Homemade herbed butter is one of the easiest and most satisfying condiments to make. You can use most herbs (try rosemary, basil, parsley) and store it in the freezer or fridge until it’s ready to be used. The ice cube shapes make it readily available in your cooking and there are endless possibilities to use your herb butter (read below).
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes – A Speedy Thanksgiving Side Dish
This is one of the easiest mashed sweet potatoes recipes to make. I quickly whipped it up as I was roasting my herb turkey thighs recipe. Besides the sweet potato, all you need is milk, salt and pepper. To finish it off, top the mash with homemade herbed garlic butter or some turkey gravy to make for a fantastic Thanksgiving side dish.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Prosciutto and Sage
This recipe is adapted from Kath Eats. Stuffed mushrooms will make a perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving (along with my carrot and sweet potato fries and butternut squash soup). They’re full of flavor and come in a perfect little package. You can easily double or triple this recipe depending on how many guests you have.
Simple Anchovy Pasta with Tomatoes and Kale
Here is another delicious pasta recipe using minimal ingredients. I came up with this dish trying to figure out what to make for lunch. It’s also great for a last-minute dinner since it’s so easy with only a handful of ingredients.
Ginger Green Smoothie with Apples and Kale Leaves
[This post is part of my Green Smoothie series]
Using kale leaves in a green smoothie may be a bit unpalatable for some people. So to make the flavor more forgiving, I added a few apples and fresh ginger root. Ginger is incredibly healthy, packed with vitamins and minerals and studies show that ginger can even relieve nausea during pregnancy.
Baked Chicken Thighs in Red Wine with Vegetables
I enjoy coming up with different one-pot dishes. I love the idea of placing all of the ingredients together and letting the oven do the rest of the work. This dish in particular was inspired by my chicken baked in beer and white wine roast chicken. I baked chicken thighs in red wine and added a lot of vegetables for a complete meal.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut
I’ve been craving chocolate chip cookies all week long, so I finally decided to make a healthy and simple version. There’s no baking soda or powder involved, just a handful of wholesome ingredients is all you need.
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