Sides – Page 15 – Peaches to Apples

Baked Zoodles

By: tkonter December 23, 2016May 1, 2017

Cooking, Recipe Index, SidesItalian, Original Recipes, VegetarianLeave a Comment

A low-carb alternative to baked spaghetti that’s still super satisfying

Chickpea and Goat Cheese Salad

By: tkonter December 16, 2016May 1, 2017

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A super easy salad that I INHALED

Buffalo Brussels Sprouts with Blue Cheese

By: tkonter October 21, 2016April 28, 2017

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You’ve probably never made Brussels sprouts like these before. You should start. Thanks, Skinnytaste!

Pasta with Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Mushrooms

By: tkonter September 20, 2016April 28, 2017

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Shredded Brussels sprouts are usually used as a base for something (like a salad or hash), but I like the idea of incorporating it into another dish, like pasta. While 1 cup of macaroni cooked up, I sauteed 2 slices of bacon (chopped) in a pan. Next I added half of a chopped yellow onion and one clove of garlic…

Seasonal Tastes: September 2016 – Cheesy Corn Casserole

By: tkonter September 13, 2016April 28, 2017

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Even though Labor Day is over, it’s still technically summer, which means it’s still technically summer corn season. This recipe not only takes advantage of the seasonal veggie, but also of the cast iron skillet, which makes this a one-pot dish, perfect for the no-fuss type of cooking I like to do in 90 degree…

Caprese Pasta Salad

By: tkonter July 5, 2016

Cooking, Recipe Index, SidesHolidays, Original Recipes, Pasta, VegetarianLeave a Comment

My beau was concerned we needed one more side dish on our 4th of July spread and was really feelin a pasta salad. I was not so convinced. Pasta and potato salads are usually mayo based…not so great for sitting out in the sun all day while people graze. “So just create a pasta salad without mayonnaise,”…

Roasted Carrots with Tahini

By: tkonter June 6, 2016June 6, 2016

Cooking, Recipe Index, SidesMediterranean/Greek, Original Recipes, Vegetarian1 Comment

I’m not a fan of cooked carrots – too sweet and mushy…but then I saw these gorgeous tri-color guys and couldn’t resist buying them. I realized if I roasted them myself, I could ensure they would be on the firmer side. Problem: solved. After shaving the carrots, I drizzled them with olive oil and dusted…

Seasonal Tastes: April 2016 – Pepper Jack and Chive Mashed Potatoes

By: tkonter April 19, 2016April 15, 2016

Cooking, Recipe Index, Seasonal Tastes, SidesPotatoes, VegetarianLeave a Comment

Mashed potatoes are a heavy, Winter food item, but if you add a ton of chives, they feel nice and Spring-y. This is how you make a seasonal ingredient work for ya. This side dish requires exactly 4 ingredients because I’m such a nice person and like making your lives easy. Bring a pot of…

Pasta with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

By: tkonter April 4, 2016March 30, 2016

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This one’s for all my gluten free vegetarian friends out there. Or just people who like delicious things. I recently bought some interesting looking pasta made from black beans at Trader Joe’s. The problem was, I decided I wanted to incorporate it into my supper very last minute and didn’t really have any ingredients to make…

Pesto Chickpea Salad

By: tkonter March 30, 2016March 29, 2016

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And now I present to you one of the easiest salads ever. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas. Gently toss with store-bought pesto, crumbled feta, julienned radishes, and quinoa. I bought the pesto with quinoa from Trader Joe’s, which means I took the extra easy way out; however, you can very easily cook up…