French fries are my favorite food. I can say that with the utmost confidence. Skinny fries, steak fries, spicy fries, CURLY FRIES!!!! OK my mouth is watering just thinking about it. And the best part…making fries at home is SO EASY! Grab some potatoes (or others…which I’ll talk about later) and meet me in the…
Tag: healthy side dishes
Vic’s Tricks To…Lemony Spinach & Artichokes
I love me a quick and healthy side dish. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m super happy just having a steak or marinated pork tenderloin for dinner. But, sometimes it’s hard to come up with simple easy side dishes. I guess we’re supposed to have our greens and stuff…idk Well, look no further,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Roasted Radishes
Guys my mind is totally blown. Roasted Radishes are the best thing ever. On my never-ending quest to find a replacement for potatoes (sigh), I’ve been exploring some other root vegetables. Parsnips, turnips, and rutabaga have been some awesome substitutes, but OH MY GOODNESS, have I found the ultimate. THE RADISH. Now I know what…
Vic’s Tricks To…Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
This is my all-time favorite holiday side dish: Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots. Ever since I was a kid, carrots have been one of my favorite vegetables. And it may be because these have been in my life since my first Thanksgiving. I still remember the smell from the brown sugar as my Grandma Jane would…
Vic’s Tricks To…Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus is a top 5 favorite veggie for me. Add prosciutto and I’m all in. It’s my GO-TO for when I’m having fish, especially since I usually make my fish nice and spicy. See: Vic’s Tricks To…Blackened Salmon. But, keeping along with our theme of Thanksgiving-esque dishes, I decided to prepare one of my favorites….
Vic’s Tricks To…Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Vic’s comin’ atcha with an easy one today folks. I loveeee crispy brussels sprouts. Always have since the very first Thanksgiving I had them. Granted, Grandma Jane always cooked them in pancetta, which helped… But, man over the years my love for brussels sprouts… OK SIDE NOTE: wtf is up with brussel(s) sprouts?! Well, I…
Vic’s Tricks To…Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower Mac n’ Cheese
If there’s one thing I love, it’s a fast and easy dinner. 2nd thing? Mac n’ cheese. 20-something-th thing? Eating healthy. And this meal… HITS ALL THREE, BABY! I came up with this recipe today when I walked into my pantry and saw a tumbleweed pass by. (Humble brag about my big pantry ;)). Went…