Looking for a way to amp up the flavor of your favorite vegetables? This easy vegetable marinade works with almost any vegetable and makes the perfect healthy dinnertime side dish for a busy weeknight meal. When I first began cooking for myself after college (you know, aside from microwaving Lean Pockets and quesadillas every night)…
Cold Quinoa Salad
Cold quinoa salad will quickly become a spring and summertime staple in your house thanks to the bright, refreshing flavors of cucumber, pineapple and cilantro. This recipe for cold quinoa salad makes a perfect side dish for a cookout with friends or a simple meal at home. Top it with grilled chicken or shrimp for…
Maple Cinnamon Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
This recipe for Maple Cinnamon Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes is a fresh take on traditional twice baked potatoes that incorporates nutrient-dense sweet potatoes, fragrant cinnamon and a splash of maple syrup for sweetness. This recipe also pairs well with traditional Thanksgiving fare, making it the perfect alternative to traditional sweet potato casserole. I think many…
Apple Pie Spice Chex Mix
This recipe for Apple Pie Spice Chex Mix is a sweet and salty treat packed with traditional apple pie spices, pecans and crumbly oatmeal cookie pieces that will quickly become an autumn snacktime favorite. Thank you to General Mills Big G Cereals for teaming up with me for this post in honor of National Whole…
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Hot Honey Drizzle
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Acorn Squash
Brushed with a lightly sweet maple cinnamon glaze, this recipe for maple cinnamon roasted acorn squash is a simple four-ingredient side dish that is as healthy as it is delicious. The recipe may easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd! Maple cinnamon roasted acorn squash. Roasted acorn squash. In the middle of June….