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...
by Rita Anthony | Apr 8, 2025 | Side Dishes
A Better Way to Cook Eggplant 1 large eggplant (cut into cubes)1 teaspoon smoked paprika2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon nutritional yeast¼ teaspoon salt (add after roasting, optional) Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the eggplant with smoked paprika,...
by Rita Anthony | Mar 22, 2025 | Side Dishes
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Black Beans & Lime Crema For the Sweet Potatoes & Black Beans:2 medium sweet potatoes1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)½ tsp cumin½ tsp smoked paprika¼ tsp chili powderSalt & pepper to taste1 tbsp lime juiceSplash...
