Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) by Nancy Miyasaki

I love spanakopita, but it's too much work. This is a great way to make spanakopita for a crowd. And it's really yummy, too! Just remember the filo has to be defrosted overnight or for 5 hours before assembling.

Good Ole Fashioned Southern Creecy Greens by Smokinhotchef

A low-country delicacy of sorts, creecy greens are often not found in supermarkets like more common greens i.e. mustard, kale, collard. Supply in the rural country is mainly a matter of who can identify the tangy green by sight and if the 'patch' is large enough to divvy out any to others. Generally a 'mess' of salad will only yield…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Red Onions with Balsamic Vinegar by kat

Thanksgiving is around the corner and I wanted to share some skinny in-season side dishes. I swoon over brussels sprouts and they supply you with vitamin C. This side dish can be prepared a day prior by trimming and quartering the brussels sprouts and slicing the onions up. It's guilt free because it's a low-cal & low-fat side dish!

Southern Collard Greens & Pancetta by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious Greens as a side dish, another wonderful Southern Staple.

Buttered Kale by Julia Ann Souders

Kale has many nutritional benefits such as vitamins A, C and K plus the minerals of potassium, iron and calcium. It can be steamed, added to salads or baked. The latest greens for health. 2007-2014 Netta Belle's Choice cookbookinabox "Reg. U.S.Pat.& Trdmk. Off." All rights reserved.

Bok Choy Sauteed with Garlic & Ginger by Suzi

Bok Choy is a member of the cabbage family and is loaded with vitamins A and C. This leafy green vegetable is good in stir fry, steamed or sauteed as in this recipe. There are a few different varieties, some have a larger stalk and are tougher while the baby bok choy is smaller and the stalks are very tender. You need to really…

Cranberry Cole Slaw by Linda Simon

Are you craving crunchy freshness right about now? When meltingly tender slow-cooked stews and soups predominate. They are welcome, but sometimes you want some bite-y food. And make that simple, quick, healthy, and low cal too, please. I like this lightly dressed and fat free. But you can easily add oil if you want to increase…

Drumstick Leaves Poriyal by Ranjani

Drumstick leaves poriyal – an iron-rich thoran goes well with all rice varieties. Murungai keerai tempered with red chilies and coconut.

Smothered Cabbage by Genet

Smothered cabbage is a common New Orleans side dish. Cabbage, especially when pan-fried by my mom or cooked down with pickle meat by my great-grandmother, ranked high on my list of favorite veggies. It’s not fancy or pretty, but it is tasty and relatively good for you. While my recipe is somewhat of a culture clash–Irish veggie…

Sauteed Kale with Bacon and Cashews by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious recipe for sauteed Kale. If you are vegetarian, you can leave out the bacon and you will still have a delicious side dish. This also makes a beautiful presentation to accompany any main dish. The green of the kale contrasts beautifully with the golden color of the toasted cashews.

Spinach Parmesan Bites by Jessica

A healthy substitute for bread and rolls

Cheesy Bacon Brussel Sprouts by Bunny Bostow

This incredibly delicious casserole has lots of flavors in it that meld together and create one amazing side dish. If you’re looking for a way to use brussels sprouts other than boiling or roasting them, this is it. Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Casserole is made with two cheeses, Parmesan and Cheddar. The sauce is made with half and…

Grilled Asparagus by Dianne Linderman

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Onions by K. Garner

This is Yummy and makes your Swiss Chard taste the best it can. This is a four-star recipe from Epicurious. The picture shows brown bits that might be mistaken for bacon; those are the caramelized onion pieces. By the way, I fixed a baked potato with butter and sour cream and put a mound of this on top; it pretty much rocked.