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.

Recipe from my Grandma.

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

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

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 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 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 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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.…

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.

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

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

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!

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…

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

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

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

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,…

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 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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Great for dieters and non-dieters alike!

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

A delicious vegetarian meal and a tasty appetizer for anyone.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

Really good!

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.

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.

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

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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

Delicious asparagus with a hint of smoky flavor.

Kids eating spinach?! When it's baked into these cheesy squares they'll be asking for more.

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

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.

A delicious blossom with homemade spicy dip.

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

All the veggie goodness, without a lot of added fat

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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…

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!

Kale becomes a flavorful green that everyone will love.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

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 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…

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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…

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

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.

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

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

This is a versatile side dish that's easy to make and always tasty. Goes well with any kind of meat.

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.

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.

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

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.

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…

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

This is a terrific recipe and healthy too.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

Recipe given to me from my Grandmother.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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.

Cream cheese and Parmesan cheese make this casserole fabulously cheesy.

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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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…

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

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

Orange zest, ginger and butter coat these fresh veggies.

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

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!

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.

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.

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…

The whole family will gobble up these veggies.

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

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 quick and easy potato recipe is a great way to get dinner on the table fast.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Italian dressing mix adds zesty flavor to these potatoes.

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.

Sweeten your sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

Delicious, low-fat and filling lunch or dinner.

The unique taste of these tomatoes will bring a little something different to the dinner table.

This can be a delicious vegetarian dish if you leave out the bacon – you don't lose any flavor and the eggplant is so filling.

A little bit of butter and sugar make these potatoes simple, yet delicious. A great fall dish.

This makes Brussel sprouts taste a lot better when you add the sweetness of apples and the saltiness of bacon.

A sophisticated potato dish with a little white wine for flavoring.

Once you have your guests try this recipe for stuffed tomatoes, they will be begging you for the recipe. It has happened to me numerous of times.

This beef vegetable soup recipe might seem a little time consuming but it is well worth it.

Kale is a great, nutritious vegetables too often ignored at the dinner table.

This is a recipe my grandparents made and was the only way I would eat spinach as a kid! It's easy to prepare and delicious to eat!

Easy to make and much more satisfying than fries

A must for any onion fan. Absolutely delicious, but be careful, you can't eat just one!

This is a lighter healthier version of what my family used to make when I was a kid. Who wants to eat all that oil anyway! The optional additions make it colorful and it gives the dish lots of flavor…

A very quick and easy recipe for a cold winter night.

The balsamic vinegar makes the perfect dressing for this light side dish.

Stir-fried vegetables with mustard seed and other spices makes for an exciting side dish.

These potatoes should be refrigerate for at least 8 hours, so they're perfect for planning ahead. Just stick them in the oven and they're ready in 30 minutes. A great option for Thanksgiving or Christmas…

Tomatoes are one of the best vegetables to be marinated. Try this marinate on tomatoes in lemon juice, sugar , oregano and some other oils and herbs.

These cheesy grilled potatoes are so good, you could eat them without anything else to go with them!

This soup it is so creamy without any cream and taste so good!

You can serve this wild rice dish as a side dish or a main course, your choice! This actually started as a one dish dinner for my wife and I (with the addition of some cooked, cubed chicken) but has since…

This is a corn casserole that I've had every Thanksgiving of my life!

This is an East Indian dish that's truly marvelous. Serve with steaming hot rice and a green vegetable of your choice with chutney as a condiment.

Add a new swirl to serving side dishes, and discover a tasty way to sneak in a green veggie.

Try using mozzarella and a little pesto for an extra touch to this sandwich.

A pancake without any starch, these little gems make great side dishes. You can dress them up with all kinds of sauces or dressing, but sometimes they are nice simply cooked in olive oil and sprinkled…

This is a great and delicious way to trick you children into getting their veggies intake. Plus you’ll love it too.

A great combination of ingredients you most likely have on-hand in the kitchen. Great for last-minute dinner ideas.

Brown sugar and honey are great flavoring for carrots.

Cooked in lemon, garlic and olive oil, these vegetables come out perfect.

Apples and apricots spiced with honey and nutmeg complement the flavor of acorn squash.

For a Shortcut: Purchase pre-cut broccoli florets in the supermarket produce section or salad bar.

This sweet potato recipe is a favorite in our house during the holidays! You will love these - I got this recipe from my mother and have never heard of anyone else making them like this.

Toasted almonds and honey dress up a side of green beans.

Light and crunchy, pan-fried green beans with lemon, garlic salt and pepper. Fresh and fast!

Cooked with tarragon and olive oil, the baked tomatoes in this salad are delicious.

Yuca is a root native to South America that is found in many traditional dishes. It is similar to a potato and often replaces potatoes in recipes.

Brined in wine vinegar with basil, dill weed and parsley, these cucumbers have incredible flavor and make a delicious side dish.

How do you get your family to eat their lima beans? Try this tasty recipe!

This sweet pickling method is a great way to store a mixture of vegetables.

I made this up because I was trying to make bundles, but they wouldn't stay together. The ratio of the ingredients can be changed to your taste.

I love both of these and mushrooms, so I came up with this recipe.

Use the best tomatoes you can find. They must be ripe, but a little on the firm side.

Make these sandwiches when tomatoes are at their juicy best and fresh basil is plentiful.

This is a great summer side dish to accompany hamburgers or other grilled meat or fish. The asparagus are cooked first, then marinated in herbs and oil and served cold for a refreshing vegetable dish.

Masa Harina, a corn dough used to make tortillas, is used in this corn pudding

Nothing says comfort food like cheese and potatoes.

Bacon and cheese turn regular tomatoes into a hearty dish.

A hearty, Vegetarian dish with veggies, eggs, and cheese

The mixture of tortellini pasta with roasted red peppers, black olives and a balsamic/olive oil dressing is sure to please anyone's stomach.

Baked turnips seasoned with onion powder, garlic, and Parmesan cheese

I make this often because it tastes great and it's very healthy!

Bacon, onion and tomato make this easy side dish a real treat. A perfect accompaniment to any meal that is lacking a green vegetable.

Try this low-fat sandwich-appetizer for a party alternative.

And you thought carrot cake alone was delicious! Try mixing it with sweet potatoes and I promise you, you will never make carrot cake the same.

A bell pepper is stuffed with rice and vegetables and topped with mozzarella cheese.

If spinach bunches are extra large, you probably will need to double the Cream Sauce recipe.