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    Healthy Side Dishes

    Side dishes are often the best part of a meal and this collection of healthy side dishes has options that will please everyone, even the pickiest eaters!

    Some of our favourite sides include creamy cauliflower soup, healthy stewed potatoes, kale and apple salad, dairy free scalloped potatoes, healthy broccoli salad and Asian coleslaw.

    • Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup with Coconut Milk
    • Vegan Zucchini Soup (dairy-free, paleo, Whole30)
    • Easy Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup (Healthy & Vegan)
    • Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup with Coconut Milk
    • Healthy Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk
    • One Pot Carrot and Turnip Soup
    • Dairy Free Clam Chowder with Canned Clams
    • Healthy Sloppy Joes with Ground Beef
    • Honey Lemon Pepper Wings (oven & air fryer directions)
    • Roasted Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
    • Quick and Easy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
    • Crispy Air Fryer Turnip Fries
    • Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Lemon Dill Aioli
    • Raw Vegan Carrot Dip with Cashews
    • Vegan Dill Pickle Dip with Cashews
    • Kale Slaw with Apples (without cabbage)
    • Italian Grinder Salad (chopped sub salad)
    • Quick & Easy Southern Fried Potatoes
    • Quick & Easy Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad
    • Easy Strawberry Basil Vinaigrette
    • Easy Walnut Dressing
    • Easy Vegan Cilantro Lime Dressing (dairy-free & paleo)
    • Healthy Teriyaki Sauce (gluten-free)
    • Healthy Asian Coleslaw (no mayo)
    • Easy Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese (healthy & vegan)
    • Gluten-Free Potato Salad (dairy-free)
    • Creamy Dairy Free Potato Soup (Whole30)
    • Easy Paleo Cornbread Muffins (gluten-free)
    • Healthy Broccoli Salad (with mayo)
    • Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp
    • Sweet Potato Rice (so easy!)
    • The Best Gluten Free Cauliflower Fried Rice (paleo & Whole30)
    • Vegan Popcorn Recipe (buttery & cheesy)
    • Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip (paleo & dairy-free)
    • Dill Pickle Salad Dressing with Pickle Juice (so easy!)
    • Easy Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
    • The Best BBQ Air Fryer Ribs (so easy!)
    • Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer (so easy!)
    • How to Cook Frozen Onion Rings in an Air Fryer
    • How to Cook Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in an Air Fryer

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    Hi everyone!

    My name is Dr. Erin Carter and I am so thrilled you are here. I am a physician with specialties in both internal medicine and rheumatology, and I believe that food and healthy living are forms of medicine. In my spare time I share health information and delicious, healthy recipes here on Pure and Simple Nourishment.

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    Fall Recipes

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      Dairy-Free Scalloped Potatoes (gluten-free, vegan & paleo)
    • A plate full of honey glazed carrots and parsnips topped with fresh thyme.
      Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
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      Easy Lemon Ginger Turmeric Shots Recipe & Benefits (no juicer)
    • A stack of five cassava flour chocolate chip cookies.
      Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (egg-free, gluten-free)
    • A pan filled with stewed potatoes topped with fresh herbs.
      The Best Stewed Potatoes (so easy!)
    • A jar of chocolate orange overnight oats garnished with orange zest.
      The Best Chocolate Orange Overnight Oats

    Health Info

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      Pregnancy Safe Deodorant Brands
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      The Best Non-Toxic Bakeware - Guide for 2025
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      The Best Non-Toxic Cookware - Guide for 2025

    Popular Recipes

    • A paleo apple pie bar with a bite out of it and pieces of cooked apples beside it.
      Healthy Apple Pie Bars (gluten-free, vegan & paleo)
    • A gluten free burger in a bun with lettuce, tomato and ketchup.
      The Best Gluten-Free Burgers Recipe (so juicy!)
    • A loaf of gluten free chocolate chip banana bread cut into pieces.
      The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (dairy free & paleo)
    • A paleo chocolate chip zucchini muffin with a bite out of it.
      Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins with Almond Flour
    • A bowl of asian coleslaw with dressing being poured on it.
      Healthy Asian Coleslaw (no mayo)
    • A jar of berry cheesecake overnight oats topped with fresh berries with a spoon in it.
      The Best Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

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