When the weather gets hot, the last thing in the world I want to do is turn on my oven and heat up the house… We are all about the picnics, barbecues, and delicious summer foods to keep us cool… So when I’m strapped for time and need a quick and tasty summer dish, I’m…
Side Dishes
Better Than Restaurant Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans
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These Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans are the perfect side dish to your favorite Mexican entrees. These black beans are better than the restaurant version and the best part is, they are ridiculously easy to make because the Instant Pot does all the work! Why Black Beans Make a Great Mexican Side Dish Along with…
Creamy Mexican Corn Salad
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This Creamy Mexican Corn Salad is one of my favorite side dishes for our Taco Tuesday meals. It can also be served as an appetizer when you serve it with tortilla chips. Aside from all the flavorful spices in this recipe, what makes this Creamy Mexican Corn Salad so delicious is the roasted corn. Trust…
Baked Parmesan Asparagus Fries
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One of my absolute favorite side dishes is parmesan asparagus fries. Yes, I call them fries for the sole purpose of winning over my children. Seriously though, asparagus is probably my favorite vegetable (though broccoli is a close second). And parmesan on almost anything, but especially vegetables, is always a win. How to Make Parmesan Asparagus…
Instant Pot Fruit and Veggie Recipes
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Since my Instant Pot is my new favorite kitchen appliance, I decided to see if I could use it to work more fruits and vegetables into our diets. It turns out there are a lot of great Instant Pot fruit and veggie recipes! If your kids are picky eaters, you know how hard it can…
Instant Pot Herbed Potatoes
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These Instant Pot Herbed Potatoes are a great side dish for so many different main dishes. They’re easy, delicious, and you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen. Originally, I used my Instant Pot to get dinner on the table easier. It quickly became my favorite appliance so I branched out and starting experimenting with other recipes….
Japanese Fried Rice with Shrimp
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If you have some leftover rice on hand or are craving of something more exotic, try this Japanese fried rice recipe. Fried rice is great as a main entrée with salad and sauté or it can be served as a side dish along just about anything. The Japanese fried rice recipe below is perfect for…
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
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One of these easiest side dishes you can make is Instant Pot Corn on the Cob. The great thing about making it in the Instant Pot, is that it’s easy to infuse it with a creamy, butter flavor. I grew up in Illinois, the heart of corn country. That’s why you’ll see me working it…
Japanese Zucchini Noodle Salad with Miso Dressing
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You’re going to love this zucchini noodle salad with miso dressing! It’s full of color, flavor, and nutrients in the form of a comfort food. Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, are popping up on menus everywhere. Spiralizing zucchini results in a “noodle” that resembles spaghetti. These can be eaten raw in salads or lightly…
If You Like Corn This Grilled Corn Salad Will Blow Your Mind
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During the summer, I love cooler dishes like this Grilled Corn Salad. It’s colorful, flavorful, and best of all – easy to make. Corn is one of the few food all of my kids love so I like to use it to win them over when I’m trying a new recipe. In this recipe, the…
The 10-Minute 3-Step Solution for the Best Greek Salad
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One of my early dates with my husband was at a Greek restaurant that had the best Greek Salad. This was the first time I’d had feta cheese and I became an instant fan. And since I don’t usually love salad, this delicious version opened my eyes to a whole new world. Learning to Love Salad…
Sweet Corn and Watermelon Salad with Citrus Dressing
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This post was sponsored by Sunshine Sweet Corn as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I recently found this Sweet Corn and Watermelon Salad with Citrus Dressing recipe on the Sunshine Sweet Corn website when I was searching for unique salad recipes. This salad…
Creamy Broccoli Salad
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One of my favorite side dishes during warmer weather is this Creamy Broccoli Salad. It’s colorful, flavorful and loaded with healthy ingredients. The added sweetness from the apples, raisins and honey make this a popular vegetable dish with the kids too. How to Make Creamy Broccoli Salad In addition to all the reasons I’ve already listed that…
10 Ways to Prepare and Serve Quinoa
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As an aspiring superhero, I’m pretty much obsessed with anything that has the word “super” in it. That’s probably why I’m constantly trying to incorporate superfoods into my diet. My latest passion is quinoa – a protein-rich, gluten-free grain. It has a mild taste with a rich texture which makes it the perfect grain to…
Cheesy Baked Vegan Cauliflower
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Love cheesy tasting cauliflower, but want to skip the dairy? This recipe is a snap to do. Just toss a few ingredients together and put them in the oven for a soft cauliflower that creamy and “cheesy” on the outside. Due to a scary recent incident in which I temporarily lost the use of my…
