If Caprese salad is one of your favorites at Italian restaurants, you’ll love this recipe. It’s especially great at a summertime cookout. PREP TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME - YIELD 4-6 servings 4-6 zucchini/yellow squash (to yield 5 cups julienned) 1 cup cherry...
Roasted pearl onions
Roasted onions are a lovely side dish to pair with any meat or to use as a base for a sauce or dressing. Check out the Roasted Allium Spread (recipe here) for one way to turn this simple side into a burger-friendly spread. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes...
Red roasted garlic
Roasted garlic adds a richness and depth of flavor to any dish. To replace fresh garlic with roasted garlic in recipes, use 2-3 cloves of roasted garlic per 1 clove of fresh garlic, as the taste of roasted garlic is very mild. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 45...
Crispy curried sweet potato coins
If you’re looking for a “fancier” way to prepare sweet potatoes, this is the recipe for you! By tossing the sliced potatoes in a “breading” of coconut or almond flour and mixing in your favorite spices, you can make this recipe a bit differently every time. Try...
Simple baked kale chips
Kids especially enjoy these chips! This is a quick way to make use of a lot of kale, and you’ll find yourself making this recipe often, as it goes faster than you’d expect! PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes YIELD 4 servings 2 bunches of curly kale...
Roasted figs with rosemary
Fresh figs are only in season for a couple of months each year—typically late summer into early fall in most parts of the U.S. They have an entirely different taste and texture from dried figs, which are great used in sauces, as in the Balsamic-Fig Compote see here....
Sautéed red cabbage with onions and apples
This sweet and savory dish is great when paired with any type of roasted or grilled meat, and it also works well as a side dish to eggs in the morning. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 4 servings 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1...
Roasted rosemary roots
This recipe calls for sunchokes and parsnips, but this simple roasting method and flavor combination is perfect for any root vegetable. Try it with carrots or sweet potatoes, or combine one white and one orange-colored vegetable for a more colorful presentation. PREP...
Candied carrots & Cilantro cauli-rice
Serve these with Balsamic Braised Short Ribs (recipe here). PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 4 servings 8 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 4 dates, pitted and chopped 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil Sea salt...
Broc-cauli chowder with bacon
If you’re looking for an easy way to eat your veggies, this chowder is it! In every bowl of this creamy side dish, you get a heaping helping of both broccoli and cauliflower. PREP TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes YIELD Approximately 8 servings 4 cups...