Vegetable Recipes

A simple slow-roasted pork picnic shoulder that cooks low and unattended until the juices run clear. One roast stretches into three meals: sliced for sandwiches, diced for soup, and served with gravy.

Stove-top candied sweet potatoes simmered in brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and lemon. No oven needed, no marshmallows in sight, perfect for crowded Thanksgiving stoves.

Kraut burgers, also called bierocks or runzas, tuck a savory ground beef, cabbage, and onion filling inside soft baked bread dough. A hearty Great Plains hand pie, brushed with butter and great for packing in lunches.

German braised red cabbage in red wine with apples, cinnamon, and cloves. Sweet-tart Rotkraut simmered until tender but still crisp, a classic side for roast pork or sauerbraten.

Mediterranean orzo pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, Greek olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, and a balsamic-lemon dressing. Add shrimp for a satisfying main course.

Pork dumpling soup with hand-folded siu mai dumplings in Chinese chicken broth with sesame oil. Cabbage-and-pork filling with white pepper and wine.

Moo goo gai pan is the classic Chinese chicken and mushroom stir fry: tender sliced chicken with snow peas, water chestnuts and a light, glossy white sauce. Fresh, crunchy and easy to make gluten-free.

Cherry bread pudding made with cracked wheat bread, yogurt instead of cream, dark honey, and plumped dried cherries and raisins. A lighter, wholesome version.

Chinese-style stir-fry with velveted chicken, crisp vegetables, and golden fried almonds in savory oyster-sherry sauce. Restaurant-quality dish ready in 30 minutes.

Invite memories of Italy into your home with this exquisite dish!

Quick kielbasa stir-fry with broccoli, carrots, pineapple, and fresh ginger in a glossy soy-cornstarch sauce over rice for dinner in 40 minutes.

Fresh Italian antipasto salad with marinated mushrooms and artichokes over crisp vegetables drizzled with balsamic herb dressing for a light, impressive no-cook meal.

Steam asparagus until tender but still crispy, then drizzle a reduced mixture that's made with apricot jam, red wine vinegar, cinnamon, and ginger. Absolutely easy and delicious.

Emmenthaler is a dry, aged cheese that accents the flavor of asparagus. Serve as the main course of a light lunch or supper.

Loaded au gratin potatoes with hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green chiles, and a crunchy cornflake topping. The ultimate cheesy potato casserole for potlucks and holidays.

Chicken and broccoli rolled in flour tortillas with a creamy mushroom, Dijon, and tarragon sauce, topped with melted Swiss cheese. A fast weeknight dinner in 45 minutes.