I found this among some recipes my husband's aunt sent me. I tried it once, and it became a family favorite immediately. I save it and use it in the summer when beans are freshest. Then we always have...
This is a wonderful light whipped pumpkin pie. My husband doesn't like traditional pumpkin pie but loves this recipe I came up with. The cream cheese adds a wonderful flavor with a traditional pie taste...
My favorite way to serve this ratatouille is with crepes. Very delicious. I also add a mixed green salad on the side, and some French bread with butter for a wonderful meal. It makes a large batch, but...
This is a quick and flavorful way to prepare spinach during a busy weeknight. It goes great with a homestyle meal or when making something lite and healthy. Regular butter or whole milk can be substituted....
This is my grandmother's pie recipe and is excellent for fresh pumpkin. I cut my pumpkins and bake them for an hour or so, depending on the size of the pumpkin, and them mash them through an old colander...
This recipe can also be cooked in a crock pot, and simmered all day. If fresh green beans are not available, use frozen. Just good ol' Southern style green beans with FLAVA!!
The natural sweetness of radishes and onions comes through when roasted in the oven. They are lightly seasoned with herbs and lemon zest and make a great low-carb option for those who are trying to avoid...
This quick, easy dessert is a flavorful alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. It's short on effort, but big on flavor! Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Fried zucchini is a Southern delicacy, but not all fried zucchini recipes are created equal. This one is delicious. Salting and sweating the zucchini before frying pulls most of the extra moisture from...
This is a quick and easy recipe for stir-fried broccolini. Broccolini is a great side, just like broccoli, and goes well with fish dishes or any other main.
This stir-fried, Asian-inspired, fast and easy way to prepare collard greens doesn't have the 'slimy' factor in long-cooked versions, making it a hit with my picky family!
A colorful, light, and delicious concoction to serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. Avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn are combined with red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot...
A side dish combining fresh corn, bacon and green pepper. This is not a low fat, low calorie dish but it sure is good. It can be made ahead and refrigerated until you are ready to 'fry' it.
This is a spicier version of pumpkin pie. This recipe has been in our family for over 50 years and is always much enjoyed at holiday meals. The fresher your spices, the better this will taste! Serve with...
Roasted vegetables are one of my absolute favorite side dishes, especially in the winter. They take a while to cook, but overall are an extremely easy dish to prepare. I've found that the key is to place...
Accidental recipes are the best and this one is no exception! This is a fancy vegetarian-lover's way to spice up squash without losing the smooth, subtle squash flavor.
Burgers that taste like hamburgers, but without meat! You can replace the Cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or any other cheese you like. If you prefer, you may use a 1.4 ounce packet of brown broth in...
You'll never look at onions the same way again! This wonderful side dish goes well with beef, pork or chicken, or it can be a geat little meal in itself!
A classic recipe for collard greens that uses smoked turkey to add some flavor. Greens are simmered in chicken stock, then spiced with a dash of red chile flakes.
This is a beautiful dish to serve as a centerpiece to your holiday celebration. A whole pumpkin is stuffed with a savory meat mixture. The recipe calls for venison, but ground beef may be substituted.
I love corn but sometimes it can get a little boring. This corn succotash is also one of the only ways to get the kids and husband to eat zucchini and squash. Enjoy!
These quick and easy noodles (also known as zoodles) partner perfectly with just about any entree. The fresh lemon really brightens the flavor of this low-carb side dish which is a healthy option for a...
Sure, everyone knows orange-fleshed sweet potatoes aren't really yams, but it makes for a shorter name. I'm not a huge sweet side dish person, but I make an exception for these candied yams that use lemon...