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.
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…
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!
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.…
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,…
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.
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…
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!
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 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.
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!
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…
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!
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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…
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 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…
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.
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.
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!
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 unique recipe is the winner of the sweet potato category in our Thanksgiving Recipes Contest! Cooked, mashed sweet potatoes with coconut and butter.
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…
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 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.
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…
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 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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
The gooey cheese inside gives it a kicked up flavor! My husband gives this recipe a TEN! Try to not eat the filling up before you finish the stromboli. Yes, it's that irresistible!
Spaghetti squash is a fantastically versatile squash that makes really beautiful dishes. With feta, tomatoes and black olives in this dish, it help makes a filling vegetarian meal.
If you love then this is a must make for a side dish. This could also be eaten as a main course for all you vegetarians out there. It is so delicious and all the veggies are baked and marinated with vegetable…
Belgian endive makes an incredibly elegant presentation. First, there's the surprise of a grilled green. Then there's the lovely appearance on the plate. Grilled endive makes a perfect accompaniment to…
Instead of topping canned sweet potatoes with a glaze and miniature marshmallows, this version uses fresh sweet potatoes and a lighter, less gooey glaze.
I make this with reduced fat cheeses so I don't feel so guilty and to boost the nutritional value, I added some veggies. Be creative and add what you like. Add shredded chicken or cut up meat balls for…
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As long as you use a deep-frying thermometer to ensure the oil is hot enough, I learned, there’s nothing greasy about the results. The beans have a fairly nonabsorbent surface, unlike…
I originally found the recipe for Green Tomato Pie in an old cookbook my grandmother had. It makes a great brunch addition or a light lunch entrée. Some people even like it for dessert.
Very easy and and satisfying for lunch or as a side dish for a delicious summer dinner! What is great about this recipe is, it can be enjoyed hot or cold! I would consider this a versatile main dish…
Steamed green beans tossed with butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and toasted walnuts. This is excellent with asparagus also. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
I also make sure the vegetables come out right by grilling them over indirect heat — that is, cooking the vegetables on the cooler side of the grill, not right above the heat, so they are less likely…
You can use this concoction everywhere from eating it "straight" as described to stuffing mushrooms, zucchini or cabbage leaves, as well as spreading it on toasted bread slices for an hor d'ouevre. Use…
This flexible late summer favorite can be served hot or cold as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken, as a sauce for pasta, or as a meal on its own. Rich in fiber, phytochemicals and vitamins A and…
This is a very easy side dish with a great color that is more savory than hot. Commercial canned green chiles are not hot at all. For those of you that like your dishes with a bit of zing, substitute…
This flexible late summer favorite can be served hot or cold as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken, as a sauce for pasta, or as a meal on its own. Rich in fiber, phytochemicals and vitamins A and…
This is an amazing layered dish that you bake in the oven. You layer zucchini slices with tomatoes and then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and cover with mozzarella cheese and repeat it.
This is a simple traditional tomato sauce that can be used on pasta, Pizza or any recipe that requires marinara sauce. It is always good topped with parmesan or romano grated cheese
My family really enjoys this spinach - I've been making it for several years. It's easy. I keep a small jar of toasted sesame seeds all the time so that step is eliminated.
Generously flavored with garlic and herbs, these baked tomatoes serve as a side dish or an antipasto. They are delicious even made with hard, unripe tomatoes. The ancient Greek physician Dioscorides claimed…
This dish was inspired by my mom who in my opinion is the best cook in the whole world. It is so simple and easy to prepare that it will dress up any meat as a side dish. My teenage sons also cook this…
Special Mother's Day Entry My mom was a good cook, but she couldn't make a pie crust without losing her temper. My dad would say to us kids when she was trying to bake we better wait outside until this…
This garden road salsa is a mixture of corn, beans and peppers. It makes for a healthy appetizer or veggie side dish. Once you start eating it, you won't be able to stop!
This is a great low carb and low fat lunch that will keep you full for the rest of the day. Tons of vegetables packed into a tortilla for nutritious goodness.
Wolfgang PuckIn winter, while I was growing up in the Austrian village of St. Veit, green vegetables never appeared in my mother’s kitchen. Every vegetable we ate during the cold months came from our…
The sauce that is made for this dish is absolutely amazing; just have olive oil, fresh garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, milk and fresh parmesan.
The seasoning in the cooking makes these artichokes delicious hot or cold and is also low calorie! From the valley where they are grown, this recipe is not only easy and simple, these artichokes are simply…
This is a well known recipe that has been in our family for years. There are a lot of hidden gems in this recipe that make the carrot cakes flavors come to life.
Choose a firm-ripe avocado for this relish. At this stage it will slice easily and the pieces will hold their shape. Serve the relish with beef, pork, or chicken.
Recipe adapted from "Great Food Without Fuss" by Frances McCullough and Barbara Witt (Henry Holt and Co., 1992). Vivid green spinach, bright red tomatoes and aromatic, Indian-spiced basmati rice are tossed…
Wolfgang PuckBecause the vegetables probably won’t come straight from your garden, you have my permission to use good quality chicken, beef, or vegetable broth instead of water, to give your soup the…
Recipe adapted from "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone" by Deborah Madison (Broadway Books, 1997). This versatile gratin tastes similar to a spinach soufflé but is denser in texture and much easier to…
These baked tomato halves are a quick and tasty side dish, served warm and bubbly from the oven, perfect to accompany broiled or grilled fish or chicken. Better yet, fresh tomatoes are a delicious source…
There are many things you can do to vary this pickling recipe. Instead of pickling spice you can add fresh dill and a hot pepper, or toss in a clove of garlic.
This is a hearty dish which would serve as a side dish for 3-4 people or as the name says could be an entree for one person. Add a chunk of warm bread and you have all 4 of the food groups.
This authentic Mexican salsa makes a great accompaniment salad or side dish for grilled chicken, fajitas or a grilled steak. The flavor is spectacular.
This dish was developed to be served with baked fish; the freshness of the spinach and the acidity of the vinaigrette go very well with fish. It is a flavorful way to serve spinach, so try it with your…
Flavorful veggies are really easy to make on the grill and a sure-fire way to please your family and friends. Add some cubes of tofu or another favorite source of protein and you've got yourself the perfect…
This recipe is amazing. I bet you could never think squash could taste so good when it is stuffed with ricotta cheese, onions, parsley, sage and thyme.
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.
This is a fantastic and delicious way to use up your garden goodies! The flavors compliment each other so well. This recipe really hits the spot, and will be the topic of your meal conversation!
This is a wonderful and perfect side dish if you wanted to prepare some veggies for the meal. The combination of cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms with cheddar is amazing.
This recipe features collard greens, which is an ingredient commonly used in Southern cuisine. In combination with other typically Southern ingredients (fried potatoes, Vidalia onions, and cream) and…
I made my own recipe for a small dinner party!! I'm sorry I didn't get a picture, a bit busy during the holidays, hope this works. My family and friends loved it, will be making it again soon.
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.
For a smoky and sumptuous veggie-filled grilled sandwich, try this easy recipe. All it takes is some veggies, focaccia bread, lemon- mayonnaise dressing, and crumbled feta.
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.
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…
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,…
This soup has the best taste because of the extra special gourmet ingredients. This not so average soup has artichoke hearts, fennel and pancetta along with some other special ingredients. It is delicious.
Mulligan stew is a hearty thick recipe that was thrown together by me thirty years ago. It contains stew meat frozen mixed vegetables and seasonings that will even make a picky child eat their veggies.…
Plain green beans are enlivened with flavorful olives and sharp feta cheese. Parboil the green beans the night before the meal, then sauté them just before serving.
For variations on this dish, add green peas, cooked cubed celery or hard-cooked egg slices. Also, it may be used as an entree if the white meat of chicken is put on the bottom of the casserole.
This is the simplest spinach dip recipe I have seen so far. It doesn't have too many ingredients and it's easy to prepare. This is also a great way to get veggies into your kids.
This recipe is a spicy combination of zesty onions, fiery jalapenos, and fresh tomatoes, which are a good source of potassium and high in the antioxidants vitamin A & C.
This easy to make home made tomato soup is delicious. Invite your children to the lunch table and serve them a bowl of this with a grilled cheese sandwhich.
This egg-based frittata, full of the green vegetable, is a healthy choice for breakfast. Use egg whites or egg substitute if you are watching your weight.
You will love this easy, exotic fried tomato departure. And you will also love the incredible aroma that fills your kitchen the minute the tomato slices hit the hot pan. This is another excellent way…
My mother used to make scalloped potatoes and these are my spin on that. My mom never got to taste my potatoes before she passed but I know she would love them.
This seafood pie is rich and very tasty. I was visiting a niece in TN, an excellent cook, who served it for lunch. I asked for the recipe and now I make this dish frequently.
I do most of our cooking on the grill so I came up with a way to make good potatoes on the grill. I get potatoes like oven fries with the flavors of hickory smoke. You can use almost any potatoes and…
This delicious cold roasted asparagus recipe is great if you love asparagus, and even if you don't. The tangy dressing and the roasted taste of the asparagus and peppers brings it all together. You can…
This recipe can be served for breakfast. Since it is a breakfast dish, I designed it with a light curry flavor that is subtle, so don't let the odd combination of ingredients throw you off. My kids gobbled…
This is one of my favorite dinners, and probably one of the most healthy entrees I've created so far. Orange Roughy is a deliciously light and 'non-fishy' deep sea fish that's a little pricier than the…
The secret ingredient for this creamy and flavorful soup is swiss cheese. The saltiness of the cheese compliments the other ingredients for this potato soup recipe.
This quick and delicious side dish goes very well with any picnic or potluck foods. It travels well, can be served warm or at room temperature and is not only colorful, but healthy and very tasty!
This is the most amazing appetizer I have ever made! I am not kidding. You must try this for the next family gathering or party you have. People are going to absolutely die over how good this is.
Choose beans that easily snap, and not just bend, with moderate pressure. Also, to keep as much of the bright color as possible, do not add any acidic ingredient such as lemon until cooking is finished.
My son refuses to eat vegetables, but he loves bread. He would eat nothing but bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner, given the chance! So when he was about 5 years old, I thought, "Fine. You like bread?…
Add some flavorful flavors to your everyday steamed broccoli. You will find that the lemon and garlic used for this recipe will have the broccoli tasting fresh and delicious. Mix in some toasted pinenuts…
Cauliflower mashed potatoes taste like mashed potatoes but without the carbs! Mashed cauliflower is a bit more lumpy than potatoes but can still taste creamy with the added butter and cream.
You can actually use this batter for a lot of things, like zucchini, eggplant, jalapeno's and a variety of other vegetables. Serve this on the side with some cheeseburgers.
This pie tastes exactly like a Pecan Pie but it is fun to see the looks on people's faces when you tell them what it really is. My family loves these pies.
Crunchy, sweet and healthy salad with Japanese influence. The Japanese love pickles and this recipe comes from a friend from Kyushu. Ta Chan loves winter back home because that meant collecting the daikon…
This side dish is so popular that we offer it at lunch and dinner every day. The 3-step cooking process and the use of white corn makes this a different and unique version of this Kentucky classic.
Apples, pears and raisins turn this classic fall squash into a real fruity treat. The sweetness of the fruit mixes with the brown sugar and spices for a perfect autumn dish. So sweet your kids will thing…
Yummy and vegetarian, you will love this fresh alternative to the typical breakfast fare. The appearance may look less than impressive, but this winning combination of vegetables will make you try this…
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…