Oven Baked Beans with Vegetarian Sausage
Delicious, thick and sweet baked bean casserole. A can of baked beans and a few extra ingredients make a hearty side dish for bbq plates, tailgating, holidays, cookouts and more. Vegan/Vegetarian. Serves 12.
Homestyle Baked Goods + Southern Favorites
Side Dishes
Italian Bread and Tomato Salad (Panzanella)
Delicious and simple bread salad with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Perfect for warm weather and grilled entrees as a side dish, or as a lighter lunch. Recipe is vegan. Serves 6 to 8.
Kale and Apple Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
If you like salads year round, it’s time to give this fall version a try! Kale and apple base with raisins, carrots, walnuts and walnut oil dressing. The dressing is blended with fresh apple cider for a little [natural] sweetness and Dijon mustard for extra …
Roasted Root Vegetables with Almond Oil Marinade
Savory roasted carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, beets, and onions in an almond oil marinade. Delicious and healthy fall side dish perfect for the holidays. Recipe is vegan and gluten free. Makes 6-8 side dish servings.
Vegetarian Southern Green Beans and New Potatoes
Easy and comforting green beans with new potatoes. Vegetarian (made without bacon or ham). A delicious, classic Sunday dinner fixin’. Makes 8 servings.
Southern Deli-Style Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad loaded with veggies in a lightly tangy dressing. Perfect for cookouts, game days, or potlucks. Vegetarian (can be made vegan). Egg-free. Makes 12 servings.
Fresh Peach Salsa
Fresh, summery salsa made with tomatoes and peaches. Lightly sweetened, naturally flavored with a little heat, this salsa is perfect for any occasion. Recipe is vegan + gluten-free. Makes 3 cups (24 oz).
Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
Delicious and easy homemade copycat of an Outback Steakhouse signature dish. No processed cheese. Vegetarian.
Easy Vegetable Ratatouille
Last summer we belonged to a local farm CSA. I loved having a surprise of fresh veggies every other week. Some new to me items and some familiar favorites showed up. One thing that kept showing up was a variety of eggplants. And while I’m …
Pico De Gallo (Salsa Fresca)
Staple for Southern California style or Fresh Mexican foods. Healthy and fresh salsa perfect for dipping or topping. Use for tacos, nachos, rice bowls, grilled proteins and more. Vegan. Yields ~ 2.5 cups.