A few thoughtfully chosen seasonings and a punchy, acidic finish are all you need to create a quick and healthy side dish featuring Brussels sprouts. I’m the person that embraces ‘yucky’ vegetables. Kale? I’ll eat that. Spaghetti squash? Heck yes. Brussels sprouts? Game on.
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Zesty Jalapeno Top Ramen Salad
Zesty Jalapeno Top Ramen Salad offers a southern twist on a classic Top Ramen Salad with jalapenos, chipotle chile pepper, and pepitas. Top Ramen Salad is one of those quirky salads that’s oddly satisfying. Shredded coleslaw, uncooked ramen noodles, sliced green onion and slivered almonds dressed with a simple vinaigrette makes one delicious – albeit…
Jalapeno Popper Creamed Kale
Your kale-hating friends won’t hate this Jalapeno Popper Creamed Kale, with its jalapeno heat and cream cheese-y goodness. Top with breadcrumbs or bacon pieces if you want to really shut up the haters. I have a very special announcement to make: I figured out how to make kale palatable to the kale-haters. It’s so simple,…
Kohlrabi Slaw with Lemon Vinaigrette
Spiralized kohlrabi makes a surprisingly solid slaw, and its mild flavor lets this beautiful homemade lemon vinaigrette shine. I’m a sucker for a good salad dressing, especially vinaigrettes. I’ve been guilty of overstaying my welcome in the salad dressing aisle in grocery stores as I contemplate which to try next. While simultaneously repeating to myself…
Grilled Zucchini Crostini
Grilled zucchini is an unlikely but welcome addition to goat cheese topped crostini, offering a unique way to enjoy the delicate squash. Lock your doors, it’s zucchini season! It’s that time when those who decided planting zucchini was a good idea a couple months ago are starting to feel overwhelmed with an overabundance of zucchini….
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
This festive Tex-Mex Pasta Salad is a summer picnic side dish MUST, featuring a delicious homemade Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette.
Coconut Rice Krispie Treats
Coconut Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for coconut-crazy confectionistas. Coconut is added THREE ways, guaranteeing every bite is crisp coconut perfection. The best desserts have coconut in them. For some the best desserts have chocolate. For others, it’s salted caramel. But for me, it’s coconut all the way. When I want a coconut-forward dessert –…
Spicy Watermelon Feta Salad
The oft-obligatory appearance of watermelon at picnics will become one that is repeatedly requested by guests when you show up with this jazzy Jalapeno Watermelon Feta Salad. Watermelon is one of those fruits that makes the obligatory appearance at summertime gatherings. No doubt it’s great for pairing with grilled goods like hamburgers and brats, providing…
Corny Quinoa Salad with Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette
Nutritious and delicious, Corny Quinoa Salad will quickly become a summertime staple with its sweet pops of corn, earthy bell pepper, mild green onion, and zingy jalapeno lime vinaigrette. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah, not Quinn-O-AH, as I say it to myself when spelling it out) has been enjoying the limelight in the healthy food world alongside…
Mashed (White) Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Honey Butter
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Honey Butter offers a sweet and smokey side that instantly perks up pork and poultry mains. Did you know that white sweet potatoes are a thing? I didn’t. Imagine my confusion upon seeing a pale white interior upon peeling, instead of the brilliant orange sweet potato I assumed I had…