How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Oven without Aluminum Foil One of the first questions we were asked when we started our site was how do you make a baked potato? We were a bit surprised that so many people were unaware of the simple recipes that makes for a well-rounded dinner, but if […]

YUMMY – Family Friendly White Rice Cooked with Corn and Bits of Ham We love side dishes that start with Instant Rice because they are so easy to prepare and always turn out delicious. Try this white rice cooked with corn recipe that has bits of ham for even more flavor. This corn recipe takes […]

Easy and Healthy Deconstructed Waldorf Salad Perk up your salad plans this week with this easy deconstructed Waldorf Salad that is healthy and simple to prepare. We do love a good old-fashioned Waldorf Salad, but this version is still super-delicious but much lower in fat and calories. Healthy and Delicious Side or Main Dish for […]

Easy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash One of our new favorite side dishes for summer! Try this easy and super-delicious Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash for a much lower in fat and healthier dinner side dish. We love eating squash and serving it to our families because squash is one of nature’s perfect foods. Low in fat […]

Cajun Green Beans Recipe We love fiber-filled green beans, but let’s face it, sometimes they can be a bit boring! Not these yummy Cajun Green Beans that take only about 10 minutes to prepare, yet will be gobble up in seconds at the dinner table. We love the McCormick brand of Cajun seasoning that is […]

Baby Potatoes Recipe –  Roasted with Lemon and Parmesan This is a favorite baby potato recipe that we prepare often because it’s so easy and delicious.  Baby potatoes make a great side dish and are always easy on the food budget. This potato recipe will easily adjust to a little more or less potatoes. But, […]

Butternut Squash Noodles with Sage and Butter This week, take advantage of some of the newest “pre-packaged “convenience” foods that are actually good for you! These new packages of “zoodles” are a time saver that puts healthy side dish on the table in no time. This butternut recipe features one time-saving convenience item that won’t […]

Roasted Garlic Hummus – Healthy and Delicious Dip Hummus is a healthy dip made with chickpeas that is easy to prepare and full of nutrients. Add some healthy roasted garlic and you have an even healthier and tastier dip full or flavor. Roasted garlic hummus is one our favorite dips to take to a party […]

Ranch Potatoes Using Baby Red Potatoes – Family Favorite Side Dish One of our favorite all-time side dishes would have to be these delicious roasted Ranch Potatoes using baby red potatoes. Tender red potatoes roasted in the oven with Lipton’s Ranch Seasoning sprinkled on top to create a tasty crunchy crust. We like to drizzle […]

Asian Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing If you “are what you eat” then you need to be eating this healthy salad! This healthy and super-delicious Asian Cabbage Salad is as healthy as it is colorful. Lots of healthy color in this salad to add a variety of nutrients to your diet. Your family will go […]