Category: Sides

Labneh with Golden Berry Chutney
Appetizers

Labneh with Golden Berry Chutney

Making labneh cheese is quite simple, but the waiting part can be a challenge. All you need are two ingredients – Greek yogurt and a pinch of salt. Just mix them together, wrap them in cheesecloth, and hang them over a bowl to strain. Then comes the hard part: waiting a whole 24 hours before

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Traditional Hummus
Appetizers

Traditional Hummus

There is nothing that gets devoured quicker at a social gathering than this traditional hummus. It’s comforting, creamy, flavorful, filling, satisfying….simply delectable. Everyone loves a good hummus dip. Especially if it’s homemade, as the texture and freshness really shine through. Add a nice assortment of dippers, think fresh vegetable sticks, pickled vegetables, pita bread, pita

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Quick Pickled Vegetables
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Quick Pickled Vegetables

This quick pickled vegetables recipe is my go to recipe for pickling. It’s incredibly easy to make, quick to whip up, delicious…and bonus points…a fantastic way to keep vegetables fresh for longer. Such a win all around. I love making a few jars and having them in my refrigerator for a quick snack, to add

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Instant Pot Chickpeas
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Instant Pot Chickpeas

Instant Pot Chickpeas are so easy to make. It’s nice because you can whip them up very quickly, and it requires minimal effort on your part. It’s also nice because you can customize the flavoring of your chickpeas (my recipe only calls for salt, but you can add any spices you like), and you can

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Homemade Pita Bread
Appetizers

Homemade Pita Bread

My husband is currently doing a 28-Day Cooking Challenge and he landed on a Homemade Pita Bread for his first recipe. Mind you, this man has cooked maybe, and that’s a big maybe, four times for us in our 12 years of marriage. Hey, we each have our strengths. I am the nutrition and food

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Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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Apple Cider Vinaigrette

What I love about this Apple Cider Vinaigrette is that it serves two big purposes. The first is that it enhances the taste and enjoyment of our salads and vegetables, and the second is that it provides amazing health benefits. Keep it in the refrigerator in a tight lid jar for up to 2 weeks;

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Butternut Squash and Kale Plant Based Bowl
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Butternut Squash and Kale Plant Based Bowl

In light of the current world pandemic (COVID19), I thought I’d brighten your day with some colorful food photos, and with a good recipe for you to keep in your “quick n’ easy” recipe arsenal, in case you’re feeling like making something healthy and full of color. If you’ve been following my last two recipe

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Oven Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
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Oven Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels Sprouts

I’ve a been a fan of brussels sprouts for about ten years now. We didn’t eat them in Ecuador growing up, so I tried them for the very first time on my first year of college during Thanksgiving in 2005. I didn’t know what to expect when I took my first bite, but I was

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Avocado and Cucumber Salsa
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Avocado and Cucumber Salsa

One of my favorite condiments to add to any dish is a fresh, chunky, summer-inspired salsa. I use it to top grilled chicken, pan-fried fish, a juicy stake, or even a breakfast omelette; so much flavor can be added to an otherwise simple meal in as easy as one-two-three. I always, always, always keep a container of my favorite

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Balsamic Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Balsamic Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This past weekend was magical. My brother-in-law married his best friend and sweetheart this Saturday, and it was definitely a wedding to remember. There was so much love present that day, not only from the groom towards his bride and from the bride towards her  groom, but from both sides of the family and from all the guests

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Twice baked? What does that mean? Is it a lot of work? Does it take hours to do? These might be some of the questions that pop into your head a after reading today’s recipe’s name. Totally normal. I’d be thinking the same thing too! Twice baked means just that. These sweet potatoes are first baked at a certain temperature for forty minutes,

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Crispy Purple Sweet Potatoes
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Crispy Purple Sweet Potatoes

If you talk to my friends, they’ll tell you that they’ve definitely had these Crispy Purple Sweet Potatoes served to them as a side dish when they come over for dinner in my home. Yup. That’s because these are my go-to side dish in wintertime and I am not shy about serving it over and

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Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary

My favorite dinners consist of nice juicy steaks and hearty side dishes. Give me that, and I melt. When we go out for dinner and I order this combination, I will not stop saying “this is so good” until the meal is over; my husband knows I tend to do this and knows how passionate

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Holiday Paleo Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Holiday Paleo Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Who is down for a fabulous holiday side dish recipe? If you are, then this post is right for you! Today you’ll learn how to make a scrumptious herb and walnut sweet potato recipe; you’ll find that it is the perfect side dish for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or for any other date during the

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Orange Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts
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Orange Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts

I have a citrusy and sweet Orange Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts recipe for you guys today! It’s really fast and easy to make, which makes this paleo recipe perfect for those nights when time is limited and the family is hungry. Also, the maple and orange flavors go together nicely, so it’ll give your meal a nice and unique touch. Enjoy! Orange

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Root Roast
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Root Roast

Who doesn’t like to switch their vegetables up? I know I do! It gets pretty old to eat the same thing…like just eating carrots, or just eating cherry tomatoes, or just eating kale. You’ve got to give your body a bit of everything, you know? Different ingredients provide different minerals and vitamins, so it’s always

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Those of you who follow me on Facebook know I am following a 3-month training program. This trainer is not your usual moderate program; this one is hard-core. I am lifting like a man, doing cardio twice a day, eating super clean foods and taking a few supplements every day (multi-vitamin, fish oil, l-carnitine, yohimbe,

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Paleo Parsnip Mash
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7 Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes (4 of 7) – Paleo Parsnip Mash

People love mashed potatoes. This side dish is great to accompany steak with veggies, chicken, turkey, and even fish! It is also a Thanksgiving must; no dinner table on this holiday can be without a large mashed potatoes bowl and a big plate of gravy right by its side. Even though people love its taste,

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