Side Dishes

Roasted California Baby Gold Potatoes

February 8, 2015 by Brielle

Roasted California Baby Gold Potatoes drizzled with avocado oil and seasoned with salt, pepper, and a variety of spices. Velvety smooth on the inside with a slightly crisp skin. I love potatoes. I don't care whether it's mashed potatoes, baked … [Continue reading...]

Maple Roasted Sweet Potato and Cranberry Quinoa Salad

December 18, 2014 by Brielle

Who is ready for a healthy post?! How about a healthy vegetarian salad post that is also festive??? I love the story that goes along with this post. It cracks me up. We’ll see if you find it funny too, but I have a feeling you might have to know … [Continue reading...]

Honey Mustard Glazed Brussel Sprouts

November 5, 2014 by Brielle

Must. Eat. Something. Fresh! Okay, are we all ready for our Halloween detox? You better get it started now, so you have just enough time to start feeling healthy again right before Thanksgiving hits. I tell ya, these holidays should have thought … [Continue reading...]

Savory Pumpkin Spiced Risotto

October 8, 2014 by Brielle

Let me start this post off with a warning. That way if anyone out there gets annoyed with me over the next month or two, I can refer them back to this post and say, "I gave you fair warning!" Here it goes: There will be pumpkin recipes. Lots of … [Continue reading...]

Zucchini, Corn, and Mushroom Sauté

September 8, 2014 by Brielle

Zucchini is sneaky nowadays. Seriously, it sneaks its way into everything. It's like the versatile vegetable that people try and hide in their food, from dinner to desserts, in hopes of ingesting some extra nutrients. Now I'm not saying that's … [Continue reading...]

Pepper Jack Creamed Corn

June 28, 2014 by Brielle

What do you do when corn is on sale for 15 cents a piece? You buy 8 ears of them and toss them in the fridge wondering what the heck you are going to do with so much corn! I mean, I love corn and all, but what was I thinking??? I think I was … [Continue reading...]

Perfect Potato Salad

May 30, 2014 by Brielle

I'm just going to put it out there. Mayo and I are not friends. Miracle Whip and I are mortal enemies, but mayo...he's just not my favorite. I could have an open jar of mayo sitting in my fridge for months before I realized it was there. I don't put … [Continue reading...]

Red Cabbage and Broccoli Poppyseed Slaw

May 24, 2014 by Brielle

Well I hope you all have plans for a spectacular Memorial Day weekend! I love celebrating this holiday weekend because it means that summer has officially begun. I foresee many barbecues, grilling parties and potlucks in our near futures. So for … [Continue reading...]

Twice Baked Potatoes

January 25, 2014 by Brielle

Mashed potatoes and gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy, mashed...ugh, don't even say it again. Please! Although I am a mashed potato lover, there is only so much of mashed potatoes and gravy you can take post Thanksgiving. We had a church Christmas … [Continue reading...]