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an overhead shot of a bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and minced garlic on a weathered white wooden countertop. three wooden spoons, a torn pita bread, and some garlic cloves are on the table next to the hummus.

Condiments, No Cooking Required, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

extra garlicky ‘israeli-style’ hummus

August 3, 2020 by Rebecca 6 comments

This Israeli-style hummus is packed with garlic, then topped with even more garlic and a generous drizzle of olive oil to serve.

a close up of a bowl of rice topped with basil, lemon, and feta

Sides, Vegetarian

lemon basil feta rice

May 18, 2020 by Rebecca 0 comments

Dress up your favorite rice or grains with a squeeze of lemon juice, crumbled feta, and fresh basil.

an overhead shot of an oval platter with roasted broccolini. across the middle of the broccolini is a yogurt sauce with chopped walnuts.

Sides, Vegetarian

cumin roasted broccolini with lemon yogurt sauce

May 13, 2020 by Rebecca 2 comments

Slender and slightly droopy broccolini needs barely any help to become a totally delicious side dish.

egg rolls on a white rectangular plate. at the end of the plate is an egg roll that's been split in half diagonally with both halves facing forward so you can see the filling. lime wedges are on the table around the platter.

Appetizers, Dinner, Sides

southwestern egg rolls

March 16, 2020 by Rebecca 0 comments

Shredded chicken, beans, cheese, and peppers wrapped up in a crunchy, bubbly, crispy egg roll wrapper.

a small dish of guacamole sits in a metal serving bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

Condiments, No Cooking Required, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

easy one-avocado guacamole (with quick-pickled onions)

December 3, 2019 by Rebecca 0 comments

Whether you smash it on toast, dollop it on tacos, or serve it as dip, this easy one-avocado guacamole makes just the right amount for one or two people to enjoy.

a ceramic rectangular casserole dish filled with pretzel stuffing and topped with pretzel salt sits on a brightly lit windowsill

Dinner, Holidays, Sides

pretzel stuffing (because everything’s better with pretzels)

November 20, 2019 by Rebecca 0 comments

There’s nothing wrong with plain ‘ol regular stuffing, but if you’re looking for a fun and simple twist (get it, a twist???) on a classic — it’s time to give pretzel stuffing a try.