Category Archives: Sides

Mix varieties and roast apples for flavorful chunky applesauce

Applesauce can be made very simply by just cooking apples on the stove, but roasting them for a few minutes […]

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Stuffed acorn squash is pretty and fun to eat

There are so many beautiful varieties of winter squash, and there’s even variation within the varieties. Acorn squash, for one, […]

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Oven-roasted green beans−caramelized and elegant

For a little bit of side-dish elegance, oven roasted green beans are a great option. Roasting caramelizes the outsides and […]

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Beet greens salad has a farm-to-table vibe

When my husband brought home the beets that were on my grocery list, they were attached to the most beautiful […]

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Mashed potatoes: from creamy and rich to smashed and skinnier

Mashed potatoes can be fat-laden and delicious or less rich and still delicious. My mother-in-law made fantastic mashed potatoes. I […]

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Sauteed spinach – good for you, quick, and delicious

When I was growing up, Popeye cartoons tried to motivate kids to eat the only spinach option typically available: canned, […]

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About sweeteners, and a glazed carrots recipe

Sugar is all around us in foods. It’s hidden in multiple types in processed food to help it taste better […]

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Try it—you might like it: seaweed salad

In keeping with a January of healthful recipes, here is one that I thought was worth sharing: seaweed (or sea […]

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Delicious chopped salad you can eat with a spoon

After having this salad at a holiday potluck, I thought it was so good and such a welcome alternative to […]

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A New Year’s resolution helper – delicious warm winter salad

It’s January, the time to shift gears after a season of holiday dinners and treats and plan some lighter meals. […]

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Polenta with root vegetables—delicious and comforting

Polenta can be a versatile change-of-pace side dish. Top it with tomato-meat sauce or other sauce or, as in the […]

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Creamy risotto plus fresh zucchini equals a delicious side dish

Risotto (riss-oh-toh) is an Italian-style preparation of rice cooked in broth. It’s wonderfully starchy and creamy and comforting, and it’s […]