Category: Sides

Red and Pink Valentine’s Day Drinks

I make smoothies a lot at home. Several times a week we will have a smoothie with our dinner, or as an afternoon snack. I no longer follow recipes as I make smoothies but I have a general idea of the ratio of ingredients to get…

Rainbow Veggie Bites

I was so excited to try making these little veggie bites! And boy did they not disappoint! These were delicious, light and easy to make. YOU WILL NEED Veggies, chopped small (any variety… great time to clean out your fridge drawers!). I used a few different…

Mango Salsa

I cannot rave enough about this little gem of a recipe! This mango salsa is simple and delicious. I love making this to jazz up a simple dinner of cheese quesadillas. It would also be delicious on grilled chicken, or just with chips! Something I’ve learned…

Tomato and White Bean Bruschetta

Here’s a little preview of a post I wrote for Cooking with Languages! These little appetizers were such a great recipe experience for the kiddos! They enjoyed… PAINTING SLICED BAGUETTES MASHING CANNELINI BEANS SMELLING THE INGREDIENTS  The ingredients are so full of flavor – what a…

Super Simple Potato Salad

During the summer the kids have been obsessed with hot dog roasts.  And during my pregnancy I have been obsessed with my mom’s potato salad.  Maybe it’s because it’s delicious, and maybe it makes me a little nostalgic remembering all the summer barbecues at home. Especially now…

Simple Fruit Salad

Pulling grapes has been one of little miss two’s favorite kitchen activities so far. It is repetitive and simple, plus she loves grapes so she can sample them along the way. I like to have her do this when we are making our lunch to take…