Side Dishes – Page 7 – Little Choices

Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin 16 oz. Cauliflower cored and cut into florets 3/4 c. half & half 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. butter salt and pepper 1/4 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. thyme 3/4 c. shredded cheese 1/4 tsp Signature Blend Parmesan cheese (Optional) Arrange cauliflower in a single layer in 8 x 8 pan. Pour half…

Thanksgiving Dressing/Stuffing – Wheat Free

Many Americans are going wheat and gluten free. This popular recipe is made with gluten free bread so you can enjoy a favorite Thanksgiving tradition dish! Gluten free breads are usually available in your local grocery store. The most readily available brand is Food for Life. One of my favorites is the Paleo Bread from Julian Bakery.…

Zucchini and Quinoa Bake

Quinoa (pronounced “keen wah”) is a plant-derived protein discovered in South America and is similar to rice. The word Quinoa means “mother grain.” Although it’s commonly thought of as a grain, it’s actually closer to a leafy green vegetables and is very easy to digest. Quinoa is packed with amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, fiber,…

Green Beans & Almonds

Summer time usually produces a wide variety of wonderful vegetables and green beans are one of my favorite purchases from the local farmer’s market. Although I love green beens which have been simply steamed and dusted with nutmeg, when I have company over, I do a wee bit more. This recipe is always a hit…

5 Easy Steps to Cook Quinoa

Quinoa is a great source of vitamins & minerals, and is considered a complete protein. You will find a lot of recipes which call for cooked quinoa, so this is just the basics to prepare and use accordingly. Ingredients1 cup of quinoa1 1/2 c. waterDash Himalayan Salt 1. Quinoa naturally comes with a bitter coating called…

Baked Beans & Chicken Sausage

Every summer has a barbecue and what goes with just about anything you put on the grill? Baked beans! Beans are a very healthy food! They are rich in antioxidants and full of fiber and protein. Some beans contain more protein per serving than some lean meats. And did you know bean eaters weigh as much as 6.6 pounds…