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

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

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

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

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

Roasted Yams with Maple, Dried Cranberries and Pecans

This side dish is so delicious! The combination of the soft yams with the crunchy pecans, tart cranberries, and sweet maple is wonderful. I love how easy it is to make and that it has very little clean up. This is a new favorite holiday side dish.Roasted Yams with Maple, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans:Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netDrizzle of olive oil2-3 yams, peeled and large

Roasted Yams with Maple, Dried Cranberries and Pecans

This side dish is so delicious! The combination of the soft yams with the crunchy pecans, tart cranberries, and sweet maple is wonderful. I love how easy it is to make and that it has very little clean up. This is a new favorite holiday side dish.Roasted Yams with Maple, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans:Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netDrizzle of olive oil2-3 yams, peeled and large

Tomato Tian

Here's another wonderful side dish for the holidays. I love making Vegetable Tian but this time I decided to keep it all about the tomatoes. I picked up some beautiful yellow tomatoes at the store recently and decided to make a tian using them along with some Roma tomatoes I already had on hand. I topped the baked tomatoes with shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian flavored panko as well as fresh

Tomato Tian

Here's another wonderful side dish for the holidays. I love making Vegetable Tian but this time I decided to keep it all about the tomatoes. I picked up some beautiful yellow tomatoes at the store recently and decided to make a tian using them along with some Roma tomatoes I already had on hand. I topped the baked tomatoes with shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian flavored panko as well as fresh

Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole

I won't be cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year because we are heading to a friend's house to enjoy her amazing cooking. I decided since I wouldn't be cooking a turkey feast to share with you all, I could at least cook some of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to share.I'll admit it... I love the green bean casserole using canned soup and French's onions. I wanted to make a homemade version

Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole

I won't be cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year because we are heading to a friend's house to enjoy her amazing cooking. I decided since I wouldn't be cooking a turkey feast to share with you all, I could at least cook some of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to share.I'll admit it... I love the green bean casserole using canned soup and French's onions. I wanted to make a homemade version