Posts Tagged: “side dish”

November 16, 2016
Simple and Delicious Boiled Baby Potatoes

Looking for a incredibly simple side dish for the holidays? Although these boiled baby (or new) potatoes take very little work and ingredients, they look stunning and will please everyone at the table. I also make these for weeknight meals along with dishes such as Oven Fried Parmesan Chicken Tenders, …
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August 1, 2016
Sweet and Savory Roasted Carrots

Little fun factoid of the day: In the book, Salt Sugar Fat, I learned that the man responsible for popularizing baby carrots was a top executive for Coca-Cola. After years of using his genius marketing strategies towards promoting a sugary beverage, he realized he was a major contributor to the health crisis in …
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January 11, 2016
Cranberry Spinach Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

This colorful Cranberry Spinach Salad and Creamy Citrus Dressing came from my mom and was a delightful hit at our family’s Christmas celebration. The dressing is just about perfect in my estimation–citrusy, light, yet creamy-tasting. A simple mix of baby spinach, dried cranberries, feta or goat cheese crumbles, and some toasted …
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December 21, 2015
Broccoli and Wild Rice Casserole {Freezer Meal}

Since I was in charge of bringing some type of broccoli casserole to Thanksgiving this year, I searched high and low for a recipe that could be made in advance (since we had to drive 2 hours that day) and that most people would like. I came across Pioneer Woman’s …
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July 13, 2015
Corn and Blueberry Salad

Guest post by Sarah from The Pajama Chef. You guys are going to love her and her recipe! She’s so sweet and has a real talent for really good food. Hey everyone! I’m so glad that Rachel and Polly asked me to guest post on Thriving Home today… and not …
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January 30, 2015
Balsamic Dressing with Herbs

For Thanksgiving, I worked up this new dressing recipe and it did not disappoint. Several family members commented on the outstanding flavor of this salad/dressing combo. Although I love my mom’s Balsamic Parmesan Salad Dressing, this one tastes a bit lighter and more fresh, especially with the addition of the …
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July 25, 2014
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Do you have a green bean hater? I dare you to try this bacon wrapped green bean recipe. I dare you. I took the dare and I now have a transformed husband who looks forward to his green beans. Not to mention my 1 and 3 year olds who eat …
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June 13, 2014
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes

I love potato side dishes because they are cheap, filling, and almost everyone likes them. When I saw this potato recipe on the Rachael Ray show, I knew I had to give them a try. She calls them “Butter and Parm Squished Potatoes” but I renamed them since I …
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June 9, 2014
Crowd Pleaser Green Beans

For some reason I have always preferred canned green beans versus fresh. Maybe it’s just what I grew up on, but I have never been able to LOVE fresh green beans. However, when I saw the Pioneer Woman make this recipe on her show, I knew I had to give …
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May 23, 2014
Creamy Avocado Dip: For One or For a Crowd

As afternoon snacks go, dark chocolate chips and peanuts rank #1 in my book. But, Creamy Avocado Dip might come in at #2. This healthy and filling dip is a great love of mine for lunch or for snacking. You can also whip up this Creamy Avocado Dip for an …
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May 13, 2014
Basic Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Build Roast it, and they will come eat. I’ve found this mantra to be so true over the years–from Brussel Sprouts to Asparagus to Purple Potatoes and Carrots to Broccoli. My young kids will try just about anything roasted! And, this simple recipe for Roasted Vegetables is the key. The …
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March 19, 2014
Creamy Citrus Pasta Recipe

I seriously can’t believe it has taken me this long to share this citrus pasta recipe. After my friend Sara shared this dish with me that she found in a Rachel Ray cookbook, I’ve been making it for years. I’ve made a few tweaks, but it’s pretty close to the …
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November 6, 2013
Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Friends, take me seriously when I tell you that cooking broccoli this way will convert your family into broccoli eaters. Want proof? My husband who has turned his nose up at broccoli his entire life now scoops a generous portion of this onto his plate. My two-year-old repeated the phrase, …
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September 9, 2013
Garden Greek Salad Recipe

It’s not often I get addicted to a salad and can’t stop eating it. But, I did with this Garden Greek Salad. (Oh, and this one, too.) Who doesn’t want to be addicted to veggies?!? You can make this simple salad almost any way you like it. Here’s another version I …
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August 22, 2013
Roasted Purple Potatoes and Carrots

Have you ever had purple potatoes? My son picked them out at Natural Grocer a few weeks ago (that’s one of my keys to getting the kids to try new foods) and they were delightful. The bluish-purple hue popped against the carrots when I served them. And, since you eat …
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November 13, 2012
7 Layer Taco Dip Recipe (Healthified!)

I’ll give you 3 reasons why you need to make this dip soon: 1 – It’s an easy, no-cook and healthy meal. I left this in the fridge, and we ate on it for lunch, snacks, and dinner throughout the week. Not only can you dip tortilla chips but carrot …
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October 2, 2012
How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave

Thank you to my mother-in-law for this quick trick on how to cook corn on the cob in the microwave! Did you know that cooking corn on the cob doesn’t require dirtying up a pot, heating up the kitchen, or waiting for a gallon of water to boil? I sure …
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August 6, 2012
Balsamic Sweet Potatoes

We get a little crazy with the sweet potato recipes around Thriving Home. Rachel has found amazing ways to sneak them into banana bread, biscuits, pancakes, and even french toast. If you poke around our Recipe Index you will have no problem finding lots of recipes that include them. Why are we …
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July 25, 2012
Asian Slaw Recipe: No MSG Included!

You know that delicious slaw salad made from Oriental Ramen Noodles? You know…the one full of processed ingredients and MSG? Well, my friend Carla took a stab at making a homemade (read: real food) version of that dressing and I tweaked the whole recipe just a bit recently. Now the …
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July 9, 2012
Jane’s Grilled Peaches Recipe

This grilled peach recipe is an explosion of flavors. It’s a perfect side dish for your next cookout! Grilled peaches are also a great recipe for large groups. Ever had grilled peaches? I hadn’t until this weekend. At first I was a bit skeptical. Especially when I saw that there …
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