Vegetables can become the main dish, a side or the starting point for something more substantial. This category covers a wide range of veggie recipes.
Find salads, soups and cooked dishes with plenty of color and flavor.
Browse the ideas below when you want more veggies on your plate.
Acar brings crunch, vinegar and a little sweetness to plates that need a sharper edge. In this Malaysian version, cucumber, carrot, cabbage and pineapple sit in a turmeric-tinted pickle with chili, peanuts and sesame. The pineapple is what makes it differ from plain pickled vegetables and gives the bowl a sweeter, juicier bite. I always […]
Japanese onion soup is very mild traditionally – there is no overwhelming onion flavor. Instead everything is well balanced and it’s a light and fragrant soup. You can make an authentic clear Japanese onion soup recipe as it is, or you might prefer to tweak the ingredients a little. Throw in some extra shiitake mushrooms […]
Do you like butternut squash recipes? This vegetable (technically a berry!) is also known as butternut pumpkin or gramma in Australia as well as in New Zealand. This winter squash grows on a vine and has a scrumptious sweet and nutty taste similar to pumpkin. The tan-yellow skin encases orange fleshy pulp with a compartment […]
Hispi cabbage, also known as sweetheart cabbage, sugarloaf cabbage or pointed cabbage, is a trendy vegetable that has recently been making waves in the culinary world. Rather a relative newcomer in the produce section, it has quickly gained popularity among both chefs and home cooks, thanks to its unique flavor profile and texture. But what […]
Saute chicken of the woods in place of poultry or meat, and you can enjoy a vegetarian-friendly dish. Not to be confused with chicken of the sea (tuna!) chicken of the woods is the name given to a type of mushroom. Cooking chicken of the woods is super-simple and they just take a few minutes […]
3 ingredient potato soup, or potato soup 3 ingredients, is just as straightforward as you’d hope! This fall/winter warmer of a dish is truly delicious and there are several optional add-ins you might want to consider. With only 3 ingredients this has to be one of the easiest potato soup recipes there is, so it […]
I only discovered Mexican street corn relatively recently, but I really love it! So what is street corn anyway? And how do you make Mexican street corn? Well, this is corn cooked the Mexican way and served with south of the border flavors. An esquite or esquites recipe makes a great side dish or appetizer. […]
This pico de gallo recipe is the same dish that is made in thousands of Mexican households every day. It’s a beautiful and aromatic Mexican condiment, which is served with fajitas or tacos, as well as with nachos, tortillas or tortilla chips and even with Mexican salad recipes. This is the basic pico de gallo […]
Have you tried colcannon with Irish cheddar? This Irish take on mashed potatoes is really good and goes with anything. There are so many things you can do with potatoes, especially when making side dishes. Fries! Mashed potatoes! Uh…how about more fries? Yes, there is no shortage of potato-related ideas luckily, but one thing I […]
The following chanterelle baby bella mushroom sauce will make an excellent partner to many vegetarian dishes but it is not just limited to dishes without meat. It would be an excellent pairing with beef, pork or even veal. The possibilities are endless and this sauce has a level of sophistication not found in many plain […]
This grilled vegetable salad combines warm grilled vegetables with salad greens and parmesan cheese. The cheese melts slightly when you scatter it over the hot vegetables. The combination of colors in this vegetable salad recipe is just as pleasing as the combination of soft warm ingredients with crunchy cold ingredients. This is a very healthy […]
Once you know how to cook bok choy you will be able to make the most delicious and easy bok choy soup. The following bok choy recipe Chinese style boasts garlic, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass and noodles. How to Serve Bok Choy Soup It’s a hearty lunch or supper. Feel free to add chilies if you […]
This is a simple eggplant recipe but definitely one of the best recipes for grilled eggplant ever. Like a lot of grilled vegetable recipes, the great thing about this one is its simplicity. The eggplant is grilled to perfection and then served with pine nuts, basil, and goat’s cheese. The balsamic vinegar drizzled over the […]
If you’re looking for a funeral potatoes recipe, you are going to have questions! First of all, what are funeral potatoes and why are they called that? Well, whether you’re looking for a funeral potatoes recipe without corn flakes, with chicken, with corn flakes, or another variation, this dish is basically a potato side dish. […]
If you want to know how to make fries in the air fryer, you’ll want to know some of the best French fry air fryer tips and tricks. An air fryer is quicker to use than the oven and doesn’t require all the oil a deep fat fryer would. Fries also go with just about […]
Healthy garden salad recipes are very popular but what is a garden salad exactly? This type of salad mainly consists of fresh vegetables. The base is usually mesclun, lettuce or another kind of greens. Other names for this recipe include tossed salad and green salad. Dressings like Thousand Island, blue cheese dressing, honey mustard, ranch […]
Broccoli is a healthy ingredient, and works well in many recipes. However, boiled or roasted broccoli can soon get a little boring. I love making keto broccoli cakes to go with anything from chicken to fish, beef, pork, or simply as a snack. Learning how to make broccoli fritters is really simple. You don’t need […]
Grilled avocado with pico de gallo is light but truly satisfying. I just love all the different flavors in there and yes – you can grill avocado! There are so many wonderful avocado recipes to choose from, especially if you are looking for keto recipes (high fat and low carb). Avocados are really versatile; they […]
I have to admit that the question, “how do you cook artichokes”, is a very popular one. Artichokes are a vegetable I often just walk past in the supermarket, preferring to grab snow peas, green beans or the ubiquitous broccoli. But then every time I walked past I though to myself, “how do you cook […]
Potatoes are a typical side dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas. However they may be served and enjoyed any day of the year. Even during the hottest summer months, potatoes can be enjoyed as a creamy potato salad. Present crispy roasted potatoes with garlic alongside any kind of meat, poultry or fish, and they will surely […]