I really love sweet potatoes. I have a pretty bad sweet tooth, so sweet potatoes are right up my alley. Growing up, we used to always have them mashed with a ton of butter and topped with roasted … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Garlic Red Potatoes
I've mentioned before that my smoke alarms in my house are... sensitive. If I roast anything in the oven, they tend to go off. So when possible, I try to find alternate means to cook my food. In the … [Read more...]
Ranch Chickpea Cucumber Salad
I've been trying to think up more bring-to-work lunch ideas recently. We tend to just eat leftovers or traditional salads for lunch, which can get boring quickly. So when my Hungry Harvest … [Read more...]
Balsamic Honey Roasted Carrots
I'm not sure what took me so long, but I've just started using Hungry Harvest. Hungry Harvest rescues produce that would normally go to waste, packages them up in different box options, and delivers … [Read more...]
Moroccan Black Lentils with Kale and Onions
As much as I wish that I could meal plan and cook every night of the week, I have times where my job is too busy and I just don't have time. During these busy periods, I usually order Blue Apron meals … [Read more...]
Grilled Fennel with Parmesan
I don't think you can ever have too many side dishes to rotate for different dinner combinations. One of my favorite ingredients is fennel. When raw, it has a nice anise (licorice) flavor with … [Read more...]
Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn)
One of my favorite summer foods is corn. A nice grilled corn on the cob just makes my day! But I had never tried Elote before, so I figured it was time to do so! Elote, or corn on the … [Read more...]
Farro with Vidalia Onion and Asparagus
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm still working through my box of Vidalia onions. No complaints here, they are incredibly versatile! These sweet … [Read more...]
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Note: I was sent a bottle of Chabé® Sambal Chili. All opinions are mine alone. We are big fans of spicy foods in my house. So whenever I am given the opportunity to try a new hot sauce or paste, I … [Read more...]
Creamy Snap Peas with Feta
Some nights, you just want to saute or grill up a protein and have a quick go-to side to make a nice meal without much effort. So it's always nice to have a few awesome sides in the … [Read more...]
Colcannon
I realized this weekend as I was making some of my favorite St. Patrick's Day foods that I have not written a post on Colcannon! Colcannon is mashed potatoes with sautéed greens mixed in, … [Read more...]
Pomegranate-Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I absolutely love roasted vegetables. Something magical happens in the oven! I've had a hankering for Brussels sprouts for a while now, but was in the mood for a vegetarian version (a.k.a. not … [Read more...]
Grilled New York Strip Steak w/ Honey-Tarragon Blue Cheese Butter & Grilled Tarragon Potatoes
Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. I'm excited to share that my blog is about to get considerably more beefy! For the next few months, I've partnered … [Read more...]
Warm Buttered Radish and Edamame Salad
I have been thinking about this side since I made it. This recipe for Warm Buttered Radish and Edamame Salad is so unbelievably good! This recipe pairs perfectly with Dijon-Herb Crusted … [Read more...]
Pesto Chicken, Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo & Herb Pilaf
You can never have too many weeknight meals, especially chicken recipes! For this dinner, I combined two Cooking Light recipes (Pesto Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo and Herb Pilaf) to make … [Read more...]
