by Rita Anthony | Apr 22, 2026 | Side Dishes, Wellness Wednesday
Some ingredients don’t get enough attention and tempeh is definitely one of them. Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans, giving it a firm texture and a slightly nutty, savory flavor. It’s satisfying and holds up well to different cooking methods, making it a great...
by Rita Anthony | Apr 8, 2026 | Side Dishes, Wellness Wednesday
For this Wellness Wednesday, I wanted to share something simple, especially if eggplant hasn’t worked out for you in the past. It’s one of those vegetables that can easily turn out too soft or mushy. But when cooked the right way, it becomes tender, slightly smoky and...
by Rita Anthony | Apr 7, 2026 | Side Dishes
Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms 16 ounces mushrooms (button or cremini), halved or quartered3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 cloves garlic, minced1½ teaspoons dried thyme (or Italian herbs)½ teaspoon salt (optional)3-4 tablespoons water or vegetable broth Preheat your oven...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 27, 2026 | Side Dishes
Baked Sweet Potato Fries 2 large sweet potatoes (cut into wedges)1 teaspoon smoked paprika½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon sea salt¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat) Preheat your oven to 425°F...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 16, 2026 | Side Dishes
Mashed Parsnips with Roasted Garlic 2 pounds parsnips (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)1 whole head garlic1 –2 tablespoons cashew cream1 –2 tablespoons unsweetened plant milk (as needed)Salt (to taste)Freshly ground black pepperOptional: pinch of white pepper or...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 22, 2025 | Side Dishes
Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes 3 cups cooked mashed potatoes2 tbsp chopped green onions2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)2 –3 tbsp oat flour (or any flour for binding)Salt & pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment...
