Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Sizzled Scallions

An easy side dish that’s unique and FULL of fun flavor and texture: whipped sweet potatoes with sizzled scallions. Roasted sweet potatoes whipped up into a creamy side dish, flavored with a little soy sauce and honey, then topped with a spicy mixture of crunchy walnuts, sesame seeds, scallions, and crushed red pepper. Continue reading “Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Sizzled Scallions”

Spicy Sesame Cauliflower

Spicy Sesame Cauliflower with Toasted Garlic

Sharing a quick & flavorful side dish today – spicy sesame cauliflower with toasted garlic. Cauliflower roasted with sesame seeds & pecans, then tossed in a sweet, spicy, sticky sauce flavored with chiles and ginger, and topped with a sprinkling of toasted garlic. This is one of those recipes you can make over and over again to spice up your weeknight cooking. Continue reading “Spicy Sesame Cauliflower with Toasted Garlic”

Herbed Farro Risotto (Farrotto)

Herbed Farro Risotto (Farrotto) with Crispy Shallots

A hearty bowl of herbed farro risotto (farrotto) topped with crispy shallots and lots of parmesan cheese. It’s the more nutritious and addictingly chewy version of a classic risotto. And it makes a wonderful side dish to any meal. Continue reading “Herbed Farro Risotto (Farrotto) with Crispy Shallots”

Roasted Carrots with Tahini Pomegranate Sauce

Roasted Carrots with Tahini Pomegranate Sauce

Easy roasted carrots with tahini pomegranate sauce – a flavorful mix of tahini, pomegranate molasses, lemon, and vinegar. Topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh pomegranate seeds, and lots of herbs. This is the very best recipe to throw together if you need an impressive side dish for entertaining, or just something really flavorful to spice up your weeknights! Continue reading “Roasted Carrots with Tahini Pomegranate Sauce”

Pan-Roasted Shrimp

Pan-Roasted Shrimp with Paprika Lemon Butter Sauce

Sharing this simple pan-roasted shrimp recipe with a bold paprika lemon butter sauce. Perfect holiday appetizer or side dish. The butter sauce has lots of flavor – caramelized shallots, garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, white wine, and lemon. Serve it with fresh herbs on top and lots of toasted bread to soak up all the extra sauce. Continue reading “Pan-Roasted Shrimp with Paprika Lemon Butter Sauce”

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Grapes & Parsley Vinaigrette

The easiest crispy brussels sprouts with lots of fun flavor & texture – roasted grapes, creamy yogurt, a zippy parsley vinaigrette, and toasted pine nuts. Perfect recipe to keep everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving vegetable side dish new and exciting! Continue reading “Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Grapes & Parsley Vinaigrette”

Candied Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Candied Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potatoes

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I’m sharing these simple, quintessential candied bourbon pecan sweet potatoes! Roasted, slightly crisp sweet potatoes tossed in a sweet, syrupy glaze. It’s one of those side dishes that comes together effortlessly, yet everyone will rave about it. Definitely one to add to your holiday menu! Continue reading “Candied Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potatoes”

Pumpkin Risotto

Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon & Parmesan

The most delicious, seasonal pumpkin risotto – full of fresh thyme, white wine, a little butter, honey for some sweetness, lots of parmesan cheese, and topped with crispy bacon & black pepper. It is the perfect side dish for any meal this time of year!
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Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes with Bacon & Parmesan

An irresistible side dish to serve alongside all your summer mains – loaded smashed potatoes with bacon & parmesan. Potatoes boiled until tender, smashed, and then baked (or pan-fried) until crisp, topped with a simple sour cream sauce, crispy bacon, lots of scallions + chives, and a very generous sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan cheese. You get a little bit of everything in each bite, with all the rich flavors of a loaded baked potato!

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