Omurice is a popular comfort food and a cherished home-cooked meal in Japan. It’s basically fried rice wrapped in a thin omelet with a must-have drizzle of ketchup. Omurice is easily customizable by using your choice of vegetables and meat or seafood. This recipe is an ovo-vegetarian version with only vegetables in the fried rice.
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This slaw or coleslaw is mayo-free, light, and refreshing. It’s one of my favorite salads because it goes well with so many different meals. Consider having it on the side with enchiladas, on top of fish tacos, or with shredded BBQ chicken sandwiches. It’s not overly spicy but this can of course be adjusted to your preference.
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Simple green beans with just 4 other ingredients but can easily be dressed up with mushrooms, minced garlic, lemon juice, or shredded parmesan. This vegetable side goes well with a variety of meals, some of our favorites being Cornell chicken and meat loaf!
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These cauliflower fritters are crispy, slightly cheesy, and a great alternative to french fries, hash browns, or tater tots. We actually enjoy it as a side to meatloaf in place of mashed potatoes. Our favorite topping is a dollop of sour cream but it’s great with ketchup too!
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This is a simple and healthy snack by itself or may compliment a meal as a side dish. It is slightly sweet but the olive oil, salt and pepper give it a great savory flavor. You may rinse, dry, and save the seeds for later to roast as well.
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A classic soup that is perfect for those cold months. This is a simple recipe that doesn’t require any babysitting, just walk away after you throw the initial ingredients in the slow cooker.
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Quiche is not exclusive to breakfast by any means. It’s also very versatile and customizable to what you already have left over or need to use up in your fridge. Try a zucchini and ham or a tomatoes and bacon combination. It’s easy to do so be careful to not overload the quiche with too many filling ingredients or the egg mixture will over flow the dish.
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