For decades, the Claffey family's go-to side dish is always sauteed zucchini or squash and onions topped with salt and pepper. Always delicious, always super easy to make. However, the other day, my sister made a Fridge to Fork request: she asked for more side options with vegetables. Sista, your wish is my command. To pair with my filet mignon this week, I chose to add fresh beets to this box ...
Side Dishes
Baba Ganoush
I started making baba ganoush when I did my first Whole30. At the time, I was obsessed with hummus and had no idea how I would go an entire 30 days without my favorite dip. It was a serious problem. I did a little research and found that baba ganoush was a similar style dip, but instead of chickpeas, it is made with roasted eggplant. At that time there were not as many “Whole30” approved ...
Dairy-Free “Cheesy” Mashed Cauliflower (Whole30 + Paleo)
If you're anything like me, you probably need a substitute for potatoes and sweet potatoes on Whole30. Don't get me wrong - they're definitely approved. I just found myself clinging to sweet potatoes like a life support, and I knew if I wanted to lose any serious weight, I needed more veggie and less potato in my life. Enter cauliflower. Firstly, where has cauliflower been all of our lives? It ...
Beet Noodles with Crispy Sausage + Granny Smith Apples
There are so many aspects of this dish that I just love so let me jump right in: crisp apples, crunchy Italian sausage, colorful veggie noodles, and a dairy-free cream sauce. Salty, sweet, and easy on the belly! What more could you want? This was also a perfect opportunity to use those fresh picked apples from the orchard in the fall (pictured below) to add some color and nutrition to an ...
Whole30 Stuffed Squash
Growing up, stuffed squash was one of my favorite dishes in Mom’s rotation. It’s filling and flavorful, and you can serve it as a side dish or as a main! A satisfying, savory recipe that's Whole30, Paleo, and Keto! Last year, when I was embarking on my second round of Whole30, I knew that the key to staying on track would be to explore lots of new recipes. I find that eating clean and ...
Holiday Wreath Baked Brie
Whether it's for Christmas Eve, an office holiday party, or a gift swap with your best girls, I am always looking for a festive appetizer to bring along during the holiday season. This year, I partnered with Milton's Craft Bakers to make a Holiday Wreath Baked Brie to serve with their gluten free crackers that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Like many families across the country, I have ...
Oven-Roasted Green Beans Two Ways
When it comes the the holidays, sides are just as important as the main dish, right? I think so, too. That's why when I was working up a healthier alternative to green bean casserole for my Thanksgiving menu, I crafted up two recipes. And since I couldn't decide which was better - why not do both? I knew I wanted to incorporate almonds, so I grabbed a bag of Trader Joe's pre-cut green beans ...
Cranberry + Ginger Sauce
I have to confess. I have made this cranberry sauce almost every Thanksgiving for, at least, the last 5 years. I have made improvisations adding lemon, ginger, rosemary, or whatever I had on hand and wanted to experiment with. Typically, I would to call these “fail proof”, but anytime I’m told something is “fail proof,” I will always find a way to mess it up. It’s like when someone gives me ...
Wild Rice with Pecans + Craisins
Fall reminds me of warm, hearty dishes shared around the table with family. Sounds cheesy, (I know) but this recipe encapsulates all those fall feelings. Serve it up as a side for a casual dinner with a friend or serve at your Thanksgiving table! This recipe is super versatile, and the best news of all? It only requires three ingredients! ...
Kitchen Sink Hash (Whole30)
Looking for a healthy meal while getting rid of leftovers? Not sure what to do? Roast 'em up and put an egg on it, that's what. At Fridge to Fork, we are big on reusing leftover ingredients and being creative in the process, and this Kitchen Sink Hash is no different. It's hearty source of protein - and therefore super filling - that is great for any meal of the day. I love ...
