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Colorful Roasted Fresh Vegetables
Colorful Roasted Fresh Vegetables

Roasted vegetables are always a great side dish with grilled or roasted chicken, beef or fish. It's so easy to make, and fresh veggies taste delicious once roasted at its peak.

Chili Roasted Carrots
Chili Roasted Carrots

Fantastic recipe! This afternoon we made this roasted carrots with cumin and chili as a side dish with barbecue, and it was delicious with grilled chicken or burger. Will be making this tasty yet easy recipe again!

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

This is probably the best scalloped potatoes I've had. We made our own cream of mushroom soup with dried wild mushrooms (see recipe link below). Tons of rich mushroom flavor that was embedded in the potatoes along with a nice cheesy flavor throughout. We used a nice old cheddar. The paprika was a nice touch and it ended up giving the potatoes a very rich color (see photos).

Parmesan, Paprika, and Herbs Roasted Potatoes
Parmesan, Paprika, & Herbs Roasted Potatoes

The combination of parmesan, paprika, and fresh thyme or/and rosemary makes the roasted potatoes cheesy, tasty and full of flavor. You can always toss a few freshly minced garlic with the potatoes or simply sprinkle some garlic powder. A quick, easy and delicious dish that everyone loves.

Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli Casserole

Our kids can't get enough of this easy broccoli casserole recipe.

Crack Potatoes
Crack Potatoes

Warning, Highly Addictive

Indian Fried Rice
Indian Fried Rice

It's a delicious recipe to cook up your leftover cooked rice with some fresh vegetables and Indian spices. Quick, easy and tasty.

Veggie and Rice Salad with Soy-Maple Dressing
Veggie & Rice Salad with Soy-Maple Dressing

This colorful yet flavorful salad is made with assorted vegetables and cooked rice, tossed with a light and tasty soy-maple dressing. It's a refreshing summer salad that can be served with any BBQ. Make it a day ahead, put in the frige, it tastes even better next day.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions Stir-fry
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions Stir-fry

Crisp yet tender Brussels sprouts quickly stir-fried with onions and bacon then brightened with a bit of lemon juice.

Beet Greens with Indian Spices
Beet Greens with Indian Spices

Any tender green can be used in this recipe. Wilted and sautéed greens are brightened with Indian spices with a touch of creaminess.

Sage Roasted Potatoes
Sage Roasted Potatoes

A classic dish from rural France that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any family get together. It matches perfectly with roast turkey.

Chunky Leek and Potato Soup
Chunky Leek & Potato Soup

Very tasty. It's hard to go wrong with potatoes and leeks. They seem a perfect combination especially when it comes up to soup, such as this chunky leek and potato soup. It was very easy to make, and packed with great flavors. If you prefer smooth soup, puree it in a food processor or blender. In whichever way, it's always delicious.

Middle Eastern Carrot Salad
Middle Eastern Carrot Salad

A quick, easy yet tasty carrot salad goes well with roast, casserole or any main course.

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Pine Nuts and Raisins
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Pine Nuts & Raisins

An easy yet tasty way to prepare brussels sprouts. Pancetta, pine nuts and raisins all compliment the flavor of brussels sprouts. Oven-roasting develops great flavor and texture. A delicious side dish that goes well with any main course.

Garlicky Oven Roasted Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes
Garlicky Oven Roasted Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes

It's hard to go wrong with lots of garlic, then you add some fresh garden-grown rosemary into these lovely fingerling potatoes with all these delicious garlic. Let oven do the final roasting job...

Braised Green Beans in Tomato-Garlic Sauce
Braised Green Beans in Tomato-Garlic Sauce

Simply braise green beans in a tomato sauce that is cooked with garlic and onion, tasty, juicy and refreshing!