Side Items Recipes (Most Popular)

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.

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

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

Easy slaw with no fatty mayonnaise.

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.

This is a tasty side that can be added to any main course.

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.

A tempting dish that will delight all who consume it.

This is my go-to dressing. I use it on everything from steamed veggies to salads and sandwiches.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Easy and good for you!

Easy and good.

This Italian green bean recipe is my favorite way to eat green beans. It's incredibly simple and delicious!

This creamy, tangy dip does double duty: with mint, it's a perfect pair with Greek fare; with coriander and cumin, it cools down spicy Indian curries.

My very favorite way to serve Brussels sprouts!

This 10-minute side dish is perfect for fall meals.

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

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