Brown rice pilaf with orzo is the side dish that goes with everything! Serve this easy whole grain side with everything from roast chicken to curry. 132 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo Brown rice pilaf is one of those side dishes that everyone should have in their cooking repertoire….
Turmeric Rice with Cashews & Dried Cherries
Kick up your side dish game with this Turmeric Rice recipe, complete with crunchy cashews and sweet-tart cherries. You can’t beat guests who show up on your doorstep with a full dinner in hand! Last week when my parents came for a visit from Canada, they unloaded dish upon dish of scrumptious food from the…
Toasted Brown Rice with Mushrooms & Thyme Recipe
Sometimes side dishes are the best part of the meal, particularly when flavored with browned mushrooms and fresh thyme. Brown rice adds a dose of fiber to any meal. As much as we love experimenting with different grains, such as quinoa, farro and barley, our go-to whole grain remains brown rice. Sometime we cook it…
Greek Turkey, Rice & Feta Casserole
This healthy Greek Turkey, Rice and Feta Casserole is one of the easiest weeknight dinners I’ve made in a long time. 270 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Greek Turkey, Rice & Feta Casserole What do you do when you have leftover brown rice and ground turkey in the fridge, and two boys who…
Easy Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe
Tuck this Easy Cilantro Lime Brown Rice into burritos or serve it as a side dish. It’s a fantastic whole grain and gluten-ree recipe that you’ll make over and over again. 50 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP It’s not often that my kids get excited over side dishes. When it’s just plain rice…
Savory Rice & Cheese Cake Recipe with Spinach & Roasted Red Peppers {Vegetarian}
This vegetarian savory rice & cheese cake recipe is a great option for Meatless Monday. It’s loaded with spinach, roasted red peppers and gooey mozzarella cheese. I’ve discovered that winter running pants are not terribly forgiving. It appears that mixing spandex with holiday eating is a very misled notion. It’s kind of like drinking while…
Chipotle Shrimp Salad Bowls Recipe with Avocado, Black Beans & Corn
Bring on the smoky heat! These hearty salad bowls are filled with plenty of healthy ingredients…avocado, black beans, corn brown rice, romaine lettuce and some shrimp that will have you reaching for the nearest bottle of cold lager. In this hot weather, we are fixing main dish salads for lunch and dinner. A couple of…
Southwestern Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe with Black Beans, Brown Rice & Red Pepper
With the kick of southwestern flavors, you’ll never know how healthy these stuffed mushrooms are. Last week, I was racking my brain to think of a new appetizer to add to my arsenal, perhaps something that could also double as a side dish at a summer barbecue. Stuffed mushrooms have been a favorite of mine…
Ginger, Jalapeño & Coconut Brown Rice with Cauliflower Recipe
It’s not often that I try to trick my husband into eating something that he doesn’t like. I learned long ago that mushrooms, no matter how small, will be detected immediately by my fungi-phobic mate. This then leads to glances of mistrust and the picking-through-the-food routine. I can’t say I blame him. If he tried…
Toasted Brown Rice with Mixed Mushrooms, Spinach & Thyme Recipe
On one of our first dates, my husband and I went to a charming little restaurant in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Mushrooms are, hands down, my favorite vegetable so, naturally, I ordered a grilled Portabello mushroom appetizer. I offered my husband a taste, which he took very willingly and seemed to enjoy. A couple…