Asian-Style Asparagus by RecipeKing

Asian-Style Asparagus-is a delicous, easy and quick (20) minute recipe for a spicy Chinese side. Tender, fresh asparagus spears are simmered on the stovetop in a sesame-ginger sauce for a dish that will rival the best Chinese restaurants. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low sugars, low…

Brussels Sprouts with Pearl Onions by Julia Ann Souders

A vegetable dish made flavorful and healthy with a sprinkling of sesame seeds over steamed Brussels sprouts and pearl onions. There are a winter holiday favorite. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and…

Cabbage Stir Fry by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a wonderful dish with light but complex flavors. We typically serve this along with another dish as part of a Chinese style meal.

Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon by Salad Foodie

A delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a whole plateful of this! It is so simple but so tasty. First run-through I followed the recipe exactly from Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Harvest House Publishers 2010. Having made it several times since I made only minor…

Broiled Roma Tomatoes by Lauren Morrissey

Roma Tomatoes dipped in melted butter, garlic, and parmesan, and then broiled

Beans with Nutmeg by Brett Ede

Shredded Brussel Sprouts by Nancy Miyasaki

If you've never had shredded brussel sprouts before, you're in for a treat! These are really tasty. They have less of the bitter taste you get with whole or halved brussel sprouts, so people who are not brussel sprout fans may still like them. And brussel sprout lovers like me will still thoroughly enjoy them! To save time, use a…

Copper Carrots by Chef Smith

Simple Sesame Green Beans by John Spottiswood

I realize that 5 stars is an awfully high rating for such a simple dish. But honestly, I end up eating a pound of green beans every time I make them this way. They end up so tender, and I love the simple flavor created by the sesame seeds and by steaming them in the broth. Depending on what I'm serving them with, I decide whether…

Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots by John Spottiswood

This is a standard side dish for us when we're serving an asian-inspired meal. It's also great with any grilled meat. The honey brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots and the ginger gives a bit of spice to balance the sweetness. Orange zest and juice gives a nice acidity to the dish. If you make this, it will likely become…

Collard Greens, corn and Tortilla Strata by Julia Ann Souders

A layered casserole of vegetables and flour tortillas. A vegetarian side dish to be enjoyed with or without a meat entree. It's an American Lasagna! A side dish with lots of antioxidants to boost immunity. Recipe adapted from "Fight Back with Food: Use Nutrition to Heal What Ails You," Readers Digest Association, Inc., 2002.…

Bitter Gourd Chicken with Fermented Black Beans by kitchen flavours

Bitter gourd or bitter melon is delicious cooked in this simple Chinese dish. Bitter gourd is very low in calories but very high in nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene…

Zucchini Santa Fe by Robyn Savoie

This fast side is great with the green chilies. It gives this recipe a great zip.

Strawberry Salsa by Veronica Lucia

My own version of strawberry salsa.