Zucchini GratinDo you want a delicious, balanced and not expensive dish? Zucchini gratin is just such a dish. This is a fancy side dish out of everyday vegetables. There are many variations on cooking zucchini gratin. I am sharing my French friend's recipe.
E-Z Refrigerator BeetsThis simple recipe makes great use of all the beets from the garden and provides lots of great vitamins (like IRON!) too!
Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top PestoThis is a beautiful side dish with vibrant flavours. Use the carrots' own greens to make a pesto to serve with it. I added a bit of mint and lemon to really make it pop. I used pine nuts, but you can use cashews or something similar, too.
Sweet Potato ToastThese are healthier substitute for bread! They are thinly sliced sweet potatoes that you can use as a toast under eggs or as a base for any food. They are also great as a snack! You may use one or more sweet potatoes but I find I need to make many more just to have some by the time we are ready to sit down and eat! Delicious!
Spaghetti Squash FrittersI've been getting a bit tired of spaghetti squash in the usual form I prepare it; with spaghetti sauce or as a layered lasagna. I tried turning them into crisp fritters and they were delightful. You can add whatever bits you like in them, I went with onions, bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Cauliflower GnocchiThis guilt-free cauliflower gnocchi only takes 2 ingredients: cauliflower and flour. This is an excellent way to cut calories by not using starchy potatoes and eggs. You can use gluten-free flour to turn these beauties into a GF version that tastes absolutely scrumptious, too. These puffy little pillows are such a delight no matter how you top them. I've added a bonus step to turn them into garlic butter gnocchi. Highly recommended!
Honey Glazed Butternut SquashThis pretty and yummy recipe is perfect to 'fancy up' a meal. It's savory but can be made sweeter if desired. Precut too!
Caramelized Cranberry Brussels SproutsThese Brussels sprouts are extra yummy, sweetened by being caramelized, and studded with cranberries. The onions and garlic give it a nice smoky flavour. I love the green and red look for the holidays. :)
Curried Cauliflower RiceThis yummy dish is called rice but it just resembles rice in many ways. Its main star is cauliflower that has been pulsed until it's rice-like. I've served this to many rice lovers and they've all been absolutely in love with it. It's a delicious way to save yourself from a huge amount of calories and not feel so weighed down.
Steamed FiddleheadsFiddleheads are a fern that are harvested as a vegetable. They are full of vitamin A and C as well as a good source of fibre and omega 3 fatty acids. They are a spring time vegetable that taste very similar to asparagus. I am steaming these but fiddleheads can also be used in soup, salad and pastas.
Spinach BakeTop this spinach mixture with whatever toppings you like. Very tasty and low carb.
Beer Battered Onion RingsMany people enjoy the flavor of beer batter on their fried foods. This page contains a recipe for making beer battered onion rings.
Homemade Dried and Caramelized OnionsWhen I find a great deal on onions, I buy a large amount and make these dried and caramelized onions. It ends up being a whole lot cheaper and more tasty than buying dried onions in bottles. You can make these in the oven, in a dehydrator, or even in the sun! To make onion powder, run the finished product in a processor.
Homemade Pumpkin PureeSomeone left a big pumpkin at the curb with their garbage, and I picked it up during one of my walks. I did roast pumpkin before, but I remembered how hard it was to cut up the pumpkin. However, I saw a recipe for how to roast a whole pumpkin, and that's what I did today. I have plenty of puree for breads, muffins, soup, smoothies, and even baby food!
Pull-Apart Garlic EggplantYou can actually pull apart the cubes of this side dish. Each piece is coated with cheese and garlic. It's fun to make and to eat.
Fried Frozen Sweet PotatoesIn November, we buy a bushel of sweet potatoes that are grown and cured here in North Carolina. I get another bushel in December or January. I store them in a cold room but not below 55 degrees. They will last for a couple of months or more.
Summer Fresh Tomato Pie for OneThis is a very juicy pie. It's tomatoes after all, so be prepared for drippage! If you don't care for tomato skins like me, they pull right off with your fork.
Best Bacon Brussels SproutsThe reason why the word "best" is in the recipe is because this dish always converts the brussels sprouts naysayers by first bite. Deconstructing the sprout by serving it in loose leaf form helps those who compare the little vegetable to "mushy alien heads."
Cheesy Smashed PotatoesThe perfect side dish or even as a small meal.
Crispy Carrot TopsIf you buy bunched carrots or if you grow your own don't throw out the fresh green leaves. They can be used to make a tasty crunchy topping or for adding to soup or casseroles.
Fried Green Tomatoes (Gluten Free)Fried green tomatoes are a family favorite of ours. When my gluten sensitive guests come for supper, I change things up just a little. With the help of "Betty Crocker Gluten Free Bisquick" instead of flour everyone can enjoy the great taste of this southern favorite!
Zucchini BoatsA delicious recipe using some of that garden zucchini you might have in abundance right now. Savory beef stuffed zucchini shells made in the microwave and stove instead of the hot oven for a great summer dinner!
Baked Sweet Potato FriesA healthy alternative to your typical French fry. We enjoy these as a dinner side dish. Easy, pretty quick and tasty!
Spring Veggie SauteMinus a bit of slicing time, this is a very easy and quick side dish to prepare. Add some spices, and you end up with a savory dish that even a table of children will gobble up without a single complaint!
Beer Battered Onion RingsThis is a recipe for onion rings but with a twist, it includes beer! Adding beer to the batter makes the onion rings taste oh-so-much better! It makes them light and crispy crunchy!
Garlic CauliflowerThis is a delicious side dish that goes well with rice.
Sea Beans and MushroomsWhile house sitting for a dear friend, I got to enjoy a box of organic fruits and vegetables she gets delivered. Amongst the kale, chard, pluots, cucumbers, and carrots, was a vegetable I had never seen before. The label said they were sea beans (salicornia).
Oven Roasted VegetablesI am trying to increase the amount of veggies that I include in my diet. I picked up some produce at the market and added some things I had at home to make this delicious roasted vegetable medley.
Pickled Beets RecipesThis page contains pickled beets recipes. Pickled beets are easy to make and delicious to eat. What a great way to preserve the excess beets from your garden.
Roasted Balsamic Brussels SproutsRoasted Brussels sprouts are a great side dish and easy to prepare.
Roasted CauliflowerIf you have never had roasted cauliflower you have to try it! It is so easy to make and it makes a perfect side dish.
Butternut Squash RecipesWinter squash, such as butternut, can be used to prepare sweet or savory dishes. This page contains butternut squash recipes.
