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Side Dishes

Welcome to the Side Dishes collection—where vibrant, nourishing recipes like creamy cauliflower mash and Mediterranean black bean farro salad turn everyday meals into something special. Keep it seasonal with Instant Pot acorn squash or add crunch with sourdough croutons.

Pair with mains like Instant Pot chicken thighs or herb-roasted chicken, and don’t miss our potato salad for picnics. Explore more in our Side Dishes section or try our Instant Pot Potato Salad and Simple Asian Cabbage Salad

Spinach Artichoke Dip (less dairy)

Traditional spinach artichoke dip is made with lots of dairy and can leave you feeling heavy and bloated. I absolutely love the dip but personally benefit from a lighter version of it. So I have transformed it to only contain whole foods, with less dairy, and no inflammatory oils. The flavor is still incredibly creamy […]

simple asian cabbage salad

Simple Asian Cabbage Salad

This simple Asian cabbage salad is not only delicious but also a breeze to make. The combination of crisp cabbage and crunchy carrots provides a refreshing texture. While the dressing adds a bold and tangy flavor with a hint of sesame. Moreover, the ingredients in this salad, such as cabbage and carrots, are rich in […]

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Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower Mash

Instant pot creamy cauliflower mash. With the holidays approaching, this is a fresh spin on a classic seasonal side dish. You can alter it to your liking regarding flavor and texture. This recipe is buttery, creamy, and packed with vitamins. Every bite you take is loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, calcium, potassium, and […]

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Instant Pot Potato Salad

One of the endless ways our instant pots can serve us! A one-stop pot for a delicious potato salad in just three minutes. Yes, please. Potato salad is such a comfort food, it reminds me of family gatherings, cookouts, or just a plain old cozy, home-cooked meal. It is an excellent side dish that is […]

Homemade Sourdough Croutons

There’s nothing better than a batch of homemade sourdough croutons—golden, buttery, and perfectly crisp. They’re the easiest way to turn simple salads and soups into something special, and they come together in just minutes with ingredients you already have on hand. Whether you bake them in the oven or toss them in the air fryer, […]

Brown Rice In Instant Pot

Brown rice is a great side dish to add to any meal. It is nutrient-dense and full of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. It has calcium, iron, vitamin B1, B6, magnesium, and the list goes on. Don’t be scared of rice because it is a carbohydrate! Brown rice is not processed and is considered a complex […]