Category Archive: Sides

Squash ‘Crostini’ with Roasted Garlic and Fennel

So I think I’m officially an adult – based on the fact that I apparently love fennel, and that was one of those foods that, growing up, my mom loved and I thought… Continue reading

Spicy Ginger Garlic Cold-Killer Soup

Well, I’ve been struck with it again – a winter cold, or maybe the flu, not sure, but definitely sure about the winter part. But this soup helped! I was looking for some… Continue reading

Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

A friend of mine made this delicious brussels sprout salad which gave me the idea. Then I found this recipe from Epicurious for one that also included kale, but I decided to ignore… Continue reading

Egg Drop Soup

I had made this delicious and nutritious chicken stock by just putting bones with meat into my slow cooker on low for 24hrs with a splash of apple cider vinegar to kind of… Continue reading

Massaged Kale Salad with Apples, Avocado, and Sunflower Seeds

Again, you probably know all you need to know from the title, but this was delicious and I highly recommend the combination. My cousin Wendie makes an incredible massaged kale salad. I couldn’t… Continue reading

Braised Fennel and Leeks

This was the second course of my friends dinner, and it was pretty good except this definitely is a side dish and I didn’t put it on the side of anything, so it… Continue reading

Acorn Squash Cream Soup

Wow so easy, wow so delicious! Also kind of a game changer because now who needs or wants a bread bowl?? Anyway… I was having wonderful out-of-town friends for dinner. Another wonderful friend… Continue reading

Bone Marrow Custard

I was making bone broth with a massive bone that was full of marrow, and I wanted something fun to do with the marrow. Most people say to roast marrow and then do… Continue reading

Chocolate Beet Muffins

These were a bit weird, and I wasn’t originally planning to make them so I had roasted the beets with garlic, salt, pepper, and grape seed oil – oops! But I rinsed them… Continue reading

Bacon-Wrapped Footballs

Happy Super Bowl everyone!! In honor, I wanted to make something on-theme. Also something savory so I could use melted cheese to make the laces. I didn’t really find a recipe to follow,… Continue reading