‘Tis the season for citrus galore! The weather as been all sorts of wild this winter between snow, rain, wind, landslides, sink holes, oh my! This usually makes me want to bundle up inside with something warm and cozy like soup or stew. But per usual, I’m also craving a good solid serving of fresh vegetables. This Grapefruit & Fennel Salad is a lovely wintery combo to accompany your warming main courses this winter.
I could probably eat rice for every meal, and never get tired of it – even white rice made with nothing else but water. But while that may be possible, it is so nice to mix up the side dishes to my quick dinners to add extra pops of flavor. I have made variations of this Saffron Rice with Dried Fruit for years, and never actually documented it, so I thought that now is the time to share it with you!
If I could eat sweet potatoes 7 days a week, I would be so, so happy. They are so versatile, and easy to prep! My favorite way to make them is roasting them in the oven. Perhaps this is the “lazy” way, but I find it to be a pretty foolproof way to get them soft and cooked through, but also browned with a bit of texture on the outside. These Lemon Sesame Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a super simple, easy, and delectable version of my go to side dish.
Did you know that it is avocado season? I feel like here on the west coast we get decent avocados for a large portion of the year, I had never put two and two together that late summer was when they were their tastiest. This Sweet Corn Avocado Bean Salad combines the best veggies of late summer with a simple dressing that will be a delicious side dish to any meal.
We have found ourselves knee deep in peach season, friends! I’m so picky about peaches – as much as I love them, I will only enjoy them at the peak of the summer when you can smell the sweetness before even cutting into them. But if you find yourself with a few extra peaches, and want a different way to enjoy them, this Peach Jalapeno Jelly (pectin free!) will help extend peach season into the fall.