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Parmesan Roasted Green Beans with Garlic

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Sandra Shaffer

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans seasoned with himalayan salt and garlic! This delicious and simple healthy side dish compliments any of your favorite meals. Tell me… green beans. Yay or nay? For me, definitely yay, but I’ll only serve them fresh. I’ve never been a fan of the canned version. I just...

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sage

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Holidays, Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian

This simple dish of roasted sweet potatoes with sage, butter and honey make a delicious side dish to your Autumn meals. Hasselback potatoes have been the foodie rage this past year! I’m sure you’ve seen the simple fanned spud as well as even more elaborate taters that are stuffed...

Easy Peach Freezer Jam

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Dessert, DIY, Sauces, Side Dish

No fancy canning equipment is needed to make this easy Peach Freezer Jam. Enjoy fresh summer fruits all year long. Add to yogurt, ice cream or on a piece of toast! I’m trying to hold on to the summer season as long as possible: long walks on the beach,...

These Zucchini Sticks are baked with parmesan cheese and flaky panko adding a crunchy texture. Dip these in pizza sauce for a tasty appetizer or serve as a side dish. The Foodie Affair

Crunchy Baked Zucchini Sticks

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetable

These Crunchy Baked Zucchini Sticks are made with parmesan cheese and a thin coating of flaky panko breadcrumbs adding a crunchy texture. Dip these in pizza sauce for a tasty appetizer or serve as a side dish. I often see these baked zucchini sticks described as fries, but I don’t think...

Tomato Pie

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Main Dish, Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian

This fresh savory tomato pie is layered with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, garlic and basil! Serve this delicious vegetarian meal as a main dish or side with grilled chicken. There was a time I absolutely detested tomatoes. Every one I ate tasted bland and flavorless (blah!) so they didn’t make it to my...

Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Main Dish, Side Dish

Nutty and flavorful nutritious brown rice is tossed into this Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice dish for a tropical twist! Fried rice is a dish you can make with just about any ingredient you want to clear out from your refrigerator. It’s a quick dish that’s easy to toss...

Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Main Dish, Potluck, Salads, Sauces, Vegetarian

Folded in this healthy Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad is a creamy dressing made with yogurt, lime, jalapeño and cilantro. Serve as a main dish, a side with grilled chicken or scoop it up with tortilla chips! Remember back in February when I participated in a secret recipe swap and made this...

Tender and tasty Corn on the Cob cooked in the slow cooker. The Foodie Affair

Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Lime Butter

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Crockpot Dish, Potluck, Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian

Tender and tasty fresh corn for all your summer cookouts! This delicious Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob is topped with cilanto-lime butter! As you start to plan you summer cookouts you need to be first to say that you’ll bring corn on the cob to your next gathering! Then...

Whole Wheat Pasta with Peanut Sauce

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Main Dish, Potluck, Salads, Sauces, Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian

The nutty flavor of whole wheat pasta pairs perfectly with peanut sauce! Serve this as a main dish or pack it up for a picnic or potluck entrée! Spring and summer months are the time of year that I try to make meals simple so that we can enjoy the outdoors as...

Tilapia with Avocado Mango Salsa

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer

Categories: Main Dish, Sauces

This fuss-free healthy Tilapia with Avocado Mango Salsa can be on your table in under 20 minutes! What do you do with two avocados that are on the brink of being tossed and a sweet mango? You make a quick topping for fish! Technically calling this a salsa is a...