Pan Seared Asparagus Spears by Carolinaheartstrings

The farmer’s markets are bursting with so many wonderful vegetables to choose from. June is here and the weather is heating up in the Carolinas. All this month we will be roasting, grilling, sauteing and devouring some of our favorite vegetables and of course sharing them with you. For those of you lucky enough to have your own…

Fried Rice by sally

Only 4 Weight Watchers points per 3/4 C serving

Glazed Carrots by Nancy Miyasaki

I made these carrots to be a sweet, vegetable side to go with the Caribbean Pork we made tonight. I wanted something that would be sweet like plantains, and these did the job perfectly. I adapted this from a Cook's Illustrated recipe, and I think the technique is a good one. They'd be nice as a a side with any grilled meat.

German Potato Pancakes by Carolinaheartstrings

I loved these “pancakes” when I was a child and visited my grandmother’s house. My mother made them occasionally, but they were always a staple at grandma’s house. As soon as they were out of the frying pan, I would top mine with some homemade applesauce or fruit preserves that were waiting on the table. If you cannot quite…

Avocado salsa by Lemon Squeezy

Enjoy on the side or as a dip

Korean potato side dish by John Spottiswood

I always love these sweet and salty braised potatoes when they are served along with kimchi and various other side dishes at korean restaurants. I've always wanted to make them, and grilling Galbi gave me the perfect opportunity. I started with a recipe from maangchi.com and substituted a mix of sugar and mirin for the corn syrup…

Crunchy Brussels sprouts by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Aromatic and healthy side-dish

SKILLET CABBAGE by JUDY B

Oven Sweet Potato Fries by Wendy Saxena-Smith

Making oven fries out of sweet potatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.

Band Booster hot dog sauce by Les Hunt

great at the game or at home

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus by Teri A

This is a great high protein snack or appetizer. Add other elements such as artichoke hearts, olives or mixed veggies to create diverse variations of this recipe. The options are endless!

Quinoa with Garlic,Peas & Carrots by Teri A

One of the great grains for the body, Quinoa! A single cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein, which is more that most grains. In addition Quinoa has a high amount of iron that raises the hematocrit. This helps people who eat it fight senility since it delivers more oxygen to the brain. It has a very low glycemic index so it…

Weight Watchers Marinara Sauce by S. Cumbo

Servings: 24 Serving Size: 1/2 cup Nutritional Info: 50 calories, 1.8 g of fat, 7.9 g carbohydrates, 2.2 g dietary fiber, 1.2 g of protein

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.

Yummy Bacon Aspargus by mary ruth shuptrine

Fresh asparagus cooked in Microwave for approx 5 min. Add strips of bacon across asparagus that is in oblong pan filled which was lightly sprayed with oil. Place under broiler of oven. Might sprinkle Dash (no salt) for more flavor...or other seasonings that suit you.