Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs

Description A little maple syrup brings life to chicken thighs and caramelizes Brussels sprouts and sweet potato wedges. Dried cranberries and pecans add tartness and crunch. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme ¾ teaspoon salt, divided ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1 pound sweet potatoes, … Read more

Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms

Description My husband and I love sauteed spinach, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, and sauteed garlic. So, we put it all together with some tomatoes to add some zip. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped portabello mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 (8 … Read more

Armenian Stuffed Eggplant (Imam Bayildi)

Description Served as an easy vegetarian side dish or entree, this eggplant will delight even the most picky eater. The eggplant becomes tender in the oven and absorbs the flavors of tomato, onion, and bell pepper for a wonderful Middle Eastern dish. I made this dish for Thanksgiving; it was a big hit with my … Read more

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Description Bring on the bacon! Brussels sprouts become a crowd favorite when they’re smothered in balsamic and topped with homemade bacon bits. Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved or quartered 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 slices bacon 2 teaspoons lemon … Read more

Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Description These Brussels sprouts turn out sweet and slightly spicy. Ingredients aluminum foil 1 ¾ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup Thai sweet chile sauce 2 teaspoons soy … Read more

Cat’s Cajun Dirty Cauliflower “Rice”

Description Cajun-style dirty rice made with cauliflower. Great as a side or a main dish! Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen seasoning blend (onions, celery, and green and red bell peppers) 4 cups shredded cauliflower (such as Green Giant™ Cauliflower Crumbles®) 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1 (14 ounce) can beef … Read more

Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice

Description This is comfort food at its best, but so healthy and light compared to its rice-based counterpart. When making this recipe, make sure you have all the ingredients chopped, prepped, and ready as the final stir-fry comes together in 10 minutes! Ingredients ¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes 6 tablespoons … Read more

Cauliflower Eggplant Curry-Cumin Roast

Description I had cauliflower and eggplant that were getting tired, so I created this recipe to use it. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Ingredients 1 eggplant, peeled and sliced 1 small head cauliflower, chopped ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic salt 6 fresh basil … Read more