Recipes

NEW! I started experimenting with savory smoothies a long time ago and I must admit, I love them! Try this cauliflower smoothie for a filling and quick dinner. While I’m not afraid to try new flavor combos like my fiesta savory smoothie or my ruby red tomato smoothie, or even a truly green smoothie like the fruit and vegetable smoothie, this smoothie with cauliflower is perfect for a beginner. Smoothies are a way of life for me and I don’t like getting into a rut with ingredients. Every once in a while, I just start shopping in my kitchen for...

Why you’ll love these chipotle maple brussels sprouts I love a good Brussels sprouts recipe, but this one is at the top of my list. The chipotle and maple flavors are made for a pellet grill or smoker. Smoked Brussels sprouts can be served as a standalone appetizer, a hearty side dish. You could even serve them as a vegetarian main course. You can make this recipe TWO ways – low and slow or quick and fast – so you’ll be able to tailor this side dish to your main dish. Obviously, the longer they smoke, the more flavor they...

Do You Absolutely Hate Broccoli?If your answer is yes, "it may well be because of your genes according to an article at SBS.com. Particular genes determine whether you can detect a bitter chemical (called PTC) in broccoli and other brassicas like cauliflower and brussels sprouts.“On average, about 70% of us can taste something bitter in broccoli or PTC, but those with two copies of the bitter sensitivity gene are closer to 20%, and they are much more likely to hate it.”U.S. President George H.W. Bush said in March 1990, “I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since...

You’re going to love this cucumber and tomato salad for all those times you need a summery side dish that comes together in a snap. Crisp cucumbers and sun-ripened tomatoes are tossed in a simple vinaigrette for an effortless salad that’s refreshing and flavourful. Cucumber and tomato salad is a summer classic because it pairs two summertime favourites in one light, refreshing dish. Everyone has their own spin on the recipe—some are complicated, some just toss the veggies in olive oil and salt. This cucumber and tomato salad is my version of this summer staple. Of course, it all begins...

Making a baked sweet potato in an air fryer is probably one of the easiest vegetable side dishes you could make. It takes less time than baking in the oven, plus it heats up your kitchen less than turning your oven on (a huge bonus in the summer months for me!). Add this air fryer sweet potato to our HUGE air fryer archive. Air fryer sweet potatoes taste basically the same as an oven baked sweet potato. The only real different is the peel (or jacket) will be crispier. So, if you tend to eat the skin of a baked...