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Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic and Rosemary

April 22, 2016 by jlpenner 13 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic and Rosemary

My mom and I where at a Whole Foods the other day and decided to grab their salad bar for lunch. They had some fun toppings like roasted Butternut Squash with fig balsamic that was really good. Roasted veggies are amazing.  My family loves them.  In fact, the girls over ask for my roast cauliflower (and what kid asks for cauliflower??) and my roasted green beans are one of the most popular recipes on Frugal Living Mom. I thought it {Read More}

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Filed Under: Christmas Recipes, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Side Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetable Side Dishes

Easy Roasted Vegetable Medley

December 17, 2015 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Are you roasting your veggies yet? If not, you should be.  There are so much better than steaming or boiling could ever be. I’ll be honest.  I am NOT a huge veggie lover. I never have been.  I was that kid who could barely choke down the two green beans my mom put on my plate. Since then, I’ve improved, but a lot of it is due to simply figuring out how to make vegetables taste better (without slathering them {Read More}

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Filed Under: Gluten Free Side Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetable Side Dishes

Amazing Slowcooker Mashed Potatoes

November 1, 2015 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Amazing Slowcooker Mashed Potatoes

Wow, until recently I have never prepared mashed potatoes in the slow cooker. I was in for a real surprise. The taste totally different than traditional, boiled potatoes for mashing. The depth of flavor is greater. I would say more like when you roast potatoes. They are definitely not boring. For another great side dish try our Cheddar Bacon Risotto Stir in a little bit of herbs, top with butter or a spoon of gravy and you have a new {Read More}

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Gluten Free Side Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Slowcooking, Vegetable Side Dishes

Salt and Pepper Kale Chips

March 26, 2015 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Salt and Pepper Kale Chips

Have you tried our Salt and Pepper Zucchini Chips or Crispy Cucumber Chips.  They are both big hits at Frugal Living Mom. With spring coming you might be thinking about what to plant.  So, how about kale? It’s super nutritious and makes some really awesome baked chips. You could try other flavors like garlic or onion and if you don’t like pepper, leave it out. Let me know if you give them a try. Note: You can also try these {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dehydrated Snacks, Gluten Free Side Dishes, Gluten Free Snacks, Heathy Snacks, Kid's Snacks, Paleo Snacks, Recipes, Savory Dehydrated Snacks, Side Dishes, Snack Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes

Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

January 12, 2015 by jlpenner 3 Comments

Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweetWarmUp #CollectiveBias I love tea. It’s just so fun. I find it easier and faster to make than coffee, it is a perfect morning drink and and it was an easy switch from coffee. Growing up my mom and I would go to restaurants where they serve traditional tea time with sandwiches, salads, scones and other goodies. To be honest it is one {Read More}

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12 Dishes for a Fantastic Thanksgiving Feast #Ad

November 20, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

12 Dishes for a Fantastic Thanksgiving Feast #Ad

This post is a sponsored opportunity with Foodie.com. Check out 12 Dishes for a Fantastic Thanksgiving Feast by Jenetta Penner at Foodie.com Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! As a 20 something I used to plan for around 2 months for it.. now as “not a 20 something”.. I don’t really do that anymore, lol. I focus on our old favorites and maybe add in a dish or two at the last minute. But mostly I want to keep it simple. All {Read More}

Filed Under: Grain Side Dishes, Reviews and Shopping Trips, Side Dishes, Vegetable Side Dishes

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