Side Dishes Archives - Eats by April

Easy Greek Dip with Feta

March 15, 2020 by April Leave a Comment

When was the last time you had an inspirational meal from a drive-thru? Ok, maybe that doesn't happen very often (ie, never) but a recent trip through a Starbucks drive-thru had me making one of the best dips ever - this Easy Greek Dip with Feta! One protein box and a coconut milk latte later, I...

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

February 7, 2020 by April 2 Comments

It's February. It's cold. And I feel like the "Christmas-food" isn't ending this year. Do you ever feel like that? Maybe it's just the vitamin D deficiency talking but man. This season is feeling a bit rough. There's all these "extras" around the house that on their own, aren't a big problem, but because they're...

Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad

January 19, 2020 by April 2 Comments

Want a salad that can keep you satisfied, healthy and delicious? I know. Sounds like a pipe dream, right? But fear not, dear reader: I've got a salad for you that hits all these marks. And it's this Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad 😄 With our schedules being so full these days with work, school, hockey,...

Easy Winter Kale Salad with Spiced Nuts

December 10, 2019 by April 1 Comment

This post was sponsored by Canola Eat Well. I was a guest at their cooking event at the Luxe Appliance Studio in Toronto. Event photos by Josh-Tenn Yuk courtesy of Canola Eat Well. Food photos by me. [mk_divider style="thick_solid" divider_width="one_third"] This Easy Winter Kale Salad with Spiced Nuts is my new go-to this season. When...

Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Almonds

November 25, 2019 by April Saunders 4 Comments

What to do with a massive contain of spinach? Make Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Almonds of course :) Well, and add it everywhere else I can! Spinach in my smoothies (really - you gotta try it), spinach in mason jar salads, like these: [mk_image src="https://aprilsaunders.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_9588-1.jpg" group="_general" crop="false"] And let's not forget the...

Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut

September 9, 2019 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

First it’s $12 a head then it’s $2? Good example of supply and demand I guess…. [mk_image src="https://lovecarbscoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_9216.jpeg" image_size="full" group="_general" align="center" crop="true"] Whatever the reason, this cruciferous vegetable packs a nutritional punch so I glad it’s affordable again What’s so great about cauliflower and his cruciferous cousins? Well, eating broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower...

Simple Mango Salsa

July 8, 2019 by April 1 Comment

It's summer and summer calls for salsa! This Simple Mango Salsa is my new go-to for pool parties and impromptu get togethers. I made it up after many long hours researching online, painstaking recipe development and tons of trial and error. Totally kidding! I got it from a chip bag. For reals. My favourite chips...

Spicy Potato Salad with Cauliflower

June 2, 2018 by April Leave a Comment

Nothing says summer like Spicy Potato Salad with Cauliflower! Ok, well maybe that's not exactly the version you grew up with. Maybe it was more of a blob of mayo and over-boiled potatoes with mashed eggs in a white, heavy, glutinous glob. So heavy, in fact, it threatened to cause your whole plate of food to buckle...

Smoked Salmon Potato Salad

December 5, 2017 by April Leave a Comment

Salmon salmon salmon! Oh how I love thee. Alright. I wasn't always this pumped about a fish but salmon is my default go-to choice when I eat out. (#ihadthesalmon is my main hashtag) With protein, heart-healthy omega 3 fats and a super versatile profile, I always have canned salmon in my pantry and frozen salmon...

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese

November 20, 2017 by April Leave a Comment

With fall in full swing (and with some hints of winter on the way - SNOW!), I'm definitely turning towards those good ol' root vegetables to provide some hearty and delicious dishes. This Roasted Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese recipe was inspired by a dish I had at Cafe Plenty in Toronto. Cafe Plenty is this...

Easy Greek Dip with Feta

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad

Easy Winter Kale Salad with Spiced Nuts

Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Almonds

Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut

Simple Mango Salsa

Spicy Potato Salad with Cauliflower

Smoked Salmon Potato Salad

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese

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