Vegetable Recipes

If you like your baked potatoes all the way with everything on them, you'll love this recipe.

Naturally sweet carrots are enhanced with almonds, amaretto, and a hint of cinnamon.

Roasting pumps up the mild flavor of asparagus and the easy orange sauce gives even more depth.

Dill, Dijon mustard, and garlic bring these mashed potato cakes to life. Serve for breakfast or as a side dish.

It may seem an unlikely combination, but mashed potatoes marry beautifully with sauerkraut and onions in this side dish.

Anchovies give a salty but not fishy flavor to mashed potatoes, so do not hesitate to try this awesome recipe.

Apple Baked Beans Recipe. Once you try baked beans this way, you'll toss out your old recipe. This is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Make low-fat baked beans sparkle with mustard, apple butter, and raisins. This is incredibly fast and easy to make.

These mashed potatoes are delightfully different. The apples add a hint of sweetness to the potatoes, yet the savory flavors of the herbs still shine through.

The popular Applebee's® restaurant chain's version of mashed potatoes uses garlic, bacon, scallions, and sour cream.

Simple carrotes are elevated by the addition of apricots, balsamic vinegar, and green onions.

Grand Marnier liqueur lends an orange flavor to this stuffing with apricots and apples, cooked inside or outside the bird.

Cream cheese, sour cream, scallions, garlic, thyme, and nuts blend with marinated artichoke hearts for a killer spread.

Artichoke Fritters Recipe. Artichokes are cooked and cleaned down to the heart, then batter-dipped and deep-fried.

This simple rice dish with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and green onions is fast, low in calories, and low-fat.

Artichoke hearts make an interesting addition to classic mashed potatoes.

Whip up a fast dressing of yogurt, Dijon mustard, shallots, and wine vinegar to top fresh-cooked artichokes.

Simple asparagus gets crunch from cashews and flavor from a light dressing of sesame oil, marjoram, and lemon juice.

Asparagus is pureed and blended with cream, tarragon, Parmesan, and eggs, then baked in custard cups.

Crisp-tender asparagus is topped with a mustard vinaigrette, sieved hard-boiled eggs, and chives.

Fresh asparagus is topped with a matzo, green onion, garlic, and lemon mixture.

Baby artichokes are sauteed with carrots, leeks, garlic, and wine, then topped with mild cheese and olives.

Bacon Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe. A comfort food for many, these twice-baked potatoes are kicked up with bacon, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and chives.

Everything tastes better with bacon, especially fresh corn. This recipe is a Southern favorite sometimes referred to as "fried corn."

Baked beets are not only easier to prepare and peel, they also have a more mellow, sweet, and nutty flavor.

Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses give a kick to this easy baked dish combining mashed potatoes with onions and celery.

Baby pumpkins are filled with cheese and sage, then baked. They are the perfect size for an individual single serving.

Baked Pumpkin Puree Recipe. Instead of buying canned pumpkin puree, it's easy to make your own while fresh pumpkins are in season. Baked pumpkin makes a fabulous side dish with the simple addition of butter, salt, and pepper.

Not your usual smashed potatoes, these are boiled, smashed, seasoned, topped with cheese, and baked.

Brown rice, sunflower seeds, herbs, chiles, Parmesan, and Cheddar cheese make a great stuffing for sweet bell peppers.

This diabetic recipe combines apples, pineapple, and walnuts in a stuffing for pumpkin.

Fresh carrots are seasoned with dill, steamed, then glazed with a simple balsamic vinegar reduction sauce for a vegetable side dish everyone will love.

Try using lentils as your barbecue beans. Simple and easy to make from scratch.

Barley & Vegetables Recipe. Mushrooms, zucchini, onion and celery blend with barley for an easy garden skillet dish.

Barley, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Scallions Recipe. This method treats barley like rice, toasted in butter, then cooked with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and scallions.

Aromatic basmati rice is further enhanced with figs, mustard seeds, and fresh ginger.

Layered bean soup mix in canning jars makes a great gift and is also quite handy to keep stocked in your own kitchen.

Bean soup mixes make colorful gifts. Don't forget to attach the recipe on a pretty card.

Roesti or rosti is a Swedish version of hash brown potatoes. Here it is made with beets and flavored with rosemary.

Very simple dish made with baby beets, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese makes a delightful side dish.

The natural sweetness of beets goes well with spiced red cabbage and cranberries.

Fried black bean cakes are flavored with carrots, onion, garlic, and balsamic vinegar.

This updated Irish potato recipe gets a burst of flavor from blue cheese, chives, garlic, and dill.

Boston Baked Beans Recipe. This classic bean dish gets its flavor from molasses, bacon, brown sugar, and mustard.

Bourbon gives a rich, sweet flavor to baked beans made with three different types of beans.

Seasoned boursin cheese brings new life to traditional mashed potatoes.

Boxty - Irish Potato Cakes Recipe. Traditional Irish potato cakes use both fresh potatoes and leftover mashed potatoes.

Artichokes are sauteed with onions, garlic, thyme, and tomatoes, then served over pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan.

Thick-sliced sweet onions are braised in butter and beef broth, then finished with bourbon.

Sweetened by currants or raisins and spiced by caraway seeds, this is a simple but tasty red cabbage recipe.

If you love baked beans, you must try this version flavored with coffee, molasses, and brandy.

Twice-baked potatoes are stuffed with a luscious mixture of brie cheese, bacon, and chives mashed potatoes.

Sauteed mushrooms and herbs are blended with brie and roquefort cheese in this savory fondue.

Broccoli and Mushrooms in Puff Pastry Recipe. Elegant pastries filled with broccoli, mushrooms, and cheese make an impressive side dish.

This easy casserole combines broccoli, rice, cheese, and cream of mushroom soup. It's simple, but one taste and you will be hooked.

Enjoy such broccoli recipes as Broccoli and Mushrooms in Puff Pastry, Broccoli Cheese Rice, Broccoli Potato Cutlets, Chicken & Broccoli Bread, Chicken Divan, Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli and Ham, Turkey Mornay on Broccoli, Winter Vegetable Chowder, and more.

This basic broccoli salad is flavored with sunflower seeds, red onion, bacon, and creamy vinaigrette.

Asparagus, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese flavor this risotto made with brown rice.

This unusual cabbage recipe uses lemon-lime soda and anise seeds.

It is the blue cheese and just a dash of hot sauce that makes these mashed potatoes Buffalo-style.

Vegetarian stuffed cabbage uses bulgur, tomato sauce, garlic, onions, and Italian seasoning.

Buttermilk and cottage cheese are a lower-fat substitution for sour cream in these herbed garlic mashed potatoes.

The addition of buttermilk to mashed potatoes lends a delicious tang without adding a lot of fat.

Cabbage Au Gratin Recipe. Cabbage is tossed with a tomato mixture then baked with a topping of bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese.

Cabbage Mushroom Pie Recipe. This delicious savory pie combines cabbage, onions, mushrooms and herbs with layers of cream cheese and hard-boiled eggs.

Try such tasty cabbage recipes as Cabbage au Gratin, Beef and Cabbage Soup, Cabbage Rolls, Colcannon, Coleslaw, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Low-Fat Stuffed Cabbage, Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup, and many more.

Potatoes, black truffles, and prosciutto make this simple frittata fancy enough for a special meal.

Caramelized Leeks Over Noodles Recipe. You don't have to be vegetarian to enjoy the rich flavor of carmelized leeks.

Carrots and parsnips replace potatoes in these tasty latkes perfect for the Jewish holidays or any meal.

Carrots and turnips are pureed with sour cream, butter, and ginger for a delightfully different and tasty side dish.

Although this tasty carrot side dish sounds posh and fancy, it is fast and easy to make. Kids will love it because it is made with lemon-lime soda.

Carrots are combined with ginger, garlic, lemon, and milk, then pureed until smooth.

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe. Three cheeses and ham give a rich depth of flavor to bland cauliflower. Great for low-carb diets.

Here's an interesting twist on potato latkes. Use steamed cauliflower instead of potatoes and spice them up with seasoned bread crumbs and herbs, then sweeten with carmelized onions.

Celery Duo Recipe. Yukon gold potatoes, celery root, and celery are the stars of this savory side dish.

This simple carrot side dish is fast and easy to make. It's a great use for leftover champagne.

Champagne and pineapple give unique flavor to sauerkraut.

Cheddar cheese gives depth and richness to traditional mashed potatoes.

This delicious fondue dip exalts the flavors of sweet corn and bell peppers and has a slight kick of heat from pepper Jack cheese.

Pumpkin polenta is a savory side dish, but add a bit of brown sugar, and you will have an interesting pudding-like dessert.

Sausage, dried cherries, prunes, and sage perk up this cornbread stuffing. Or use dried cranberries instead of cherries. Cook stuffing inside the turkey or outside in a casserole dish.

Chestnut recipes include Braised Pork with Chestnuts, Chestnut Bisque, Chestnut Ricotta Cheesecake, Chestnut & Apple Stuffing, Chestnut Ravioli, Roasted Chestnuts, Potato Chestnut Puree, and more.

Chestnuts and brown rice with mirin rice wine make an interesting Japanese dish.

Chestnuts, garlic, and savory vegetables make up this vegetarian loaf.

Asparagus, ginger, and green onions are stir-fried until crisp-tender, then tossed with a sauce of ginger, wine, and soy sauce.

Chive Mashed Potatoes Recipe. Cream cheese, milk, and chives add richness and flavor to mashed potatoes.

Yukon gold potatoes and sunchokes go together beautifully in this simple gratin.

Coconut extract gives a hint of flavor to rice cooked in fat-free milk with the crunch of almonds.

Aromatic arborio rice, coffee, and orange juice make an irresistable risotto for a deliciously different dessert.

Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage) Recipe. Potatoes and Cabbage have been sustenance foods in Ireland for ages. This classic Irish dish combines the two.

The secret to this low-fat, low-calorie coleslaw is the dressing made with yogurt and buttermilk to cut the mayonnaise.

Sweet potatoes, orange juice, onion, and sour cream are combined for mashed potatoes that are perfect for company.

Corn and Cheese Pudding Recipe. This makes enough to feed a crowd, but you can cut it down to suit your needs by simple division.

Herbed cornbread stuffs cabbage leaves topped with a mushroom sauce. Good vegetarian dish for holidays.

Learn how to cook fresh corn on the cob so you don't end up with a gummy result.

This meatless meatloaf is low in fat and high in fiber.

Crawfish tails, garlic, and chives give a Cajun seafood twist to mashed potatoes.

Canned creamed corn is enhanced with bacon, sweet onions, thyme, and Parmesan cheese. It is cooked primarily on the stovetop, then quickly browned under the broiler.

Creamed spinach is fast and easy to make. This recipe has converted many spinach-haters.

Red bell pepper and onion lend sweetness and flavor to fried cabbage.

Wild mushrooms, garlic, onions, basil, oregano, and Fontina cheese flavor creamy polenta.

White rice is flavored with onions, carrots, thyme, and parsley.

Try these easy baked gold potatoes with garlic from a famous New York restaurant.

Fresh horseradish gives extra zing to potato cakes seasoned with chives and served with sour cream.

In this fun breakfast or brunch dish, polenta pieces are sauteed in a hot skillet with savory southwestern seasonings for a crunchy hash.

Curried Daylilies Recipe. The daylilies are enhanced not only by the spicy curry sauce but also make good use of carrots, celery, TVP, and nuts.

Fresh asparagus is dipped in a simple beer batter and deep-fried.

If you have a dehydrator, it is simple to make dehydrated tomatoes to use as sun-dried tomatoes.

Caramelized onions and garlic mix with potatoes, sweet peppers and cheese to make a tasty and colorful side dish.

Leeks are sauteed in a wine and wine vinegar sauce flavored with garlic.

Refried beans are a protein-rich classic Mexican side dish made with pinto beans, lard, onions, and garlic.

Duxelles mushroom paste goes well in soups, in sauces, as casserole binders, and in stews as a flavor enhancer.

Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. Rich and cheesy, these scalloped potatoes are easy to make.

Serve this vegan sunflower pate with crackers as an appetizer, snack or protein main dish.

Classic caponata does not include chives, but they do add not only flavor, but gorgeous color to the dish.

Eggplant is layered with mushroom marinara sauce and ricotta cheese, topped with mozzarella, and baked for a hearty casserole.

Eggplant Stuffed with Pilaf and Raisins Recipe. Rice pilaf is mixed with eggplant, onions, raisins, and dill and stuffed into the eggplant shell to steam.

Brown rice, wheat bread, onion, apples, and nuts make up the stuffing for vegetarian stuffed pumpkin.

The flavor of the cabbage mellows considerably while the cheese gives a tangy spark to these twice-baked potatoes.

Enjoy such fennel recipes as Fennel and Acorn Squash Whip, Chicken Stew with Fennel & Saffron, Fennel Chicken and Rice, Fennel & Escarole Stuffing with Pine Nuts, Herbs de Provence, Italian Fennel Pork Sausage, and more.

The crooner's own eggplant parmesan recipe comes from his book which benefits a children's hospital in California.

Fried green tomatoes are a Southern favorite side dish but also work well for breakfast.

Buttermilk gives tang to these fried onion rings. Use sweet onions for the best result.

Use squash, pumpkin or zucchini flowers for this favorite recipe that is popular in Italy as well as Mexico.

Vegetables and barley enrich this hearty soup made with oxtails and loaded with beef. It begins in the crockpot and finishes on the stove.

Garlic and low-fat buttermilk take the place of butter in these tasty mashed potatoes.

Mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and lemon juice are sealed in foil packets and cooked on the grill.

Garlic is as healthy as it is tasty. Get your fill of garlic recipes with Baked Honey Mustard Garlic Drumettes, Buttermilk Basil Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Sauce, Garlic Mushroom Ragout, and many more.

Garlic Smashed New Potatoes Recipe. Find out why smashing is better than mashing in this delicious recipe.

Roasted garlic has a mellow flavor and chipotle chiles give a kick to these Cheddar mashed potatoes.

Yukon gold potatoes and garlic make these mashed potatoes special, yet still easy to make.

Sweet ginger souffle is topped with a delicious rhubarb, ginger, and orange liqueur sauce.

Bread, Cheddar cheese, egg, leeks, marjoram, and mustard make up these vegetarian sausages.

Gold potatoes are layered into a savory pie and baked in a bath of milk, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

Gold mashed potatoes with garlic are blended with sauteed onions and mushrooms, then topped with eggs and cheese and baked.

Golden Scalloped Potatoes with Chives Recipe. These scalloped potatoes are low-calorie and low-fat.

The fresh flavors of vegetables are incorporated into a delicious cheesy fondue.

Here are cooking instructions for some of the most common grains -- and a few that are not so common, as well.

Thinly sliced potatoes and garlic are layered with cream and Gruyere cheese, then baked to a creamy finish.

Layered gratin of gold potatoes, bacon, and arugula gets an extra tangy boost of flavor from Gruyere cheese.

Green Bean Casserole Recipe. Baby boomers fondly remember this simple classic Thanksgiving favorite with cream of mushroom soup and crispy fried onions on top.

Green Beans with Bacon and Sweet Peppers Recipe. Bacon, onions, sweet red peppers, balsamic vinegar, and wine give a sweet and sour smoky flavor to the haricot vert French green beans.

Green split peas are pureed with onions, chiles, and ginger, then fried. Spinach with ginger and spices is served on the side.

This classic recipe is updated with balsamic vinegar to perk up the flavor of the beets and red onions.

Hash Brown Potato Casserole Recipe. Easy and quick to put together, this hash brown potato casserole is great for parties, potluck dinners, buffets, or family dinners.

This version of crunchy onion rings is baked instead of fried.

These roasted potatoes are full of the flavors of onion, garlic, oregano, Parmesan, and Cheddar. They are incredibly easy to make.

If you are spending a lot of money on herbed sun-dried tomatoes, try your hand at making them at home in your oven.

Steamed asparagus is tossed with a light buttery sauce of lemon and honey, then sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

Celery root and horseradish marry mashed potatoes in this award-winning recipe.

A touch of horseradish and heavy cream give an interesting spark to mashed potatoes.

Horseradish gives a tangy bite to recipes. Try such horseradish recipes as Apple Horseradish Sauce, Beet, Red Onion and Horseradish Relish, Horseradish Dip, Horseradish Mayonnaise, Horseradish Mustard, Slaw with Horseradish, and more.

Horseradish gives some zip to traditional coleslaw made with green and red cabbage.

The beets are not spicy to the tongue, but they are served hot from the stove and seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Learn how to cook spaghetti squash. Step by step recipe instructions with photos show how to cut, bake, and shred the squash.

How to reconstitute sun-dried tomatoes.

Russian zhulyen is individual casseroles of mushrooms, garlic, chives, sour cream, parsley, and Gruyere.

Yukon gold potatoes are layered in puff pastry, topped with Parmesan cheese, and baked.

Irish Champ Recipe - Poundies Recipe. These are mashed potatoes, Irish-style with butter and green onions.

Potatoes are a staple side dish in most homes. Try something different with these Italian-style roasted potatoes flavored with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and cheese.

Judy Mills's From-Scratch Baked Beans Recipe. Making baked beans from scratch is not difficult, but it will take some time. Be sure to plan ahead as you'll need to soak the dried beans overnight.

Simple saute of kale, parsnips, and onions are spiced up a little with ginger.

Savory leeks and mushrooms take the place of cheese in this quiche.

Parmesan cheese adds tang and leeks add flavor to easy potato fritters.

Green beans are steamed, then sauteed in butter with walnuts, rosemary, and lemon juice.

Artichokes are sauteed with garlic and oregano, then topped with feta cheese.

Lentils and hazelnuts make an excellent garden burger meat substitute. Good hot or cold.

Indian dumplings are made with lentils, chile, and ginger. They are fried and served with a fresh yogurt sauce.

This Indian dish combines lentils and zucchini with garam masala, ginger, and chile for a spicy and tasty side dish.

Olives give zing to roasted gold potatoes flavored with rosemary.

Moroccan couscous is enriched with dates, raisins, and almonds and spiced with cinnamon.

French onion dip makes an interesting addition to mashed potatoes topped with Parmesan cheese and bacon bits.

Parsnips lend a delicious sweet, almost nutty flavor to mashed potatoes with Cheddar cheese and bacon.

Macadamia nuts and water chestnuts give crunch to stuffing loaded with sausage and flavored with ginger and shallots.

Make these mashed potatoes ahead of time so you can concentrate on the rest of the meal.

Raisins, maple syrup, and apple juice flavor candied sweet potatoes made in the crockpot.

Twice-baked sweet potatoes are stuffed with the flavors of maple syrup, nutmeg, and walnuts.

This simple corn dish made with onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and bell pepper is a Cajun favorite.

Bacon, spinach, and Fontina cheese make mashed potatoes different and special.

These cheesy fried potato pancakes are a good way to use leftover mashed potatoes.

Like German potato salad, this mashed potato salad is served warm or at room temperature.

Carrots, turnips, and horseradish give added dimension and flavor to mashed potatoes.

Dijon mustard and mustard seeds give pizzazz to mashed potatoes.

Mashed potatoes are seasoned with capers and olives, mixed with egg, formed into patties, breaded, and fried.

Mexican-Style Gold Potato Wedges Recipe. Lime, chili powder and Monterey Jack cheese give a Mexican flair to gold potato wedges.

Microwave Fresh Asparagus Recipe. The microwave makes fast and easy work of cooking asparagus. A bit of onion, garlic, lemon juice, and butter enhance the natural flavor of asparagus.

The microwave makes quick work of Italian-style cabbage rolls stuffed with rice, onions, mushrooms, and cheese.

Mock Mashed Potatoes (Cauliflower) Recipe. Your guests will probably never know that these rich mashed potatoes contain no potatoes at all. They are made from cauliflower. Great for low-carb diets.

Mock sour cream is made with tofu. It is a great topping for baked potatoes or may be served as a chip dip.

Idaho potatoes and sweet potatoes are combined with molasses, butter, and sour cream.

Moroccan couscous is enriched with dates, raisins, and almonds and spiced with cinnamon.

Moroccan Stuffed Artichokes Recipe. Artichoke bottoms are stuffed with a spiced mixture of ground beef, rice, garlic, onions, and tomatoes and baked to tender perfection.

Black beans and rice is a popular Cuban dish said to bring good luck when eaten on New Year's Day.

Olive tapenade, mozzarella, and roasted mushrooms on baguette makes a sandwich that won't quickly get soggy.

The pressure cooker makes quick work of this mushroom, leek and brown rice dish flavored with saffron and fennel.

A simple mushroom and egg custard is baked as a shallow tart and finished with macadamia nuts.

There are many varieties of mushrooms and many are interchangeable. Try such mushroom recipes as Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Gravy, Broccoli and Mushrooms in Puff Pastry, Garlic Mushroom Ragout, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Mozzarella Stuffed Mushrooms, and many more.

Sweet red bell peppers are a colorful and flavorful addition to mushrooms seasoned with cumin and thyme.

Mustard Potato Salad Recipe. Don't buy that mushy potato salad from the grocery store deli. It's easy to make your own.

Sausage, mushrooms, walnuts, cranberries, and thyme flavor this easy wild rice stuffing.

Dry onion soup mix, sour cream, and chives give a robust flavor to mashed potatoes. Perfect side dish for pot roast or beef brisket.

Mashed potatoes get a tangy boost from orange juice, onions, and sour cream.

This variation of rice pilaf includes orzo, a tiny rice-shaped pasta. It makes an excellent side dish for meat, poultry, seafood, and game. It is quick and easy to make.

Oven-Dried Cherry Tomatoes Recipe. How to dry cherry tomatoes in your oven at home.

If you have a bountiful harvest of tomatoes, you can make your own dried tomatoes in the oven.

Take those extra tomatoes from your garden and dry them in the oven. It is easy to do but will take some time.

Par-boiled potatoes are fried, then tossed with rosemary, sage, coarse pepper, and Fontina cheese.

Paprikash Potatoes Recipe. Hot Hungarian paprika, garlic, caraway seeds, wine, and sour cream make potatoes a spectacular side dish for pork or other meats.

Take a break from traditional sweet potatoes and yams and try this version with peaches.

Peanut butter makes an interesting addition to this egg souffle made with Monterey Jack cheese.

Peanuts are a vegetable and peanut butter is not just for sandwiches. The peanut butter recipes include Chocolate Peanut Butter Crisp Bars, Groundnut Stew, Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Indonesian Peanut Sauce, Peanut Butter Chicken Wings, and more.

Morel mushrooms are sauteed with onions, garlic, and basil to make a delicious sauce for penne pasta.

Rice salad with fruit, spices, and pistachios may be served at room temperature or chilled.

This simple version of potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, sweet onion, tuna, and black olives is popular in Peru.

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Mozzarella Recipe. Spaghetti squash takes the place of pasta, while pesto and mozzarella cheese give depth to this casserole.

Sweetened by pineapple and brown sugar and spiced with cinnamon, this easy squash dish is made in the crock-pot.

Poor Man's Caviar Recipe. This vegetarian eggplant dip is so rich in flavor, it is called caviar even though it contains none.

Poppyseeds, balsamic vinegar, honey, and lemon flavor this quick cabbage side dish.

Dried porcini mushrooms shine in this fondue made with Fontina, Swiss, and Parmesan cheese, along with wine.

Portobello mushrooms cooked in garlic and onions give a rich touch to this casserole with gold potatoes.

Mashed potato and walnut fritters make a great appetizer or side dish for Hanukkah or any meal.

Mashed potatoes marry beautifully with chestnuts, garlic, and shallots in this creamy pureed side dish.

Potatoes come in many varieties and colors to liven up your potato salad. Try such potato salad recipes as Bacon Ranch Potato Salad, Mustard Potato Salad, Russian Potato Salad, Yukon Gold Potato Salad, and more.

Yellow squash, onions, and carrots join potatoes in this delicious baked vegetable kugel perfect for Hanukkah or any meal.

This green bean recipe is so simple, yet makes a beautiful presentation on the table. You will want French green beans (haricot vert) which are long and thin or young traditional green beans.

Pumpkin and potato gnocchi are topped with a rich and creamy balsamic vinegar sauce.

Go beyond pumpkin pie and try such pumpkin recipes as Gingered Pumpkin Cheesecake, Creamy Pumpkin Polenta, Baked Stuffed Pumpkin, Pumpkin Biscuits, Pumpkin with Pork, Pumpkin Mushroom Bisque, and many more.

Sunchokes, chickpeas, green peas, onion, and quinoa make a healthy vegetarian grain dish.

Sweet potatoes become a real treat with the simple additions of butter, brown sugar, and raspberries.

Ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers is delicious as well as being low-fat.

Red Flannel Hash Recipe. This recipe combines veggie bacon or smoked tofu, onion, sweet potatoes, and beets for a hearty breakfast meal or a side dish.

New red potatoes are stuffed with a mixture of cheese, buttermilk, dill, and caviar.

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Recipe. The beautiful colors of this red, white, and blue potato salad come from the potatoes themselves.

Start a day ahead to cook the pinto beans before making this Mexican favorite.

Rice Nut Loaf Recipe. Savory vegetable loaf is full of flavor without using meat.

Feta cheese, tomatoes, onion, and spinach add color and flavor to rice cooked in chicken broth and wine.

Grape leaves are stuffed with ricotta cheese, almonds, and basil, then topped with an easy eggplant caponata sauce.

This version of risotto uses eggplant, shallots, and anchovies, along with traditional arborio rice and Romano cheese.

Yams and kale give a Southern touch to creamy rice risotto with mozzarella cheese.

This savory chunky marmalade is made from eggplant, ginger, garlic, herbs, and spices.

The flavor of roasted garlic in mashed potatoes is unbeatable, and fresh herbs give an extra boost of flavor.

Red wine vinegar, port, and grenadine lend a sweet and sour flavor to this great combination of cabbage and potatoes.

This classic recipe uses new potatoes, gold potatoes, carrots, turnips and onions.

Roasted Veggies and Ricotta Creme Recipe - South Beach Diet Phase 1. Roasting carmelizes and brings out the flavor of zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus, and onion. The dish is further enhanced by a simple sauce that is tangy yet slightly sweet.

If you are used to eating only the broccoli florets, this is a great recipe to try to use up the stalks.

Root beer adds an intriguing flavor to baked beans with bacon, onions, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.

This low-fat mashed potato recipe uses garlic, leeks, rosemary, and wine for flavor.

Start with packaged frozen mashed potatoes and add rosemary to save time or use fresh potatoes.

Millet is a protein-rich grain that is under-used in the U.S. Here, the cakes are flavored with sun-dried tomatoes.

Indian-inspired rice is gently spiced with cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and saffron, plus the sweetness of cashews and raisins.

Cream cheese, sausage, onion, and garlic make a simple, yet rich combination for stuffed mushrooms.

Nutmeg and butter season broccoli stalks for a simple but delicious vegetable dish.

Garlic, herbs, and balsamic vinegar flavor portobello mushrooms in this quick recipe.

Wild mushrooms are sauteed in butter and shallots, then tossed with fresh parsley and tarragon or chives.

Potatoes, onions, and scallions make a savory stuffing for poultry.

Sunchokes are simmered in cream with garlic and ginger, then baked with a breadcrumb topping.

Put this hearty casserole together in about 15 minutes, then put it in the oven and forget about it for about an hour. Feel free to substitute gold potatoes. Easy and filling.

Red potatoes are marinated in Scotch ale, rosemary, and shallots, then roasted and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Sesame Seed Sprouts Recipe. Sesame seed sprouts are edible and easy to grow in your kitchen with raw sesame seeds.

Shallots lend a subtle garlic and onion flavor to foods. Try such shallot recipes as Cranberry Shallot Chutney, Pickled Shallots, Roasted Root Vegetables, Stone Crab Cobbler, and more.

This is not a traditional pizza, but more like a potato, onion, and tomato baked casserole topped with Parmesan.

Potatoes are sliced and mixed with onions. They are placed in foil packets and cooked on the barbecue grill.

Chicken broth takes the place of butter and adds flavorful dimension to low-fat mashed potatoes.

Potato salad is cut down to the bare minimum of calories and fat, yet still tastes delicious.

This recipe makes dried tomatoes with a rich, robust flavor thanks to the balsamic vinegar.

Smashed Red-Skinned Potatoes with Boursin and Scallions Recipe. Smashed potatoes are all the rage in gourmet restaurants these days. This version is rustic, yet elegant with the addition of herbed boursin cheese.

These mashed potatoes taste like baked potatoes with sour cream, chives, and butter, but without the skin.

Bacon, beer, and onions flavor mixed mustard, collard, turnip, kale, and spinach greens.

Southwest Potato Frittata Recipe. This dish is rich and hearty enough for a main meal.

Spanish-Style Rice Recipe. Spanish-style rice is enriched with salsa, cumin, and chili powder to give that Latin flavor.

This Spanish dish combines potatoes, onion, garlic, bell peppers, chorizo, and wine.

Use frozen puff pastry to make pastry rolls filled with artichokes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.

Add spinach, leeks, sour cream, buttermilk, and Parmesan cheese to Yukon gold mashed potatoes and you have a hit.

This savory spinach pie gets richness from cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and eggs.

Spinach is available fresh and frozen year-round and can be eaten raw or cooked. Try such spinach recipes as Amaretto Spinach Salad, Lemony Chicken Soup with Spinach, Low-Fat Chicken Cordon Bleu, Spinach Pie, Turkey Florentine, and more.

Classic risotto gets a hearty twist from acorn squash, onion, garlic, rosemary, and sunflower seeds.

Saffron, paprika, turmeric, cumin, and cilantro spice up stewed artichokes, Moroccan-style

Peanut butter and cider vinegar form a delicious sauce for sauteed onions, sweet bell pepper, and spinach.

A light soy sauce glazes stir-fried fresh asparagus in this Chinese-influenced dish.

Use different colored peppers with this stuffing flavored with onion, garlic, anchovies, raisins, pine nuts, and olives.

Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Recipe. Squash flowers are stuffed with a cheese mixture and then fried to a golden brown.

Sugar Snaps & Mushrooms in Wine Sauce Recipe. The sauce is slightly sweet from the onions and reduced wine, the perfect accompaniment to the colorful crisp tender sugar snap peas and carrots. Pretty on the plate and a delight to the palate.

Zucchini, squash, spinach, mushrooms, leeks, and ricotta cheese combine in this delicious gratin recipe.

Sun-dried tomatoes give intense flavor to your dishes. Find out how to make your own homemade sun-dried tomatoes, and try sun-dried tomatoes in many recipes including Orange Beef with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pasta with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, and many more.

Sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, and basil are blended into a delightfully different pesto used as a dip or pasta topper.

Sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) are seasoned with garlic, turmeric, tarragon, and chili paste, then baked with tofu and walnuts.

This simple sunchoke gratin is easy and sure to bring smiles at your table. Remember, sunchokes are healthy.

Sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) are chopped and mixed with rice flour, flaxseed, and herbs, then fried into latkes.

Sunchokes are also known as Jerusalem artichokes. Try such sunchoke recipes as Quinoa Sunchoke Pilaf, Sunchoke Gratin, Sunchoke Latkes, Jicama Sunchoke Salad, and more.

More than just a snack, try these sunflower seed recipes: Trash Snack Mix, Sunflower Seed Whole Wheat Bread, Sunflower Seed-Crusted Lamb Loin, Banana Sunflower Seed Cookies, and more.

Parsnips are naturally sweet. This simple recipe caramelizes the parsnips and enhances the sweetness.

There are many varieties of sweet onions. Enjoy such sweet onion recipes as Onion Rings, Chunky Salsa, Salisbury Steak, Sweet Potato, Corn and Kale Chowder, Watermelon and Red Onion Salad, Italian Bean and Tuna Salad, and many more.

The anchovies dissolve into the fresh tomato sauce, perfectly complimenting roasted sweet bell peppers.

Sweet Potato & Leek Gratin Recipe. Creamed leeks and garlic are the perfect complement to sweet potatoes in this wholesome casserole.

Vegetarian burritos are filled with a puree of sweet potatoes, black beans, onions, chiles, garlic, and cilantro.

Pureed sweet potatoes, carrots, raisins, and yogurt are cooked in the microwave for a meal your baby is sure to love.

Sweet potato gratin is baked with orange juice, brown sugar, and walnuts.

Sweet potatoes are lightly spiced and topped with a brown sugar pecan crumble topping.

Sweet potatoes are sauteed with pineapple and dates for a deliciously different side dish.

Tired of the same old potato side dish? Try these delicious potato muffins flavored with bacon, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and chives.

Texas Caviar Black-Eyed Peas Recipe. Caviar refers to the hearty richness of this dip, but it's actually more like a Mexican hummus, filled with onions, chiles, cilantro and cumin. Serve with tortilla chips.

Thyme-Out Cheesy Potatoes Recipe. Not for the faint of heart, thyme and three cheeses make this potato dish very rich.

Whiskey makes mashed sweet potatoes a bit tipsy. They are sweetened with brown sugar and topped with pecans.

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe - Microwave method. Don't toss those pumpkin seeds! Toast or roast pumpkin seeds in your oven in no time at all. They can can be salted or spiced to suit your palate.

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe - Oven method. Don't toss those pumpkin seeds! Toast or roast pumpkin seeds in your oven in no time at all. They can can be salted or spiced to suit your palate.

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe - Skillet method. Don't toss those pumpkin seeds! Toast or roast pumpkin seeds in your skillet on top of the stove in no time at all. They can can be salted or spiced to suit your palate.

Tofu makes an interesting substitute for meat in this jerky recipe.

Tofu is often used as a protein substitute for meat. Whether you are vegetarian or not, you will enjoy such tofu recipes as Tofu Mayonnaise, Vegetable Egg Spread, Healthy Vegetable Lasagna, Chocolate Cream Couscous Cake, and more.

It's hard to beat the flavor of fresh tomatoes, but canned tomatoes may be more nutritious. Try such tomato recipes as Amish Tomato Ketchup, Candied Tomatoes, Chunky Salsa, Fresh Tomato Bisque, Fried Green Tomatoes, Homemade Tomato Sauce, Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce, and many more.

Simple fresh tomatoes are enriched with a stuffing of bread, garlic, and anchovies in this classic French dish.

Toxic tomatoes do not sound very appetizing, but these tomatoes topped with avocado, Swiss cheese, and herbs are yummy.

Minced black truffles, truffle oil, and heavy cream elevate mashed potatoes to a gourmet level.

Cooked turkey and ham are layered on top of broccoli, covered with a rich, creamy white wine sauce and baked. Cooked chicken may be substituted for the turkey.

Full of cheese and eggs, along with vegetables and smoked turkey, this quiche recipe is filling enough to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Get the smoked turkey from the supermarket deli counter. Best of all, this casserole may be served warm or at room temperature.

This easy recipe gets a tangy boost from buttermilk without the calories of sour cream.

Your baby will love this easy creamy vegetable custard.

Loaded with mushrooms, broccoli, and olives, this lasagna is both low-fat and delicious.

Cabbage, green beans, and spinach are cooked with a peanut butter, garlic, and brown sugar sauce.

This meatless meatloaf is low in fat and high in fiber. Top or serve with ketchup like traditional meatloaf, if you wish.

Red potatoes and onions form the base of this simple warm potato salad with a dressing made with beer.

Twice-baked sweet potatoes get natural sweetness from maple syrup and apples.

Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe. Cut your rice-cooking time in half by using a pressure cooker. Makes enough for a crowd.

Wild rice makes a satisfying breakfast mixed with cherries, hazelnuts, maple syrup, and milk.

Low-fat and full of parsnips, sweet potato, broccoli, and ricotta cheese, this simple creamy vegetable soup is a winter delight.

Braised chestnuts with onions and wine may be served whole as a side dish or riced into a puree.

The term yam is often used interchangeably with sweet potatoes in the United States, but they are two different vegetables. Try yam recipes such as Bourbon Stout Yam Waffles, Ginger Chicken & Yams, Southern Peach Yam Bake, Yam Biscuits, Yam Streusel Coffee Cake, and more.

Corn and yellow squash are cooked with cream and butter to produce a rich side dish sure to please all.

An easy yogurt sauce flavored with turmeric makes a delicious sauce for Indian lentil dumplings with spices.

Gold potatoes give color and flavor to traditional blini.

Gold potatoes are marketed under different names, with the most popular being Yukon Gold. They are interchangeable in recipes. Try such Yukon gold potato recipes as Yukon Gold Potato & Artichoke Salad, Yukon Gold Potato, Bacon, & Arugula Gratin, Yukon Gold Potato and Leek Soup, and more.

A full head of garlic, along with onions and bacon flavor gold potatoes.

Bulgur, barley, and zucchini flavored with peach nectar and almonds make a unique savory dressing.

Try this unusual no-cook pate made with zucchini, sweet onions, chives, cream cheese, and roasted red peppers.