Side Dish recipe collection

Simple three-ingredient mocktail mixing apricot nectar with diet ginger ale and a squeeze of lemon for a bubbly, refreshing drink.

Yukon Gold potatoes layered with Asiago cheese sauce, crispy bacon, chives, and Parmesan, baked until bubbly and golden. The ultimate potato gratin.

There are so many kinds of pesto, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro... how about some freshly home-made asparagus pesto, the refreshing and tasty flavor is a perfect sauce to toss with some pasta.

Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lemon Vinaigrette recipe

Crisp asparagus spears meet charred red peppers and tangy goat cheese in this vibrant spring salad. Fresh shallots and garlic-spiked vinaigrette bring the whole thing together in under 10 minutes.

Cool, green, and refreshing, this avocado aperitif blends ripe avocado with cucumber, fresh parsley, and lemon juice over crushed ice. A silky, savory sip to kick off any meal. Ready in 15 minutes.

Baby greens tossed with ripe mango and red bell pepper, dressed in a spicy ginger-raisin vinaigrette blended with cilantro and green chile. A bright, low-calorie salad bursting with tropical flavor.

Cabbage is baked with white wine, apple, onions, cheese and fresh dills. It is flavorful and delicious!

Vegan pearl barley and white kidney bean side dish brightened with fresh mint. Just 4 ingredients, high in fiber and protein, ready in under an hour.

Pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with green peas, sauteed onion, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A hearty whole grain side dish ready in 40 minutes.

This is a no-fail recipe. And if it lasts more than a day, it's still fantastic 3 days later. All of my friends and co-workers love this dish for potlucks and parties! TRY IT!

Blueberry breakfast shake blends plain yogurt with fresh blueberries, ripe banana, and orange juice into a thick, frothy four-ingredient smoothie. Ready in 5 minutes with no added sugar.

A light, brothy borscht of cabbage and beets simmered with carrot, celery, and tomato juice into a ruby-red, sweet-and-sour soup. Vegan, low in calories, and even better the next day.

Asian braised vegetables with miso, ginger, daikon, mushrooms, and winter squash tossed in a glossy soy-cornstarch glaze. Vegan, hearty, and done in an hour. Bonus: leftover stock makes a quick tofu soup.

Buttery angel hair pasta tossed with crisp-tender broccoli, golden fried elephant garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan. A quick weeknight pasta that's ready in 30 minutes.

Crisp-tender broccoli stir-fried in butter with fresh lime juice and toasted pine nuts. A 20-minute side dish that's bright, nutty, and diabetic-friendly.