Scalloped potatoes (or Dauphinoise potatoes in England) is my husband’s favorite dish. He said he’s only had it a couple of times but it’s the dish that brings about the most distinct and enjoyable memories for him. I’ve never made it before because I was intimidated by the creaminess and didn’t think I could make…
Category: Sides
Quinoa Tabbouleh
I love tabbouleh. Whenever I order falafel, I always order a side of tabbouleh because it is so refreshing and bright with flavor. The combination of all the fresh herbs with the citrus dressing give it so much fresh aroma and bursting flavor. Whenever I feel like I need a health boost, I make myself…
Cranberry Beet Chutney
A bit unexpected, nice and sweet, slightly tangy, and a great alternative to plain ol’ canned cranberry sauce – that’s this cranberry beet chutney in a nutshell. It would be delicious paired with dark greens, roasted potatoes, and flaky biscuits for a full meal that excites all the taste buds! I used canned beets but…
Sage Brown Butter Turnip Wedges
I ❤ Turnips! I never really eat them but when I do, I’m always surprised at how much I enjoy them. They are super easy to roast up in the oven and are a great alternative to potatoes, and have a touch more flavor and bite than potatoes. In this recipe, the turnip wedges work…
Maple Caraway Brussels Sprouts
Here’s another heavy vegetable dish for your clean eating month between Thanksgiving and Christmas. With all the holiday parties and festivities that December typically brings, I always like to keep my home cooking very nutritious and light, because chances are the rest of my diet isn’t either of those things! I’ve never really cooked with…
Garlic Caper Roasted Mushrooms
Feel like you need to eat vegetables for the rest of your life to recover from Thanksgiving? Here’s a delicious recipe from Cooking Light that will have you drooling for veggies. It takes about 25 minutes and can be a side dish or a main served over a grain. I’ve been combining 1-2 different veggie…
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Oh boy oh boy it’s Thanksgiving tomorrow!!! If you need another killer side in addition to cornbread stuffing, try out these candied sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are my spirit animal so it’s no surprise that the candied sweets are my favorite Thanksgiving treat. It’s like dessert that’s acceptable to eat at dinner. Who isn’t into…
Cornbread Stuffing
Thanksgiving may seem like a tricky time for vegans, what with turkey famously being the star of the meal and all. But yet, I’ve found that it isn’t really that difficult for vegans due to availability of so many delicious sides accompanying the turkey. In my humble opinion, the turkey ain’t star – it’s all…
Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Apples
This meal is SO fall. Roasted Brussel sprouts with apple, red onion, walnuts, fake bacon bits, balsamic….need I say more?! The flavors all blend together so sweetly as the sprouts, onions, and apples all brown and caramelize in the oven. A splash of balsamic vinegar complements the sweet, roasted veggies and brings it all together…
Polenta Fries
This one takes a little bit of prep work, but it is worth it. Polenta fries are a special alternative to potato fries: they are a bit fancier, a new texture and flavor, and a different way to eat polenta. Polenta firms up well when cooled, and it’s fun watching the creamy corn meal turn…
An Imperfect Vegan 