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Side Dishes

No meal is complete without the perfect side-dish and we’re not talking about basic vegetables. Here you’ll find a wide variety of flavorful side-dish recipes that will compliment your dinners perfectly.

Some of our favorites include Roasted Fall Vegetables with Balsamic & Sumac & Koo Koo Sabzi | Herb Quiche Muffins.

Basic French Vinaigrette

Published: July 16, 2018 Last Modified: August 9, 2022

Salad with basic French Vinaigrette

The recipe for basic French vinaigrette inspired by a trip to Paris. It is delicious on rocket greens and even as a marinade for chicken. One of the first things I noticed on our recent trip to France was that greens are served with every meal, even breakfast.  Not being a big meat eater I…

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Filed Under: Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Grilled Cinnamon Carrots

Published: November 20, 2016 Last Modified: July 7, 2022

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  In today’s post, I will be sharing a simple side dish you can make for your family or guests, Grilled Cinnamon Carrots.  A friend recently asked me where I get my recipes for Oven Hug.  I didn’t have a simple answer because I don’t have a single resource.  I often try something at a…

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Low-fat Chipotle Mac and Cheese

Published: September 9, 2016 Last Modified: July 6, 2022

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Low-fat Chipotle Mac and Cheese This recipe for chipotle mac ‘n cheese is sure to be a pleaser.  If this dish could speak it would say ‘I am amazing, I’m loaded with flavor, you will love me.’ A little bird told me (hint: he’s tall and handsome and I’m married to him) ‘try adding Chipotle’…

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Crockpot Refried Beans

Published: January 12, 2016 Last Modified: August 9, 2022

This recipe for crockpot refried beans is the best!  Our girls spoon it up and eat it plain, it’s that good.  I like to blend it smooth like a bean dip.  It’s great for a 7 layer-dip if you’re thinking ahead for healthy Super Bowl snacks.    Don’t forget to make this 5-minute baked tortilla…

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Welcome to Oven Hug!

I am family nutritionist, bringing my grandmother’s Persian recipes with my modern spin – easier, quicker, and healthier Persian Recipes.

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