Simple & healthy doesn’t mean boring & bland. This salad is easy to make, nutritious and loaded with flavor. To go with last weeks recipe, Lemon Dill Grilled Swordfish, this salad is the side dish Kelly and Jay whipped up to pair with their entrée. If you wanted to add more substance to the salad, mix with orzo…
Tag: Side Dish
Garden Basil Pesto
Nothing quite says “Welcome Spring” like homemade pesto. Right from the blooming garden, freshly picked basil packs full flavor of the warmer months. Pesto can seem intimidating, but it’s just about finding the balance of ingredients and blending them all together! Adjust to your taste, and have fun with it! Ingredients 2 Cups Fresh Basil…
Green Bean Casserole with Balsamic Onions & Goat Cheese
I personally have never been a fan of Classic Green Bean Casserole. I know for some people it’s just a staple and you can’t live without it. For the rest of us, there’s a healthier, fresher option now. Taking the traditional ingredients of green beans, mushrooms, onions, and a crunchy top, I’ve made a new go-to for…
Asian Sobo Noodles
My brother and his wife recently renovated their home, and not only do they have an absolutely beautiful kitchen, but the master chef skills to match. They are quite the team in the kitchen, and when they get creating, you’re in for a delicious treat. Their dishes are always big flavor. And they even create…
Shaved Brussel Sprout Caesar
This is not your Grandma’s brussel sprout. This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite restaurants, Buccan. With their motto of “small plates, big flavor”, this dish sure packs a punch out of a vegetable most people would usually avoid. By baking the brussel sprout, the nutty flavors of this nutritious veggie emerge and…
Coconut Curry Quinoa
Quinoa is often called a superfood due to its nutritional value. Closely related to species such as beetroots, spinach, and actually tumbleweeds, quinoa is high in protein, lacks gluten and is also a source of calcium, and thus is useful for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant. The combo of the coconut and curry is great with the…
Spaghetti Squash with Portobello Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
Growing up, I was never a real fan of spaghetti squash. My grandmother used to make it often, preparing it simply with salt and serving it as a side dish. But as my palette expanded, so did my imagination of how to showcase this actually tasty, and healthy, winter squash. By using it as a replacement for traditional…
The Classic Potato Salad
Fourth of July is a time of family gatherings, fireworks, and delicious BBQ meals. Hot dogs, ribs, baked beans, and of course potato salad. This particular recipe belonged to my Nana, and my Mom has been making it every summer since I can remember. It is an absolute staple on our summer menus. Nothing quite…
Garlic Expression Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you don’t know about Garlic Expressions yet, you soon will be purchasing it. I happen to think it’s one of the greatest go-to items to have in your home. My brother might disagree (ok, so maybe I did go a little heavy once on the mashed potatoes… I thought it was delicious though!)… but…
Almond Slivered Brown Rice
My parents love brown rice. Me… not so much. Until recently, that is. I never found the dry, grainy texture of the rice to be that appetizing, especially when compared to my favorite carb, pasta. But the other night I was cooking with a friend, and I had decided we were going to be healthy…
Easy Cheesy Potatoes
A DIVA Brunch is not complete without this dish. Neither is Christmas Eve Dinner. Ingredients 2 large bags frozen Hashed Brown Potatoes 2 cans Cream of Potato Soup 1 pint + low fat Sour Cream 1 bag + shredded Cheddar Cheese ½ cup + Parmesan Cheese Salt & Pepper, to taste Combine all the ingredients,…
Christmas Eve Cheesy Potatoes
If I had to pick one recipe that was our family specialty, I would have to pick cheesy potatoes. Nothing says comfort food and home like this creamy, cheesy hash brown casserole. It used to be that we would only get them on Christmas… that was until I finally figured out the recipe! I may…
A Party in My Pantry 