Vegetable Recipes

Broccoli is one of the best things you can eat to maintain a healthy diet. The following article will show you how to choose the freshest and tastiest broccoli when you shop at the grocery store.

Blue Lake is a variety of snap bean. There are two different types, bush and pole. Snap beans are also called green beans or string beans.

Despite the fact that Oregon can grow a wide variety of tomatoes, it is still a difficult place to grow them. The cool summer often mean the fruits will ripen more slowly, making them vulnerable...

Baked red peppers stuffed with spinach, shallots and fresh sage is an easy dish that makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish to compliment any meal. Nearly perfect when served with roast chicken...

A constant problem with buying produce is having to throw it away after a few days due to it becoming brown, wilted, or rotten. Here are a few tips that will help keep your fruits and vegetables...

The Advantium Oven allows you to cook one of three ways: microwave, traditional oven or speedcook. By combining heating methods, the Advantium oven can cook in shorter amounts of time than...

Pole beans, also called "snap" beans, are a variety of bean aptly named for their tendency to grow vine-like up fences, trellises and, yes, poles. Pole beans, according to the National Gardener's...

Kidney beans have many health benefits. They are full of fiber to keep a body regular, and they are great at reducing cholesterol. Kidney beans also supply your body with iron which can help give...

All vegetables have a natural protective coating, but by the time the vegetable reaches the supermarket, it has been washed and rinsed several times, and the natural coating is long gone. Often,...

Food brings family and friends together for special events, holidays or just a ordinary family meal. Corn casserole is a dish that is a hit for family dinners, as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas...

As a meat eater for 24 years I always wondered why anyone would want to make the switch to a vegetarian or vegan diet. After researching on the internet and reading a few books, I finally...

Soy beans are inexpensive and convenient, plus they will add fiber, protein and vitamins to your diet. The beans are not very tasty when consumed by themselves. Add the beans to food dishes or...

When vegetables are bland, it takes away from a dish. This recipe is a great way to spice up those boring veggies and get the whole family to eat them! These green beans make a nice addition to...

You'll absolutely love how this recipe takes an all time favorite southern food and adds a flavorful kick. Delicious, light, and crunchy! Great with fish, chicken, or eat it by itself for a...

Yellow eye beans have a similar taste to navy beans or great northern beans, but with more flavor. Look for dried yellow eye beans, also known as Maine yellow eyes, in specialty stores, especially...

Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C and also has significant amounts of glutamine and amino acids which has anti-inflammatory properties. Sesame oil is a good source of vitamin E which is...

If you've never eaten a fried green tomato, let me tell you---you're missing out on a one-of-a-kind, mouth-watering dish! It is a perfect addition to a summer picnic, potluck dinner side dish, or...

This article will tell you step by step how to make tasty and delicious homemade coleslaw. This slaw is really easy to make and is great on hotdogs, hamburgers, barbecue, or by itself as a side...

There are literally hundreds of ways to prepare eggplant; either by itself or added to a recipe, eggplant is an extremely versatile vegetable that lends itself to taking on the flavors it is...

Fried beets are another variation of the wonderful things to do with an abundant harvest of vegetables fresh from the garden. Enjoy the wondrous variety of nature.

The leaves of the plant are poisonous, but the fruit is tasty. Its scientific name is Solanum melongena, but it's most widely known as eggplant or aubergine. Eggplant is used like a vegetable but...

Zucchini seeds are used to grow zucchinis, which are a type of squash. Zucchinis, also known as summer squash or courgettes, come in many varieties. They are a popular home garden vegetable...

If you're of the belief that it's O.K. to play with your food and eat it, or if you just like to create a food presentation that's fun and interesting, vegetable carving will give your guests an...

Wonder how to prepare eggplant? Well there are different ways, you can boil it, steam it, grill it but what about french fry it? Yes it's possible and quite tasty. Who knows? Maybe the kids will...

Ginger comes originally from Asia and is not only enjoyed as a spice, it is also very healthy. You get many products which contain ginger: tea, spread, candy, lemonade, jam, pickles and many...

This Is a tastefully and very healthy soup that comes from one of the country that I love. In the house that I grew up back in Italy this soup was a winter soup. Healthy, delicious and goes with a...

Have you every tried Kale greens? They are a delicious green with a wonderfully satisfying texture. I'm going to tell you how to prepare them my favorite way. Kale greens with a side of...

If you like potatoes but are running out of ways to fix them and want an easy side dish to your main entree, try this simple dish which is easy to assemble and takes 30 minutes to cook. It is also...

Eggplant is technically a fruit, according to Bon Appetit magazine, but it is used most often in savory dishes. It comes in shades of green, white and dark purple. Eggplant has a thick, hearty...

How to keep produce fresher longer.

If you like green beans and you like bacon you should definately try them together. They make a great side dish. For vegetarians they make a wonderful entree.

Looking for some good ol' southern cooking? Collard greens is always a soul food lover's favorite. Sundays are always special at my house. It is where my family gathers for great meals and...

Sometimes it's hard to find recipes to use up all that garden squash. Everyone gets tired of the same old, same old, regular fried squash and the nonstop casseroles. This is something different to...

We have a garden where we grow collard, turnip, mustard greens and kale. When we go outside to pick the greens, we will sometimes have 2-3 garbage bags full. Greens can be a challenge to clean...

I wanted to add another vegetarian dish to my recipes since I have found that good tasting vegetarian dishes are hard to find. Below please find my recipe for a very good tasting Portabella...

Try sauteed broccoli for a family meal that is sure to please everyone. Its not hard and doesnt take very long either. Use it as a side dish or a main dish and it is sure to please everyone.

This variation of German potato salad is easy enough to prepare, and taste great. Perfect for picnics that will have at least 10 people bringing potato salad. You won't have to worry about someone...

Eggplant originated in India and spread along the spice road. Technically a fruit, it is treated as a vegetable. It comes in many varieties, from small and white to large and black, each type is...

Indian curry paste can be prepare prior to making the curry in order to save time. Given here are three types of curry pastes those can be used for making vegetarian and non-veg curries.

Harvest time is a busy time as it becomes a challenge to keep up with those green beans. And you and your family have eaten your share of the fresh green goodness. But before you start handing...

Regardless of where you buy your produce--and even if you grow your own--you should wash these food items before you eat them or cook with them. This is true for all non-organic as well as organic...

Lentil tomato soup -- Soup does not have to be just an appetizer. Lentil soups can be full meals. Lentil soups are not only healthy, hearty, delicious and economical, it is full of vitamins and...

Gazpacho is a wonderful way to have salad in the summer. Nothing like it on a hot day, and the most healthy way to get your vegetables.

For centuries people have pickled food in order to preserve it. While our ancestors pickled many different kinds of foods, including meat, fish and fruits, cucumbers are the most common pickled...

This article will tell you how to freeze green and red bell peppers.

This article will tell you how to freeze jalapeno peppers.

You have just carved a pumpkin for fun or practical purposes and now you do not know what you can do with all the seeds that seem like a shame to throw away. Never fear you can roast those pumpkin...

Who doesn't love a good crunchy pickle? We all do! Follow these steps to make a great patch of homemade kosher dill pickles that will be ready to eat in 24 hours. *Note this recipe is for one...

Germans love to eat a good piece of meat with gravy, potatoes, and vegetables - and not to forget the cold beer. Potato dumplings ('Kartoffelkloesse') are a popular side dish, especially in the...

Anyone who has ever cooked, can recall a time when they cut that very strong onion. Your eyes where burning and stinging, your nose began to run and you could barely see what you were doing. You...