Turkey Pilaf by Brett Ede

Quinoa and Fresh Corn with Scallions by John Spottiswood

This is a great side dish we served tonight with leftover chicken breast. I've been getting great vegetarian ideas from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison. I left the cheese out of this one to up the healthiness, and it tasted great without!

Simple Cornbread Dressing with Sage by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a simple cornbread dressing that is lightly but perfectly flavored.

Farro with fresh herbs by John Spottiswood

I had Farro for the first time recently at a party at a winery. I thought it was fantastic served under grilled lamb. It's a little crunchier than barley, and has a subtle nutty flavor. You'll love it with grilled meat! It's a little hard to find, but try an Italian supermarket or Whole foods. You can also substitute "spelt", but…

Toasted Couscous Pilaf by Farrell May Podgorsek

Israeli couscous makes a great hot pilaf and goes well with so many dishes. This is my husband's favorite grain side dish. I know it's more of a pasta, but we think of couscous as a starch, but not like pasta. The spices can be varied to change the flavor. It is quick and easy, and popular with kids. You can make this vegetarian by…

Bulgar Pilaf by Yvette Bedrosian

Bulgar, cracked wheat kernals, makes a delicious and hearty side for lamb, vegetable, and hearty grilled fish like salmon.

Bulgur salad with lemon and cranberries by Kimberly Lindstrom

So simple, but so awesome you will lick the bowl clean. Easy as pie to make, good hot or cold. In short, it's perfect.

Curry Spice BBQ Grilled Corn by Sean

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 experiment with.