Side dishes

This avocado mango salad is a delicious, healthy side for any type of protein – and especially perfect as part of your summer barbecues. Super easy to make with just mango, avocado, lime, fresh cilantro and – secret ingredient! – chopped salted roasted peanuts that […]

Vegan hummus is so easy to make from scratch – once you try it you will never go back to store bought. This authentic recipe uses only chickpeas, tahini, garlic, salt, olive oil and chickpea cooking liquid and is made with dried chickpeas to achieve […]

This seasoned butter rice will make you want to have boiled rice with EVERYthing! Learn how to make the rice that will take anyone from rice hater to rice lover with three simple ingredients: butter (or olive oil), chicken (or vegetable) stock and plain long […]

Acili Ezme is the healthy, spicy sauce that’s been missing from your life! Filled with veggies this Turkish Salsa is the best dip or sauce, as well as a given on any meze platter – I love mine with bread or as a side for […]

This simple roasted beetroot salad with fennel and Feta cheese is a perfect healthy main course for a weekday lunch or dinner or a delicious & simple side dish for your next dinner party. Easy to make with just a few steps it’s beautiful served […]

Garlic roasted broccoli is the best easy low carb, vegan and keto, paleo & whole 30 approved side there is. It comes out crispy and packed with flavor – all without a lot of work. A few years ago I was looking to add more […]

Try the best easy, homemade French potato salad! Without mayo, eggs or any dairy products it’s made creamy the traditional French way with a dijon mustard dressing – which makes it vegan, gluten free and dairy free. This version has capers & shallots, but will […]

My favorite summer salad is this Arugula Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes, served with a delicious Honey Lemon Vinaigrette. For all those sweet & sour & salty lovers out there – like me. This flavor-packed salad is done in just 5 minutes, and goes perfectly with […]

Healthy, creamy and delicious! And all in just 5 minutes. This whipped feta cheese is made with greek yogurt, seasoned with garlic and fresh basil and is equally addictive as a dip, sauce or spread. Keto, low in carbs and vegetarian – just as a […]

This “Caulislaw” mixes cauliflower, carrots & red onions with a perfectly balanced mayonnaise dressing. It’s the perfect side for your next barbecue, or why not top your burgers with it? Quick, healthy and low in carbs it’s a versatile side you’ll be coming back to […]