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Home » Cook » Side Dishes

Side Dishes

Find inspiration for preparing simple, flavorful side dishes with fresh vegetables.

Among these you'll find many fermented vegetables recipes as well as learn the back-to-basics of cooking vegetables simply to bring out their best flavor and texture. Recipes such as Beets and their Greens, Fermented Cranberries, and even some unusual healthy side dishes you may not have tried before like Burdock Root.

Roasted Brussels sprouts in a bowl with a wooden spoon, surrounded by a white napkin and Brussels sprouts on the stalk.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Maple Pecans

Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and maple pecans are a family favorite! Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts are tossed with flavorful bacon and maple pecans making for a perfect fall side dish recipe. These sprouts are so flavorful, and perfect for holiday dinner or just a regular weeknight supper. Even the pickiest eater will love them!…

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Ramp Pesto: Foraged Recipe for Spring

Wild ramps are a spring foraging delight in many regions. Ramps are in the onion family and they have the flavor to match! There are many delicious ways to use ramps, and ramp pesto is one of my favorites. This ramp pesto is easy to make and a great spring foraged food recipe! Foraging Ramps…

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Mashed Butternut Squash with Maple Syrup

This mashed butternut squash recipe is a favorite in the fall and for the holidays! It’s simple to make and comes together quickly with roasted butternut squash, maple syrup, and butter. Mashed butternut squash is a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes and is so delicious! How to Make Mashed Butternut Squash Mashed butternut squash is…

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce: Quick and Easy Recipe for Summer

This roasted cherry tomato sauce is a great way to use up all of those cherry tomatoes in your garden. Simple to make and delicious, this cherry tomato recipe is one to make every summer. Use some now and freeze more for later! How to Use Up Cherry Tomatoes From the Garden If you grow…

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Quick Refrigerator Pickled Pepperoncini Peppers

Refrigerator pickles are a quick and delicious way to preserve the summer harvest, but you don’t have to stick to pickled cucumbers – there are many vegetables you can use, like pepperoncini peppers! This recipe for quick refrigerator pickled pepperoncini peppers will become a new favorite!   Pepperoncini Peppers for Pickling When our pepperoncini plant…

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How to Make Sauerkraut: Traditionally Fermented Cabbage

Traditionally made from cabbage and a saltwater brine, sauerkraut is fermented for several weeks. Homemade sauerkraut is amazing and doesn’t resemble store bought at all, plus it’s easy and cheap to make and filled with probiotics. Let’s make homemade fermented sauerkraut! What is Sauerkraut? I don’t know about you, but I hated sauerkraut when I…

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Roasted Olives with Rosemary and Garlic

{This post is sponsored by Mezzetta} Olives make the perfect appetizer and I’m always looking for ways to make them fancier. This recipe for roasted olives with rosemary and garlic does exactly that! Made with delicious Mezzetta olives and a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, these roasted olives will be loved…

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Fermented Honey Cranberries

These honey fermented cranberries are a healthy, colorful, and delicious fermented recipe that is perfect for your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner. Fermented honey cranberries are made from nourishing real food ingredients, and are a wonderful recipe for gut health. Fermenting Cranberries in Honey It’s amazing to me how easy fermenting in honey is! I’ve done…

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How to Cook Dried Beans: Easy, Healthy, and Cheap

In this tutorial you will find out everything you need to know to learn how to cook dried beans from scratch. With so many methods, you’ll find the one that is right for you, from the pros and cons of soaking vs not soaking, the varieties of beans to use, and how to use them,…

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How to Make Kimchi: Simple Fermented Recipe

{This post is sponsored by Ball® Fresh Preserving} Kimchi is a spicy Korean side dish that is traditionally fermented, similar to sauerkraut. It is usually made with napa cabbage along with other vegetables like carrots, onions, ginger, and garlic. Korean chili flakes give it a spicy kick! Kimchi is surprisingly easy to make and so…

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