Roasted Broccoli by John Spottiswood

This roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and it was just a wonderful combination. Don't be worried by the lemon juice and zest. They impart a subtle flavor that adds a nice dimension to this dish.

Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them by kathy gori

This is the time of year when squash blossoms are found in Farmers Markets all around Sonoma. If you've never cooked or eaten squash blossoms, well then you've missed one of the big pleasures of the summer garden. I first had these as a kid when I was still in the "eeewwww we're eating flowers?" phase. They're a big favorite among…

Healthy Summer Squash by RecipeKing

Healthy Summer Squash-is a delicious, easy and quick Italian style side recipe. It takes only 16 minutes total time to prepare and cook. Zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes are well seasoned and sauteed in a skillet. A fantastic summer side dish that is also a low calories, low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, low carbohydrates,…

Fresh Kale w/ garlic by Evil Fairy

This is so simple and taste wonderful. When you blanch it first it seems to have a sweeter flavor to it. It's even good cold. You can do this dish with any Fresh Greens. Spinach is amazing this way...just add a pinch of nutmeg to it. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese is a good touch Great as a side dish to Quiche

Roman-Style Spinach by John Spottiswood

This is a great new way I've learned to cook spinach. I wouldn't have thought of adding sweetness to spinach, but I really like the way the currants and pine nuts contrast with the slight bitterness of fresh spinach. This is a new winner that I'll be cooking frequently in the future!

Quick Broccoli Side Dish by Mary Shaldibina

Italian seasoning and crunchy pine nuts really jazz up the flavor of this versatile veggie side dish.

Cauliflower with olives by Lemon Squeezy

Try a different way with cauliflower

Chicago/Italian Fried Zucchini by Mary Winborn

My interpretation of zucchini ,as cooked in a wonderful old Italian neighborhood restrauant downtown. How I wanna go back there!

Zucchini con Anice by BearNakedBaker