A great side can not only elevate an ordinary vegetable, but it can make your main dish sing. Do something nice with your green beans or potatoes!
All Dressed Cauliflower
This side really dresses up a dinner of simply cooked steak, fish, or chicken.
Cauliflower and White Bean Mash
Even mashed potato fans will love this flavourful, healthier mash. And it's quicker to make, too.
Ginger Lime Sweet Potatoes
The zing of ginger and lime make these sweet potatoes a great mate with barbecued or roasted salmon.
Tart pomegranate and salty feta add delicious contrast to sweet potatoes. |
This beautiful dish of maple glazed vegetables has all the colours of the dying year.
Use your favourite varieties of kale and beans for this tasty side or vegetarian main dish. |
Herb Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cheese This simple dish is a perfect way to make the most of seasonal produce. Make in advance and serve hot or cold. |
Colorful mini peppers filled with cheese and corn make a great appetizer, side dish or meatless main dish. |
This vegetable benefits from grilling and some sweet Thai flavours. |
An American classic. Creamy corn baked with Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and cheese. |
Grilled Asparagus and Halloumi This handy appetizer, side dish, or lunch is perfect for enjoying on the patio. |
Roasted Asparagus Plain or Fancy Simply roasted or with a balsamic glaze. |
Sweet squash and salty bacon are a perfect combo. |
Canned beans are mixed with colourful peppers for a side dish or meatless main. |
Assorted Potato Wedges with Spicy Dip Use any combination of sweet and white potatoes for this perennial favourite. Serve with spicy mayonnaise. |
You don't have to love horseradish to love what it does to mashed potatoes. It's magical!!
Boiled new potatoes in a zingy grainy mustard vinaigrette. Always a hit. |
Classic Hash Brown Casserole The creamy classic made with frozen hash browns, and lots of cheese.
Plain or topped with cheese and chives, these are delicious! |
Sour cream and cheese elevate this mashed potato casserole.
High protein quinoa makes a quick and easy side dish your way, or a meatless main. |
Creamy, cheesy, and as spicy as you like it.
Rice cooked with your favourite vegetables and plenty of spice. None of the fat of fried rice. |
Coconut Pineapple Rice This creamy dish uses coconut milk, fresh pineapple and spice to liven up your rice.
Shredded and sautéed with bacon, you won't believe how yummy these sprouts are. |
Glazed Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
This great dress-up for green beans can be started ahead and finished just before serving.
Green Bean Fries Coated in crispy crumbs, seasoned and baked, these green beans are a hit with everyone. |
Roasted Green Beans in Dill Dressing Roasted for flavour, then tossed in a simple dill vinaigrette. Serve warm or cold.
Braised Cabbage and Onion A great side for meats or base for a casserole.
Roasted Cauliflower Tossed with oil, seasoned and roasted until crispy and golden.
Scalloped Corn Creamed corn baked into a casserole is a great side for festive dinners.
Creamy, cheesy polenta is a great side or base for stews and sauces. Use as a base for Italian Style Beef Stew |