Category Archives: Side Dish

Triple Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad

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Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad just makes me smile, for so many reasons. The salad personified is ME, call it “Jennifer Salad” because it’s all about the things I am and love. It’s sweet without being cloying, packed with the season’s best berries including blueberries, raspberries and strawberries (or any combo there in). It’s bold with a blast of blue cheese crumbles. It’s got a lot of attitude and texture, with layers of flavor to keep every bite interesting. It’s hearty and healthy, fills you up without being too dainty. And finally, it’s portable and ready to go, standing up to a mealtime on any adventure.

Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad is a scrumptious side dish featuring blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and a blast of bold blue cheese. Can be made ahead for an easy dinner side dish or meal prep friendly for lunch!

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Green Beans with Strawberries and Spicy-Sweet Raspberry Dressing

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No more yelling “eat your green beans” thanks to this beautiful, berry-elevated side dish just bursting with flavor. Green beans and berries are both staples of summer, so I thought – why not just toss ‘em in a skillet, season with a spicy-sweet raspberry dressing, sit back and enjoy a few moments of dinner time magic. You, know, when the kids aren’t rolling their eyes or groaning about the sight of vegetables!

Spicy Berry Green Beans

Green Beans with Strawberries and a Spicy-Sweet Raspberry Dressing makes a colorful addition to your family’s plate and, as we all know, eating lots of vibrant colors is good for your health. And, done in 10 minutes, this stress-free, summer green bean recipe is good for your mental health too! Continue reading →

40 Ways to Top Sweet Potato Toast | Paleo, Whole30, Vegan

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This post is sponsored by Sweet PotaTOASTS but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Sweet potato toast is one of today’s trendy and versatile options for alternative bread – or alt-bread as I sometimes call it. It’s a great way enjoy the practical benefits of traditional bread (mainly serving as a vehicle to get toppings and fillings into the mouth) while avoiding gluten, dairy, eggs, sugar, and processed carbohydrates. Toppings for sweet potato toasts -- ideas to fit a variety of diets including paleo, gluten-free, whole30, and more.

I recently discovered Sweet PotaTOASTS, from the makers of CAULIPOWER, in the freezer aisle of my grocer – it’s the best thing since sliced bread! I pop one, two, three or the whole bag in the toaster, air-fryer or oven and then dress up with the toppings of my choice. Read on to find out how 40+ Ways to Top Sweet Potato Toast: Continue reading →

Four Ways to Season Watermelon That Will Blow Your Mind

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This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org, however all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own.

Watermelon is a wonderful thing, anyway you slice it! For years I enjoyed my watermelon plain, un-adorned, naked, au naturale or however else you care to describe it – just watermelon. And, while that is still probably my favorite way to enjoy a ripe watermelon bursting with sweetness, I realized that these people who were putting salt on watermelon and other seasonings might be on to something. Watermelon seasoned four ways

 

Variety IS the spice of life after all, so rummaged through my pantry and fridge shelves pulling out all my favorite recipe flavor boosters. Hmmm, what would be good on watermelon? What are the best spices for watermelon? Read on to discover Four Ways to Season Watermelon that Will Blow Your Mind. Continue reading →