Sesame Noodle Salad (Nut-free and gluten-free)

A healthy summer meal or bbq side dish that the whole family will love! This plant based, veggie-packed Sesame Noodle Salad is nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Cook your favorite rice noodles, chop up some crunchy veg, and then toss it all in a super flavorful sauce. Pack up this noodle salad for a picnic or…

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Twice Baked Baby Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheddar

This veggie side dish is perfect for a holiday or special dinner. Healthy Twice Baked Baby Potatoes are made from a handful of ingredients. Broccoli and cheddar cheese made the most delicious flavor addition.  Little potatoes make this dish super kid-friendly and fun. However, you can use larger potatoes if you want to save on…

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“Pizza” Zucchini Fries

Zucchini…it can be a tough veggie for kids (and some adults) to enjoy. But these crispy, flavorful baked zucchini sticks are a crowd pleaser. We call them “pizza” zucchini fries because when my 5-year-old dipped one into marinara sauce and gave the zucchini fry a try he exclaimed, “Yum! They taste like pizza!” The zucchini…

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Butternut Squash “Fries” (Sweet or Savory!)

Healthy fries?? Yes! Try this easy seasonal side-dish as a way to make squash more fun and appealing for kids (and the whole family)! These fries are so simply roasted sticks of squash with an extra flavor kick from either a sweet maple-spice seasoning or a savory garlic-Ranch mixture. I’ve also created recipes for matching sweet…

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