Roasted Baby Potatoes with Parsley and Butter

I wanted a simple side dish to go along with the Blackened Flank Steak I served for dinner. I found some baby potatoes and parsley in the refrigerator so I decided to roast the potatoes then toss them with a bit of butter and parsley. They tasted so delicious! We ll loved this side dish, especially my daughter whole gobbled them right up. Roasted Baby Potatoes with Parsley and Butter:Recipe and

Garlicky Basmati Rice

I wanted to make a simple rice dish to serve alongside the Barbecued Chicken and Pineapple Skewers. I liked this recipe in one of my Cooking Light cookbooks because it was quick and simple to make but tastes extra flavorful and delicious. I loved the garlic flavor in this rice and the crisp green onions gave it nice texture. The skewers paired perfectly with this garlicky rice. Garlicky Basmati

Garlicky Basmati Rice

I wanted to make a simple rice dish to serve alongside the Barbecued Chicken and Pineapple Skewers. I liked this recipe in one of my Cooking Light cookbooks because it was quick and simple to make but tastes extra flavorful and delicious. I loved the garlic flavor in this rice and the crisp green onions gave it nice texture. The skewers paired perfectly with this garlicky rice. Garlicky Basmati

Baked Onion Rings

One of my very favorite foods is onions rings but I rarely eat them because they are so bad for me. I recently made some burgers and decided to try my hand at baking onion rings. I dipped them in flour then in an egg/milk mixture then in Italian panko crumbs. I baked them for 20 minutes and they turned out AMAZING. My husband and I really, really loved these rings. I loved how crunchy they were

Baked Onion Rings

One of my very favorite foods is onions rings but I rarely eat them because they are so bad for me. I recently made some burgers and decided to try my hand at baking onion rings. I dipped them in flour then in an egg/milk mixture then in Italian panko crumbs. I baked them for 20 minutes and they turned out AMAZING. My husband and I really, really loved these rings. I loved how crunchy they were

Sesame Green Beans

I recently had some sesame green beans while eating dinner at a friends house. I loved the beans and wanted to re-create them at home. My girlfriend was out of town on a much needed vacation so I looked online to find a similar recipe. I chose this Martha Stewart recipe because it seemed similar to the one my friend made. When I prepared the sauce, it seemed too tangy so I added some soy sauce to

Sesame Green Beans

I recently had some sesame green beans while eating dinner at a friends house. I loved the beans and wanted to re-create them at home. My girlfriend was out of town on a much needed vacation so I looked online to find a similar recipe. I chose this Martha Stewart recipe because it seemed similar to the one my friend made. When I prepared the sauce, it seemed too tangy so I added some soy sauce to

Carrot-Ginger Rice

I can't tell you how much I loved this rice! It was sweet, spicy, and so flavorful. The ginger and cayenne pepper really gave the rice a nice kick, the tender onions and carrots made it sweet, and the cilantro gave it a great flavor punch. It was the perfect side dish to my Garlic-Ginger Chicken Thighs and Sesame Green Beans. I can't wait to make this one again.Carrot-Ginger Rice:Recipe and

Carrot-Ginger Rice

I can't tell you how much I loved this rice! It was sweet, spicy, and so flavorful. The ginger and cayenne pepper really gave the rice a nice kick, the tender onions and carrots made it sweet, and the cilantro gave it a great flavor punch. It was the perfect side dish to my Garlic-Ginger Chicken Thighs and Sesame Green Beans. I can't wait to make this one again.Carrot-Ginger Rice:Recipe and

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

This is another side dish I found in my new Tyler Florence cookbook. I have used Parmesan on so many different roasted vegetables but this was the first time I used it on green beans and I loved it! I really enjoy making simple and quick recipes that taste amazing and this is one of them. Parmesan Roasted Green Beans:Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netOriginal recipe by Tyler

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

This is another side dish I found in my new Tyler Florence cookbook. I have used Parmesan on so many different roasted vegetables but this was the first time I used it on green beans and I loved it! I really enjoy making simple and quick recipes that taste amazing and this is one of them. Parmesan Roasted Green Beans:Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netOriginal recipe by Tyler

Roasted Fennel with Olive Tapenade and Feta Cheese

My sweet husband bought me the new Tyler Florence Family Meal cookbook for Christmas and I was so excited! Tyler is one of my favorite chefs because his recipes are easy to follow, he uses fresh ingredients, and the recipes always taste great. This new cookbook is filled with beautiful and tasty looking recipes that I am eager to try. My husband and I both agreed that I should make this roasted

Roasted Fennel with Olive Tapenade and Feta Cheese

My sweet husband bought me the new Tyler Florence Family Meal cookbook for Christmas and I was so excited! Tyler is one of my favorite chefs because his recipes are easy to follow, he uses fresh ingredients, and the recipes always taste great. This new cookbook is filled with beautiful and tasty looking recipes that I am eager to try. My husband and I both agreed that I should make this roasted

Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Butter Sage Sauce and Parmesan Cheese

I have been so busy getting ready for the upcoming holiday that I haven't had a lot of time to cook big meals. I recently found this butternut squash ravioli at Trader Joe's and decided to make a simple yet delicious side dish with it. The ravioli is so flavorful it doesn't need much sauce so I just sautéed some fresh sage leaves in melted butter and drizzled it over the ravioli then topped it

Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Butter Sage Sauce and Parmesan Cheese

I have been so busy getting ready for the upcoming holiday that I haven't had a lot of time to cook big meals. I recently found this butternut squash ravioli at Trader Joe's and decided to make a simple yet delicious side dish with it. The ravioli is so flavorful it doesn't need much sauce so I just sautéed some fresh sage leaves in melted butter and drizzled it over the ravioli then topped it

Wilted Spinach Salad with Caramelized Shallots

I had some spinach to use up so I searched online and found this recipe on Martha Stewart. This salad turned out to be very quick and simple to make and it made a wonderful and healthy side dish to go with our roasted chicken dinner.Wilted Spinach Salad with Caramelized Shallots:Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netOriginal recipe by Martha Stewart2-3 tsp olive oil4 shallots,

Wilted Spinach Salad with Caramelized Shallots

I had some spinach to use up so I searched online and found this recipe on Martha Stewart. This salad turned out to be very quick and simple to make and it made a wonderful and healthy side dish to go with our roasted chicken dinner.Wilted Spinach Salad with Caramelized Shallots:Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netOriginal recipe by Martha Stewart2-3 tsp olive oil4 shallots,

Potato Tian with Caramelized Onions and Parmesan AND the Giveaway Winner

I was recently sent some wonderful little potatoes from Tasteful Selections to try. Since I am originally from Idaho, it only makes sense that I love, love, love potatoes! I received two bags, one of a mixture of yellow, red, and purple baby potatoes and one bag of purple passion potatoes. I was especially excited to try the purple potatoes because I have never tried them before. I decided to

Potato Tian with Caramelized Onions and Parmesan AND the Giveaway Winner

I was recently sent some wonderful little potatoes from Tasteful Selections to try. Since I am originally from Idaho, it only makes sense that I love, love, love potatoes! I received two bags, one of a mixture of yellow, red, and purple baby potatoes and one bag of purple passion potatoes. I was especially excited to try the purple potatoes because I have never tried them before. I decided to

Zucchini Coins with Marinara and Parmesan

This is my new favorite side dish or appetizer. I created these with some of the leftover marinara, panko crumbs, and Parmesan I used for the Chicken Parmesan I was making for dinner. The zucchini coins were simple and quick to make and tasted wonderful! I loved the flavors and textures of this dish with the soft zucchini and marinara sauce, the salty cheese, and the crispy panko. I will be