Very Easy Sauteed Beets
These sauteed beets are delicious and very easy to make. They are perfect as a side dish for meat, fish, and poultry, and you can also add them to grain and veggie bowls.
The most popular way of cooking beets is to cook them whole and then use them to make salads and side dishes.
Although I love cooking whole beets, I find that sauteing shredded beets is a great alternative and might be less intimidating. I think it’s because beets are cooking on the stovetop in front of you, and you can track the whole process. Besides, it also takes less time, so you don’t have to plan ahead.
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Instant Pot Mushroom Barley Soup
This Instant Pot Mushroom Barley Soup is full of umami flavor. It’s comforting and satisfying without being too heavy. This recipe is also very easy to make. This is a non-dairy vegan option of the popular classic plus a major kick of fresh thyme. I am so happy to share with you that I finally…
How to Cook Barley – a Guide to Cooking Pearl and Pot Barley
If you don’t know how to cook barley, you are not alone. Many people think it’s difficult because barley takes a long time to cook. In reality, cooking perfect barley is much easier than you think because barley is quite forgiving and turns out quite well most of the time. In this post, I am…
Roasted Root Vegetables
These roasted root vegetables are a perfect side dish for fall and winter. Made with potatoes, beets, carrots, and sweet potatoes and flavored with thyme, garlic, onion, and olive oil, this vegetable medley makes a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or any other occasion. These roasted root vegetables are very easy to make and…
Healthy No-Cook Recipes for Hot Summer Days
Putting healthy meals on the table can be a big challenge during hot and humid summer days. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this post, you will find a list of healthy no-cook recipes as well as some tips and tricks on how to organize your cooking process during a heatwave. Summer…
Armenian Grilled Vegetables – KHOROVATS
Khorovats are Armenian grilled vegetables that are perfect for outdoor entertaining. They are very easy to make and you can serve them on a platter or as a grilled vegetable salad. This article for Khorovats Armenian Grilled Vegetables was originally written for Curious Cusiniere. WHAT ARE KHORAVATS VEGETABLES? Grilling is the favorite past time in…
6 Quinoa Recipes to Try This Spring
These quinoa recipes are delicious, healthy, and very easy and quick to make. In addition, they are absolutely perfect for spring because they are light and filling. Quinoa has long become a staple food for many. It’s easy to prepare, very nutritious, and works well in a variety of dishes. You can use quinoa to…
Our Dog Adoption Story: the Good, the Bad, and…the Priceless
Last year, our dog Toby turned 10 years old. And this year on February 1st, we celebrated an anniversary -10 years since he came to live with us. So, to mark this occasion, I decided to write this post to tell you a little bit about him and to share our experience with dog adoption.
How to Make Hot Apple Cider From Scratch
This hot apple cider is the ultimate comfort drink for dark and cold evenings. It has the perfect flavor balance of apples and mulling spices and is slightly sweetened with raisins. This spiced hot drink makes a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas parties and is sure to impress your guests. It’s also a…
