Category Archives: Side Dishes

4-Ingredient Savory Paleo Zucchini Muffins

I was inspired to create a zucchini muffin recipe because I have been struggling to use up the growing pile of summer squash sitting in my kitchen. I have already made zucchini cakes and zucchini boats, but I was looking … Continue reading

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Zucchini Cakes, Fresh From the Garden

Having trouble using up all of that zucchini from the garden? Me too. Year after year, the zucchini plants always seem to overproduce, and I am left with piles of nourishing produce sitting on the kitchen counter that I do … Continue reading

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Kohlrabi Fritters

We have a lot of kohlrabi in the garden, so I dreamt up this side dish, my own take on zucchini fritters. It was a tasty and filling addition to a steak dinner – the bulk of the kohlrabi is … Continue reading

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Lime in the Coconut Yams, and Why I Love Coconut Oil

You may have noticed that I particularly enjoy using coconut oil in my kitchen. And before getting to my recipe today, I would like to share just a little bit about why I am so fond of coconut oil . … Continue reading

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Fantastic and Frugal French Onion Soup

The success of French onion soup depends almost entirely on the quality of the beef broth, and store-bought broth in a can or box (or especially those MSG-laden beef bouillon granules) simply does not cut it. I simmered my own … Continue reading

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