Mexican Street Corn Salad This grilled Mexican street corn salad, also known as elotes, is packed with smoky, spicy and tangy flavours and is the perfect way to use up all of that fresh summer corn. In the peak of summer, there is nothing quite as delicious as the crispy, crunchy and sweet taste…
Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa) Pico de gallo, also known as salsa fresca, salsa cruda or fresh salsa, is a type of fresh salsa used in Mexican cuisine that is made of chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers, with salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro. This pico de gallo recipe is my take on the classic…
Easy Guacamole Ready in under 5 minutes, this quick and easy guacamole is simple to make and absolutely delicious. Whether it’s tacos, toast, or tortilla chips, guacamole is always a crowd-pleaser. Fortunately, guacamole is really easy to make and this easy guacamole recipe is exactly what you need to whip up a fresh batch in…
Homemade Mayo Learn how to make homemade mayonnaise with this quick and easy homemade mayo recipe. Mayo is one of those foods that people have oh-so-confused and, truth be told, I used to be rather confused about it myself. After spreading endless jars of mayo on my sandwiches as a kid, I swore it off…
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 savory side dish. Radishes are one of those vegetables that most people…
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 fragrantly spiced rice pilaf. …
Green Vegetable Tray Bake Packed full of greens, this vegetable tray bake is the perfect meal prep idea. 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…
Garlic Green Beans Buttery garlic green beans – a delicious and easy side dish! Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic 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…
Easy Hasselback Potatoes The Hasselback potato is perhaps the fanciest-looking potato of the bunch, and fortunately, it is probably one of the simplest to prepare! With its tender and fluffy interior, and its crisp and crunchy exterior, this easy Hasselback potato recipe is where potato dreams come true. Although very popular in the US,…
Balsamic Roasted Carrots This balsamic roasted carrots recipe is quick, easy, and simple, but tasty enough to make everyone at the table eat more veggies. Roasted carrot recipes often call for an added drizzle of honey, which you can certainly do, but I think that they are sweet enough on their own. I think…
Kale Apple Slaw I’m so excited to be sharing this guest post by my amazing sister Jodi and her Happy Hearted Kitchen. Jodi’s blog is filled with amazing fresh, local, and seasonal recipes, and she makes the absolute best salad dressings, so this kale apple is not to be missed. Hi guys, Jodi here from…
Sautéed Garlic Kale Ready in minutes, sautéed garlic kale is the perfect quick and easy side dish! Sautéed garlic kale is my go-to lazy side dish. Making a salad is a great way to add more greens to the diet, but as the weather cools down it’s certainly nice to have a warm side dish…
Oven-Baked Parsnip Fries Salty, crispy, and crunchy, these oven-baked parsnip fries are a delicious side dish the whole family will love! Don’t get me wrong, regular crispy oven fries are certainly delicious but sometimes you just need to mix things up and I think these oven-baked parsnip fries are just the way to do…
Roasted Delicata Squash A simple fall or winter side dish, this roasted delicata squash can easily feed a crowd for a warming cold-weather meal. Not sure how to cook delicata squash? I’ve got you covered. This roasted delicata squash recipe is easy to make and allows to showcase all of the flavors of the…
Crispy Oven Fries Learn how to make crispy oven fries without any frying at all! For years I have been trying to figure out how to make healthy fries at home. I’ve tried more oil. I’ve tried more salt. I’ve tried different oven temperatures, but no avail. Thankfully, I think I have finally mastered homemade,…