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    Home > Recipes

    Sides

    Here you will find recipes you can serve as sides or even as small dishes! Think roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and simple salads. Are you tired of regular fries? Check our my favorite Baked Asparagus Fries!

    • Fresh strawberry salsa in a colorful bowl garnished with two lime wedges and with a tortilla chip dipped into the salsa.
      Strawberry Salsa
    • Sauteed balsamic glazed asparagus in a pink low bowl sprinkled with flaky sea salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
      Balsamic Glazed Asparagus
    • Arugula salad with diced roasted sweet potatoes with kalamata olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and red onion drizzled with vinaigrette in a white bowl.
      Roasted Sweet Potato Arugula Salad
    • Baked breadcrumbed bbq cauliflower florets on a green plate with a small glass bowl of white dip in the middle with one floret dipped in it.
      Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites
    • Salad with steamed beets, sliced apple, goat cheese, pomegranate arils, goat cheese, and whole grain mustard vinaigrette in a brown bowl.
      Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
    • Caramelized roasted beets and carrots with balsamic vinaigrette garnished with chopped fresh parsley and flaky sea salt in a white bowl.
      Roasted Beets and Carrots
    • Roasted carrots and green beans with whole mustard vinaigrette in a white bowl with a beige rim with a fork inserted on the right.
      Roasted Green Beans and Carrots
    • Arugula salad with sliced apples, pomegranate arils, feta, and red onion on a large serving plate.
      Pomegranate Arugula Salad
    • Crispy golden roasted diced potatoes and green beans in a white bowl with two lemon wedges on the left.
      Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes
    • Arugula salad with sliced pears, feta, and roasted chopped pecans on a large serving plate drizzled with balsamic dressing.
      Arugula Pear Salad
    • Crispy charred roasted diced sweet potatoes in a white bowl with a beige rim sprinkled with flaky sea salt and finely chopped fresh parsley.
      Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Roasted caramelized diced sweet potato and cauliflower florets in a white bowl sprinkled with flaky sea salt and chopped fresh parsley and with two lemon wedges on the left.
      Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes
    • Golden brown potato fritters on a white plate sprinkled with finely chopped fresh parsley and flaky sea salt.
      Garlicky Potato Fritters
    • Roasted broccoli florets and crispy diced potatoes sprinkled with grated parmesan in a white bowl garnished with two lemon wedges on the left.
      Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
    • A large bowl with arugula spinach salad sprinkled with grated parmesan and toasted pine nuts with two lemon wedges on the left.
      Arugula and Spinach Salad
    • Colorful creamy pasta salad with diced veggies and two lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork on the right side.
      Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
    • Caesar pasta salad with sourdough croutons in a low bowl garnished with two lemon wedges with a fork.
      Caesar Pasta Salad
    • A bowl on blueberry salad with mixed greens, radishes, toasted almonds, and shallots.
      Blueberry Goat Cheese Salad
    • Tortellini caprese salad with mixed greens in a white bowl with gold serving spoons.
      Tortellini Caprese Salad
    • Cucumber and couscous salad in a large white bowl with gold utensils on a marble background.
      Cucumber Couscous Salad
    • Crispy potato salad with yogurt mayo dressing garnished with bit of more crispy potatoes and fresh dill in a white bowl.
      Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
    • Crispy roasted potatoes in a white low bowl on a tile background with a silver spoon in the bowl.
      Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
    • Roasted green beans with teriyaki sauce in a white bowl with a beige rim garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.
      Teriyaki Green Beans
    • Roasted brussels sprouts with caramelized teriyaki sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onion in a white bowl.
      Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts
    • Basmati rice cooked with finely chopped fresh herbs in a white bowl with an orange rim.
      Herb and Garlic Rice
    • Roasted green beans with crispy parmesan in a beige bowl with two lemon wedges on the left side.
      Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
    • Crispy roasted green beans with toasted sliced almonds in a white bowl with two lemon wedges on the side and a spoon on the right.
      Roasted Frozen Green Beans
    • Crispy saucy golden brussels sprouts in a white bowl with a brown rim sprinkled with salt flakes and fresh thyme.
      Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
    • Kale salad with shredded cabbage, carrots, and toasted almonds in a large white bowls with serving spoons.
      Kale Crunch Salad
    • Peach and romaine lettuce salad with goat cheese and sliced almonds in a white bowl with a blue rim and a fork inserted on the right.
      Peach Salad with Goat Cheese
    • Sliced tomatoes, peaches, mozzarella, and fresh basil layered on a large white serving plate drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
      Peach Caprese Salad
    • Peach and tomato bruschetta with creamy goat cheese spread drizzled with balsamic glaze on a large white serving plate.
      Tomato Peach Bruschetta
    • Orzo Caprese Salad with mini mozzarella balls in a low bowl garnished with fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and black pepper.
      Orzo Caprese Salad
    • Golden brown sourdough croutons in a white bowl on a wooden background.
      Sourdough Croutons
    • Whipped mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and chopped fresh chives in a beige bowl with a silver spoon inserted on the right.
      Whipped Mashed Potatoes
    • Mashed potatoes in a black bowl with melted butter on top sprinkled with dried oregano.
      Truffle Mashed Potatoes
    • Mashed potatoes topped with caramelized onions in a white bowl.
      Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
    • Mango and cucumber salad with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds in a grey ceramic bowl with a white rim.
      Cucumber Mango Salad
    • Watermelon salad on a large white serving platter with a black rim on a stone background with two wooden serving spoons inserted in.
      Watermelon Feta Salad
    • Creamy cucumber salad with red onion garnished with lemon wedges in a bowl with a blue rim.
      Tzatziki Cucumber Salad

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