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Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe for the Holidays

November 20, 2018 By valentina 17 Comments

red and white striped bowl with cranberry sauce

This Spiced Cranberry Sauce for the Holidays is sweet, tart, and warmed up with cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. It's great for Thanksgiving and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cardamom, Christmas, cinnamon, cranberries, holiday's, side dishes, sides, sweets, Thanksgiving

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake

November 9, 2018 By valentina 30 Comments

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake being spooned out of cast iron skillet with an orange spoon.

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake is a comfort food through and through. It’s a great side dish but it’s also hearty enough to be a whole meal!I miss my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free Tagged With: brussels sprouts, comfort food, dinner, Gruyere, one pot meal, pancetta, Parmesan, side dishes, sides

Garlic-Herb Smashed Potatoes Recipe

September 18, 2018 By valentina 14 Comments

Curvy ceramic dish full with Garlic-Herb Smashed Potatoes and fresh thyme.

It doesn't get much better than Garlic-Herb Smashed Potatoes! A perfect side dish recipe for Thanksgiving or any day, full of fresh, aromatic herbs, they're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Baby Dutch Yellow potatoes, fresh herbs, idaho potatoes, Melissa's Produce, potatoes, sage, sides, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving sides, thyme

Gluten-Free Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole

August 24, 2018 By valentina 32 Comments

2 slices of Gluten-Free Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole on a purple plate.

Gluten-Free Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole is rich, hearty, packed with smoky flavors, and oh-so-delicious! It's perfect for brunch or along side a chili … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, Sides, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: breads, breakfast, brunch, casserole, cheddar cheese, cornbread, gluten-free, Hatch chiles, New Mexico, peppers, roasted chiles, sides

Summer Zucchini-Peach Avocado Salad

July 9, 2018 By valentina 28 Comments

Summer Zucchini Peach Avocado Salad on a white plate with a sunflower.

This Summer Zucchini-Peach Avocado Salad recipe is the essence of summer. Its fresh, sweet flavors from seasonal produce are a super delicious and pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Sides, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: avocados, entree, fruits, garden food, peaches, salads, sides, spinach, summer gardens, vegetarian, zucchini

Snow Pea Shoot-Cranberry Salad with Spicy Pecan Dressing

April 10, 2017 By valentina 20 Comments

Snow Pea Shoot-Cranberry Salad with Crispy Rice & Spicy Pecan Dressing -- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and a spectacular centerpiece for a holiday table!

This beautiful Snow Pea Shoot Salad with Spicy Pecan Dressing is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free -- and it's the perfect centerpiece for a special event … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, Holidays, Salads, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, citrus, diary-free, first course, gluen-free, Jade Asian greens, oranges, pea tendrils, pecans rice, salads, San Miguel, sides, snow pea shoots, vegan, vegetarian

Bacon Basil Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

February 4, 2017 By valentina 18 Comments

Bacon Basil Baked Sweet Potato -- Comforting, sweet, savory, creamy & fresh -- this recipe is all of that!

One of my favorite savory sweet potato recipes of all time, this comforting, creamy & fresh preparation, is a meal in and of itself. Bacon Basil Baked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, Meat, Sides Tagged With: bacon, baked potatoes, basil, Gruyère cheese, side dishes, sides, sweet potatoes

Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

January 25, 2017 By valentina 8 Comments

Oven Baked Zucchini Chips - Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and absolutely packed with delicious flavors!

A most excellent vegetarian side dish or snack, these Oven Baked Zucchini Chips are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with deliciousness! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: bok choy chips, kid-friendly recipes, Momtastic, sides, snacks, vegetarian, zucchini

Meyer Lemon Spaghetti with Thyme

January 7, 2017 By valentina 20 Comments

Meyer Lemon-Thyme Spaghetti Recipe -- Lovely. There's simply no better way to describe Meyer Lemon-Thyme Spaghetti.

It's the time of year to be cooking your favorite Meyer lemon recipes! This Meyer Lemon Spaghetti with Thyme is mine -- it's light, delicious and perfect as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: #NationalSpaghettiDay, gluten-free option, lemon juice, lemon zest, meyer lemons, pasta, sides, spaghetti, thyme, vegetarian

Pecan Crusted Acorn Squash with Crispy Sage Leaves

November 2, 2016 By valentina 11 Comments

Roasted Pecan Crusted Acorn Squash with Crispy Sage Leaves -- This warmly spiced Pecan Crusted Acorn Squash with Crispy Sage Leaves is the ideal Thanksgiving side dish! It's full of delicious, comforting fall flavors, and it will be a beautiful addition to your holiday table.

This warmly spiced Pecan Crusted Acorn Squash with Crispy Sage Leaves is the ideal Thanksgiving side dish.  It's full of comforting fall flavors, and it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-free, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: chili paste, cinnamon, pecans, sides, spicy foods, squash, Thanksgiving recipes, winter squash

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