These delicious Saucy Pinto Beans go great with Mexican dishes. They’re gluten-free, anti-inflammatory, easy-to-make, and delicious! You might think that living in the South means that one naturally makes delicious pinto beans. If that is true, then I am an exception. I can thank my northern roots for that, I guess. Thanks to this Saucy …

This Rockin’ Raw Slaw is a refreshing twist on coleslaw and is perfect as a side dish and it can be served as a main dish for 2-3.  The recipe comes from Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive by Mareya Ibrahim.  It’s made with fresh ingredients – shredded …

These simple keto Zucchini Tots from The Ketogenic Cookbook make a great low-carb snack or side dish. They are a delicious way to eat your veggies. In The Ketogenic Cookbook, written by Jimmy Moore and Maria Emmerich, readers are introduced to the ketogenic diet – a low carb, moderate protein, and high-fat diet.  (It’s commonly …

A blend of rice, black-eyed peas, ham and seasoning, Hoppin’ John is a delicious way of ringing in the New Year.  This recipe comes from South Carolina Hometown Cookbook and is super easy to make. According to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, “Tradition says that eating Hoppin’ John, collard greens, and cornbread …

Roasted Carrots are a versatile side dish – they’re a tasty complement to meats and other veggies. Roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness. Carrots are a nutritious root vegetable that can be enjoyed all year. They are a good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, and potassium, as well as antioxidants. Carrots contain …

This delicious side dish of Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Bacon is full of caramelized flavor punctuated by tasty bits of bacon and crispy goodness. Pair this dish with pork chops or roasted chicken for a wonderful, low-carb meal. Brussels Sprouts Facts Brussels sprouts are a healthy vegetable and fall in the same class as cabbage They’re …