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Cucumber Caesar Salad

Cucumber Caesar Salad

A nice, refreshing, crunchy alternative to a classic Caesar salad, with a super flavorful dressing.

Kale and Fennel Salad

Kale and Fennel Salad

A lightweight, crunchy salad with a little tang from the dressing. Its great for summer!

Grilled, Marinated Zucchini and Onions with Feta

Grilled, Marinated Zucchini and Onions with Feta

Soggy grilled squash no more! Slicing the zucchini thinly and then marinating after grilling is a foolproof way to a tasty side dish.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots

These flavorful, soft and slightly crispy carrots are savory and pair well with tons of main entrees. A really nice side dish for the cold weather.

Roasted Carrots & Parsnips

Roasted Carrots & Parsnips

Simple roasting with olive oil, salt, and pepper gives these carrots and parsnips a lovely, subtly sweet flavor.

Roasted Canned Tomatoes

Roasted Canned Tomatoes

These are just… so. good. It’s hard to describe the combination of crispiness, sweetness, umami, and a hint of salt. Make this tonight.

Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Roasting asparagus in the oven gives it a deep flavor and a crunchy-yet-tender texture. It’s my favorite way to prepare asparagus and goes with any meal.