Squash Patties by Carolinaheartstrings

So often after Thanksgiving and the holidays we quit thinking of pumpkin and squashes. But with healthy eating on my mind I wanted to incorporate these vitamin rich vegetables into a few dishes. The high fiber content leaves you feeling satisfied and they’re tasty too! Serve as a side dish or make a little larger as a veggie burger.…

Fresh Corn and Peach Salsa by Adam Janowski

This salsa makes a great side dish for salmon or chicken. I take a one pound salmon filet, cut it into two pieces. Brush with olive oil and sprinkled with fajita seasoning mix and bake in a 400 degree oven for about 12-15 minutes. Plate the salmon and spoon salsa on the side. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.

Asparagus with Parmesan Crust by Evelyn Scott

Can be used as either a side dish or a warm appetizer. Indulge yourself with the finest balsamic vinegar you can find.

Vegetable Pancakes by Lori A. Reed

"fritter-like" cakes containing fresh vegetables. Make them small and serve as appetizers or make them larger for a delicious side dish.

Dried Apricots and Currant Rice by Catherine Pappas

Potato Filled Onion Cups by Robyn Savoie

These onion cups are a nice switch from the usual side dishes. Sometimes I like to add shredded sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese to the cups for a tasty twist. Try mixing in crumbled bacon too. Either way, they're savory and satisfying.

Honey Glazed Baked Carrots by "Cheffie Cooks"

Wonderful side dish with Ham, chicken, pork. Super easy and flavorful.

Roasted Red Potatoes & Bacon~Cheese Baked Casserole by "Cheffie Cooks"

Fantastic side dish to any main entrée.

er sweet potatoes by Trish

Delious

Broccoli in Brown Butter by Anne Kruse

Broccoli covered in garlic butter, with lemon! The best broccoli I have ever had! Tastes like candy!

Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint by John Spottiswood

This is a great quinoa dish to serve alongside fish or chicken. I have grown to love quinoa, and it is perfect for this dish. But this would also be great with Israeli cous cous, regular cous cous, pearl barley or even jasmine rice if you are not a fan of quinoa. The mix of flavors is amazing! Try this when fresh corn is cheap and…

Lemon Herb Potato Salad by Erin S

A light and fresh potato salad with a lemon herb dressing. Only 75 calories!

Bacon Ranch Potatoes by Beth Roan

Addictive baked potato chips

Oven Roasted Zucchini by Carolinaheartstrings

I love zucchini. I could eat it every day and often do in the summer. Nothing better than a big plate of zucchini for dinner. This recipe is easy and delicious and brings out a slight sweetness to the zucchini.

Sweet Corn with Parmesan and Cilantro Recipe by Joni Ludlo

A little tart and a touch sassy, this fun way to fix corn will be a hit. Just a few minutes of pan frying gives it a delightful golden color. —Faye Sloan, Las Vegas, Nevada