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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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    Vegetarian

    • Cilantro Pesto
    • Creamed Corn + Blueberry Pasta
    • Chard Sandwich w/ Sundried Tomato Smear
    • Carrot Dog
    • Enchiladas
    • Roasted Garlic + Broccoli Pita
    • Burst Tomato Pasta
    • Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
    • Chili Spiced Cucmbers
    • Lentils w/ Ramp + White Asparagus
    • Bunnies in Blankets
    • Grape Risotto
    • Coconut Bacon
    • Roasted Garli + Basil Hummus
    • Tomatillo Salsa
    • Cheddar Cauliflower + Squash Soup
    • Green Sauce
    • Mango and Honey Crostini
    • Kabocha Squash + Tomato Pasta
    • Brie and Jam Crostini
    • Poblano Pizza
    • Dill Hummus
    • Zucchini Pasta
    • Pomegranate Goat Cheese Spread
    • Eggplant Sauce
    • Red Pepper + Lemon Dip
    • Basil + Mint Pesto
    • Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
    • Cauliflower Soup
    • Broccoli Tacos
    • Spinach + Artichoke Cups
    • Cheese Ravioli
    • Sweet Potato Souffle
    • Gnudi
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Tzatziki Sauce
    • Red Pepper Pesto
    • Spaghetti Nests
    • Cheesy Matzo Bread
    • Brussels Sprouts + Wild Rice Salad
    • Cheesy Frittata with Grape Compote
    • Brie + Honey Crostini with Pink Peppercorns
    • Brown Butter Cucumbers with Popped Amaranth
    • 4 Cheese Mac + Cheese
    • Pickled Strawberry + Giant Corn Salad
    • Veggie Bolognese
    • Pimento Cheese Grilled Corn
    • Buffalo Cauliflower Burger
    • Avocado + Spinach Pesto Pasta
    • Creamy + Spicy Corn Dip
    • Caesar Salad Pasta
    • Ricotta with Chili Honey
    • Cauliflower Parm
    • Quinoa Stuffed Endive
    • Spaghetti Squash Tacos
    • Parmesan Zucchini Crisps
    • Pickled Strawberry + Giant Corn Salad
    • Brussels Sprout Poppers
    • Orzo, Kale + Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
    • Spaghetti Squash Crust Pizza
    • Beet Pasta with Brown Butter Arugula Pesto
    • Caramelized Lemon Pasta
    • Tomato + Cheddar Sandwich with Lemon Aioli
    • Edamame Salsa
    • Feta-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
    • Pickled Strawberry Flatbread
    • PB + J + P + C
    • Cucumber Chips
    • Zucchini Salsa
    • Garlic + Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower
    • Brown Butter Garlic Carrots
    • Sweet Potato Casserole with Apples + Cranberries
    • Rosemary + Garlic Roasted Parsnips
    • Pomegranate Glazed Carrots
    • Mushroom Gravy
    • Sriracha Honey Brussels Sprouts
    • Beet Cranberry Sauce
    • Pumpkin Butter
    • Christmas Pasta