Meat On The Side Cookbook

Meet Nikki

I am a chef, mom, TV host, cookbook author, blogger, professional voice over artist and terrace gardener. I cook in a way I call "Meat on the Side" which focuses on veggies, making them unique and the star of the plate. 

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Food Flips

  • Cucumber Sub
  • Buffalo Cauliflower Burger
  • Healthier Gluten Free Chocolate Chip + Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Coconut Bacon
  • Spaghetti Squash Tacos
  • Cauliflower Alfredo
  • Cauliflower Parm
  • Veggie Bolognese
  • Carrot Dog
  • Bunnies in Blankets

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Appetizers

  • Parmesan Zucchini Crisps
  • Brussels Sprout Poppers
  •   Zucchini + Prosciutto Caprese
  • Ricotta with Chili Honey
  • Pickled Strawberry Flatbread
  • Brie + Honey Crostini with Pink Peppercorns
  • Feta-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
  • Edamame Salsa
  • Rosemary + Garlic Roasted Parsnips
  • Zucchini Salsa

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Vegetarian

  • Rosemary + Garlic Roasted Parsnips
  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Apples + Cranberries
  • Sriracha Honey Brussels Sprouts
  • Garlic + Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower
  • Pumpkin Butter
  • Brown Butter Garlic Carrots
  • Pomegranate Glazed Carrots
  • Mushroom Gravy
  • Christmas Pasta
  • Beet Cranberry Sauce

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Lighter Option

  • Orzo, Kale + Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Zucchini Chicken Wraps with Balsamic Vinaigrette + Provolone
  • Ramen with Pork, Eggs + Snow Peas
  • Breakfast Bowls with Wheat Berries + Kale
  • Cucumber Sub
  • Healthier Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip + Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Banana Pina Colada Ice Cream
  • Tomato + Cheddar Sandwich with Lemon Aioli
  • Quinoa Stuffed Endive with Roasted Grapes + Feta
  • Cauliflower Alfredo

More Lighter Options...         

Gluten-free

  • Zucchini Salsa
  • Beet Cranberry Sauce
  • Pear + Cucumber Salad w/ Tuna Croutons
  • Spaghetti Squash Tacos
  • Tomatillo Salsa
  • Roasted Garli + Basil Hummus
  • Cucumber Sub
  • Garlic + Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower
  • Cheddar Cauliflower + Squash Soup
  • Spaghetti Nests

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Pasta

  • Beet Pasta with Brown Butter Arugula Pesto
  • Asparagus Edamame + Scallop Linguine with Spicy Breadcrumbs
  • Christmas Pasta
  • Pea Threaded Pasta
  • Gnudi
  • Avocado + Spinach Pesto Pasta
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Caramelized Lemon Pasta
  • Caesar Salad Pasta
  • Spaghetti Nests

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Dessert

  • Healthier Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip + Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Marshmallow Oreo Brownies
  • Acorn Squash Bread
  • Brownie Bites with Caramel Centers
  • Gingersnap Cookies with White Chocolate
  • Caramel Apple Tarte Tatin
  • Chocolate Clouds
  • Apple Pies in Apples
  • Banana Pina Colada Ice Cream

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Breakfast

  • Banana Bread
  • Challah Hangover Sandwich
  • Breakfast Nachos
  • Challah Bread French Toast
  • Cheesy Frittata with Grape Compote
  • Breakfast Bowls with Wheat Berries + Kale
  • Coconut Bacon
  • Egg in a Squash Hole
  • Acorn Squash Bread

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Main Meals

  • Caramelized Sweet Potato + Crispy Kale Pizza
  • Asparagus Edamame + Scallop Linguine with Spicy Breadcrumbs
  • Egg in a Squash Hole
  • Pumpkin Polenta with Brussels Sprouts + Sausage
  • Shepherd's Pie Stuffed Baked Potatoes
  • Chili Stuffed Portabella
  • Christmas Pasta
  • Zucchini Chicken Wraps with Balsamic Vinaigrette + Provolone
  • Beet Pasta with Brown Butter Arugula Pesto
  • Caramelized Lemon Pasta

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Sandwiches + Tacos

  • PB + J + P + C
  • Zucchini Chicken Wraps with Balsamic Vinaigrette + Provolone
  • Chard Sandwich with Sundried Tomato Smear
  • Tomato + Cheddar Sandwich with Lemon Aioli
  • Cucumber Sub
  • Sundried Tomato + Basil Grilled Cheese
  • Buffalo Cauliflower Burger
  • Carrot Dog
  • Spaghetti Squash Tacos
  • Ramen Tacos

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Pizza/Flatbread

  • Poblano Pizza
  • Roasted Garlic + Broccoli Pita
  • BBQ Chicken Pizza w/ Cucumbe Cilantro Drizzle
  • Creamed Spinach Garlic Bread
  • Spaghetti Squash Crust Pizza
  • Caramelized Sweet Potato + Crispy Kale Pizza
  • Pickled Strawberry Flatbread

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Soup/Salad

  • Cheddar Cauliflower + Squash Soup
  • Cauliflower Soup
  • Brussels Sprouts + Wild Rice Salad with Sliced Pork
  • Spicy Asian Noodle Soup Bowls
  • Pear + Cucmber Salad w/ Tuna Croutons
  • Pickled Strawberry + Giant Corn Salad
  •  Ramen with Pork, Egg +Snow Peas
  • Orzo, Kale + Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Zucchini + Prosciutto Caprese

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Sides

  • Brown Butter Garlic Carrots
  • Pimento Cheese Grilled Corn
  • Beet Cranberry Sauce
  • Quinoa Stuffed Endive
  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Apples + Cranberries
  • Rosemary + Garlic Roasted Parsnips
  • Pomegranate Glazed Carrots
  • Sriracha Honey Brussels Sprouts
  • Zucchini + Prosciutto Caprese
  • Garlic + Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower

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Breads, Sauces, Dressings, Etc.

  • Pumpkin Butter
  • Butter Free Garlic Bread
  • Tzatziki Sauce
  • Popovers
  • Beet Cranberry Sauce
  • Appetizer Cups
  • Mushroom Gravy
  • Red Pepper and Lemon Dip
  • Acorn Squash Bread
  • Brown Butter Arugula Pesto

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How-to

  • How to Bread Chicken
  • How to Char Tortillas
  • How to Make Lean Cuisines
  • How to Make Homemade Ricotta
  • How to Make Cheese Ravioli
  • How to Make Roasted Garlic
  • How to Brown Butter
  • How to Prep + Cook Spaghetti Squash

 

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Cooking Video

  • Burst Tomato Pasta
  • Egg in a Squash Hole
  • Spaghetti Squash Crust Pizza
  • Cheese Ravioli
  • Sweet Potato Souffle
  • Grandma Bea's Peanut Butter Pie
  • Caesar Salad Pasta
  • Cookie Dough Truffle
  • Butter Free Garlic Bread
  • Pea Threaded Pasta

          More Cooking Videos...

Nikki News

  • A Tour Of Nikki's Garden Terrace
  • Announcing: Junk Food Flip
  • Junk Food Flip Season 2
  • Announcing: Meat On The Side
  • Willa's Lemonade Cheesecakes
  • Little Baby's Caramel Apple Monkey Bread