Welcome to Oysters and Cider, a website for our Virginia family and friends who want to live better, eat healthy foods, and embrace our traditions. Recipes are intentionally simple, with occasional commentary, healthy advice, and shortcuts. Recommendations are made to live a less stressful, healthy, and elegant lifestyle.

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Salmon Salad
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Salmon Salad

Skip the tuna. This salmon salad is a healthier alternative. Great on a salad.

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Shepard’s Pie
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Shepard’s Pie

This comforting and savory Shepard’s pie makes low-carb, healthy eating a delight.

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Order This
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Order This

Here’s a quick guide to popular restaurant options to avoid menu panic when you can’t eat at home.

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Roasted Broccoli
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Roasted Broccoli

Roasted broccoli is the perfect side to cook on the second oven shelf when baking a meal.

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Coconut Rice
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Coconut Rice

Coconut rice is our favorite side for our Butter Chicken and Sweet Potato with Red Lintel Soup.

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Herbs & Spices
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Herbs & Spices

Here is a list of the herbs and spices in our pantry and the sources. Also included are oils and vinegars.

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Grocery Lists
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Grocery Lists

So where do you buy that? Here’s our quick list of where we buy our groceries.

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