Tag: dinner sides

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 […]

Easy mango salsa in a bowl with a slice of lime

The Best Easy Mango Salsa

This is truly the best easy mango salsa. It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit sour and has a whole lot of flavour. It makes a great topping for seafood and tacos, and a great dip for tortilla chips. This easy mango salsa is […]

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 […]

sauteed spinach with garlic and sausage in a bowl topped with grated parmesan

Sauteed Garlic Spinach and Sausage

Sauteed spinach with garlic and sausage is an excellent lunch all on its own or a delicious main. Packed with protein and iron, this dish is a quick and healthy way to quench your hunger. Garlic spinach with sausage is one of our favourite meals. […]

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 […]

maple dijon dressing in mason jar

Quick Maple Dijon Dressing and Marinade

Maple Dijon Salad Dressing is very versatile. It is perfect for any salad or bowl and makes a delicious marinade. Homemade maple Dijon salad dressing and marinade is perfect for last-minute sides or for days where cooking is just not your priority.  It’s a really […]