I could eat the entire pan of this in one sitting. It’s sooooo good. Healthy too. Thanks to WeightWatchers.com for the recipe. Ingredients: 3 cups fresh grape tomatoes 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, divided 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped 1 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh...
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Yep, I’m jumping on the quinoa bandwagon. Know why? Cause it’s tasty, that’s why! Oh yeah, and super healthy too. This is my favorite way to serve it so far. Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 2 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Directions: Bring quinoa and broth to a boil in a medium...
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My mom recently brought these peppers to a BBQ and I’m pretty sure that I ate them all. No really, I think I did eat every last one. They are SO GOOD! And so simple to do. Buy a bag of those small sweet peppers that you see at most grocery stores, cut ‘em...
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Here’s a fabulous way to serve cauliflower! Roasting makes the veg sweet and mild. Plus with all the lemon, garlic, and parmesan you almost forget you’re eating a veg at all Ingredients: 5 cups fresh cauliflower florets (from 1 medium cauliflower), cut approximately into 2-inch pieces. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves fresh garlic,...
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Why serve a boring, plain, baked potato when you can add cheese, butter, and cream and twice bake it?!? These are delicious and dress up any meal. Ingredients: 2 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and patted dry 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided Kosher salt and...
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Wanna know the best way to cook root veggies?? Roast ‘em! It makes them so incredibly sweet and perfectly cooked. The veggies roast until they are crispy on the outside while tender and chewy inside. Serve these with just about anything–turkey, chicken, beef, salmon, or tossed into a salad. Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, peeled, chopped into 1-inch...
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I brought this salad to a friend’s house and this was her review: “Super yummy and not your typical mother’s macaroni salad! My favorite things about it: the crunch, that it wasn’t too mayonnaisey, and I loved the spice–it’s addictive! Brandon said it was really good too! We will enjoy every bite. Thanks!!!”  That...
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Here’s a fun idea for a kid-friendly side dish (that grown-ups will like as well!) The ranch dressing gives these broccoli rice cups a great flavor. I found this on Kraftrecipes.com. It goes well with chicken, fish, or as a stand-alone vegetarian meal. Ingredients: 1 cup instant white rice, uncooked 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cups...
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Try this scrumptious side dish at your next summer BBQ! It’s light, healthy, and full of fresh ingredients. It’s also easy to make and tastes great at room temp or chilled right from the fridge. Another fab recipe from Cooking Light magazine! Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 1 cup...
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I am absolutely addicted to this dish! Broccoli rabe may be my new favorite vegetable. And sauteed in garlic, hot pepper flakes, and white wine??? Well, it just doesn’t get any better than this! Thanks to epicurious.com for the fab recipe. Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh broccoli rabe 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 2...
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