Spinach Sauteed with Garlic and Chopped Tomato
This is quick cooking at its best…or novice cooking for those who are just discovering their talents in the kitchen.
Spicy-Sweet Green Bean Medley
Add this zippy side dish to your favorite piece of protein for a vitamin packed veggie punch.
Sauteed Purple Cabbage and Pea Pods
This side dish comes together in a snap. The vibrant purples and greens of the cabbage and pea pods make a boring dish pop.
Beefy Peppered Onions
This side dish will make just about any man’s day. Think of pairing it with a small steak or a grilled chicken breast.
Roasted Plum Tomatoes with Chinese Eggplant
Roasting the vegetables really brings out lovely caramelized flavors in the eggplant and tomatoes. Try pairing this side dish…
Asian Veggie Stir Fry
This dish can be served with something as simple as a grilled steak or a baked chicken breast. If you want an American-Asian…
Asian Asparagus
This type of dinner comes together VERY quickly. The flavors of the asparagus make a very simple dinner taste fancy and pairs…
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Jalapenos
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…
Oven-Roasted, Crispy Shallots
My husband goes ga-ga for these things. He loves them so much he’s even started volunteering to make them!
Roasted Plum Tomatoes
Quick, simple and a great side to any dish.
Crispy Shallots
This is such an easy dish to make. My husband doesn’t even miss onion rings he loves these so much.
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peppers and Onions
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…
Tomato Pizzettas
This is a great side dish but also makes a great appetizer platter to bring to a party or get-together.
Tomato Leek Casserole
This dish re-heats just fine in a microwave or oven if you're taking it to work or another event.
Cowboy Onions
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…
Roasted Asparagus with Artichoke Heart “Sauce”
Serve this with a simple small filet or grilled chicken breast for a wonderful meal.
Italian Roasted Tomatoes
These go with any grilled meat or fish. Or any Italian meal as a side dish.
Eggplant Salad
This salad can be served as a side dish. It can be warm, room temperature or cold; depending on the weather outside and your…
Eggplant Tomato Combo
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,…
Ratatouille
Well for those unfamiliar, ratatouille is actually a really fine French vegetable dish. So easy to make!