Bow Tie Pasta Salad Nothing says summer like a good pasta salad and this Italian-inspired bow tie pasta salad is the perfect addition to any summer BBQ or potluck. Filled with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and bocconcini cheese, and covered in pesto, this healthy pasta salad recipe is packed full of fiber, healthy fats, and flavor.…
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…
Sausage and Herb Stuffing A healthy sausage and herb stuffing recipe. Crispy and golden on top and soft and tender in the middle, this oven-baked sausage and herb stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. Sausage and Herb Stuffing The key to good stuffing is quality ingredients and lots of flavours. Although…
Zucchini Fritters Not only are these crispy zucchini fritters incredibly easy to make, but they are packed full of veggies, and fiber and are a great option that you can use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner alike. Zucchini is one of those vegetables that is essentially flavorless on its own, but when paired with…
Pesto Potato Salad This pesto potato salad is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any summer BBQ. It can be served hot or cold and keeps really well in the fridge so you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for days to come. There are essentially two ways…
BBQ Grilled Vegetables 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 easy way to cook your favorite summer veggies in just a few minutes. Not only are they…
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Crispy, crunchy, golden, and salty, these perfectly roasted breakfast potatoes are what breakfast dreams are made of. Not only are they easy to make but they keep very well in the fridge and freezer so you can store leftovers or meal prep them to add to weekday breakfasts. Potatoes, especially white…
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Made with cauliflower, garlic cloves, chicken broth, butter, and a drizzle of olive oil, this garlic mashed cauliflower is the perfect side dish for any cold-weather meal. Complete with the creamy texture of traditional mashed potatoes, this mashed cauliflower recipe works well for a special occasion, celebration, or simple weeknight dinner. Garlic…
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…
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus Made with only a few simple ingredients, this lemon garlic roasted asparagus is the perfect side dish for any meal! This recipe is pretty simple to whip together and can easily be done in the oven or on the grill in the summertime. If you’ve got a little extra leftover, store…
Mexican Baked Rice Casserole A one-pan vegetarian meal, this Mexican baked rice casserole is loaded with vegetables and plant-based protein making it a great main course and side dish alike. Full disclosure, I am obsessed with this dish. I honestly thought it would be good, but didn’t think it would be as good as…
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 flavors. Serve these as a simple side dish to grilled or roasted meat and save leftovers to add to salads for additional veggies and fiber. Sheet pan roasted veggies…
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. Plus, once you’ve got the basic roasting technique down, the flavour options are endless, as you can top this roasted broccoli with any herbs, spices and seasonings…
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…
Warm Potato Salad with Herbs This warm potato salad with herbs has a light dressing that is full of flavor, 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…