Side Items Recipes (Most Popular)

There's no need to buy pumpkin pie spice. You can easily make your own at home. And it makes a great hostess gift for any fall event! Feel free to double or triple this recipe!

Low-cal, low-fat and great with Italian pasta dishes and garlic chicken pizza

Tapenade is a traditional sauce or condiment from Provence, in the south of France. It adds a punch of flavor for very few calories. You can buy premade tapenade, but you'll spend more money and be consuming more sodium than if you made it at home.

These delectable balls are a treat to eat and very filling.

A healthy version of a classic fall favorite.

Peanut & yogurt dressing give this fruit salad an exciting twist.

Cilantro, green pepper, onion, and garlic give this bean dish a spicy kick.

Ditch the toaster pastry. They're loaded with sugar and fat--and not much else. My hand tarts are full of fruit, and if you make them ahead of time your kids can grab them and go.

Easy and good for you!

Tasty side dish that is good with most anything. It is full of protein and vegetables - what could be better?

A comforting classic with a mild garlic taste and very little added fat. We used very little butter but served it on top so you can really taste it.

This pumpkin smoothie is a sweet and healthy treat perfect for cooler months.

A sweet dish of sauteed summer vegetables, guaranteed to make your mouth water!

Easy and good.

Try this over whole wheat toast with nut butter or to thicken fall soups. You won't believe we didn't add any sugar!

This French toast is perfect for a crowd--no more standing over a hot stove while one person at a time eats breakfast.

Low-fat buttermilk adds flavor and keeps this cornbread moist.

You'll never believe these sweet and crunchy chips were made in the microwave. They'll become your new favorite savory snack.

Brown rice that's ready when you are--and packed with flavor

Even kale needs some love. Massaging an acid-based dressing into the fibrous green leaves tenderizes them, making the healthy vegetable more palatable in its raw form.

A delicious way to serve up cauliflower that is low in fat, calories & carbs!

Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms.

Sweet and tangy rhubarb is the star of these low-fat muffins. Feel free to add your favorite fruits and nuts to the batter for a heartier treat.

A nice way to introduce veggies to your meals

A light pilaf that is filled with protein (quinoa has the highest protein content of any grain) and good nutrients