Kid friendly American vegetables recipes

Spinach Balls

Found this on the web at mydailymoment.com and decided to give it a try since I love spinach. It was easy to prepare but I don't think I got the…

Cabbage Artichoke Casserole

I have been trying to think “meatless”. It’s not easy for a gal cooking for a Carolina good ole boy, but as a cabbage lover this got his nod of…

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Butter

This recipe is very easy and delicious for a light fall spread.

Reduced Fat Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies

Loaded Guacamole

The Aztecs called the avocado "ahuacatl" or testicle for obvious reasons. They used avocados for aphrodisiac purposes, as well as for fertility…

Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and Pancetta

This fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina…

Chipotle Chickpea Dip

This is based on the same-titled recipe on Fat Free Vegan.com. I used heaping tablespoons of chipotle peppers, white onion, and a mixture of fresh…

Easy Broccoli Salad

A basic broccoli salad, easy to make and delicious as either an entree or side salad.

Garden Dogs

A fun summer recipe that counts as a salad!

Zucchini Tart w/ Sun-dried Tomatoes and Anchovies

I have created another recipe using zucchini and it is quite tasty. This recipe is great for brunch or lite…

Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots

This is a standard side dish for us when we're serving an asian-inspired meal. It's also great with any grilled meat. The honey brings out the…

Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

This is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green…

Carrot, Pineapple and Blueberry Salad ~ Easy & Healthy!

“Healthy IS as healthy DOES”, as the saying goes. This salad is one of the healthiest I prepare because…