Categories by Vegetables

Warm Spinach Salad

Fresh spinach is best but you can also find spinach in your local supermarket. Cranberries and goat cheese are in this recipe.

Pasta alla Carrettiera

Pasta Carrettiera uses fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic as the base for the sauce, which is not coked.

Basic Pumpkin Carving

Is there any symbol that says “Halloween” more than the traditional Jack O’Lantern pumpkin?

Mussel & Fava Bean Salad

Fava beans are best eaten when young and tender. They are popular all over the world.

Savory Tomato Tart

The secret to a good tart is in the crust. This tomato tart uses three types of cheese; Guyere, feta and mozarella.

Potato Rutabega Bisque

Rutabaga is the Swedish word for turnip. Rutabagas are a cross between a cabbage and a turnip.

Pasta with Fresh Tomato,

Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice are added to hot, cooked pasta to make this dish.

Scallops with Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard is a delicious and sweet vegetable. Separate the leaves from the stalks before cooking so that it will cook evenly.

Vietnamese Pickled Salad

This is a new way to use cabbage besides cole slaw. Do Chua is a Vietnamese pickling dish that you can change to suit what vegetables you have.

Tomato Plant Care

Polish Leaf Plant Tomatoes, Keilbasa Tomatoes, Italian Sweet Tomatoes, Persimmon? Learn how to buy, plant and care for your own garden variety.

Celery Root Puree

You make this Celery Root Puree just as you would mashed potatoes, using light cream.

Preparing Potato Gnocchi

Gnocchi is a form of soft, chewey Italian pasta made with semolina wheat, flour, egg and potato.

Potato Gnocchi With Keith

This potato gnocchi made by Chef Keith Pooler is served with an Oxtail Ragout.

Spicy Tomato Soup

This ia a fast, easy and healthy versian of tomato soup prepared by Barbara Lynch.

Tomato & Goat Terrine

This is a homemade terrine recipe uses Kalamata olives, fresh tomatoes and goat cheese that Greg Reppucci brought back from Paris, France.

Oven Sun-dried Tomatoes

If you think that sun-dried tomatoes are too expensive, they  can be made like these are in the oven.

Tomato Coulis Sauce

Frank McClelland's version of the sauce uses shallots and Balsamic vinegar. Tomato coulis is generally served cold as an accompaniment to vegetable di

Rustic Vegetable Tart

Many tarts or galettes look more like a pizza but this rustic version is more like a savory pie with an opening in the center.

Scalloped Tomatoes

Using jarred or even canned tomatoes is perfect for this winter dish. Just addparmesan and breadcrumbs and bake.

Canning Tomato Juice

Canning or preserving your own vegetables is less expensive and healthier. With tomato juice you can have it anytime you want it.

Canning Tomatoes

Canning or preserving tomatoes is a lot easier than you probably think. Watch this video and see how to do it yourself

Canning Techniques

Basic canning or preserving techniques are very easy to do. This video shows how to prepare vegeatbles or fruits for preserving.

Chile Relenos

Poblano peppers are the standard “bell peppers” of Mexican and Central American cuisine. They are less sweet, more savory and a little ho

Grilled Pizza

The best method for grilling pizza is to use a pizza stone directly on the grill and then cook with the grillcover closed.

Mushroom Marsala Bites

Mushroom Marsala Bites are a constant favorite for those interested in tried and true appetizers.

Pasta with Fried Zucchini

The Sicilians know how to prepare and eat extra large zucchinis. Fry the zucchini slices and serve over pasta.

Creamed Corn

Yes you can make your very own creamed corn. Shuck and cook the kernals raw.

Roasted Beet Salad

Next time you serve a beet salad think about roasting them in the oven to maintain more of the flavor.

Roasted Fava Beans

The fava bean is the main ingredients in this sautee. Serve this side dish with pheasant, turkey or any game bird, or with pasta or by even by itself.

Swiss Chard Rolls

Use Swiss Chard that is slightly parboiled and stuffed with some roasted squash, cranberry sauce, walnuts and goat cheese.

Olive Consarde

Olive cansarde is an Italian tradition. An assortment of raw vegetables marinated in oil and vinegar and placed in serving dishes.

St. Josephs Day Pasta

Cauliflower, fava beans, and the ferns on top of the anise bulbs are the main ingredients to this traditional Italian dish for Saint Joseph's Day.

Quick Polenta

The quick version of this famous Italian side dish of corn meal still takes about 15 or 20 minutes of stirring.

Quick Easy Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce is a traditional Italian vegetable sauce meaning "sailor style". It is quick, easy and healthy.

Vegetable Garden Doctor

This is episode 1 of a series of videos to help you plan, prepare, plant and maintain your vegetable garden.

Pesto Pasta

This is a healty version of pesto pasta by using whole wheat pasta.

Roasted Vegetables

You want to peel and trim the vegetables into pieces of the same size, sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in the oven.

Potato Leek Soup

This is a good potato leek soup recipe made mre interesting by the Tangy Tarragon Drizzlesauce that is used as a garnish at the end.

Bulgur Wheat Salad

Chewy, nutty-tasting bulgur wheat, fresh vegetables, and the refreshing zing of lemon juice, make this is a cool side dish wheat salad.

Wild Leek Cucumber Soup

This soup actually uses wild leeks, known as ramps, but you can substitute regular leeks as well.

No Cook Chocolate Pudding

This is a vegetarian and raw food recipe that makes a chocolate pudding dessert every bit as tasty as a cooked version.

Tomato Herb Pasta

This is a very light, healthy and quick pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes, basil, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil.

Greek Salad Soup

In the middle of a sticky heat wave, when even lighting the outdoor grill adds too much heat, chilled soup makes a refreshing, almost effortless meal.

Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Along with baking their own bao buns and pulling their own fresh mozzarella, Evenfall Restaurant preserves lemons for a delicious preserved lemon vi

No Cook Marinara Sauce

This “raw” recipe uses most of the same ingredients that a cooked marinara will use, and is actually warm when it comes out of the blender

Shaved Fennel Salad

This shaved fennel and radish salad is a perfect salad for hot summer days. You can serve it topped with fresh micro herbs. Another idea is to top it

Smoky Baked Beans

This is one popular side dish, mainly because it takes so little time and cooking it on the grill will provide real smoky flavor.

Dads Tomato Salad

Chef Victoria Bucknam shows how simple it is to prepare this delicious Greek tomato salad.

Grilling Vegetables

Chris Schlesinger shows the no-nonsense and easiest way to grill perfect vegetables every time.

Sweet Corn Fritters

This fritter is more similar to an Asian version of a corn fritter because it is smaller, lighter and served with a sweet soy sauce.

Romanesco Broccoli

With a vegetable like this, the simpler the preparation the better. Roasting is simple. Olive oil, your favorite herbs, and salt and pepper.

Corn Consomme

The interesting thing about this recipe is that it allows you to not only enjoy the fresh corn flavor but you use the parts of the corn that you usu

Fresh Tomato Soup

Fresh tomato soup is a great way to enjoy your extra tomatoes. It does not take long to cook, and the taste of fresh grown onions and basil make for a

Eggplant Rollatini

The main  ingredient in this vegetarian dish are tomatoes, eggplant and basil with a ricotta filling.

Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce is a popular, robust Italian sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and herbs.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

The squash works well with many different types of stuffing including and not limited to chicken, rice of all kinds, seafood and more.

Harvest Soup

Autumn is the time to incorporate some of the cold weather vegetables such as winter squash and carrots into this hearty, tasty and satisfying soup.

Toasted Orecchiette

Allow the pasta to fry in the oil for about 60 seconds untouched. The result was a pasta dish with crispy golden edges that contributed to a contrast

Candy Decorated Pumpkin

No-carve pumpkin decorating ideas are kid-safe, creative, and will get your kids excited about pumpkin decorating without all the mess.

Butternut Leek Soup

This Thanksgiving Butternut Squash and Leek soup requires that you wash and clean fresh leeks but the results are well worth it.

Roasted Green Beans

If you want to save time cooking Thanskgiving dinner this is one of the recipes for that. Buy the green beans already washed and cut.

Leek and Pecan Stuffing

Author and blogger Jane Ward likes to follow tradition but found this leek and pecan version of stuffing and now it is a staple for her turkey.

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

This recipe video shows you how to maximize the flavor of the tomatilos by roasting them to make a typical salsa.

Roasted Squash Bisque

A Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque is a typical vegetable cream soup. Combine with chicken broth and heavy cream as a finish.

Low Fat Napa Cabbage Slaw

Napa cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable important to your health. This cole slaw has great taste, is healthy and is low fat.

Omelette

Making an omelette, often spelled omelet, is much easier when you watch this simple demonstration of the technique. 

Columbian Cole Slaw

Want to try a non-mayonnaise version of cole slaw? Diana Rodgers is a nutritional consultant and avid follower and believer in the Paleo diet. This cole slaw, which she first learned of from a friend

Red Pepper Coulis

This version of a vegetable coulis gets its flavor from roasting the peppers before pureeing them.

Whole Grain Pilaf

Whole grain pilaf is not only good for you but when flavored with cooked vegetables and chicken stock it tastes delicious.

Healthy Bruschetta

Bruschetta makes a delicious appetizer as is or an accompaniment to your pasta meal.

Fattoush Salad

Originating from Levantine cuisine, the Fattoush salad is a wonderful way to highlight fresh vegetables in a healthy, hearty meal.

Baked Leeks

This Baked Leeks recipe is the one new recipe that is so delicious - and so seasonally legitimate - it is destined to become a family tradition.

Green Bean Casserole

Whether this is your first time, or your 50th, hosting, this Green Bean Casserole is a recipe you'll want to have on your Thanksgiving table year after year.

Apple Fennel Cole Slaw

This is a New England version of a cole slaw using fennel and cider vinegar that works especially well with turkey or on a turkey sandwich.

Asian Green Beans

There's no substitute for the taste and texture of fresh green beans! Don't ruin them by cooking them too much. Beans should never be cooked un

Asparagus Prosciutto Wrap

The essential ingredients are boursin cheese (a soft creamy cheese), a thin piece of prosciutto, and phyllo dough.

Bacon Braised Napa Cabbage

This method of preparing Napa cabbage with Apple Smoked Bacon goes perfectly with the Pan Seared Scallops, pork or any fish.

Baked Fish & Chips

For those who love fish and chips this is a more healthy alternative. Bake both fish and the chips.

Sweet Potato Casserole

This Sweet Potato Casserole, with its creamy bright orange base, its familiar fluffy top crust of golden brown marshmallows is a tradition that resides with many families.

Fresh Beet Puree

A puree like this one made with fresh beets that have been roasted can be served with roasted vegetables or as any condiment.

Ravioli di Zucca (Squash Ravioli)

Zucca is the Italian word for squash. Stuffed squash raviolis and a brown sugar sauce makes it perfect.

Nopales Salad - Ensalada de Nopales

Nopale cactus are one of the long standing staples of Mexico. Par boil to make into a delicious salad.

Monks Bowl

Monk's Bowls, layers of fresh greens and grains draped in a flavorful soup, and topped with anything seasonal from chopped avocado to dried cranberries.

Homemade Rotolone

Rotolone is a classic handmade pasta dish from the Reggio Emilia area of Italy.

Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad recipe gets its zest from the salad dressing, which is made out of lemons and limes, olive oil, and dijon mustard.

American Chop Suey

American Chop Suey is of course not Chinese food in any way but is a popular dish in many homes because it is quick and easy.

Ratatouille

Bring a bit of France into your house by preparing this recipe from Jen Perry for a vibrant and flavorful Ratatouille.

Vegetable Flatbread

Chef David Gauvin has created a recipe for a vegetable flatbread that is so good, it will give you cause to think twice before ordering for take out.

Chickpea Salad

This recipe utilizes chickpeas, instead of using seafood or meat, as the main ingredient for a salad similar to tuna or chicken salad.

Healthy Waldorf Salad

This Healthy Waldorf Salad with a citrus vinaigrette is a delicious twist on the classic Waldorf Salad and is a perfect way to feature your farm fresh apples this season.

Wine Pairing: Quinoa Salad

Kathleen Erickson, "the Wine PhD," suggests pairing this refreshing quinoa salad with a glass of Riesling and, for dessert, a crisp apple to get the full effect of this food and wine pairing.

Bok Choy with Sauce

Home Cook and farmer Maggie Mehaffey often adapts this recipe by adding other vegetables to the stir fry such as broccoli, squash, red peppers, onions

Vegetable Stir-Fry

The secret to a good stir-fry is a hot pan, cutting the vegetables into the same size and cooking the vegetables in the right order.

Guacamole

Guacamole made the tradional Mexican way has fresh lime juice, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and serano pepper, salted to taste.

Dill Pickle Guacamole

This guacamole is made with a unique locally produced spicy dill pickle. It uses the juice for more flavor.

Guacamole and Sangria

Making your own fresh Sangria, guacamole and fried chips is a cinch after watching this recipe video.

Curried Cauliflower Dip

This cauliflower dip is not for cauliflower but made with it. Add yogourt, sour cream, curry powder, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

Lemon Artichoke Dip

Artichoke dip is good but fresh lemon adds more flavor to this classic party favorite.

Baked Kale Chips

Kale is considered to be close to wild cabbage. Even though it is healthy it could become an addiction as this salty, crunchy kale snack.

Grilled Veggie Burgers

Break from the traditional hotdogs and hamburgers and try a healthy, tasty alternative - homemade veggie burgers that the whole family can help prepare.

Ginger Plum Relish

We love this savory Gingered Plum Relish because it is so different yet tasty, a salty-sweet-almost smoky substitute for even the more traditional c

Pickling Overview

Almost everyone has had a pickle, but not nearly as many try to make them. For some, the task seems daunting, but Jane Ward helps demystify the pickling process and revels how easy it really is.

Kosher Dill Pickle

The process of pickling can seem daunting, but novelist and food blogger, Jane Ward, shows us that pickling is easy and fun with this kosher dill pickle recipe video.

Lentil Soup

Once you make this lentil soup you can decide whether to serve rustic style or puree the lentils for a smooth soup.

Irish Colcannon Potatoes

A traditional Irish dish made with three staples of Ireland's food: potatoes, cabbage and bacon.

Tabbouleh with Green Apple

Top this tabbouleh recipe with sliced grilled chicken and crumble fresh goat cheese over the top.

Grilled Portabella Burger

Grill these mushrooms to a pliable texture, complement the barbecue profile with a smoky-sweet hoisin ketchup and Napa slaw.

Broccoli Casserole

The creamy bake of green beans, condensed soup, and crunchy onion topping in this recipe for Broccoli Casserole is certainly a crowd pleaser.

Beet Carrot Cake

Adults and kids alike will enjoy this cake. Don't worry, telling everyone they are eating vegetables is optional.

Veggie Chips

Set aside those greasy, sodium filled potato chips. This recipe video for baked Veggie Chips will reveal a whole new world of healthy snacking.

Broccoli Caesar Salad

In this recipe for Broccoli Caesar Salad is chopped into very small pieces, the broccoli textures hold the dressing beautifully, and the sharp flavors in the dressing slightly “cook” away the

How to Prepare Fennel

Preparing this vegetable is quite simple, once you have the proper knowhow. With a little knife work and a creative mind, fennel makes for a surprising treat on in vast assortment of meals.

Kale Pesto

In recent years, leafy green kale has blossomed into a staple ingredient in kitchens across the nation. This recipe for Kale Pesto reinvents the traditional basil pesto with only a few basic ingredien

Peas with Onions and Pancetta

Stephanie Smith shares a creative side dish in this video recipe for Peas with Onions and Pancetta. Even the pickiest eaters will want to try these peas after they smell them.

Egg in Avocado Breakfast

With warm avocado and a slightly runny egg yolk, with a toss of cilantro on top, Egg in Avocado Breakfast updates the brunch menu to health-packed and modern.

Zucchini and Basil Soup with Garlic

Basil, chicken both and fresh lemon juice combine to make the unmatched flavor in this video recipe for Zucchini and Basil Soup with Garlic.

Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Elegantly balancing tangy and sweet, this how-to recipe video for Cucumber Yogurt Dip is as bright and playing as a dip can get. Serve it at your next gathering with a side of fresh vegetables or pita chips.

Avocado Beet Salad

Breathe new life into your own life with the fresh fruits and vegetables popping out of the ground this time of year. Chef and caterer Stephanie Smith shares her recipe for an Avocado Beet Salad.

Caldo Verde

Caldo Verde, literally translated "green soup," is a staple in Portuguese cuisine.

Vegetarian Kale Soup

Giving fresh taste and packed with nutrition, this recipe for Vegetarian Kale Stew won't have you straying too far outside of your culinary comfort-zone.

Homemade Caesar Dressing

Topped with a generous portion of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkled with a few homemade croutons, there truly no substitute for this easy recipe for Homemade Caesar Dressing.

Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A slow cooker is a busy person's most useful appliance, especially around the holidays. Spend your time out of the kitchen and with your friends and loved ones.

Wine Pairing: Asparagus and Goat Cheese

Once a basic understanding of flavor profiling is established the doors of opportunity for mixing and matching wine and food are opened to many new possibilities.

Garden Inspired Pumpkin Decorating

Carving a pumpkin can get a little nerve wracking for parents with small children. Try this fun and creative alternative to decorating pumpkins this Halloween.

Carrot Salad

The bright orange of the carrots and deep red of the dried cranberries make this video recipe for Carrot Salad a gorgeous side dish next to any main course.

Zucchini Brownies

No child will be able to resist this delicious dessert, provided you don't blow the whistle on the hidden ingredient, zucchini.

Grilled Avocado Salad

With such an easy dish to create, this summer grilling recipe featuring fresh vegetables can't be missed!

Fresh Garden Salad

Basil and nasturtium flowers make this fresh garden salad unique yet approachable. 

Grilled Tomato Sauce

This is one of the most versitile tomato sauces you can make.  Perfect for steak, seafood, or your favorite bag of chips.     

Caramelized Balsamic Onions

With common ingredients and a skillet, cipollini onions are transformed into a stellar side dish. Learn how to make Caramelized Balsamic Onions in this recipe video.

Mustard Greens Salad

Chef and farmer Andy Varela has developed an easy and simple way to put your vegetables to good use in this recipe video for Mustard Greens Salad

Baked Cod with Vegetable

This is a simple cod dish to prepare.  This recipe will work with your favorite white fish and vegetables. 

Corn and Tomato Salad

This recipe is best enjoyed with fresh ingredients, however when out of season, store bought ingredients will be just as good.

Pan-roasted Corn Relish

Try this as a side dish using your extra fresh, locally grown corn.

Fresh Corn Fritters

This is a good way to use your left over fresh corn, although you can also use frozen any time of year.

Pea & Ricotta Bruschetta

This is a creative and clever way to use either frozen or fresh peas to make eating them more appealing.

Grilled Portabellas

Marinating portabellas is a perfect way to prepare them for grilling - and you will always have them ready.

Cilantro Carrot Top Pesto

Even if you are not a big fan of cilantro you will love the combination of the cilantro and carrot top flavor in this pesto blend.

Red Cabbage with Apples

Cabbage dishes with a European origin like this are typically done with red cabbage instead of green.

Spicy Guacamole

Loaded with folate, fiber and vitamin C, this video recipe for Spicy Guacamole is secretly good for you. Learn how to make this recipe and other avocado and guacamole dip recipes.

Homemade Coleslaw Dressing

With the use of a premade mix, this recipe video for Homemade Coleslaw Dressing shares quick and simple way to prepare this classic summertime side dish.

How to Prepare Turnip

Do not allow the turnip to intimidate you any longer. Follow along with Chef Andy Varela in this recipe video to unlock the many possibilities of the humble turnip.

Peppercorn Steak Salad

Simple enough for any night of the week, this video tutorial for Peppercorn Steak Salad, prepared by Chef Dave Foegely, is the perfect dish for the summer grilling season.

Sizzling Eggplant Fajitas

Marinating and grilling the eggplant slices before placing them into the tortilla is what takes this fantastic eggplant fajita recipe to the next level.

Roasted Pumpkins with Vegetable Chili

Along with pumpkin, the vegetables in this chili are onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, stalk celery, stewed tomatoes and red kidney beans.

Pasta Primavera

This Pasta Primavera recipe, created at Sirio Maccioni's Le Cirque restaurant in New York City, uses mascarpone or ricotta cheese, is very popular.

Yow Choy Sum With Ginger and Lemon

For a refreshing greens stir-fry delight, cook up this Yow Choy Sum With Ginger & Lemon. If you can't find Yow Choy, substitute broccoli rabe or collard greens.

Winter Vegetable Medley

Winter Vegetable and Cashews

Wine and Butter Steamed Corn

For all you corn lovers, this easy side dish recipe for wine and butter steamed corn-on-the-cob is a flavorful alternative to plain boiled corn.

Wild Rice With Jerusalem Artichokes and Papaya

This exotic Wild Rice With Jerusalem Artichokes and Papaya recipe combination also makes a tasty stuffing for chicken or pork chops.

Wild Bill's Nearly Famous Pork Roast

This recipe for Wild Bill's Nearly Famous Pork Tenderloin is loaded with roast vegetables which cook along with the pork.

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

This tasty Whipped Sweet Potatoes recipe is easy to make and may even be prepared a day ahead.

Watermelon and Chicken Salad

Savor this exotic, easy, and healthy recipe for fresh Watermelon and Chicken Salad.

Warm Spinach Salad with Cranberries

Warm Mushroom and Mixed Greens

Warm Broccoli Salad

Fresh broccoli, red bell peppers, olive oil and balsamic vinegar salad dressing are the main ingredients to this warm salad.

Walla Walla Salsa

Make-Ahead Tofu Moussaka

Moussaka is a layered oven casserole dish usually made with vegetables and meat. This is a vegetarian version using tofu.

Veggie Burger Fajitas

Serve sour cream and guacamole on the side of these veggie burger fajitas. It's a wonderful vegetarian recipe.

Vegetarian Wild-Mushrooms

Vegetarian Choucroute

Vegetable Papoose

Vegetable Medley

Vegetable Cheese Terrine

A vegetable side dish with eggplant, zucchini, red, yellow and and orange bell peppers, portobello mushrooms, and shredded Jarlsberg cheese and tomato juice.

Vegetable and Lentil Stew

This hearty Vegetable and Lentil Stew is a recipe that can be made a day ahead of time.

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

The colorful red peper and zucchini stuffing make these grilled portabellas look interesting and taste good too.

Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots

Honey-glazed baby carrots are a quick, easy, tasty and some might say healthy way to make a side dish of vegetables for dinner.

Tex Mex Tamale Pie

This recipe is a vegetable only version of a tamale pie as typically served in the Southwestern area of the U.S.

Roasted Eggplant Sandwich

Jacques Pepin creates an unusual hot sandwich with layers of eggplant, cheese, and tomato. It is a perfect sandwich for your vegetarian guests.

Braised Sour Cabbage

You can serve Jacques Pepin's Braised Sour Cabbage vegetable side dish with your favorite roasts.

Zucchini with Porcini Mushrooms and Balsamic Vinegar

If you are blessed with an abundance of fresh porcini, double the recipe and serve the zucchini with porcini mushrooms as a main course spooned over polenta.

Zucchini Carrot Muffins

This zucchini and carrot muffins recipe gets a boost from spices such as allspice and nutmeg - a perfect companion for your morning coffee.

Fall Sweet Onion Sauté

This quick, colorful recipe for Fall Sweet Onion Sauté makes use of fall's bounty of sweet onions and sweet potatoes.

Asian Cole Slaw

Quick, simple and low-calorie, this Asian Cole Slaw recipe can be fortified with chicken.

Watermelon Salsa

Serve this watermelon salsa as a bed for grilled fish or chicken or mix with canned black beans for a quick bean salad.

Asian Cucumber Salad

Light and simple, this Asian Cucumber Salad recipe is a cool delight. If Japanese cucumbers are unavailable, substitute 1 English cucumber.

Tofu and Vegetable Salad

This Tofu and Vegetable Salad recipe can be made with any leftover raw or cooked vegetables you might have, including broccoli, cauliflower or mushrooms.

Wilted Cabbage Salad

Mushroom lovers will love this Wilted Cabbage Salad recipe with an Asian twist. You can use any type of dried mushrooms, but shiitakes would work particularly well.

Mushroom and Spinach Potstickers

Savor the flavor in these dumplings in this Mushroom and Spinach Potstickers recipe.

Porcini-Stuffed Ravioli

Mushroom lovers will savor this Asian recipe for Porcini-Stuffed Ravioli.

Vegetable-Topped Flank Steak

For a succulent Asian style meat dish, enjoy this Vegetable-Topped Flank Steak recipe.

Squash and Plantain Puree

As comfort for your palate, serve this Squash and Plantain Puree as a side dish recipe to roast chicken or pork. Use plantains that have ripened to brownish-black for this recipe.

Broccolini Pasta

Vegetable lovers will enjoy this tasty recipe for Broccolini Pasta. You could also use regular broccoli to make this dish, just cut into 1 inch florets.

Broccolini With Three-Cheese Sauce

Adorn your broccolini with this delicious sauce. This recipe for Broccolini With Three-Cheese Sauce can also be served over cut, cooked florets of regular broccoli or cauliflower.

Belgian Endive Swiss Gratin

Vegetable lovers will enjoy this recipe for Belgian Endive Swiss Gratin. Keep the endive wrapped in dry paper towels in the refrigerator until ready to cook, as they discolor when exposed to light.

Braised Fennel with Pancetta

Savor the taste with this recipe for Braised Fennel with Pancetta. Pancetta is the Italian version of bacon, although less smoky.

Braised Fennel With Shallots and Mushrooms

Mushroom lovers will savor this recipe for Braised Fennel With Shallots and Mushrooms. You can use just about any type of dried mushrooms for this dish.

Celery Root, Green Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Salad

Tangy and healthy, this recipe for Celery Root, Green Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Salad will wake up your taste buds. Celery, also called celeriac, discolors as soon as it is cut, so do not skip the step of placing it in lemon juice.

Chopped Salad With Black-Eyed Peas

Colorful and healthy, this meatless Chopped Salad With Black-Eyed Peas is a refreshing recipe.

Cipolline Onion and Green Bean Salad

Onion lovers will relish this recipe for Cipolline Onion and Green Bean Salad.

Fresh Mushroom Fondue

You can substitute an equal amount of another type of mushrooms, such as porcini, crimini or white in this fresh mushroom fondue recipe.

Broiled Vegetable Kebabs

Enjoy a broiled vegetarian main dish with this recipe for broiled vegetable kebabs. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for about 20 minutes before adding the vegetables to avoid flameups under the broiler.

Garlic and Dried Tomato Bruschetta

Tantalize your tastebuds with this recipe for garlic and dried tomato bruschetta. To soak the sun-dried tomatoes, place in a bowl with boiling water to cover and let soak until softened.

Grilled Asparagus With Camembert Sauce

This recipe for grilled asparagus with camembert sauce is a cheesy delight. The original recipe called for purple asparagus, but you could also use green or white.

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Served as a tangy side dish to roast beef or grilled steaks, this horseradish mashed potatoes recipe will delight your taste buds.

Hot Mushroom Salad

For an exotic Asian flavor, savor this mushroom salad dish. This hot salad could be a first course or a side dish to chicken or fish.

Japanese Vegetable Tempura

For a delicious appetizer, enjoy this recipe for Japanese vegetable tempura. Serve with soy sauce or purchased tempura sauce for dipping. Make sure all the vegetables are cut in bite-sized pieces for quick frying and easy eating.

Vegetable Minestrone

For a warm, healthy dish, try this recipe for vegetable minestrone. When buying broccoli rabe for this soup, look for full green heads with no yellow buds.

Minted Swiss Chard

This minted Swiss chard dish would make a great accompaniment to roast leg of lamb or lamb chops.

Parsley Root Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

For a unique salad, try this recipe for parsley root salad with lemon vinaigrette. Parsley root looks like a cream-colored carrot and is usually sold with the parsley leaves still attached.

Radicchio and Greens Salad With Orange-Sage Vinaigrette

Served alone as a first course or with some grilled chicken to make a luncheon main course, this recipe for radicchio and greens salad with orange-sage vinaigrette is delicious.

Red Onion and Sugar Snap Pea Salad

A delightful combination of flavors, this recipe for red onion and sugar snap pea salad is sure to please.

Sauteed Jerusalem Artichoke Medley

Tantalize your taste buds when you stir up this recipe for sauteed Jerusalem artichoke medley. Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, discolor quickly after cutting so keep them in the water-lemon juice mixture until you're ready.

Steamed Dandelion Greens

Serve this recipe for steamed dandelion greens as a side dish to ham or roast pork. Dandelion greens have a sharp flavor similar to mustard greens or collard greens.

Steamed Kohlrabi With Lemon Butter

Serve this steamed kohlrabi recipe with lemon butter as a side dish recipe to chicken or pork. Kohlrabi have a sweet, cabbage-like flavor and are generally available in summer and fall.

Salsify With Curry Sauce

Served with roast pork or another favorite, this recipe for salsify with curry sauce will salsify. Salify has a light brown skin with a creamy interior and is slightly larger than a carrot. If unavailable, this recipe could be made with parsnips.

Sweet-and-Sour Rhubarb And Spinach Salad

A garden delight, this recipe for sweet and sour rhubarb and spinach salad will delight your senses: lightly cooked slices of rhubarb are spooned atop spinach leaves and veiled with a warm sweet-and-sour dressing

Chinese Long Bean and Spinach Salad

For an Asian flavor, enjoy this recipe for Chinese long bean and spinach salad. Chinese long beans can be a foot in length or longer. For an interesting presentation, cut in slightly longer pieces and tie in knots once cooked.

Appaloosa Beans & Corn

Appaloosa beans are a relative of the kidney bean. They have a deep burgundy surface with white spots, but the spots fade when cooked. Served as a side dish to pork or chicken, this recipe for Appaloosa beans and corn will please the palate.

Broccoli & Wild Rice Casserole

Comfort your taste buds when you prepare this recipe for broccoli and wild rice casserole.

Chilaquiles

This Chilaquiles recipe is Mexican comfort food. It can be served as a main course at lunch or dinner.

Yuca and Chayote Saute

This recipe for yuca and chayote saute will tempt the palate. If the chayote is small, the skin does not need to peeled. Larger chayote with tougher skin can be peeled with a vegetable peeler

Gazpacho

For a special touch in this recipe for Gazpacho, garnish with some cooked shrimp or crabmeat.

Chick-Pea Tostadas

Serve these Chick-Pea Tostadas with small bowls of salsa, sour cream and guacamole - a satisfying recipe.

Jicama Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Served as a side to chicken or fish, this jicama salad with cilantro dressing is an exotic and spicy salad. Choose jicama that are uniformly light brown and firm with no blemishes.

Roasted Corn & Chile Relish

Serve this roasted corn and chile relish recipe as a vegetable, side salad, or as an accompaniment to meat or chicken.

Sweet and Spicy Malanga Casserole

Malanga, also known as yautia, is a starchy tuber found in Latin markets. It has a brown exterior with creamy white or yellow flesh. Serve this casserole as a side dish to roast pork or chicken.

Baked Sweet Dumpling Squash With Herb Butter

The Sweet Dumpling squash is about 8 ounces, with a ridged exterior and a sweet, creamy, orange flesh. For sweet and satisfying individual treats, this recipe for baked Sweet Dumpling squash with herb butter is a keeper.

Bulgur-Stuffed Hubbard Squash

Use half of a 3 to 4 pound Hubbard squash for this hearty autumn recipe. Bake the other half of the squash and use later in the week for a puree or soup.

Corn Pudding-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Served as a side dish to pork, chicken or your Thanksgiving turkey, this recipe for Corn Pudding-Stuffed Acorn Squash is sure to please.

Fresh Mushroom-Onion Tart

Maui onions add a wonderfully rich, sweet flavor to this savory Fresh Mushroom-Onion Tart recipe. Cut the pie into thin wedges for an appetizer, or serve as a sensational first course.

Gingered Squash & Carrot Soup

The aromatic flavor of ginger and orange add an exotic flavor to this recipe for gingered squash and carrot soup.

Kabocha Squash with Tomato, Olives and Mozzarella

Kabocha squash are a winter squash variety, with a dark green to black skin and weigh about 3 pounds. Try this easy recipe for Kabocha Squash topped with tomato, olives and mozzarella.

Marinated Pearl Onions

For a unique appetizer or side dish, enjoy and share this recipe for marinated pearl onions. Make this recipe fancier by serving the marinated onions on skewers.

Potato & Artichoke Pizza

For a succulent pizza option, try this recipe for potato and artichoke pizza. Cut the potatoes lengthwise to get long, oval slices to top this pizza.

Roasted Squash with Blue Cheese Butter

Use a heartier winter squash to pair with the robust flavor of the blue cheese in this roasted squash recipe.

Sauteed Plantains and Sweet Potatoes

For a sweet and satisfying side dish or snack, savor this recipe for sauteed plantains and sweet potatoes. Use plantains with skins that are mostly black, with some yellow spots remaining.

Scalloped Squash And Potatoes

Combine these favorite fall comfort flavors with this scalloped squash and potatoes recipe. Serve as a side dish to chicken or pork, or as a main course with a green salad.

Southern Squash Pie

A delightful variation on a favorite pie, enjoy this creamy and delicious recipe for Southern Squash Pie. Serve as a finale to a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. The pie can be made earlier in the day, but make the topping at the last minute.

Spaghetti Squash With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Mushroom lovers will enjoy this recipe for spaghetti squash with creamy mushroom sauce. Serve as a vegetarian main course with a green salad.

Squash-Stuffed Peppers

Serve squash-stuffed peppers as a light vegetarian main course or as a side dish recipe to roast chicken.

Butternut Squash Fritters

This recipe for Butternut Squash Fritters can be made with any type of sweet winter squash including acorn, Kabocha, Hubbard or sugar pumpkin. Serve with spicy chutney for dipping.

Squash Provencal

Each squash is an individual serving for a vegetarian main course in this Squash Provencal recipe. You could also serve half a squash for a side roast chicken or pork.

Squash Souffle

You can use any type of pureed winter squash for this squash souffle recipe, including Butternut, Acorn or a more unusual variety, such as Delicata or Carnival. Serve as a side dish to an elegant holiday meal or as a light dinner entree.

Stewed Cucuzza Squash

Cucuzza is an Italian variety of winter squash. If you can't find it, substitute another firm squash. Serve this stewed cucuzza squash as a side recipe to a hearty fall meal like pork chops, roast chicken or turkey.

Jerusalem Artichoke & Butternut Mash

Serve this a side to a hearty fall meal like pork chops or roast chicken. Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, do not need to be peeled before cooking, but scrub them well. This can be made up to a day ahead and reheated in a microwave.

Horseradish Twice-Baked Potatoes

For a tangy alternative to traditional potatoes, enjoy this recipe for horseradish twice-baked potatoes. Fresh horseradish is quite pungent. You can substitute drained, bottled horseradish, but double the amount called for here.

Stir-Fried Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Shallots

Serve this Stir-Fried Eggplant, Tomatoes and Shallots recipe as a side to fish or chicken or toss with pasta for a quick dinner.

Thai Eggplant Stir-Fry

For a colorful and delicious dish, enjoy this Thai Eggplant Stir-Fry recipe. Thai eggplant are about the size of a small plum and can be a variety of colors, including green, red or white.

Chinese Broccoli With Ginger and Lime

Enjoy a refreshing stir-fry vegetable delight with this Chinese Broccoli With Ginger and Lime recipe. If Chinese broccoli is unavailable, substitute broccoli rabe instead.

Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry

For a savory vegetarian main dish, serve your family and friends this Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe.

Soy Nut, Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Savor the flavors over rice or couscous with this Soy Nut, Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe. If you can't find soy nuts, substitute unsalted cashews or pecans.

Squash Stew Picante

For a vegetarian delight, serve this recipe for Squash Stew Picante as you would ratatouille.

Yellow-Eye And Squash Stew

Vegetarians will savor this recipe for a stew with yellow-eye beans and squash. Serve it with warm tortillas or cornbread.

Eggplant Tofu Casserole

Serve this savory vegetarian recipe for eggplant tofu casserole as a main course with a green salad and crusty bread.

Four Cheese Vegetarian Lasagne

A ground meat substitute enriches this meatless recipe for four cheese vegetarian lasagne.

Mushroom-Polenta Sandwiches

These small mushroom and polenta sandwiches make perfect appetizers. You can also prepare these open-face; one recipe of filling will use half a roll of polenta. Enjoy and share this recipe with your friends and family.

Spinach-Stuffed Polenta

Serve these delicious morsels of spinach-stuffed polenta as a first course, or an unusual side dish recipe with a meat, poultry or fish entree. If serving as a first course, you can make it more elegant by spooning some heated marinara sauce.

Quick Vegetarian Potstickers

Using prepared veggie burger patties cuts down the preparation time for this recipe for quick vegetarian potstickers.

Sweet Corn and Pork Skewers

You can make creative substitutes when you enjoy this recipe for Sweet Corn and Pork Skewers.

Corn on the Cob with Barbecue Butter

Create a tangy spin on a tradition with this recipe for corn on the cob with barbeque butter.

Corn-Sausage Skillet Dinner

This one-dish meal recipe for corn-sausage skillet dinner can be as mild or spicy as you like. For extra heat, add a diced jalapeno pepper and use hot salsa. Serve the dish with warm flour tortillas.

Spicy Corn Tomato Relish

Try this recipe for Spicy Corn Tomato Relish for an easy way to dress up prepared pickle relish. Serve the relish with grilled meats and poultry.

Fresh Corn Succotash

Our updated corn succotash uses black instead of lima beans, and zucchini cooked just until crisp tender. For succotash with a Southwestern accent, garnish the finished dish with some chopped, fresh cilantro.

Herbed Butter for Fresh Corn

Use your favorite herbs to flavor the butter in this recipe for herbed butter. Use the butter compound on freshly cooked ears of corn for a classic summer side.

Mexican Corn and Shrimp Skillet Dinner

This one-dish Mexican corn and shrimp skillet dinner recipe can be ready in under 15 minutes.

Skillet Clambake with Fresh Corn

Serve this quick seafood stew recipe for a clambake with fresh corn with plenty of crusty French bread to mop up the sauce.

Asparagus Frittata with Parmesan and Mint

Bring your senses alive with this recipe for Asparagus Frittata with Parmesan and Mint. You can serve the frittata warm or at room temperature.

Butternut Squash Soup with Amaretti and Crispy Prosciutto

A hearty and tasty treat, this recipe for butternut squash soup with amaretti and prosciutto will please the taste buds. The richness of this soup comes from slowly roasting the squash and then cooking it in a small amount of chicken stock.

Artichoke Saute

Nick Stellino notes that you may also cover this dish and refrigerate overnight, but don’t add the extra virgin olive oil until serving time. Before serving, bring to room temperature and stir in the olive oil.

Sweet Pepper Salad

Serve this recipe for sweet pepper salad as a quick lunch with some crusty bread or warm pitas or as a first course for an Italian-themed dinner party.

Three Onion Tart

Taleggio is an Italian dessert cheese, but here Nancy Harmon Jenkins uses it to make a rich sauce for a savory three onion tart.

Asparagus with Cooked Egg

Nothing says springtime like fresh asparagus, and nothing is easier or prettier than this platter of bright green asparagus with yellow and white egg. Enjoy this recipe for Asparagus with Cooked Egg.

Smoky Baked Beans (text)

Although a recipe well suited to accompany a summer barbecue meal, the aroma of these Smoky Baked Beans baking will welcome anyone coming in from the winter chill.

Pork and Lentil Soup

Have some leftover pork roast? Dice and stir into this warming recipe for Pork and Lentil Soup. Serve with green salad and sourdough bread.

Roast Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts

Vegetables will never be the same when you savor this recipe for Roast Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts.

Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and Broiled Tomatoes

This Graham Kerr recipe for Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and Broiled Tomatoes adds color and texture to any roast meat, poultry or fish.

Potatoes Baked with Apples and Onion Sauce

Graham Kerr bakes potatoes in an onion gravy to create a healthy side dish for your roast meats.

Cottage (Shepard's) Pie

This is a classic shepherds' pie complete with mashed potato topping. Since it is a Graham Kerr recipe, you know it is going to be good and healthy.

Creamy Peas

This healthy Graham Kerr recipe for Creamy Peas is a wonderful accompaniment to roast meats and poultry.

Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin

Healthy vegetables are a great side dish to meats and poultry with this delicious Graham Kerr recipe for Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin.

Whole-Grain Island on a Parsnip Sea

This Graham Kerr vegetarian entrèe recipe for Whole-Grain Island on a Parsnip Sea is a wonderful combination of grains served with a light puree.

Warm Spinach Salad with Jarlsberg Cheese

Enjoy the wide-spaced eyes and nutty flavor of a special cheese when you enjoy this recipe for Warm Spinach Salad with Jarlsberg Cheese.

JoAnna Lund's Shrimp Caesar Salad

This easy and low-fat recipe for JoAnna Lund's Shrimp Caesar Salad only has 9 ingredients.

Breezy Green Beans

This JoAnna Lund side dish recipe for Breezy Green Beans is creamy and low-fat too.

Vegetable Dip

You'll never miss the fat from the traditional dip when you prepare this delicious JoAnna Lund recipe for Vegetable Dip.

Almost Instant Gazpacho

Enjoy a “a garden in a glass” when you savor this JoAnna Lund recipe for Almost Instant Gazpacho.

Italian Kidney Bean Salad

If you like kidney beans and pasta, you will love this JoAnna Lund quick recipe for Italian Kidney Bean Salad.

Caramelized Garlic

The smoke from the grill gives the garlic added flavor in this recipe for Caramelized Garlic.

Hirsch's Grilled Corn On The Cob

The herbs and spices liven up the flavors and add an interesting spin on basic roasted corn in this delicious recipe for Hirsch's Grilled Corn On The Cob.

Garlic Spinach with Pine Nuts

This easy George Hirsch spinach side recipe for Garlic Spinach with Pine Nuts is great to serve with your favorite grilled meats and vegetables.

Grilled Tomatoes

George Hirsch uses cilantro for this recipe for Grilled Tomatoes, but you can use any fresh herb.

Thai Noodles With Tofu

This George Hirsch mock Thai recipe for Thai Noodles With Tofu is chockfull of vegetables.

Stuffed Eggplant

This George Hirsch recipe for Stuffed Eggplant is a great way to use up left over baked or mashed potatoes.

Mushroom Chowder

A combination of grilled, fresh and dried mushrooms are cooked together to form a hearty and healthy stew in this George Hirsch recipe for Mushroom Chowder.

George Hirsch's Mushroom Stew

Use a variety of mushrooms to savor the flavor of this earthy stew recipe-George Hirsch's Mushroom Stew.

Beer and Onion Soup

The addition of beer to this classic George Hirsch recipe for Beer and Onion Soup adds another dimension of flavor which compliments the caramelized onion.

Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Spices and tomatoes combine for wonderful flavor in this George Hirsch recipe for Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Apple and Potato Puree

Jacques Pepin suggests mashing the apples and potatoes by hand for a chunky texture in this recipe for Apple and Potato Puree.

Grilled Vegetable Pizza

George Hirsch uses peppers, mushrooms and eggplant to fill this pizza but you can use your own veggie and meat combinations in this recipe for Grilled Vegetable Pizza.

Haricots Verts with Red Pepper and Mint

This simple recipe for Haricots Verts with Red Pepper and Mint from George Hirsch showcases the flavors of the tender French green beans, red pepper and mint by heating them briefly in a dash of white wine.

Sauteed Portobello Mushrooms with Cream over Arugula

For a special salad or light lunch, this George Hirsch recipe for Sauteed Portobello Mushrooms with Cream over Arugula will entice mushroom lovers.

George Hirsch’s Ric

Using leftover cooked rice and canned beans makes this classic dish doable in just 20 minutes.

George Hirsch's Quick Bro

This tasty George Hirsch recipe for George Hirsch's Quick Broccoli Slaw makes a nice alternative to the usual shredded cabbage slaws.

George Hirsch’s Mashed Potato Patties

Leftover mashed potatoes make a convenient base for crisp-one-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside potato pancakes in this recipe for George Hirsch’s Mashed Potato Patties .

Potato and Garlic Soup

Nick Stellino serves this Potato and Garlic Soup for dinner. It's a wonderful recipe accompanied by a green salad and a glass of hearty red wine.

Kaiso Toybox Seaweed Salad

This Kaiso Toybox Seaweed Salad is presented in a box created with white asparagus - a unique recipe.

Caprese Antipasto

This recipe for Caprese Antipasto is a perfect appetizer or side salad when you have fresh tomatoes from the garden or from the store.

Recipe for Canning Tomatoes & Tomato Juices

This Recipe for Canning Tomatoes & Tomato Juices makes Raw-Packed Tomatoes with No Added Liquid.

Chile Rellenos

The secret to this recipe for Chile Rellenos is choosing a good poblano pepper and preparing it properly.