Category Archives: Side dishes

Cilantro shrimp with rice pilaf

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Alana

This recipe will include both the shrimp and the rice. I suggest making the rice first because the shrimp are super quick. For the shrimp: Ingredients: 1 lbs of shrimp peeled and de-veined 1.5 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Pull apart savory monkey bread

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Alana

You need a bundt pan for this. Ingredients: 3 cans of grand buttermilk biscuits brie cheese (about 1.5 lbs) 2 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries 2 tbsp of butter 2 tbsp of sugar 2 tbsp rosemary 1 tbsp thyme … Continue reading →

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Mushroom and cheese empanadas

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Alana

Ingredients: 10 mushrooms (regular mushrooms sold in a pack) 1 pack of cream cheese 2 tbsps garlic powder 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp italian seasoning 2 tbsps lemon juice 1 package of pie dough Instructions: 1. Take out cream … Continue reading →

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Spiced shiitake mushrooms

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Alana

These make a great side dish for meat or fish. Ingredients: 1 pack of fresh shiitake mushrooms 3 tbsp. garlic powder 3 tbsp. Italian seasoning 3 tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions: 1. Add olive oil to a medium … Continue reading →

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Honey Chicken with butternut squash

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Alana

***honey is not Low glycemic, but if you want a LGI version use coconut oil instead of honey. Butternut squash is not LGI either*** This is gluten free. Ingredients: 8-10 chicken tenderloins ¼ cup honey ¼ cup pomegranate juice Basil … Continue reading →

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Miracle Noodles

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Alana

This is a weird side dish. I feel like I need to make this disclaimer. Miracle noodles are basically something similar to seaweed noodles. They have no carbs, no fat and no calories. And as you may have guessed if … Continue reading →

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Mango coconut quinoa

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Alana

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1.5 cups water 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 small mango chopped Instructions: 1. In a pot combine water, quinoa and coconut oil 2. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to med/low and cook for … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower ‘rice’

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Alana

This is a great replacement for rice, it has more of couscous consistency though. You need a food processor for this. It is key. A blender will not work. Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower washed and cut into florets 2 … Continue reading →

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Roasted asparagus

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Alana

This is a super easy and delicious side dish. It comes out flavorful and crispy Ingredients: Asparagus 2 tbsp garlic powder 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. Place asparagus into shallow … Continue reading →

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Oven roasted potatoes with garlic and dill

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Alana

Super easy Ingredients: 10 small red/purple potatoes 1/2 cup of chopped fresh dill 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp salt and pepper Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. Combine all ingredients in large baking pan … Continue reading →