Sides & Vegetables

Autumn Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

November 16, 2012

I don’t think it is any secret that I love quinoa. I almost always cook up an entire bag and throw some in the freezer for quick and easy meals. Or I’ll make a triple batch of pancakes. They usually last about a week. My husband loves them for breakfast! Okay…so do I. I’ve done [...]

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

November 12, 2012

Still searching for some great Thanksgiving dinner sides? Or desserts? This one could easily go both ways. Or…in my case, it happened to be lunch. This recipe has a few steps involved but is really still pretty easy and oh so tasty. The creamy, slightly sweet filling paired with the crunchy topping is just perfect!

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Spicy Sweet Roasted Butternut Squash

October 25, 2012

Let’s be real here for a minute. Peeling and dicing butternut squash may just be the worst kitchen task ever. It takes forever, your hands get that weird film on them, and you can consider yourself very lucky if you finish the task with all ten fingers intact. However, it is one of my favorite [...]

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Reduced-Fat Cucumber Salad

October 1, 2012

You might read the title of this post and think that it is displaced from summer, but it really is great for any time of the year. Cucumbers are always available–so as long as you can find the dill for this recipe you’re good to go. You could even substitute dried dill! Enjoy this easy recipe, [...]

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Zucchini-Feta Pancakes Topped with Sour Cream

July 28, 2012

Today’s pancakes are from Megan of What Megan’s Making. I followed Megan’s blog for quite a while before I realized that she is married to one of my high school classmates. Such a small world! Megan is a sweetheart, and a fantastic blogger! Her recipes are approachable, photographed beautifully and always look so delicious. Get a [...]

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Summer Squash Pancakes with Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing

July 16, 2012

I’m sure you all know Brandy of Nutmeg Nanny. She has guest posted here twice (three times now!) and she has also been featured in my “a day in the life” series. Her blog recently got a makeover and I just love it! It is so beautiful! Brandy is a great friend, has unbelievable skills [...]

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Reduced Fat Creamy Coleslaw

April 9, 2012

I already did a version of this coleslaw, but this time I reduced the fat even further. Plus it was time for a few prettier pictures of it. Girlfriend needed a makeover. Bad. As do I, which is why I am making reduced calorie/fat versions of things. Time to slim down. ASAP. After a couple [...]

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White Cornmeal Cornbread {+cookbook giveaway}

April 4, 2012

I’m starting a book review series starting TOMORROW. Please keep in mind that I am using the word “series” extremely loosely and reserving ALL rights to get sick of it and change my mind. However, today you get a sneak peek at the general format of the series because the nice people from Lodge Cast [...]

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Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta {Guest Post}

January 23, 2012

Hi everyone! It’s Brandy from Nutmeg Nanny and I’m super excited to be guest posting for Rachel today. Last time I was here I brought homemade pudding pops, but today I’m bringing the vegetables!

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{Healthy New Year} Savory Asian Quinoa Pancakes with Parsley-Cilantro Vinaigrette

January 18, 2012

This post is part of the Virtual Potluck! We are teaming up with Bob’s Red Mill and California Olive Ranch to bring you four weeks of healthy eating–A Healthy New Year. You can read more about the project here. This week I’m focusing on a main dish (but this could also be a side dish). Each week will include a giveaway [...]

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