Sides & Veggies

This is quick cooking at its best…or novice cooking for those who are just discovering their talents in the kitchen.

Add this zippy side dish to your favorite piece of protein for a vitamin packed veggie punch.

This side dish comes together in a snap. The vibrant purples and greens of the cabbage and pea pods make a boring dish pop.

This side dish will make just about any man’s day. Think of pairing it with a small steak or a grilled chicken breast.

Roasting the vegetables really brings out lovely caramelized flavors in the eggplant and tomatoes. Try pairing this side dish with my Halibut with Shallots and Bacon recipe for a light and tasty meal.

This dish can be served with something as simple as a grilled steak or a baked chicken breast. If you want an American-Asian combo this is the way to go. It’s also designed to be served with the seared sea scallops for a more Asian-directed entrée.

This type of dinner comes together VERY quickly. The flavors of the asparagus make a very simple dinner taste fancy and pairs really nicely with a plain, grilled piece of meat.

I used to HATE Brussels sprouts. I couldn't even stand the smell of them cooking. I love them now, as long as they are caramelized which brings out the sweetness. This version is spicy!

My husband goes ga-ga for these things. He loves them so much he’s even started volunteering to make them!

Quick, simple and a great side to any dish.

This is such an easy dish to make. My husband doesn’t even miss onion rings he loves these so much.

This dish is full of vitamins. One cup of Swiss chard has over 700% of the vitamin K you need in one day. Over 200% of the vitamin A you need and over 50% of your vitamin C.

This is a great side dish but also makes a great appetizer platter to bring to a party or get-together.

This dish re-heats just fine in a microwave or oven if you're taking it to work or another event.

These onions are NOT spicy. In fact they are almost sweet and have a little zing at the end. You can kick them up hotter as you add the hot sauce.

Serve this with a simple small filet or grilled chicken breast for a wonderful meal.

These go with any grilled meat or fish. Or any Italian meal as a side dish.

This salad can be served as a side dish. It can be warm, room temperature or cold; depending on the weather outside and your tastes. It’s an earthy dish with some zip from the vinegar.

This eggplant tomato combo can be eaten as a side dish or as a spread. When I make an antipasti tray for an appetizer course, I’ll sometimes include this as a dip or spread for crackers.

Well for those unfamiliar, ratatouille is actually a really fine French vegetable dish. So easy to make!