Vegetable Dishes
A collection of recipes where vegetables are the main ingredient.
Beet and Pear Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
This is a beautiful beet and pear salad recipe. The deeply colored, sliced beets are topped with sweet pears, goat cheese and a simple walnut vinaigrette.
This is a beautiful beet and pear salad recipe. The deeply colored, sliced beets are topped with sweet pears, goat cheese and a simple walnut vinaigrette.
Almond Arugula Pesto Recipe
Almonds and arugula make a very delicious pesto! If you've never had a pesto recipe made from anything but basil and pine nuts, you are in for a treat. Fair warning: this is NOT a subtle sauce! The peppery arugula and raw garlic combine with the raw almonds for a full flavored, and beautifully green sauce that will work in any recipe that calls for pesto.
Almonds and arugula make a very delicious pesto! If you've never had a pesto recipe made from anything but basil and pine nuts, you are in for a treat. Fair warning: this is NOT a subtle sauce! The peppery arugula and raw garlic combine with the raw almonds for a full flavored, and beautifully green sauce that will work in any recipe that calls for pesto.
Fresh Corn and Shelling Bean Ragout Recipe
This cousin of the Native American classic, succotash, makes a fantastic fall side dish, but is "meaty" and satisfying enough to be eaten as a main course.
This cousin of the Native American classic, succotash, makes a fantastic fall side dish, but is "meaty" and satisfying enough to be eaten as a main course.
Simple Roasted Artichokes Recipe
Artichokes are so naturally delicious that it's best not to complicate things when preparing these nutritious thistles.
Artichokes are so naturally delicious that it's best not to complicate things when preparing these nutritious thistles.
Toasted Fresh Corn Salad with Roasted Red Pepper
This fresh corn salad recipe relies on a classic combo of sweet corn and tangy roasted red peppers, all brought together with a simple creamy vinaigrette dressing.
This fresh corn salad recipe relies on a classic combo of sweet corn and tangy roasted red peppers, all brought together with a simple creamy vinaigrette dressing.
Wolfgang Puck's Chino Chopped Vegetable Salad
This chino chopped vegetable salad recipe comes from celebrity guest author, Wolfgang Puck.
This chino chopped vegetable salad recipe comes from celebrity guest author, Wolfgang Puck.
Creamy Corn Custard Recipe
This corn custard recipe is light, but still rich and satisfying. It makes a wonderful side dish for all kinds of meats. Since this corn custard is so soft and creamy, texturally, it makes a great match for things like barbecue pork, grilled steaks, and fried fish.
This corn custard recipe is light, but still rich and satisfying. It makes a wonderful side dish for all kinds of meats. Since this corn custard is so soft and creamy, texturally, it makes a great match for things like barbecue pork, grilled steaks, and fried fish.
Pan Roasted Tomato-Glazed Zucchini Recipe
This pan-roasted zucchini recipe is so fast and easy, and will pair perfectly with all your favorite main courses.
This pan-roasted zucchini recipe is so fast and easy, and will pair perfectly with all your favorite main courses.
Sweet Potato Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
This healthy sweet potato salad features a low-fat honey mustard dressing, and would make a great change of pace from more traditional potato salads.
This healthy sweet potato salad features a low-fat honey mustard dressing, and would make a great change of pace from more traditional potato salads.
Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Mozzarella stuffed cherry tomatoes are not only one of the easiest summer snacks ever, but also one of the most beautiful.
Mozzarella stuffed cherry tomatoes are not only one of the easiest summer snacks ever, but also one of the most beautiful.
Eggplant Parmesan Casserole Recipe
Traditional eggplant Parmesan recipes usually feature fried, breaded slices of eggplant baked with sauce and cheese. This recipe for eggplant Parmesan casserole uses a Parmesan breadcrumb crust for the crispiness, which makes the recipe much easier and lighter.
Traditional eggplant Parmesan recipes usually feature fried, breaded slices of eggplant baked with sauce and cheese. This recipe for eggplant Parmesan casserole uses a Parmesan breadcrumb crust for the crispiness, which makes the recipe much easier and lighter.
Fresh Asparagus with Ham, Garlic and Lemon
This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus. The ham adds a nice saltiness, and the garlic and lemon are naturals with asparagus.
This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus. The ham adds a nice saltiness, and the garlic and lemon are naturals with asparagus.
Asparagus Pie Recipe
Fresh asparagus is baked in a light egg batter, which forms a creamy, lightly-browned crust. If you like asparagus, you'll love this easy recipe.
Fresh asparagus is baked in a light egg batter, which forms a creamy, lightly-browned crust. If you like asparagus, you'll love this easy recipe.
"Rocket" Beans - Butter Beans with Bacon and Arugula
"Rocket" is another name for the popular salad green, arugula. While rocket is great for salads, it's also wonderful used as an herb in hot dishes like this butter beans with bacon and arugula recipe.
"Rocket" is another name for the popular salad green, arugula. While rocket is great for salads, it's also wonderful used as an herb in hot dishes like this butter beans with bacon and arugula recipe.
Pasta Primavera - Fettuccine with Fresh Green Vegetables
What better way to enjoy fresh, green vegetables, than in this delicious pasta primavera recipe? You can follow this pasta recipe as is, or substitute your favorite spring veggies and herbs.
What better way to enjoy fresh, green vegetables, than in this delicious pasta primavera recipe? You can follow this pasta recipe as is, or substitute your favorite spring veggies and herbs.
Warm Leeks with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Leeks make a great change of pace from the usual vegetable side dish routine. These tender leeks with lemon Dijon vinaigrette would make a great side dish for almost any meat, poultry or seafood recipe.
Leeks make a great change of pace from the usual vegetable side dish routine. These tender leeks with lemon Dijon vinaigrette would make a great side dish for almost any meat, poultry or seafood recipe.
Creamy Cauliflower Spaghetti Alfredo
This healthy cauliflower pasta recipe features a much lower fat version of the classic Alfredo cream sauce.
This healthy cauliflower pasta recipe features a much lower fat version of the classic Alfredo cream sauce.
Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Fresh apples give this butternut squash soup recipe a sweet kick. Butternut squash soup is very easy to make, and can be made well in advance and reheated.
Fresh apples give this butternut squash soup recipe a sweet kick. Butternut squash soup is very easy to make, and can be made well in advance and reheated.
Black-Eyed Peas Recipe with Pork and Greens
Black-eyed peas are a traditional southern New Years Day meal and are said to bring prosperity and good fortune. This black-eyed peas recipe features a tasty combination of pork, bacon, ham, and braised greens.
Black-eyed peas are a traditional southern New Years Day meal and are said to bring prosperity and good fortune. This black-eyed peas recipe features a tasty combination of pork, bacon, ham, and braised greens.
Butternut Squash Dumplings with Sage Brown Butter
These butternut squash dumplings are basically a half moon-shaped ravioli made with wonton wrappers for an easy and elegant meal. The filling is a simple, rich butternut squash puree that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and sage sauce.
These butternut squash dumplings are basically a half moon-shaped ravioli made with wonton wrappers for an easy and elegant meal. The filling is a simple, rich butternut squash puree that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and sage sauce.
Broccoli Gratin - A Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Recipe
This cheesy broccoli casserole recipe, also known as broccoli gratin, features two ingredients that were just meant for each other; savory cheddar cheese sauce and nutritious broccoli.
This cheesy broccoli casserole recipe, also known as broccoli gratin, features two ingredients that were just meant for each other; savory cheddar cheese sauce and nutritious broccoli.
60-Second Brussels Sprouts Recipe
This Brussels sprouts recipe is for the "I don't like Brussels sprouts" people. The super-fast stir-fry retains the beautiful color, and the Brussels sprouts get the most wonderful sweet flavor, and tender texture. The secret is the thin slicing, and the quick cooking time.
This Brussels sprouts recipe is for the "I don't like Brussels sprouts" people. The super-fast stir-fry retains the beautiful color, and the Brussels sprouts get the most wonderful sweet flavor, and tender texture. The secret is the thin slicing, and the quick cooking time.
Toasted Almond Green Beans Recipe
This toasted almond green bean recipe is a holiday classic. It's also very simple to prepare and can be made and reheated later.
This toasted almond green bean recipe is a holiday classic. It's also very simple to prepare and can be made and reheated later.
Maple-Glazed Yams Recipe
Simple and delicious, these maple-glazed yams are perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, or as an easy side dish for a weeknight meal. The maple really brings out the yam's natural sweetness and great flavor.
Simple and delicious, these maple-glazed yams are perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, or as an easy side dish for a weeknight meal. The maple really brings out the yam's natural sweetness and great flavor.
Triple Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Garlic is used three ways in this triple garlic mashed potatoes recipe. Some is boiled with the potatoes, some is sautéed in the butter, and a little is added raw at the end.
Garlic is used three ways in this triple garlic mashed potatoes recipe. Some is boiled with the potatoes, some is sautéed in the butter, and a little is added raw at the end.
Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
This very simple cranberry and apple stuffed acorn squash recipe makes for a delicious, colorful side dish for any special holiday dinner. This was adapted from a stuffed acorn squash recipe from Elena at Elana's pantry.
This very simple cranberry and apple stuffed acorn squash recipe makes for a delicious, colorful side dish for any special holiday dinner. This was adapted from a stuffed acorn squash recipe from Elena at Elana's pantry.
Buttermilk Mashed Yams Recipe
Are looking for a super-easy holiday side dish recipe? Then this low-fat, highly nutritious buttermilk mashed yams recipe is for you. Three simple ingredients combine to make yam magic! You can also use sweet potatoes for a delicious variation.
Are looking for a super-easy holiday side dish recipe? Then this low-fat, highly nutritious buttermilk mashed yams recipe is for you. Three simple ingredients combine to make yam magic! You can also use sweet potatoes for a delicious variation.
Blue Cheese and Green Bean Casserole Recipe
This rich and decadent blue cheese and green bean casserole recipe is for those special occasion meals when you aren’t going to be counting the calories. This green bean casserole makes a wonderful side dish for a grilled steak, and is also is great for those holiday dinners.
This rich and decadent blue cheese and green bean casserole recipe is for those special occasion meals when you aren’t going to be counting the calories. This green bean casserole makes a wonderful side dish for a grilled steak, and is also is great for those holiday dinners.
Fettuccini with Wild Mushroom Tomato Sauce Recipe
Both fresh and dried mushrooms are used in this fettuccini with wild mushroom tomato sauce recipe. The flavors are deep, distinct, and a great change from the usual pasta sauce recipe.
Both fresh and dried mushrooms are used in this fettuccini with wild mushroom tomato sauce recipe. The flavors are deep, distinct, and a great change from the usual pasta sauce recipe.
Angel Hair Pasta with Broccoli Recipe
As the saying goes, this angel hair pasta with broccoli recipe is "Good, and good for you!" We all should eat more broccoli, and what better way than in a delicious and easy pasta recipe?
As the saying goes, this angel hair pasta with broccoli recipe is "Good, and good for you!" We all should eat more broccoli, and what better way than in a delicious and easy pasta recipe?
Cheesy Zucchini Pie Recipe
Pie for dinner? Sure, when it's a slice of cheesy zucchini pie. This is the vegetarian version, but for a delicious variation try this cheesy zucchini pie recipe with some crumbled bacon, or ham in between the layers.
Pie for dinner? Sure, when it's a slice of cheesy zucchini pie. This is the vegetarian version, but for a delicious variation try this cheesy zucchini pie recipe with some crumbled bacon, or ham in between the layers.
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
This stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is an Italian-American twist on an Eastern European classic. In addition to savory beef, the rice in the stuffing soaks up all the delicious flavors as the cabbage rolls slowly braise.
This stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is an Italian-American twist on an Eastern European classic. In addition to savory beef, the rice in the stuffing soaks up all the delicious flavors as the cabbage rolls slowly braise.
Quick and Easy Pickled Vegetables Recipe
This colorful and crisp pickled vegetables recipe is so easy to make, and requires no complicated canning procedure. A hot sweet and sour brine is used to marinate the vegetables, and in just a couple days your quick and easy pickled vegetables are ready to enjoy!
This colorful and crisp pickled vegetables recipe is so easy to make, and requires no complicated canning procedure. A hot sweet and sour brine is used to marinate the vegetables, and in just a couple days your quick and easy pickled vegetables are ready to enjoy!
Goat Cheese Stuffed Summer Squash Recipe
This recipe is such a great way to use those beautiful, and bountiful summer squash. This goat cheese stuffed summer squash recipe will work with either green or yellow squash, and make a wonderful side dish.
This recipe is such a great way to use those beautiful, and bountiful summer squash. This goat cheese stuffed summer squash recipe will work with either green or yellow squash, and make a wonderful side dish.
Caramelized Onions Recipe
Caramelized onions are one of the most popular, and delicious, toppings for steaks and burgers. This caramelized onions recipe uses both red and yellow onions for a sweet and savory garnish, great for any grilled or roasted meats.
Caramelized onions are one of the most popular, and delicious, toppings for steaks and burgers. This caramelized onions recipe uses both red and yellow onions for a sweet and savory garnish, great for any grilled or roasted meats.
Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Fried green tomatoes are an American classic, and one of the most famous southern recipes of all-time. The great thing about this fried green tomatoes recipe is that the same technique can be used for other vegetables like eggplant and squash. Fried green tomatoes are often served as side dishes, or as a snack with hot sauce.
Fried green tomatoes are an American classic, and one of the most famous southern recipes of all-time. The great thing about this fried green tomatoes recipe is that the same technique can be used for other vegetables like eggplant and squash. Fried green tomatoes are often served as side dishes, or as a snack with hot sauce.
Six Recipes for Fresh Bell Peppers
Here are six recipe suggestions to try when large, sweet, and colorful bell peppers are at their abundant best. Red, yellow, green, orange - no matter which you select, these recipes will bring out their true colors.
Here are six recipe suggestions to try when large, sweet, and colorful bell peppers are at their abundant best. Red, yellow, green, orange - no matter which you select, these recipes will bring out their true colors.
Roasted Peppers and Seasonal Vegetables
So simple, so healthy, so delicious! This versatile roasted pepper and vegetable recipe makes a great side dish for almost any meal. You can use any number of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and spices. The secret is a nice hot oven which will help caramelize the edges of the peppers, and give the roasted vegetables a deep, rich flavor.
So simple, so healthy, so delicious! This versatile roasted pepper and vegetable recipe makes a great side dish for almost any meal. You can use any number of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and spices. The secret is a nice hot oven which will help caramelize the edges of the peppers, and give the roasted vegetables a deep, rich flavor.
Fresh Red Pepper Marinara Sauce Recipe
This fresh marinara sauce recipe is spiked with sweet red bell peppers. This marinara sauce recipe is a great all-purpose sauce for all your favorite pasta dishes. During the summer you can experiment with all types of hot and sweet fresh peppers in the recipe for a variety of delicious results.
This fresh marinara sauce recipe is spiked with sweet red bell peppers. This marinara sauce recipe is a great all-purpose sauce for all your favorite pasta dishes. During the summer you can experiment with all types of hot and sweet fresh peppers in the recipe for a variety of delicious results.
Summer Vegetable Skewer Recipe
Tri-colored bell peppers are the star of this colorful vegetable skewer recipe. The pepper's sweet, delicious flavor will soak into the zucchini, as the garlic-infused olive oil scents the earthy mushrooms. Vegetable skewers are a welcomed addition to any barbecue or cookout, and a great way to use fresh seasonal vegetables.
Tri-colored bell peppers are the star of this colorful vegetable skewer recipe. The pepper's sweet, delicious flavor will soak into the zucchini, as the garlic-infused olive oil scents the earthy mushrooms. Vegetable skewers are a welcomed addition to any barbecue or cookout, and a great way to use fresh seasonal vegetables.
Garlic and Herb Sauteed Bell Pepper Strips Recipe
This garlic and herb sautéed bell pepper recipe can be used as an appetizer, as part of an antipasto platter, or a colorful side dish. The bell pepper strips cook up quickly, and are at their sweet and savory best paired with the garlic and herbs. This sautéed pepper recipe is a great way to enjoy this nutritious summer vegetable.
This garlic and herb sautéed bell pepper recipe can be used as an appetizer, as part of an antipasto platter, or a colorful side dish. The bell pepper strips cook up quickly, and are at their sweet and savory best paired with the garlic and herbs. This sautéed pepper recipe is a great way to enjoy this nutritious summer vegetable.
Spicy Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe
What better way to use those large, sweet bell peppers than with this easy, and delicious, spicy beef stuffed pepper recipe? The sweetness of the peppers flavors the spicy ground beef used to stuff them, and the result is a colorful combination, perfect for a festive meal.
What better way to use those large, sweet bell peppers than with this easy, and delicious, spicy beef stuffed pepper recipe? The sweetness of the peppers flavors the spicy ground beef used to stuff them, and the result is a colorful combination, perfect for a festive meal.
Summer Vegetable Pizza Recipe
When peppers, sweet corn, and cherry tomatoes are at their peak, there's nothing like enjoying them on a summer vegetable pizza. Of course, this summer vegetable pizza recipe can be used to feature almost any vegetables, so keep this pizza in mind when shopping at the farmer's market.
When peppers, sweet corn, and cherry tomatoes are at their peak, there's nothing like enjoying them on a summer vegetable pizza. Of course, this summer vegetable pizza recipe can be used to feature almost any vegetables, so keep this pizza in mind when shopping at the farmer's market.
Five Fresh Recipe Ideas for Sweet Summer Corn
There is nothing better than freshly boiled corn, slathered in butter, sprinkled with salt, and eaten right off the cob. It's truly one of life's great pleasures. But, by the middle of summer it's starting to lose it's magic - a classic case of too much of a good thing. Here are a few fresh ideas for enjoying this sweet summer treat.
There is nothing better than freshly boiled corn, slathered in butter, sprinkled with salt, and eaten right off the cob. It's truly one of life's great pleasures. But, by the middle of summer it's starting to lose it's magic - a classic case of too much of a good thing. Here are a few fresh ideas for enjoying this sweet summer treat.
Fresh Corn Salsa Recipe
This fresh corn salsa recipe really makes for a colorful change of pace from regular salsas. The fresh corn gives the salsa a wonderful texture and sweetness. Corn salsa can be used with any recipe that calls for regular chunky-style salsa.
This fresh corn salsa recipe really makes for a colorful change of pace from regular salsas. The fresh corn gives the salsa a wonderful texture and sweetness. Corn salsa can be used with any recipe that calls for regular chunky-style salsa.
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Soy Glaze
This super-simple garlic soy glaze recipe really brings out the natural sweetness of grilled corn. If you like, you can add some hot Asian chili sauce for an extra kick. This glaze recipe is also great brushed on other grilled vegetable.
This super-simple garlic soy glaze recipe really brings out the natural sweetness of grilled corn. If you like, you can add some hot Asian chili sauce for an extra kick. This glaze recipe is also great brushed on other grilled vegetable.
Fresh Sweet Corn Fritters Recipe
This easy sweet corn fritter recipe is a great way to enjoy summer's bounty of fresh corn. These corn fritters can be a snack, or a tasty side dish for barbecued meats.
This easy sweet corn fritter recipe is a great way to enjoy summer's bounty of fresh corn. These corn fritters can be a snack, or a tasty side dish for barbecued meats.
Fresh Sweet Corn Taco Recipe
This fresh corn taco recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover grilled meats. The sweet, slightly crunchy fresh corn pairs perfectly with chopped pork, chicken or beef. This soft taco recipe is fresh, fast, and festive.
This fresh corn taco recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover grilled meats. The sweet, slightly crunchy fresh corn pairs perfectly with chopped pork, chicken or beef. This soft taco recipe is fresh, fast, and festive.
Butter-Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
This roasted cauliflower recipe is a great way to enjoy this very nutritious vegetable. Cauliflower recipes aren't usually the most exciting dishes on the table, but this butter-roasted version is as unusual as it is delicious.
This roasted cauliflower recipe is a great way to enjoy this very nutritious vegetable. Cauliflower recipes aren't usually the most exciting dishes on the table, but this butter-roasted version is as unusual as it is delicious.
Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Fresh, Ripe, Summer Tomatoes
Here's a top 10 countdown of recipes and preparations using one of the stars of summer eating; the sweet, and perfectly ripe tomato. After suffering with pink, mealy supermarket tomatoes all winter, there's nothing that says summer like a beautiful, just picked tomato.
Here's a top 10 countdown of recipes and preparations using one of the stars of summer eating; the sweet, and perfectly ripe tomato. After suffering with pink, mealy supermarket tomatoes all winter, there's nothing that says summer like a beautiful, just picked tomato.
Feta, Red Onion, and Tomato Salad Recipe
When tomatoes are in season, there's nothing like a fresh and colorful feta, red onion, and tomato salad. The simple balsamic dressing really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, as well as balancing the tangy feta in this great summer salad.
When tomatoes are in season, there's nothing like a fresh and colorful feta, red onion, and tomato salad. The simple balsamic dressing really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, as well as balancing the tangy feta in this great summer salad.
Red Pepper and Fresh Corn Salad Recipe
This red pepper and fresh corn salad recipe is a colorful, and delicious way to break that summer salad routine. A crunchy, sweet, fresh corn salad is perfect for any picnic, cookout, or barbecue.
This red pepper and fresh corn salad recipe is a colorful, and delicious way to break that summer salad routine. A crunchy, sweet, fresh corn salad is perfect for any picnic, cookout, or barbecue.
Honey Mustard Coleslaw Recipe
This honey mustard coleslaw recipe is sweet, tangy and delicious. It's a perfect coleslaw recipe to pair with almost any grilled meat or chicken.
This honey mustard coleslaw recipe is sweet, tangy and delicious. It's a perfect coleslaw recipe to pair with almost any grilled meat or chicken.
Sweet-Hot Carrot and Cabbage Coleslaw Recipe
This sweet-hot carrot and cabbage coleslaw recipe is simple, crunchy and fresh tasting. A perfect all-purpose coleslaw recipe for any picnic or barbecue.
This sweet-hot carrot and cabbage coleslaw recipe is simple, crunchy and fresh tasting. A perfect all-purpose coleslaw recipe for any picnic or barbecue.
Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese
This colorful, healthy, and delicious roasted beet and arugula salad is a wonderful combination of tastes and textures. The earthy, sweet beets, the spicy greens, the tangy cheese, and the crunchy pecans all shine in this impressive salad recipe.
This colorful, healthy, and delicious roasted beet and arugula salad is a wonderful combination of tastes and textures. The earthy, sweet beets, the spicy greens, the tangy cheese, and the crunchy pecans all shine in this impressive salad recipe.
Creamy Cheesy Asparagus Pizza
This creamy cheesy asparagus pizza recipe is an example of a "white" pizza. So, instead of tomato sauce, the fresh asparagus is on a delicious cream sauce. In keeping with the white theme, the whole thing is topped with white cheddar cheese. This a great vegetarian pizza!
This creamy cheesy asparagus pizza recipe is an example of a "white" pizza. So, instead of tomato sauce, the fresh asparagus is on a delicious cream sauce. In keeping with the white theme, the whole thing is topped with white cheddar cheese. This a great vegetarian pizza!
California Coleslaw
This recipe is a very fast and fresh twist on that boring old coleslaw. The dressing is surprisingly simple, but highly flavored. This is a great recipe for the busy cook, as it only takes a few minutes to put together.
This recipe is a very fast and fresh twist on that boring old coleslaw. The dressing is surprisingly simple, but highly flavored. This is a great recipe for the busy cook, as it only takes a few minutes to put together.
Spicy Roasted Yams with a Lime and Chipotle Glaze
This step-by-step recipe is low in fat, high in flavor, and very easy. It's a great side dish for so many things; from those barbecued ribs in summer, to your Thanksgiving turkey in the fall.
This step-by-step recipe is low in fat, high in flavor, and very easy. It's a great side dish for so many things; from those barbecued ribs in summer, to your Thanksgiving turkey in the fall.
Sweet Potato Steak Fries
So simple and delicious, these sweet potato fries are a great way to enjoy one of nature's most nutritious foods. Since these are done in a hot oven, they don't need lots of oil to "fry." These sweet potato fries are great with burgers, steaks and almost anything else you would serve with regular fries.
So simple and delicious, these sweet potato fries are a great way to enjoy one of nature's most nutritious foods. Since these are done in a hot oven, they don't need lots of oil to "fry." These sweet potato fries are great with burgers, steaks and almost anything else you would serve with regular fries.
5 Spice Carrots
The carrot recipe is an extremely easy, yet unusual, carrot side dish using one of my favorite "secret" ingredients; Chinese 5-spice. This spice mix was invented literally thousands of years ago, and is suppose to season food in perfect balance with the five elementary flavors of Chinese cuisine; sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory. This dish is a great example of how Asian influences in California can transform a basic roast carrot recipe into something extraordinary.
The carrot recipe is an extremely easy, yet unusual, carrot side dish using one of my favorite "secret" ingredients; Chinese 5-spice. This spice mix was invented literally thousands of years ago, and is suppose to season food in perfect balance with the five elementary flavors of Chinese cuisine; sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory. This dish is a great example of how Asian influences in California can transform a basic roast carrot recipe into something extraordinary.
Green Bean Salad with Fresh Mint
This quick and easy green bean salad recipe is very low fat thanks to a light, simple rice vinegar dressing. Rice vinegar has a natural sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the fresh mint. A cold green bean salad is a very refreshing side dish served next to richer entrees.
This quick and easy green bean salad recipe is very low fat thanks to a light, simple rice vinegar dressing. Rice vinegar has a natural sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the fresh mint. A cold green bean salad is a very refreshing side dish served next to richer entrees.
Succotash
One could argue this is the original "American food." While this recipe always contained the corn and beans, the squash was a common addition.
One could argue this is the original "American food." While this recipe always contained the corn and beans, the squash was a common addition.
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Butter
This very simple asparagus recipe really brings out the fresh flavor of the spears. Lemon and garlic butter is great on anything, but especially tender, grilled asparagus!
This very simple asparagus recipe really brings out the fresh flavor of the spears. Lemon and garlic butter is great on anything, but especially tender, grilled asparagus!
Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Toasted Hazelnuts
Roasting asparagus in a hot oven is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. A topping of hazelnuts toasted in butter and olive oil finishes this earthy dish.
Roasting asparagus in a hot oven is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. A topping of hazelnuts toasted in butter and olive oil finishes this earthy dish.
Mushroom Ragout on Garlic Toast
This easy and elegant mushroom ragout (stewed mushrooms) is as versatile as it is delicious. It can be served as a first course, a main course, or even as a sauce for chicken or meat. You can also use wild mushroom when available.
This easy and elegant mushroom ragout (stewed mushrooms) is as versatile as it is delicious. It can be served as a first course, a main course, or even as a sauce for chicken or meat. You can also use wild mushroom when available.
Pan-roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic
No need to blanch the asparagus first in this easy and delicious asparagus recipe. Asparagus cooked in this style is more flavorful, and keeps more of the valuable nutrients. This asparagus recipe is great for a first course or as a vegetable side.
No need to blanch the asparagus first in this easy and delicious asparagus recipe. Asparagus cooked in this style is more flavorful, and keeps more of the valuable nutrients. This asparagus recipe is great for a first course or as a vegetable side.
Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Toasted Hazelnuts
Roasting asparagus in a hot oven is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. A topping of hazelnuts toasted in butter and olive oil finishes this earthy dish.
Roasting asparagus in a hot oven is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. A topping of hazelnuts toasted in butter and olive oil finishes this earthy dish.
6 Deliciously Different Ways to Enjoy Fresh Asparagus
Asparagus is America's favorite spring vegetable for a reason; it's delicious, packed with nutrients, fast to prepare, low calorie, and can be enjoyed in a huge array of recipes. Here are 6 easy asparagus recipes that really show off the versatility of this succulent spear.
Asparagus is America's favorite spring vegetable for a reason; it's delicious, packed with nutrients, fast to prepare, low calorie, and can be enjoyed in a huge array of recipes. Here are 6 easy asparagus recipes that really show off the versatility of this succulent spear.