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Pickled Red Onions

by Jen 4 Comments

Pickled Red Onions
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Pickled red onions instantly elevate salads, bowls, tacos, sandwiches, etc. into the best ever and are easy to make in minutes! Pickled red onions are a must-have condiment!  They add a zesty, tangy crunch and are always the highlight in whatever dish I’m eating AKA you will crave them in every bite!  Best of all,… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Asian, Bowls, Condiments/Syrups Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Lunch, Mediterranean, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Sandwiches/Burgers/Wraps, Summer Cookout, Tacos

Creamy Brussels Sprouts

by Jen 10 Comments

Creamy Brussels Sprouts
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Creamy brussels sprouts with bacon will be everyone’s new favorite side – on your table in 30 minutes! These creamy brussels sprouts with bacon are an easy, one pot side dish that pair beautifully with any holiday or company meal.  They are a creamy, cheesy, garlic lovers dream and will have even sworn Brussels sprouts… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Italian, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings, Valentine's Day Tagged With: bacon, Brussels sprouts, chicken broth, garlic, Gruyere, Gruyere cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese

Pumpkin Soup

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Pumpkin Soup
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This Pumpkin soup recipe is mega creamy (without any cream!), accidentally healthy and bursting with flavor! This pumpkin soup recipe is Fall in a bowl!   It’s luxuriously creamy, rich and velvety, layered with flavor from roasted pumpkin, onions, garlic, Granny Smith apple, coconut milk, warm and earthy cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and sweetened up a… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Christmas Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Soup Cravings Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, butter, chicken broth, cloves chipotle chili pepper, coconut milk, coriander, cumin, fall soup, garlic, ginger, granny smith apple, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, nutmeg, olive oil, sugar pie pumpkins, turmeric, white onion

Sesame Ginger Bok Choy

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Sesame Ginger Bok Choy
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Bok choy dressed in a heavenly sesame, soy, garlic, ginger glaze – on your table in 10 minutes! The perfect side dish to all your Asian dishes! Bok choy is a simple, healthy, quick dinner side that is extremely versatile and the answer to all your side dish woes.  This bok choy recipe is made… 

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Filed Under: Asian, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings Tagged With: Asian sweet chili sauce, bok choy, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce

Pesto Pasta Salad

by Jen 4 Comments

Pesto Pasta Salad
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Pesto pasta salad is vibrant, fresh and satisfying on your table in 25 minutes! This Pesto Pasta Salad recipe is summer in a bowl!  It’s bursting with pillowy cheese tortellini (or your favorite corkscrew pasta), sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy bell peppers, charred, caramelized sweet corn, zippy red onions, bright, meaty salami and buttery pearls… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Italian, Lunch, Mediterranean, Pasta Cravings, Pasta Salad Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: basil, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, corn on the cob, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, mozzarella balls, orange bell peppers, pasta, peas, pesto, salad, tomatoes, tortellini

Zucchini Casserole

by Jen 8 Comments

Zucchini Casserole
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Creamy, cheesy Zucchini Casserole will be your favorite zucchini side ever! This Zucchini Casserole recipe is the ultimate zucchini side dish to enjoy the bounty of summer zucchini – even your kids will be begging you for seconds!  Sliced zucchini is layered in a baking dish, drenched with cheesy cream sauce that has been simmered… 

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Filed Under: Casseroles/Bakes, Easter Recipe Cravings, Italian, Oven, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings, Valentine's Day Tagged With: chives, Gruyere, heavy cream, mozzarella, panko, zucchini

Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

by Jen 4 Comments

Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
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Esquites, also known as Mexican Street Corn Salad, is one of my all-time favorite summer-sides and a must make recipe! Esquites is the salad version of Mexican Street Corn (Elote) so it’s easier to eat and even more delicious (just when you didn’t think that was possible!).   Esquites is tangy, salty, sweet, spicy, smoky, fresh,… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: corn, cotija cheese, cucumber, frozen corn, grilled corn, jalapenos, lime juice, Mexican recipes, red bell peppers, salad, side dish

Mushroom Risotto

by Jen 2 Comments

Mushroom Risotto
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This Mushroom Risotto made super easy in the oven will blow your mind! Mushroom Risotto is a classic Italian favorite that is unbelievably creamy, garlicky, warm, and comforting loaded with caramelized shallots and buttery mushrooms for umami packed pleasure. This Mushroom Risotto recipe is gourmet enough for special occasions (hello Easter) but easy enough for… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Italian, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Arborio rice, baby bella mushrooms, basil, butter, chicken broth, cremini mushrooms, dinner, garlic, heavy cream, Italian food, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, RISOTTO, shallots, soy sauce

Hashbrown Casserole

by Jen 15 Comments

Hashbrown Casserole
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This from scratch Hash Brown Casserole recipe is about to become your favorite easy, cheesy potato anything! This Hashbrown Casserole is the BEST ever without any canned soups or mayo but SO mega creamy, decadently delicious and the most comforting side dish EVER!  It is always a massive hit whether for casual family dinners, company… 

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Filed Under: American, Casseroles/Bakes, Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Oven, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: butter, casserole, chicken bouillon, chicken broth, comfort food, cornstarch, Dijon mustard, flour, fresh chives, garlic, Gruyere cheese, hash browns, milk, Ritz crackers, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded hash browns, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce

Beet Salad with Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette

by Jen 2 Comments

Beet Salad with Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette
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This Roasted Beet Salad recipe is a beautifully DELICIOUS company or special occasion side that everyone will go crazy for! This Beet Salad recipe will have you head over heels for its layers of bright, tangy, fresh flavors and crunchy, creamy, juicy textures!  This Beet Goat Cheese Salad is loaded with tender roasted beets, juicy mandarin oranges,… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: all spice, apple, beets, Caramelized Nuts, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, garlic clove, garlic powder, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, maple syrup, olive oil, onions, orange juice, Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette, orange zest, pepper, pomegranate, pomegranate juice, red onion, red wine, salad, salt, salted pepitas, spring salad mix, vinegar

Corn Casserole

by Jen 16 Comments

Corn Casserole
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Corn Casserole is a sensational, one-bowl must make thanksgiving side dish! This Corn Casserole Recipe is one of our favorite side dishes not only for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but year-round!  Corn Casserole is made with a buttery cornbread base infused with sour cream, buttermilk, cheese, creamed corn, corn kernels and chives to create an uber moist, creamy… 

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Filed Under: American, Bread/Baked Goods, Casseroles/Bakes, Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Oven, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: baking powder, baking soda, butter, buttermilk, chili powder, chives, corn, cream style corn, dinner, dried thyme, flour, granulated sugar, green chilies, sharp cheddar cheese, side dish, sour cream, whole sweet corn, yellow cornmeal

Green Bean Casserole

by Jen 9 Comments

up close of a spoonful of easy green bean casserole
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The BEST Green Casserole from Scratch with no canned soups! This Green Bean Casserole recipe is made completely from scratch with fresh green beans and real ingredients!  Tender green beans are blanketed in a homemade creamy mushroom sauce spiked with cheese and sour cream then topped with crunchy homemade fried onions.  The resulting easy Green… 

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Filed Under: American, Casseroles/Bakes, Christmas Cravings, Oven, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: buttermilk, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, flour, garlic cloves, green beans, heavy cream, mushrooms, nutmeg, olive oil, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, red onion, sour cream, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, yellow onion

Apple Salad

by Jen 30 Comments

Apple Salad
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Apple Salad is irresistibly crunchy, fresh, and vibrant and belongs on your table this Thanksgiving and all Autumn long! This Apple Salad is bursting with apples, cranberries, candied walnuts, bacon, and feta all drizzled with sweet and tangy Apple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette.  It’s a refreshing balance of sweet and savory and gorgeous for special occasions… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings, Valentine's Day, Videos Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, Apple Poppy Seed Dressing, apples, bacon, Caramelized Walnuts, cranberries, dinner, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, honey, pepitas (or sunflower seeds), red bell pepper, red onion, romaine lettuce, salad, salad mix, spinach

Cauliflower Salad

by Jen 4 Comments

Cauliflower Salad
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Cauliflower Salad is a hypnotic combination of roasted veggies, pepitas and craisins bathed in a vibrant, spicy Moroccan chermoula dressing! This Cauliflower Salad recipe is not your average mayo salad! Instead, it’s a restaurant worthy, Thanksgiving worthy salad boasting plentiful, caramelized roasted veggies, juicy, sweet craisins, popping red onions and roasted, salted, crunchy pepitas all… 

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Filed Under: Lunch, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings Tagged With: carrots, cauliflower, cayenne pepper, Chermoula, cilantro, craisins, cumin, dinner, garlic, garlic powder, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, parsley, pepitas, red onion, seeds, sunflower, Thanksgiving, thyme, yellow curry powder

Rice Pilaf

by Jen 16 Comments

Rice Pilaf
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Rice Pilaf is about to become your holiday worthy, favorite easy, side dish that that goes with practically everything! Rice Pilaf is one of my favorite side dishes EVER!  It’s a delectable one-pot wonder boasting fluffy, toasted rice and orzo cooked with onions and celery in herb infused chicken stock – on your table in… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Italian, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings, Valentine's Day Tagged With: butter, celery, chicken bouillon, chicken broth bay leaf, frozen peas, garlic, jasmine rice, olive oil, onion chopped, oregano, orzo pasta, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, sliced almonds

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

by Jen 8 Comments

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a quick and easy hands-off side dish perfect for every meal! Roasted Brussels Sprouts are healthy, delicious, extremely versatile and shockingly addictive.  They can be on your table in less than 30 minutes tossed in just a few pantry friendly ingredients.  This Brussels Sprouts recipe requires minimal effort but delivers… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: balsamic, Brussels sprouts, honey sriracha, kosher salt, lemon juice, olive oil, side dish, Thanksgiving

Garlic Bread

by Jen 2 Comments

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YOU NEED THIS HOMEMADE GARLIC BREAD RECIPE IN YOUR LIFE – AND IN YOUR BELLY! Homemade Garlic Bread is the best side to practically everything!  It’s fresh, flavorful, buttery, garlicky, quick, easy and 1000X better than store bought!  All you need to make homemade Garlic Bread from scratch is a loaf of French bread, garlic, butter… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Bread/Baked Goods, Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Italian, Pasta Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cravings Tagged With: basil, butter, dinner, French bread, garlic, GARLIC BUTTER, olive oil, oregano, parmesan, parsley, Thanksgiving

Green Bean Salad

by Jen 8 Comments

top view of green bean and tomato salad in a wood bowl
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GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC BASIL VINAIGRETTE is HOLIDAY WORTHY BUT EVERY DAY EASY AND it’s super make-ahead friendly for stress free entertaining! This Green Bean Salad recipe is vibrant, fresh, satisfying, crunchy, and can’t-stop-eating- fabulous!  It is loaded with crisp-tender green beans, juicy tomatoes, roasted beats, punchy red onions, sweet craisins, peppery arugula, buttery… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Italian, Lunch, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings, Valentine's Day Tagged With: baby arugula Ciliegine, beets, cherry tomatoes, craisins, green beans, mozzarella balls, red onion, shallots, side dish, Thanksgiving, toasted pine nuts

Pineapple Fried Rice

by Jen 10 Comments

Pineapple Fried Rice
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This Pineapple Fried Rice is quick and easy to make – on your table in less than 30 minutes! This healthy-ish Pineapple Fried Rice recipe is an explosion of mouthwatering Southeast Asian flavor that is a perfect balance of umami, sweet and savory.  Fragrant jasmine rice is stir-fried with aromatic onions, garlic, ginger, curry powder, fish… 

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Filed Under: Asian, Fish and Shrimp, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Stir Fry, Stovetop

Roasted Butternut Squash

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top view of oven roasted butternut squash
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH IS a QUICK and EASY side WITH BEAUTIFUL CARAMELIZED EDGES AND NUTTY, MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH FLAVOR. This Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe will have you craving more.  It’s healthy, versatile and delicious with just olive oil, salt and pepper or I’ve also included recipes for Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash, Maple Roasted Butternut Squash, Balsamic Roasted… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings

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