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Maple brown sugar carrots as a side dish to Caesar salad and meatloaf

Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Maple brown sugar carrots are the best way to spruce up carrots, and the easiest way to get your toddler to eat them. This recipe is super simple and oh so delicious! Maple brown sugar carrots are sure to be a hit at any family […]

ratatouille serving on a plate with parsley garnish

Baked Ratatouille

Oven-baked ratatouille is the perfect fall side dish. It’s warm and saucy and adds a hint of sweetness to any main dish. Baked ratatouille is a delicious and healthy dish that not only looks pretty but also tastes amazing. The longer cooking process makes the […]

grilled corn on the Cobb served with lemon wedges and spice

Easy Grilled Spicy Corn

Grilled spicy corn is the perfect way to add sweetness and spice to your meal. It’s the ideal barbecue side dish! Corn is by far my favourite side veggie and this spicy corn has me seriously addicted. I had never grilled corn before I was […]

yogurt cucumber raita in a bowl topped with chopped mint

Easy Yogurt Cucumber Raita

Light, fresh and a little bit tangy, this yogurt cucumber raita is perfect as a dip for chicken and pork. It also makes for a delicious side dish for your weeknight dinner. As you know by now I love anything with cucumber and this yogurt […]

Summer chickpea salad garnished with fresh basil leaves

Summer Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes and Feta

Fresh, tasty, hearty and quick, this tomato feta chickpea salad is the perfect summer dish for your family menu or for a barbecue with friends. This summer chickpea salad is a fresh and light dish that has a Mediterranean feel. Along with the chickpeas, tomatoes […]

creamy cucumber salad in a serving bowl

Creamy Cucumber Salad (Mizeria)

A fresh creamy cucumber salad is the perfect side to any main. It’s light, flavourful and very easy to make. If you have cucumber lovers in the family this will be a winner for sure! It’s cucumber season here so I am more than excited […]

Perfect Creamy Dill Potato Salad

This creamy dill potato salad is the perfect dish for your summer BBQ. It’s fresh, light and hearty making it the perfect pairing with grilled meats and vegetables. This creamy dill potato salad is the perfect side for any BBQ. The earthy taste of charred […]

Simple Pico de Gallo

This simple pico de gallo is the perfect topping or side dish. You can use it on tacos, sandwiches, burgers, as a side or as a dip with your favourite brand of nacho chips. Pico de gallo, also known as salsa fresca is a type […]

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Oven-baked sweet potato fries are the perfect addition to any meal. They are slightly sweet, almost creamy on the inside and so full of flavour. Is there anything better than delicious sweet potato fries straight out of the oven?  They are crisp on the outside, […]

Easy Jamaican Rice and peas in a bowl

Easy Jamaican Rice and Peas

This easy Jamaican rice and peas recipe makes the most creamy and flavourful side dish that you’ve ever had. The combination of spices and coconut flavour will transport you to the Caribbean instantly. Rice and peas is traditionally a Jamaican dish that is often served […]

couscour with butternut squash in a bowl

Couscous with Butternut Squash

Couscous with butternut squash will surprise you and your whole family with its rich, sweet and nutty flavours. Couscous is a very popular ingredient in northern Africa and surrounding areas. I have always shied away from it but once I gave it a try I […]