Mixed Herb Potato Salad has a light dressing that is full of flavour, making it a great healthy side dish for lunch and dinner alike. Potatoes, talk about a food that has a bad rap! These poor little spuds have been demonized for years, said to be the root…
Mexican Street Corn Salad This Mexican Street Corn Salad is the perfect way to use up all of that fresh summer corn; with smoky, spicy and tangy flavours this salad will keep you coming back for more. I love corn, like really looovvvvve it. Corn is hands-down my favourite summer vegetable, so much so that…
Roasted Radishes Radishes are usually thought of as a raw only vegetable, but there are so many different ways to use this spicy vegetable. This simple roasted radishes recipe is a delicious way to tame their peppery bite into a soft and savoury side dish. Radishes are one of those vegetables that most people don’t…
Fragrant Spiced Rice Pilaf Rice is one of the most delicious side dishes to make, especially when it is done well. Plain rice on its own is still tasty and filling, but the right combination of spices can turn a basic side dish into the main attraction much like this Fragrant Spiced Rice Pilaf. Enter…
Green Vegetable Tray Bake This Green Vegetable Tray Bake is a really simple and effective way to make a big batch of vegetables that you can use for breakfast, lunch or dinner for the week ahead. A few weeks ago on my Instagram stories, I shared some of my go-to meal planning tips and I…
Garlic Green Beans I’m straight-up obsessed with garlic. It’s pungent and spicy, yet sweet and savoury, and it is my go-to flavour to add to any dish. It can easily take a humble vegetable and turn it into a culinary experience with one simple ingredient, just like these Garlic Green Beans. The thought of buying,…