Side Dish

Recipes, Side Dish, Techniques, Tips

Grilled Veggies

For Christmas this year my mom gave Hubby a few grill accessories, including a basket for veggies. We love grilling in the summer but haven’t really done much grilling with veggies, other than corn and jalapenos. I thought they basket would be great for making all sorts of different veggies. Last week Hubby decided he wanted […]

Finger foods that are great to have as New Years Eve Snacks. Low -Carb Trim Healthy Mama friendly appetizers to enjoy while you ring in the New Year.
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THM New Years Eve Snacks

New Years Eve when I was growing up was about eating pigs in a blanket, Rice Krispie treats, fudge, and other snacks as we stayed up watching tv and waiting for the ball to drop. Since the whole point is to stay up late it doesn’t make sense to have a full meal, its better […]

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THM S Non-Veggie Side Dish Round-Up

I was making my menu for the week and realized I couldn’t think of any sides for my non-lean meat that didn’t involve green beans or cauliflower which the husband is tired of eating. When I am making an S dish and I want a side I tend to repeat the same things over and over. […]

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

The inspiration of this recipe was found by my dear Hubby and I am so glad he did. I have only made a couple of homemade baked macaroni and cheeses so I was a bit nervous about getting it just right. This turned out amazing, this sauce before adding the cheese will be my base […]

italian pasta slaad
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Italian Pasta Salad

I wanted to make a side dish that I knew would be on the THM plan for easter this year and decided to go with this simple Italian pasta salad. I have never been a huge fan of the creamy traditional pasta salads, so instead I used an Italian dressing as the sauce to tie it […]

Recipes, Side Dish

Spanish Bruschetta

When I think of bruschetta I think toasted bread, a tomato slice, basil, and mozzarella. The Spanish has another take on it and it’s just as delicious. Most versions that I found simply rub toasted bread with the tomato flesh to soften it and serve with other dishes. I did a slightly different version that […]