Recipes Archives - A Side of Sweet

One Pot Stovetop Vegetarian Taco Soup

Stay warm with this stovetop Vegetarian Taco Soup Recipe that is an easy one pot recipe. It’s also healthy, gluten-free and has a vegan option.

We’re only a week into November and I’ve already started to feel the holiday rush.

You know that feeling that your ‘To Do’ list is growing at an alarming rate and then you realize you haven’t booked flights for your trip home yet? And you still need to get a flu shot? And now thanks to daylight savings it’s suddenly dark at 5pm?

These (literally) dark times call for easy comfort food, like this vegetarian taco soup. This soup is also as easy as can be, with only one pot needed. That means easy clean up and less hassle.

Read on for the vegetarian taco soup recipe!

Healthy Greek Salad Flatbread Pizza

A Greek Salad Flatbread Pizza recipe? Just trust me! It’s the healthiest pizza ever, but still DELICIOUS. You’ll love the lavash crust and fresh toppings.

I love having recipes on hand that work just as well for a quick snack as they do for an appetizer, or even a meal. These flatbread pizzas are truly so versatile. As if being able to eat them for any occasion isn’t enough, they also take just minutes to put together.

Still not convinced? They are also totally guilt free and made with whole ingredients. No greasy crust or mountains of cheese to be found.

Intrigued? Read on for the flatbread pizza recipe…

Easy Salmon Recipe with Orange & Fennel – Dinner in 15 Minutes

Dinner is ready in 10 minutes with this easy salmon recipe with orange and fennel. Poached salmon is moist and flaky, and only one pot means easy clean up!

We enjoyed this meal for dinner last night for the third time in three weeks! It’s seriously so easy to make that it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. There’s nothing like coming home from a long day at the hospital to a gourmet salmon meal. There’s also nothing like a glass of an amazing Pinot Noir at the end of said workday.

Read on for this easy salmon recipe…… Read More »

Cottage Cheese “Sundaes” – Healthy Snacks to Make

Banana splits get a healthy upgrade with cottage cheese. If you’re looking for healthy snacks to make, this recipe only takes 5 minutes!

Banana splits are a true classic. Other than apple pie, can you think of a more American dessert? They are the dessert I remember eating most growing up. They were our favorite impromptu dessert as we often had all the ingredients on hand. Fresh fruit, chocolate and salty chopped nuts – there’s something for everyone.

We all love ice cream for a treat, but when a healthy snack is needed you should try this healthy swap. It still has all the flavors you love, with a fraction of the calories!… Read More »

Gourmet Mushroom Toast for Dinner

Toast isn’t just for breakfast! You’ll love this gourmet mushroom toast recipe topped with creamy sautéed mushrooms just as much for dinner.

I’m obsessed with mushrooms.

I add them to everything. I actually buy a couple of pounds of mushrooms every two weeks so we can add them to most of the dinners we make. I can’t resist ordering a dish made with mushrooms when we go out to eat. How can they be sooooo good!?

You can see other mushroom dishes on the blog including a grown up mac & cheese, vegetarian ramen and kale mushroom pasta. This toast might be my favorite mushroom recipe yet.

Read on for the gourmet mushroom toast recipe…

5-Minute Yogurt Bowls with Figs, Pistachios & Honey

Start the day right with these healthy yogurt bowls with fresh figs, pistachios, blackberries and honey for breakfast. They only take 5 minutes to make!

After six years of living in California, it’s safe to say I’ve become a California girl to my core. Those harsh winters and humid summers growing up in Wisconsin have become a distant memory. One of my favorite things about being a California girl is the access to fresh produce and ingredients we have here. The access to local fruits and vegetables often guides the cooking we do.

Read on for my easy yogurt bowls recipe!… Read More »

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