Side Dish

Side Dish

Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Dressing

This simple dish is full of zesty lemon and garlic flavor and doesn’t require a lot of prep work to put together. In fact, you only need 30 minutes from start to finish before you’re able to enjoy one of our favorite vegetables! When you’re looking for artichokes, be sure […]

Side Dish, Snack

Super Bowl Brie and Mango Clementine Jam

Are you ready to kickstart your Super Bowl party or are you heading to one? We’ve got an easy to assemble and no utensil required appetizer that will be a definite crowd pleaser! Of course we included our Mango Clementine Jam that we made last week only this time, we […]

Lunch, Side Dish

Artichoke and Bacon Summer Salad

Summertime is just perfect for enjoying a light and flavorful salad. Ours starts off with bowtie pasta that’s tossed with salty black olives, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and delicious artichoke hearts. The easy vinaigrette contains a sweet and spicy blend of ingredients that ties everything together and makes this the […]

Breakfast, Side Dish

Homemade Granola and Apricot Parfait

Hands down, granola is always best homemade. It’s easy to prep and personalize with lots of ingredient choices and has a quick bake time. Creating your own is the best part! Start with old fashioned oats, add in seeds like flax, pepita, or sunflower. Then, think about the addition of […]

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Farfalle with Brussels Sprouts and Red Onion

This light and flavorful pasta dish is perfect for welcoming Spring! The steamed Brussels sprouts retain their bright green color and they are paired with sweetly sautéed red onion making them both the stars of this tasty dish. Brussels sprouts are high in potassium and Vitamin C making them a […]

Side Dish, Snack

Parsnip and Carrot “Fries” with Ginger Spiced Hummus

Are you looking for a quick and healthy side dish or appetizer? You have come to the right place! You should have most of these ingredients on hand already in your pantry. Luckily the hummus comes together in the time it takes for the “fries” to bake in the oven […]

Lunch, Side Dish

Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Bowl

This week we’re presenting a super colorful, protein rich quinoa bowl that is brimming with nutritious roasted veggies and spicy garbanzo beans. The mild yet salty feta on top helps to bring the whole bowl together. Should you decide to omit the feta cheese, this dish easily goes from vegetarian […]

Lunch, Side Dish

Open Faced Genoa Salami and Provolone Sandwiches

These open faced sandwiches start with an amazing slice of freshly baked Roasted Garlic and Herb Focaccia bread purchased from Sift. This bakery was referenced in our most recent travel blog to Mystic, CT.  The focaccia bread makes for an excellent quality sandwich due to its wonderful soft and chewy […]

Side Dish, Snack

Hearts of Palm and White Bean Hummus with Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Take a peak at this delicious appetizer creation which happens to be a wonderful addition to your New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day party! The roasted carrots and homemade creamy hummus are rich in flavor and pair well together. Serve it also alongside warmed pita, ciabatta or French baguette […]

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Holiday Appetizer – Shrimp with Coconut Thai Dipping Sauce

This week we’re back in Mystic again with a recipe featuring the delicious Coconut and Thai Blend from The Spice and Tea Exchange. Containing coconut flakes, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, this blend lends itself perfectly to being incorporated into a creamy dipping sauce. Pairing the dip with coconut encrusted shrimp, this […]