A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Add a little spice to your sides with these curried cauliflower fritters. Quick and healthy, these veggie cakes are also great for meal-prepping.
Vegetable fritters are an easy veggie recipe that you can make in about 30 minutes.
Learn how to make veggie cakes from whatever you have in the fridge.
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…Roasted Hubbard squash drizzled with a pomegranate maple glaze is a delicious fall side dish that is perfect for your holiday table. Squash lovers, try this stuffed Hubbard squash for a hearty and healthy weeknight dinner.
Looking for a new way to serve seasonal squash? This Hubbard squash is roasted in the oven, then drizzled with a sweet-tart glaze.
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…Looking for an easy fingerling potato recipe that’ll knock your socks off? These duck fat roasted potatoes are a game-changer. Like my melting potatoes, they are easy enough for busy weeknights, yet perfect for special occasions or holidays.
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…This easy fingerling potatoes recipe is perfect for weeknight dinner. Mellow garlic combined with colorful roasted fingerling potatoes makes a delicious side dish that everyone will love.
Fingerling potatoes make an ordinary side feel a little more special. These beautiful potatoes are great for anytime, whether it is a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner.
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…Colorful fall panzanella salad is full of autumn vegetables like roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts. Fresh apples, pecans, and pumpkin seeds give it an extra bit of crunch.
Fall salads are some of my favorites. They get earthier, heartier and sometimes, a bit more interesting than their warm weather counterparts.
This one is no exception. There is a ton of flavor going on in this bowl and each bite is better than the one before.
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…Roasted eggplant caponata is the epitome of Sicilian flavors. It is sweet, sour and a little salty. It has a depth of flavor that comes out even more after a day or two, and like most things: every Sicilian household has their own variation. It is basically a condiment. It is meant to be eaten along side a main course, like Rosemary Lemon Chicken.
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…Shredded potato broccoli cakes with cheddar are a tasty and easy lunch or side dish. Like the original veggie cakes, this is a great make-ahead recipe. Stock the freezer with half of the batch for busy weeks when you need a quick meal.
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…This easy recipe for zucchini fritters is a perfect low calorie side. They are quick and easy, plus they are great for making ahead. Veggie cakes of any kind make a tasty light lunch and it is a delicious way to get more vegetables into your diet.
Top with an egg for a nutritious and filling breakfast, serve as a side with your favorite chicken recipe or these Baked Chicken Meatballs. They are just the right size for little hands and for tucking into lunchboxes.
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…Miso eggplant is a delicious grilled side dish. The flavors in the sauce are an obvious match made in heaven and the Japanese eggplant makes a perfect canvas to soak them up.
This side is perfect for entertaining, as it is easy to make a big platter in no time. It is a simple dish, but has amazing flavor.
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…This savory vegan vegetable cake made with grilled potato wedges and frozen veggies is a quick and easy side dish.
You could also put out a tray of these vegetable cakes with dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer!
This recipe is sponsored by my friends at Idaho Potato. I am so pleased to work with them. As always, all opinions, recipe and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry.
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