This is a fantastic recipe to make the best beer battered veggies around. Serve them as an appetizer or as a side dish for anything. These go well with hamburgers and steak.

Delicious and a great way to use the super-healthy food: squash!

Recipe from my Grandma.

This authentic Provencal recipe won the Ratatouille contest! It is versatile enough to be personalized and uses Nicoise olives and herbes de Provence, to further emphasize the amazing flavors of that…

This tasty salad is perfect for evenings when you're looking for a light meal that can be made quickly. It takes just over 30 minutes to make from scratch, or you can prep many of the ingredients in advance.

This is a great appetizer or even a full meal for 1 person. It looks appetizing to the eye, and smells delicious when cooking. The taste is creamy and this recipe is very filling. I first tried this recipe…

Buttery potatoes baked in the oven. Use skim milk and margarine to cut the fat.

This super side dish is the perfect complement to your holiday menu. Here's a sure-fire way to get your kids to eat their vegetables...and don't be surprised when they're asking for more!

A great combination of ingredients, this soup can help lower blood pressure through calcium, potassium and magnesium. Serve with hot sauce.

A quick, colorful and spicy protein-rich salad or side dish.

This is the easiest way I have found to make candies sweet potatoes and I wanted to share this recipe with all of you.

These Asian turkey wraps will give your dinner a new flavor and make a great meal!

Light and delicious with great tomato flavor!

This rich and creamy soup is delicious for any occasion but it is especially perfect for those cold and wintry nights.

My mother made this casserole every Thanksgiving since I was a small child and is a favorite in our family. She usually doubled the recipe because it was always the first thing to disappear from the table.…

Here's a light and flavorful salad that makes a perfect dinner on the day before Thanksgiving!

Combining the chickpeas and the spinach gives the dish added crunch and flavor.

This is an easy way to have a low fat, high flavor dinner that will make the whole family say WOW!

A nice side dish and very different but very good.

This is a fabulous and easy vegetarian alternative to turkey stuffing. It never comes into contact with the turkey, so it is truly vegetarian.

Easy to multiply for large parties or a perfect alternative to an everyday vegetable.

Delicious cannelloni stuffed with an array of vegetables, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese! Serve with a big green salad. Tasty!

This recipe includes basic mushroom preparation as well as three different ways to stuff them: Bacon and Cheese, Blue Cheese or Crab and Cheese.

In the mood for pizza? Try this great lunchtime recipe.

This sweet, spicy side dish is an excellent way to dress up ham or pork chops.

The best summer food of all time. If the husks burn dont worry, blow them out or rub a little water on them.

Serve a sandwich piled high with the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean. The vinaigrette adds bright flavor to the stacker and is also tasty on salad greens.

This vegetarian chili is a simple crowd pleasing recipe that can sit in a slow cooker until it is time to serve.

Recipe given to me from my Grandmother.

This roast is made in the slow cooker with the potatoes and carrots. Very easy and delicious.

Mix together cornflake crumbs and parmesan cheese with a dash of garlic powder and cover all over your zucchini to get a great appetizer to serve before your big meal. This goes very well with marinara…

I'm on the Celebrity Fit Club Extreme Fat Smash Diet. When I saw that ratatouille was on the menu one evening, I was thrilled!

With Parmesan cheese, this Vegetarian pasta is hearty enough for a complete meal.

Rice and chicken dish that's sweet and yummy! It looks great and is very colorful and easy to make. I was playing around with pineapple and chicken and came up with this, it has all of my favorite…

This is colorful and delicious! Use all fresh vegetables when possible. Serve with my "whole wheat bread" recipe found here.

I combined some patty recipes to create an easy vegetable patty recipe with the filling and flavor I desired.

With the sweetness of the potatoes and the crunchiness of the cashews who could ever turn down a dish like this!

With Thanksgiving looming around the corner, I look for something new to make for dinner and try it out ahead of time - I liked this sweet potato soup. Found this one on another website. Sounds warm,…

This is a fantastically easy recipe I found on a food blog. The oregano, tarragon, thyme and garlic are so fragrant you won't even need to dip them in butter!

This is a very adaptable recipe, also excellent with asparagus or with pecans substituted for walnuts

Use egg whites and non-fat cream cheese, and this is one healthy dip.

Streusel makes everything taste that much better and this sweet potato recipe is no exception. The perfect dish to feed your family on Thanksgiving!

A creamy and crunchy way to dress up broccoli

A wonderful blend of fresh veggies and herbs. This is great as a side dish or for any vegetarian. Pack with colors and flavors.

This is a sweet, creamy recipe made with red potatoes.

This recipe was inspired by my like for lightening up a dish when a hearty base is being used. This dish is wonderful served along side home-made dumplings.

Kids might like these gently flavored veggies, also called broccolini. If you can’t find it at the market, use regular broccoli.

A complete meal with boiled ham, cheese, and potatoes, flavored with chopped chives and sweet pepper.

Overall taste is typical of one anticipated for a winter holiday. It looks very pretty when presented. It came from my own experimentation to find someting typical but a new and interesting way to serve…

According to the Weber grill folks, Americans love to grill corn-on-the-cob more than any other veggie. But what's the best way? We did some tasty research, and here's the easiest, most flavorful way…

This is the most perfect soup to make on a cold day. It is packed full of fresh veggies and it tastes so good.

A different twist on an old Italian favorite... nutritious also.

Add some coconut with this recipe and you’ll have a different yet wonderful blend of sweets to go with your squash and yams.

Add a little something to your old standard potato salad.

This is a wonderful side dish for Thanksgiving. I wanted to do something other than the traditional sweet potato and marshmallow dish. I came up with apples and sweet potato and then decide to throw in…

My neighbor made these and shared some with us. I had to have the recipe, they are delicious when served on the side with burgers, steaks or chops. These get better as they age.

This is a simple recipe that can be a side dish or Hors d'oeurves. Great for folks that are not particularly fond of vegetables. If used as Hors d'oeuvres, furnish picks to put on plates.

Delicious asparagus with a hint of smoky flavor.

This recipe is quick, healthy and provides a great energy-boosting lunch. It will help you avoid the late afternoon blahs!

Your choice of mixed vegetables are prepared with olive oil, lemon, and fresh herbs.

This is a fun appetizer that's deliciously different. The sweet potato is infused with Asian influence for a beautiful dish that is really unique.

Soy sauce, lemon, and sesame seeds add that special something to fresh broccoli.

Delicious squash baked in olive oil is made even better with a sweet and crunchy stuffing.

This pumpkin soup can be used as a light first course for Thanksgiving or to accompany turkey sandwiches the next day. Nutritious and delicious, this is a treat for the taste buds! Easy adaptations make…

Prepared in the same way as crab cakes, these zucchini cakes are actually vegetarian.

This baked pea casserole features a creamy sauce and a breadcrumb and cheese topping.

I made this up during the Christmas holiday. I was making a theme of the Christmas colors on my table, spinach being green was one of them. Well, it cooked up faster than the rest of my food. All I can…

Serve this a side dish or just a light lunch - either way it's delicious.

Celery soup provides the base for this otherwise orange casserole.

This was one of my mother's specialties that was a real crowd pleaser. Even my youngest who is a "picky eater" loves this dish.

It's good for get togethers and is a good keeper.

Being sheltered and shaded by those higher up on the plant, they simply grow to a size that seems immature by comparison. Like many true baby vegetables, however, baby artichokes are more tender and have…

I was trying to make up a recipe for some fried potatoes I had at Spanky's in Savannah, GA. I think mine are better! I get compliments everytime I serve them!

The perfect accompaniment to any meal, but especially something Asian-themed. Soy sauce and sesame seeds keep the seasoning simple.

Lemon and rice vinegar give a little twist to traditional cole slaw.

Kale becomes a flavorful green that everyone will love.

Here's a secret for those of you with children who don't like spinach or other green vegetables: make those veggies into fritters and they'll eat 'em like the proverbial hotcakes!

This classic side dish goes with everything: fish, meat, chicken – whatever you're serving!

This tart is as tasty as it is beautiful. Great for a light dinner, or as an appetizer.

A healthier approach to appetizers. Serve these eggplant fingers at your next party. Usually people will say they don’t like eggplant but once they try these, their minds will change.

Almost any type of cheese can be substituted if your family doesn't care for blue cheese.

A delicious vegetarian meal and a tasty appetizer for anyone.

We are an Italian family, and we love our spinach. This is a fast and easy way to use spinach for breakfast or lunch. You can eat a slice alone or serve it with a crisp salad or a tomato onion salad.

Folks who don't usually like carrots will love these.

My family likes sweet potatoes like this instead of baked with all the marshmallows on top. It is very good and if sweet potatoes are a must for your Thanksgiving you should definitely try this recipe.

Asparagus, carrots, green onion, and bell pepper are mixed with a flavorful herb blend.

This is a favorite with my family and very easy to fix.

These cheesy potatoes are made with the ease of the crockpot.

This is a light side dish with lots of flavor and yummy veggies.

A great Irish side dish with shredded cabbage and potatoes

This African vegetable dish features black-eyed peas, tomatoes, and plenty of interesting tastes.

Fresh thyme and balsamic vinegar add great taste to these mushrooms.

This is so healthful and delicious -- low calorie and nutritious, too.

This light slaw salad is made with cider vinegar and a little sugar, instead of mayonnaise.

Two kinds of cheese, spinach, artichokes, and roasted red peppers, baked in a buttery, flaky Phyllo log...True comfort food with a twist - it's actually nutritious, too!

This mixture of spices is really flavorful and it tastes especially good on the grill. It's a healthier way to make potatoes than frying.

Easy to throw together salad or side dish that you will want to make it often.

This is a very healthy and delicious recipe. Everyone loves it, even though it has vegetables in it. Your family will too!

Toast the pine nuts in advance and be sure to buy pre-trimmed broccoli florets to cut down on last-minute preparation time.

Bacon and onions add smoky flavor to these veggies – a great side dish!

These mushrooms will become a favorite. They are tender and tangy and go great with any grilled meat or burgers!

This dish can be served as a side or mail dish by adding a salad or even soup. Crunchy on the outside and smooth and salty on the inside. Who could ask for more? You can use also puff pastry or the bisquick…

Savory green and onion medley.

A fancier version of the old favorite.

A twist on a traditional potato gratin that's just right for Thanksgiving

I received this recipe from a friend from Nashville, TN several years ago. I made it for my family and they always ask for it now.

For a change of pace, substitute 4 cups cooked broccoli flowerets for the green beans.

The meatloaf and vegetables cook together to mix the flavors in this well-rounded meal.

Dislike rutabagas? You won't after trying this yummy soup. For a perfect dinner party opener, serve it in demitasse cups and ask your guests to guess what it is.

This is a wonderful bake for anyone who loves sweet potatoes and sausage. Serve this for breakfast and you are promised to start anyone’s day off perfectly.

Horseradish and apples give this flavorful soup an especially "autumn" flavor.

A delicious blossom with homemade spicy dip.

I make this for every holiday dinner. My grandchildren love it so I make extra and the next day I microwave the leftovers or use the rest to make Shepherd Pie.

Spinach, pickled beets, goat cheese, onion and red beet eggs combine with a sweet and tangy pickled beet vinaigrette for a colorful and tasty salad. Requires two days marinating time, unless you buy the…

All the veggie goodness, without a lot of added fat

This is great to prepare for company because you can make part of it ahead of time.

This casserole dish has all the fixins’. I use to make this for my family on Thanksgiving but now they request it on Christmas too. Trust me, it is that good.

Add some cranberries to your sweet potato bake and you will find that combining these two was a great idea.

Add carrots,celery, onion and garlic to this recipe and you will have a flavorful side dish to add to any main dish..

Make sure to cut the broccoli and cauliflower into very small florets. This is even better if it's made a few days in advance and allowed to marinate in the fridge.

This recipe for carrots will surprise everyone. It is so sweet and looks wonderful.

Here is a great recipe to follow for the kids to get their daily dose of veggies at dinner time.

This creamed corn recipe is different and way better than just opening a can.

Soba noodles are available in Japanese food stores, whole food stores, and some supermarkets. You can add any vegetables to this dish that you enjoy or have on hand.

This soup is wonderful in the fall and winter! It tastes so good that you would never know that it is fat free. For a heartier soup, add some browned hamburger or ground turkey.

These delectable golden treats make a lovely summer side dish or party appetizer. They are loaded with tasty ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, herbs, onions, and garlic, a perfect way to give some healthy…

Great for a snack after work or school, even better on a warm day in your yard.

This tasty side item is a popular dish in Rwanda.

Add some cider to your sweet potatoes to add that extra apple taste.

This super-easy recipe is a great way to add some green to your family meal.

It's not fish, it's black-eyed peas and other veggies! This chunky dip can be made hot or mild. Once you start eating this, you CAN'T stop!

A good way to cook brussel sprouts with a lot of flavor.

Definitely a little time-consuming, but an impressive appetizer or side dish for those fancier occasions.

For a different snack, appetizer, or light lunch, try these vegetable quesadillas.

This recipe is the winner of Recipe4Living's Super Spring Spinach Recipe Contest! This whole wheat pasta salad has a rich mix of flavors and a tang that brings wonderful body to chicken, fish and steak…

Fresh mint is the secret of this salad's wonderful flavor and aroma.

Try this recipe for beets that are combined with sugar, wine vinegar and salt and pepper.

Mix things up with this easy slaw made with Ramen noodles and apple cider vinegar.

This is a crowd pleaser at family reunions and summer parties.

This is a terrific recipe and healthy too.

These easy appetizers are made wih Bisquick mix and plenty of herbs.

These are the creamiest, tastiest mashed potatoes ever. And they're easy to make too!

As if sweet potatoes needed more sweetening, this dish adds apples and cider for a perfect holiday side.

This is a light dish without a lot of sauce or oil.

This delicious and sweet recipe for sweet potato salad is just perfect for barbeques or to take on a picnic.

This delicious, puff-pastry, asparagus and Gruyère cheese tart is great for a special occasion, such as the Easter day feast.

This family favorite features a little something extra with mushrooms and fresh herbs.

Great for dieters and non-dieters alike!

Roasting brings out a great unique flavor in the tomatoes, well used in this salad.

The homemade cream sauce that goes over the spinach is better than anything you could buy at the store - put in the extra effort.

This is a fantastic way to up-do your regular sweet potato casserole. Make these little sweet potato balls and add the sweet taste of marshmallows on top. It is absolutely delicious!

An easy, Asian-inspired slaw with ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds, and more

This is a fun dish for appetizer or side dish. It could also be a way to bribe your kids into eating greens: fry 'em!

Easy to make and with a much fresher taste than the storebought varieties

Bring this to your next picnic or BBQ and really impress your friends and relatives!

As if sweet potatoes weren’t sweet enough. Try a cinnamon, nutmeg and orange glaze.

Ham hocks and thyme leaves flavor the greens and potatoes.

The perfect side dish that everyone loves. So easy to throw together and always a favorite.

Add the flavor of lemon and the delicious taste of sweet green peas to your spaghetti squash and you’ll fall in love with recipe.

This is a hearty, delicious way to sneak a lot of goodness into a warm, thick bowl of flavor. Great as a side dish or at a potluck, or just on it's own!

This is a great cook-out or pot luck dish. Its also great for a light summer meal.

Gremolata is a traditional Italian blend of olive oil, lemon peel and garlic. Mixed in with green beans in this recipe makes for a flavorful dish that's easy to make. Try with pasta or lasagna.

This scrumptuous zucchini dish is not only good for you, it's a bit spicy and with the addition of parmesan cheese, it melts in your mouth.

Try mixing apricots to your sweet potato casserole.

This is a very light vegetable with excellent flavor from the orange juice.

This is a really yummy recipe.

Who says pesto is only for pasta? Serve the following dish with a mixed green salad and rolls for a nice autumn dinner. Serves enough for company.

Ripe tomato shells are filled with a chive and cheese mixture, then baked

This unique recipe is the winner of the sweet potato category in our Thanksgiving Recipes Contest! Cooked, mashed sweet potatoes with coconut and butter.

Coarsely shredded zucchini cooks with egg, cheese,and garlic, just like hashbrown potatoes

Really good!

My husband, our two kids and I enjoy this deliciously different fried rice dish. The brown rice makes it extra nutritious... and it's a great way to use up leftover cooked turkey.

Try this more complex dish at your next party or potluck.

This is not just your ordinary recipe for potato chips, this is how you make those fantastic sweet potato chips that you order at certain restaurants.

This is a creamy and cheesy side dish that's so quick and easy to prepare. These potatoes go great with chicken, pork, ham or beef.

Next time you make some crab cakes, I recommend trying my simple and delicious recipe. The secret to these is the grated zucchini and get this....there is no real crab in this recipe. All the ingredients…

Sure to be a hit with the kids, this casserole is basically a whole meal in one dish.

Creamed corn, kernel corn and corn muffin mix all go into this recipe.

This is a favorite of anyone who loves sweet potatoes.

These aren't your ordinary jalapeno poppers. The crunchy and hot appetizers are wrapped with bacon and stuffed with softened cream cheese and are perfect for you next get together.

This easy recipe makes a great appetizer or side dish. It freezes beautifully for last-minute dishes.

This is a tasty dish that's great as a side dish at any picnic or BBQ!

This recipe is a bright, eye-catching salad that goes fast when served at potlucks.It is a refreshing change to traditional pasta salads with a perfect blend of ingredients and flavor.

One of the best recipes I have ever tried for Zucchini Bread.

My kids love eating foods from different countries. They have a passion for spring rolls, so I started making them myself, my way.

Serve this gazpacho-like dip with Snyder's sunflower chips, or even over an omelet.

This recipe keeps it simple and lets the sweetness of the potatoes speak for itself with a bit of crunch from pecans.

This garlicky red potato and asparagus dish is easy and delicious served either hot or cold. Rosemary and thyme give it a sophisticated flavor. Try adding a little chopped red pepper, too delicious.

This French vegetable dish can be served as a complete vegetarian meal or as a side dish with just about anything. With tons of veggies and grainy polenta, this is a terrific dish anytime.

With protein-rich kidney beans and white rice, this dish is a complete vegetarian meal.

Fabulous side dish for cheese-lovers. Also, a great way to get kids to eat veggies.

For the lady who wanted pierogies. Here's my solution to a more involved original prep! It's delicious.

This is a great dish to pass along, German hamburgers are super moist and have been in our family for at least 60 years!

Cream cheese and Parmesan cheese make this casserole fabulously cheesy.

I don't get an invite to any family or friend bar-b-cue without the request that I be "in charge" of the corn!! Once you've tried this corn I know you'll agree. Grilling brings out the sweetness of the…

Simple to put together and an excellent accompaniment to any meal.

It tastes surprisingly like apple, most people don't realize it's not apple until you tell them. Make sure the zucchini used in recipe has skin soft enough that your thumbnail can pierce it.

This creamy corn dish can go with any meal, and it's so quick to make!

My mom taught me this great recipe. Great for summer parties or barbeques!

Apples and pineapple makes this cabbage coleslaw a bit more interesting.

Try this sweet potato dish, sweetened with orange juice and maple syrup, at your holiday feast

This is a creative way of fancying up your breakfast waffles.

Stuff your mushrooms with the great tastes of zucchini and onion mixed with parmesan cheese.

These little treats make a great appetizer. They're easy to throw together and even easier to pop in your mouth!

Try this easy, veggie pie with the great taste of feta cheese

This is a different recipe for green beans - makes a very tasty and healthy side dish!

Really fancy vegetables that taste great!

Broccoli is jam-packed with healthy benefits and tasty in this salad.

A classic recipe that's a breeze to put together.

Make your rice side dish more interesting with fresh chopped mushrooms.

Orange zest, ginger and butter coat these fresh veggies.

Mix grilled sweet corn and cherry tomatoes with some red onion and fresh lime juice for this amazing salad.

This vegetarian dish is a delicious way to do Mexican without any meat or beans for the pickiest of eaters. It it's not too spicy, kids will love this dish too.

Baked and cheesy, these potatoes are everyone's favorite.

If you are looking for something a little different, try this, it is tasty and oh so easy.

The use of fresh cauliflowers, snap peas, and carrots make this casserole dish a favorite in my family.

The whole family will gobble up these veggies.

Yummy Italian green bean casserole is always a big hit with my family!

Try this yummy bean salad instead of that boring lunch.

Baked to perfection and seasoned with bacon and garlic, these are peas even the kids will like.

Easy fried cornbread, great with chili or other soups

This is a very simple and cheap recipe to make for a spinach casserole. Just add plain yogurt, dry onion soup and chopped spinach with bread crumbs.

Feel free to substitute in your favorite veggies - anything that the kids will eat!

A hearty potato salad with lean bacon, vinegar, and a touch of sweet.

Children will often accept unfamiliar food when it's chopped into tiny pieces and served with something they do like, such as rice.

We had family over for Halloween this year and I made this soup as a starter. I roasted two fresh sugar pumpkins and a couple sweet potatoes along with some spices, which filled the house with such a…

When cooked, the inner strands of this healthful squash take on the texture of spaghetti. Simply top with sauce, cheese or butter.

If you are lover of those sweet and tiny cherry tomatoes then you will love making and tasting this salad. This is great for a barbecue or a light lunch.

Try these as a tasty appetizer sure to impress dinner guests.

This carrot dish marinates overnight to really soak up the seasonings. Great dish to make ahead of time.

Frittatas are the perfect thing for a quick, spur of the moment breakfast, lunch or light supper. They're even good cold, so you can pack them for a picnic or a brown bag lunch.

Low-fat milk and rosemary flavor this simple recipe without adding tons of butter.

If you love pecans then you will love them in this recipe that is for sweet potato pie.

A tasty side dish that is quick and easy to make. Great with roasted chicken or pork.

Just what they sound like, these carrots make an excellent side dish for any meal.

A nice little touch to plain ole' green beans! This really goes by your own taste buds, so if you want it extra 'snappy' add more vinegar!

The spice of pepperjack cheese gives this vegetable casserole its kick.

Everyone will want to know what you used to make these delicious cookies. Try and keep it a secret.

The name of this mix of eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini could easily be Greek for delicious.

The spinach and artichoke give this tempting appetizer a colorful presentation.

A sweet way to spice up your carrots.

Toss out your boring potato salad recipe and try this mayo-free version with tarragon, white wine, and shallots.

Just like in the classic film, these tomatoes are true comfort food in the south.

Lumpia is a Phillippine dish similar to egg rolls. This killer combo with add flavor and spice to the most boring of veggies.

An easy dish that works for brunch or a side to a meal. Extremely easy and always a favorite.

A lot of sweet and a bit of kick characterize these carrots.

Mix onions, cheddar cheese and break crumbs to make the best onions au gratin you have ever tasted.

This delicious vegetable dish cooks entirely in the microwave, so it's great if you don't have time for the oven to heat up.

I prefer the cabbage sliced -- that's the way my Mom used to make it.

Because roasting accents the sweetness of this spring stalk, you'll need only a hint of seasoning.

Savor each bite once you are finished cooking this delicious recipe for butternut squash.

A staple of Southern cooking, these nutritious greens are often slow cooked and laden with added fat. We make them better – and even a little lighter – with sweet onion and just a bit of bacon.

Thinly sliced beets and crushed pineapple mix with raspberry gelatin for a sweet salad choice.

This recipe is adapted from the great Alice Waters. Her original recipe doesn't call for cheese, but I just had to add it. If you like garlic, try rubbing the pan with some after it has been greased.

This baked potato has a crisp, golden skin, and is light and fluffy on the inside. Great comfort food!

What could possibly go better with broccoli then cheddar cheese. Try this broccoli bake with herb seasoning and of course, cheddar cheese. No child could possibly turn this side down.

This is a flavorful melange of colorful mediterranean vegetables in a thick rich red tomato sauce. It is great as a meat-free main meal and works just as well as a side-dish with meat. It is cooked in…

A healthy casserole with low-fat cottage cheese and yogurt.

This cheesy bake has it all: squash, cornbread, cheese and walnuts. Perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

Pretend you're in England and take a break for tea and these tiny sandwiches with a fresh cucumber crunch.

A super-easy potato casserole baked with creamy and crunchy ingredients

Throw it together and stick in the oven for a cheesy, broccoli-filled casserole.

This is a casserole version of eggplant parmesan that is much easier that the traditional way! Still the same great taste.

This healthy dish uses lime juice and cumin for flavoring, instead of butter.

Throughout my childhood, I remember tending to a massive half-acre size garden that was abundant with all the glorious flavors of fall. Now in my adulthood, I have found I tend to shy away from the typical…

Whether you want to cook it in the oven or the microwave, this dish is a sure thing!

When I made this for my family, there just wasn't enough. They always wanted more.

Corn baked with an irresistible combination of butter, cream cheese, and garlic. Every time I make this for other people, they ask for the recipe.

Italian dressing mix adds zesty flavor to these potatoes.

A healthy dip that goes very well with toasted pita bread.

Sweeten your sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans.

This old southern recipe goes well with all kinds of meals, especially at the holidays. It is always requested at all the holiday meals, and there is never any left! This is a very easy recipe to prepare.

Delicious, low-fat and filling lunch or dinner.

This recipe makes a large amount so is excellent for large family meals. I was very favorably impressed with using a Meyer lemon olive oil and look forward to using it in other dishes.

With shredded carrots and onions, this zucchini casserole is rich and satisfying.

If you're tired of doughy pizza crust, the puff pastry is a much different texture and taste.

Vivid green spinach, bright red tomatoes and aromatic, Indian-spiced basmati rice are tossed together in this easy recipe from Los Angeles chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. Serve with grilled…

Salt pork, beef stock and tomatoes give these green beans fantastic flavor.

Rich, hearty, and comforting! This soup is a meal in itself. The spice of the pepper flakes compliment the spice of the Italian sausage. Great served with a baguette and softened butter.

This is a great soup for lunch or for starters to a main meal. The taste of zucchini and squash compliment each other very well.

This healthy side dish is very simple to make and compliments chicken very well.

This seasonal soup makes a marvelous first course, the perfect way to start your dinner.

This elegant side dish is so easy to throw together and you'll likely have the ingredients on-hand. Perfect with fish, chicken or meat.

Add some ranch to this recipe for a different type of twist to the taste of green beans.

A fabulous side to serve at a really nice dinner party. You need to love onions though since the main ingredient is a stuffed onion.

A grated grilling basket makes grilling vegetables much easier. You can barbecue them without one, but you may lose a few vegetable pieces in the coals.

Add some Mexican flare to your sweet potatoes.

Feel good about serving these tasty appetizers that are rich in vitamin A, thanks to the spinach.

A spicy side item made with baked potatoes stuffed with zucchini, onions, green chilies, and more

With spring just around the corner we thought the Spring Ingredient Recipe Contest would be just the chance to share one our most well-liked foods. This is a simple side dish that goes well with other…

I created this recipe as a way to get my boyfriend to eat and love spinach. It is a power-packed side dish that compliments steaks, chicken, or is a great vegan/vegetarian meal on its own.

These are cute little zucchini rice tartlets that are structured and cooked in a mold. These are great for an early breakfast (if you bored with the regular eggs and toast) or for a side dish during dinner.

Cinnamon, ginger, and mace bake with this squash.

Crushed Ritz crackers add an extra crunch to this casserole dish.

Parsnips add texture to this creamy potato dish.

Chick-peas are supposed to be good for you.  But you wouldn't think so since they are so delicious.  This salad is so simple and since the ingredients are things you have staple in your home you can…

A touch of maple syrup gives great flavor to boiled carrots.

Artichokes are sautéed in garlic butter before steaming. A simple and delicious way to use artichokes!

Try these at your next barbecue

A recipe for those who like cucumbers but get indigestion from raw ones. I prefer this recipe to fried squash.

Here's an elegant side dish that puts all those extra green tomatoes you have to use. Greek style feta or French style chevres (both goat cheeses) work equally well here.

For such a simple dish, you will be surprised at how much flavor this has. Broccoli is equally delicious prepared this way.

Hearty and quick, this meal will definitely become a regular in your repertoire. Serve with crusty garlic bread and a salad and you are all set!

A good way to get children to eat celery. A family I babysat for as a teenager made this for their children, minus the raisins. Children love to help make this.

Winter is the perfect time to serve this hearty soup that's loaded with plenty of vegetables.

A classic fried appetizer that never turned down. Great for replicating that "sports bar" atmosphere in your own home.

This is an excellent recipe that's quick and simple and healthy too!

Use a different herb each time you make this delicious spaghetti squash side dish!

For that extra touch, use multi-colored Indian corn when in season.

If you love yams then try this recipe and make them fried. This sure is tasty!

If you've seen the movie, you know what a great reputation this dish has.

Sweet bell peppers are the life of this casserole.

Reduced fat sour cream adds a rich texture to this low-fat side dish for excellent results.

This marinated salad is a great side or simple starter to the meal

This simple recipes creates a green and hearty side item for any meal.

Cabbage is an excellent source of dietary fiber and this casserole is a great way to fit it into your diet.

The perfect preparation for green beans, greated served with fish or chicken

This is a perfect recipe to use as a side dish for any main course. This is good for a hot summery barbeque also.

Quick and easy. If you like garlic, add more.

This vegetarian quiche makes a great meal with plenty of cheese and chopped herbs.

I had so many different veggies in the fridge that I decided to make this dish. It was so good. You can also serve at room temperature on crackers as an appetizer or heated on grilled meats.

Try this recipe for pan fried green beans.

A healthy and pretty pizza choice with squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion served on Italian bread shells.

Carrots add a nice touch to this savory cheese ball flavored with Worcestershire and Tabasco.

This triple-corn casserole with sweet corn, creamed corn, and corn muffin mix will turn anyone into a corn-lover.

Okra is an often neglected Southern favorite that works great in a variety of recipes. For simple grilled okra, try this recipe!

Add some sweet potatoes, bananas, apples, grapes with some mayo and lemon juice and you will find that you get an outstanding salad.

A quick and easy way to whip up some healthy and delicious sweet potato pudding.

Soufflés are never an easy task and this elegant eggplant dish is no exception. Homemade from scratch right down to the sauce, it's a tasty dish you'll definitely want to make over and over again.

A wonderful recipe with a lot of fresh herbs and feta cheese soaked in chicken broth.

Orzo was a pastina made in my home growing up. It is so comforting and warm mixed with ricotta and Parmesan.

If you have orzo in the house instead of rice, you can still whip up a batch of this easy tasty fried rice recipe. I started making my Fantastic Fried Rice the other day and realized I ran out of a…

An easy rice dish with lots of flavor. The perfect accompaniment to any meal.

This appetizer is outstandingly delicious and looks elegant on the plate as well.

I created these tasty spinach patties by using a little flour and baking powder (like in a biscuit), egg for binding and Fontina cheese for taste and added crispiness. They are great as an appetizer,…

Spinach, olives, and feta served in toasted pita pocket.