Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw If you’re looking for a ridiculously easy recipe for coleslaw, look no further than this one! Made with a simple homemade dressing, shredded cabbage and carrots, this apple cider vinegar coleslaw is a healthy and hearty side dish that works well for any meal of the day. This vinegar coleslaw recipe…
Summer Bean Salad Made with white beans, lots of veggies and a fresh lemon dressing, this colourful summer bean salad is the perfect make-ahead summer meal! As soon as the weather heats up, there is nothing I love more than a hearty salad that I can make ahead of time and store in the fridge…
Mediterranean Couscous Salad Ready in minutes and packed full of vegetables, this Mediterranean couscous salad makes a great side dish for a weeknight dinner or a simple meal prep idea for a hearty vegetarian lunch! Although it is often thought of as a grain, couscous is made from tiny steamed balls of semolina flour making…
Herb & Sausage Stuffing Crispy and golden on top and soft and tender in the middle, this oven-baked Herb & Sausage Stuffing is the perfect side dish to any holiday meal! The key to a good stuffing is quality ingredients and lots of flavour. Although bread is delicious, on its own it can make for…
Zucchini Fritters Not only are these crispy zucchini fritters incredibly easy to make, but they are packed full of veggies, fibre and are a great option that you can use for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike! Zucchini is one of those vegetables that is essentially flavourless on its own, but when paired with the right…
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…
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Rich and creamy, this garlic mashed cauliflower, also known as cauliflower mashed potatoes, 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 is completely acceptable…
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 & 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…
Warm Potato Salad with Herbs This warm potato salad with herbs 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…