Creamy Carrot and Potato Soup by Foodybuddy

Vegetable soups are a healthy and comforting food to include in your diet. This thick soup is very easy to make, it has got bright orange color and a hint of exotic smell. Adding smoked paprika and Italian seasoning gives a nice spark to this soup.

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…

Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup by The Kitchen Magpie - Karlynn Johnston

I have been looking for more ways to serve beans and lentils that aren’t boring, since my non-meat eating son needs protein in his meals. And the fact that they are incredibly healthy for us is a huge bonus as well. Soup is a great way to incorporate lentils and beans into your diet, especially since it is so satisfying in the…

Blue Apple-Nut Oatmeal by Twinkle103

Broccoli Florets Chef Style by Nazzareno Casha

Vegetable side dish

Oh Fudge by Culinary Envy

Oh Fudge is decadent, intensely chocolaty and velvety, silky smooth. This freezer fudge is so creamy and rich; it just melts in your mouth.

Mushroom, Lemon Orzo by Jennifer Parks

So delicious and easy! Always a crowd pleaser! Oh, and the recipe makes a ton!

Tabbouleh by Kiwi Louise

This is a Gordon Ramsey recipe, slightly adapted. It has such a fresh summery taste and people are always asking me for the recipe. It's a great alternative to a rice salad.

Thai pickled beans or asparagus by Mama_B

I pickled green beans this way last year and we're still enjoying them now. Thai basil is relatively easy to find now, and is wonderful to grow. These pickles make great stir-sticks in savoury cocktails like Bloody Marys or Bloody Casears. Pickle crisp, while not necessary, is helpful in keeping the veggies from getting soft.

Oatmeal Cranberry Brûlée by Culinary Envy

Oatmeal Cranberry Brûlée is golden amber colored caramelized sugar that cracks open to a tart cranberry layer resting atop cozy creamy oatmeal. Superb!