beetroot raita (Step by Step with photo) by swati paathak

Beetroot raita is a healthy and bright colored, beautiful looking raita. This pink colored raita is the best ever with Parathas or as a side dish along with your main course meal.

Healthy Lemony Garlic Veggie Medley by Kyle Dalakas

Healthy Lemony Garlic Veggie Medley is a simple, low fat side dish loaded with essential vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants! Try this great veggie side with dinner tonight!

Beet It! by kathy gori

Yesterday I was over the moon that I'd found a new South Asian Market here in Sonoma county. As I think I'd mentioned before we have only ONE Indian market in the entire county and they're not always the best stocked. It's the thing I do miss about Los Angeles. Ready access to good ethnic grocers. I needed to go over to Santa Rosa…

Smoke Your Yogurt! by kathy gori

Ever since I was a kid, I've been a sucker for flamboyant table gestures. You know what I'm talking about. The Caesar salad made at the table, the flaming Cherries Jubilee, the blazing Baked Alaska, all those guys at Benihana flinging sharp knives around. Drama! So it was the gesture I was looking for last night. Paula Wolfert was…

gingered carrots by Mack Scarborough

I use either bagged baby carrots or carrot chips for a quick sidedish.

Baked Cabbage by Denise Sherin

Being Irish I grew up eating cabbage and ham, I love Cabbage. But we always had it plain, or in colcannon. In Lancaster Pa (Amish country) at Millers Restaurant I had Baked Cabbage and it was wonderful! I couldn't wait to make it at home.

Orange~Carrot and Raisin~Peanut Cold Salad by "Cheffie Cooks"

Great flavors in this cold salad, great for picnics, BBQ's, any outdoor activities.

Pumpkin/Butternut Bake by Peter Brown

Easy to make .Use either Pumpkin or Butternut Squash.Freezes \well.Goes well with any cooked Meats.

Garlic Lemon Broccoli Cauliflower Medley by Kyle Dalakas

Garlic Lemon Broccoli Cauliflower Medley is a super healthy, easy and delicious veggie side dish! Try this with your meal tonight!

Baked Acorn Squash with Pine Nuts and Garlic by Sheryl

Delicious and beautiful side dish. Pile it up and serve it for company! (Or eat it with your hands in front of the baseball game, like me.) It is easier to slice the squash if you microwave it on high for a few minutes - just stick the whole thing in the microwave as is. I played with all the measurements to fit the size of my…

Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole by Cathy W.

I didn't want a marshmallow topping so this was a perfect recipe.

Green Bean Casserole by sally

Carrots Aren't Just For Rabbits! by kathy gori

When planning any meal it's important to have the right mix of dishes on the table. It's like writing, having all the words in the right place is what makes the difference. An Indian meal is no exception, the proper balance of hot and mild, wet and dry, sweet and tart, soft and crunchy is important. That's where Carrot Salad comes in!…

Freezing Zucchini by Jennifer

It only takes a few zucchini plants to give you all the zucchini you can eat.

Tapioca Poriyal (Stir fry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

stir fried with chili powder, spices and curry leaves for the spicy and appealing taste.