Summer side dishes recipes

Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Opponents of the vegetable swear it tastes like metal. Or worse, like feet. But when coated with the right…

panch ratna raita

This is a yogurt based side salad that prevents heart burns for those of us who really love our spices.

Orzo and Zucchini Salad

Another Great Salad to have on a hot Summers day. With Orzo Noodles and Veggies, it Goes Great with everything

Charred Eggplpant And Peas, A Perfect Barbecue Side Dish.

Back where I come from when stuff gets charred and there's not a barbecue involved, it's not a good thing.…

Spicy Avocados

I feel like I am cooking from everyone else’s blogs lately, but I can’t help it! There’s so much great stuff people are posting! I got this recipe…

Strawberry Salsa

My own version of strawberry salsa.

Crunchy Green Bean Salad

Gastronomia Italiana Style Bean Salad (sardinian)

I cannot find the type of bean used in the actual salad, here in the states.Ive tried to replicate this dish…

Mix Bean Salad

This one will fit in your new food plate and your wallet perfectly. The healthiest salad of all..A great way to add fiber in your diet.

Grilled Potato Packs

Grilled Potato Packs with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Green Onions!

Potato Salmon Patties (with spinach)

These patties have the components of an entire meal, fish, carb and green vegetable. Serve with salad and you…

Grilled Asparagus

Milly's Greek Tomatoes

A refreshing Mediteranian twist to serve sliced tomatoes. If possible, use fresh herbs. Increase measurement amounts if you use fresh herbs.…

Curry Spice BBQ Grilled Corn

Spicy twist to the traditional grilled corn recipe shown to me by a few Indian friends. This recipe is easy to modify on the fly and fun to…

Fried Cabbage....

A healthy alternative vegetable side dish, or great just as a snack or meal by itself. It's a good cold day "comfort food" that fills the house…