Sides

Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas or ceci beans, have an impressive amount of cholesterol lowering fiber that is helpful for lowering cholesterol and managing blood sugar. For those of you diehard meat eaters, these intoxicating orbs can be served as a side dish to help unify and uplift leaner cuts of protein. Come experience!

While basmati rice is pretty special on its own, it yearns for enhancement like the dried fruits and nuts and fresh herbs in this recipe. Indulge in Fruited Basmati Rice and join the universal appeal that rice can create!

My recipe for Garlic-Enhanced Mashed Potatoes looks as great as it tastes, with speckles of red and yellow sweet bell pepper and watercress—garden grown, no less! Just a little salt brings out all the flavors, as does the small amount of fat in the sour cream, dairy milk and Parmesan cheese.

Try this entire masterpiece for a light dinner or brunch. You’ll wow your guests or family—or even a party of one!

Want to try Brussels sprouts, but don’t know where to start? Look no further, for this recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Pistachios combines the bitter earthiness of Brussels sprouts with deep and sweet caramelized onions and crunchy sweet pistachios into an appetizing delight!

Winter squash, such as acorn or butternut, is often an underrated and overlooked vegetable. In its natural whole state, winter squash is tough skinned and requires a longtime to prepare. However, fresh-frozen cubed winter squash may be quickly prepared—as in this recipe for Fruit-Nut Squash.