Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/2 lb yellow summer squash 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and cooked 1/2 lb zucchini, peeled and cooked 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cooked 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp dill, or 1 tsp fresh, minced ¼ cup chicken stock 1/8 tsp sea salt (optional)   Directions Cut […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 medium purple onion, peeled and chopped 1 large stalk celery, chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 1 medium bunch chard, stems and leaves, well rinsed and chopped 1 tsp sea salt 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 ¾ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth or water 1 […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 7 Ingredients 2 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups chopped onion (2 medium) 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup instant dry polenta ½ cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob 1 cup “lite” coconut milk ¼ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper   Directions Combine corn kernels, coconut milk and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then adjust […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 slices cooked Canadian bacon, finely chopped ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream or Greek style yogurt 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper   Directions Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 8 Ingredients ½ cup prepared barbecue sauce ½ cup water 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon agave syrup 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cups chopped collard greens, tough stems removed 5 ounces cooked chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 quarts water Sea salt 1 lb fresh green or yellow beans or mix of both, trimmed 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, passed through a garlic press 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, cut into strips similar in size to the string beans 1/2 yellow […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp best quality olive oil 3/4 lb wild or commercially available mushrooms: morels, oyster mushrooms, chanterelles, enokitake, shiitake, honey, button, portobello mushrooms. 1/4 cup sliced green onions Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper   Directions Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth, mushroom brush or paper towel. It is […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 large Spanish onions or sweet onions, cut in chunks OR 8 whole small onions 4 large sweet carrots, cut in chunks 2 peeled turnips, cut in chunks 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts 6 small beets, peeled 8-10 small potatoes (not Idaho or russet bakers) 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb broccoli rabe or asparation (broccolini), trimmed 1 medium purple onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 Tbsp best-quality olive or avocado oil 3 cloves garlic, passed through a garlic press Coarse salt or sea salt Black pepper   Directions Fill a bowl with cold water and a few handfuls […]