Simple Sides
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Crispy and Creamy Potatoes
I don’t know about you but I can only eat mashed potatoes….. or to change it up in my house baked potato so often! I think as a parent I just continue to make their favorites because I know they’ll eat it and divert an argument. Now this recipe isn’t earth shattering but it is a welcomed change to the potato sides at this house. What I like about it is the cut side of the potato is crispy and garlicky but the inside is creamy like a mashed potato. Not to mention aesthetically it’s very pleasing to my eye;) It’s super easy and really is only about 10 minutes…
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Marinated Mozzarella Balls
This is such a quick easy appetizer to make that screams summer and satisfies my love for basil, garlic, and cheese. I mean hey…what’s not to like! My 12 year old son loves it too so typically when I make it where fighting over the last few bites. This dish is very easy and honestly takes less than 15 minutes to make. I do recommend letting it stand for at least a half hour before serving to let everything meld but other than that it’s easy peasy. I also have served this on top of grilled chicken breasts which is equally as yummy. Ingredients: 8 oz of mozzarella pearls (if…
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Savory Zucchini Rice and Feta Cheese
I don’t know about you but I struggle with sides. I mean you can only have corn and a baked potato so many times!!! I have a few different versions of this that I will be posting shortly so stay tuned. This particular side is great because you have your starch and vegetable all in one! I also like these sides because if your like me and religiously take a lunch to work this is so easy because it’s really all in one (you can always add a protein to this if you’re needing more.) I also like the saltiness and richness that the feta brings to this dish, I actually…
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Tri-Colored Tomato Salad
This past weekend I took my bike (whom I affectionately refer to as “Franky”) down to the farmers market. While there, I scored some different varieties of cherry tomatoes and a bouquet of tulips!!! I really enjoy this salad as a side or as a starter and the contrast in color makes this dish beautiful!! This is perfect in the summer/fall when tomatoes are abundant. I like to accompany this with grilled flat bread. Ingredients: 4 cups of quartered cherry or grape tomatoes 2 garlic cloves crushed 2 Tbs. of red wine vinegar 1 Tbs. of apricot preserve ( honey will work if you don’t have the preserve) 1/4 cup…