Sides

Roasted Tomato Couscous Salad

Roasted Tomato Couscous Salad

I love couscous and particularly Israeli couscous. I decided to spice these up by adding roasted tomatoes coated with one of my favorite condiments, Harissa, which is a delicious, spicy North African sauce. I added basil, green onion, and feta to make this a perfect […]

Ina Garten’s Tomato Feta Salad

Ina Garten’s Tomato Feta Salad

In summer when the tomatoes are ripe, there is hardly a day that goes by when I don’t make something with fresh tomatoes. This Tomato Feta Salad, courtesy of Ina Garten, is one of our favorites. It’s so incredibly simple, but as Ina would say, […]

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Roasted potatoes are a staple in our house. I experimented for years trying to perfect oven roasted potatoes, and when I finally nailed it, Keith insisted that was the only recipe we should make from there on. But, when we bought an air fryer last […]

Ina Garten’s Potato-Fennel Gratin

Ina Garten’s Potato-Fennel Gratin

As you will quickly see, this is not a “healthy” recipe and certainly not a recipe that I would make regularly. Rather it is a special occasion treat. And, a treat it is. I typically make this for Thanksgiving and Christmas and it is always […]

Spiralized Mediterranean Beet and Feta Skillet Bake

Spiralized Mediterranean Beet and Feta Skillet Bake

Spiralized vegetables have become a staple in our house. We love using spiralized veggies in place of high carb foods such as pasta. For weeknight meals, I will often purchase them pre-spiralized. Most grocery stores are offering them these days – everything from zucchini to […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic

Brussels Sprouts are most my favorite vegetable on the planet. I could seriously eat them every single day and never tire of them. I realize that’s probably not the case for everyone, but I wholeheartedly believe this recipe can make fans of so many people […]

Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad

Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad

Ina Garten’s recipes are my favorite – that’s no secret. She’s a go to for me when it comes to special recipes for special occasions. And, she never disappoints. Surprising to some, she does have a good number of recipes which are healthy enough for […]