Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce by Dana Salvo

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really enjoying how versatile it is.

Quickly pickled beetroot by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Healthy, quick and easy pickled beetroot.

Vegan Carrot Noodles by Jennifer

I love this dish, it really fixed my craving for a warm comforting bowl of pasta. You could also make it with curry. The possibilities are endless. It's also delicious served cold.

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Sage by Robyn Savoie

If you've been searching for a new sweet potato recipe to serve, look no further! These twice baked sweet potatoes are light and healthier than the traditional casseroles filled with brown sugar and marshmallows. This recipe let the natural sweetness in the potatoes shine, while the dominant peppery, savory flare of sage come…

Gobi 65 by Navaneetham Krishnan

Cauliflower florets - nicely tender to the bite, coated with puffy batter and scented with cumin seeds and curry leaves.

Apple and Raisin Chutney Recipe by Hina Gujral

Apple and Raisin Chutney Recipe is a British style savory spread made with apples and raisin and a hint of cinnamon that provides the much required warmth.

Chayote with Fresh Black Fungus by tigerfish

Vegetarian

Roasted Beets by Swansea Cook

Think you don't like beets? Once you've roasted your own fresh beets, you'll never settle for the can again. You don't peel them until they are cooked which is so easy!

Ginger carrots by Brett Ede

Kale with Kalamata Olives by Salad Foodie

Kale is hearty and healthy, and often teams in winter soups with potatoes and beans. But in this recipe, based on Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, it takes center stage. Quick to prepare it is a pleasant change from other green sides. Don’t let the volume of a one pound bunch of kale scare you off - it cooks down!

Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots by Peanut Butter and Peppers

Sweet and Savory roasted carrots a perfect side dish that would compliment any meal.

Rice with bell pepper and peanuts by Mary Shaldibina

Very tasty and fast cooking

Hawaiian Crest Salsa by Smokinhotchef

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness…

Okra Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

This is our last picnic recipe for June. We have really enjoyed serving up items that are summertime-friendly and hope you make this and several other recipes. Post us a comment and let us know which ones you’ve tried!