With cucumbers in season, this is a wonderful dish to make for a light lunch or for a side for dinner. I am sure your friends would love it for a side dish at a gathering as well! Super simple to throw together, the longer it sits to marinate in the refrigerator the better the…
Side Dishes
Kale Marinated Greens
I found this recipe in an issue of World Health News. With the many ingredients it is a very healing dish for your body. Everything is raw but when marinated takes on such a great flavor! This batch lasted me about 3 days with a side salad for my lunch. You will need kale greens,…
Roasted Garlic
I mainly only use this recipe when I am making my Refried Pinto Beans because it is needed in that recipe. When I do make it, I always have extra and enjoy eating the garlic plain. I could see making garlic bread as well with the roasted garlic. It sure does make the house smell…
Spanish Rice
It takes about an hour to make this dish but I always double this recipe and it makes a lot. I use it for leftovers and I also freeze it for future meals. So the time is worth it and the whole family LOVES it! When I make this recipe I pair it with the…
Orzo Salad
Orzo Salad Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This simple yet delicious dish is great for a meal at home topped with some grilled chicken and a side of salad OR can be a great side dish to bring to a gathering. It can be…
Roasted Asparagus
This was part of our 3 day refresh dinner tonight. Yummy!!! Roasted Asparagus Print A delicious way to make a quick side of asparagus. The kids prefer it steamed but my husband and I love roasted! To make 1 serving follow the recipe below. Author: www.bairnecessity.com Recipe type: Vegetable Cuisine: Side Serves: 1 serving…
Sweet Potato Fries
The time to cut these up is worth the deliciousness you will enjoy when eating these. To me ketchup isn’t even needed. They are sweet and salty all on their own. This is the only way my older girls will eat sweet potatoes. I slice them up during the day. Melt some coconut oil and…
Quinoa Salad
I am dealing with figuring out an allergy to gluten, so I am avoiding grains right now. Quinoa is great since it is gluten free! 🙂 This is a quick side to put together. Enjoy! Quinoa Salad Print A great gluten free dish that tastes delicious warm or cold. Great for lunch leftovers or…
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
I got this simple delicious homemade macaroni and cheese recipe from my mom many years ago. A great dish to bring to a BBQ or have as a side to some Teriyaki Chicken. This is a family favorite that has been with me since I was a kid and now my kids love it! You…