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Rice, black beans, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro and lime juice, every bite of this colorful side dish will feel like one big fiesta in your mouth! Use leftover rice and this side dish comes together in minutes.

Fiesta Lime Rice

April 28, 2011

Low Fat Baked Onion Rings

March 13, 2011

Papaya, avocados, lime juice and cilantro – this luscious tropical salad will make you feel like you are in the sunny Caribbean.

Papaya Avocado Salad

February 28, 2011

Super easy golden cheddar biscuits drizzled with garlic parsley butter. Make sure you have some company to enjoy these with, or you'll be tempted to eat them all!

Easy Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

February 21, 2011

Baked Seasoned Fries with Skinny Garlic Aioli

February 18, 2011

Beans are high in complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber, low in fat, calories and completely cholesterol-free. Eating as little as a half a cup of beans a day can be beneficial in reaching your dietary needs. These beans were a hit with my family, all that was leftover was this little bit shown here over rice, topped with aji verde sauce.

White Northern Beans with Aji Verde Sauce

December 14, 2010

Broccoli Rabe roasted with chunks of garlic and oil and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Roasted Broccoli Rabe with Garlic

December 8, 2010

$Baked or air-fried, these healthy sweet potato fries are made with a fraction of the oil that would be used if deep frying. They are so much lighter, with the perfect balance of spicy, smokey and sweet.$

Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

November 9, 2010

Cranberry sauce is a must on my holiday table for Thanksgiving. This simple sauce is sweetened with pineapples to reduce the amount sugar of added.

Cranberry-Pineapple Sauce

November 1, 2010

A simple yet elegant salad, easy enough to enjoy as a quick lunch or extravagant enough to make it to your holiday table. Each bite you take will give you a burst of flavor from the pomegranate arils.

Arugula with Pomegranates, Blue Cheese and Pistachios

October 27, 2010

A creamy blend of spinach, shallots, parmesan cheese, and Boursin Light makes a rich and flavorful side dish. A low fat version of a steakhouse favorite.

Creamed Spinach

September 28, 2010

Slow Cooked Black Eyed Peas with Ham

September 22, 2010

Panzanella

August 19, 2010

Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes

July 28, 2010

Red beets, cilantro, carrots, onion and mayonnaise, a perfect side dish at your next BBQ that goes great with chicken, fish or steak. If you haven't tried beets yet, I promise you this is delicious. This was the recipe that got me to love beets. Similar to a potato salad without all the points. Hubby liked it too to his surprise, even had seconds!

Red Beet Salad

June 20, 2010

Broccoli and Cheddar Skinny Potato Skins

June 9, 2010

This brown fried rice is a great side dish for stir fries and Asian inspired dishes. I love to make my fried rice Thai style which uses fish sauce, but if you don't have that you could leave it out and increase the soy sauce. This is a perfect compliment to Asian Turkey Meatballs. Double the recipe for more people.

Brown Thai Inspired Fried Rice

May 19, 2010

Italian Stuffed Artichokes

April 2, 2010

I always have Haas avocados in my house. I love them in my soup, in my sandwiches, in guacomole or in a simple salad such as this.This healthy salad makes a perfect side dish for shrimp, chicken or steak.

Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

March 26, 2010

Here's a great way to make broccoli if you are tired of making it the same old way. Roasting broccoli with garlic creates a sweet, nutty delicious flavor and the aroma that wafts through your kitchen will make everyone asking when's dinner ready.

Roasted Broccoli with Smashed Garlic

March 21, 2010

Scallion Cilantro Rice with Habaneros and Lime

January 13, 2010

I was never a big fan of brussels sprouts until I tasted my friend Nicole's sautéed recipe. She shreds them first and then sautés them in garlic and oil which really allows the seasoning to flavor every bite. This would make a nice Thanksgiving side dish.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

October 19, 2009

I've gotten requests to add more latin recipes to my site which for me is never a problem since I LOVE latin food! Arroz Con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a Puerto Rican dish popular in the Carribean. The pigeon peas are loaded with fiber which makes this a healthy side if cooked right.

Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)

July 14, 2009

A simple summer tomato salad made with heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, extra virgin olive oil and garden fresh basil.

Heirloom Tomato Salad

July 9, 2009

Crock Pot "Baked" Potatoes – This perfect way to make baked potatoes on a hot summer day without heating up the house.

Crock Pot “Baked” Potatoes

June 23, 2009

Rice with Spinach

June 18, 2009

I was never a fan of string beans until I learned how to cook them properly. Now I love them. The trick is not to overcook them. This is a quick, healthy side dish for all you garlic lovers out there.

String Beans with Garlic and Oil

May 29, 2009

Sauteed Baby Zucchini

May 7, 2009

Cobb Salad

April 6, 2009

Rainbow Swiss Chard

April 2, 2009