Entres & Side dishes
(Recipe Collection)

Low carb, low calorie mozzarella sticks made with fiberrific cereal.

We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Garlic is good for more than keeping away vampires. It's also quite good for you and full of flavor. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and gives it a creamy texture.Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a recipe i put together last night with the veggies I had in the fridge and my husband and daughter LOVED it. Very yummy over ride pilaf or couscous. You can add chicken or fish to make this a non-veggie mealSubmitted by VEGGIEDOC4LIFE

This is a great slow cooker side dish that's incredibly easy to make!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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A great tasting and healthy alternative to fries. Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE

These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables. Submitted by HONEYLEA

I love this recipe! It can be used as a sauce for grilled meats, a dressing for salads or steamed vegetables, or as a marinade for tofu or other lean proteins. You will always find it in my refrigerator.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Perfect for your next party--or turn any snack into a festive event!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.
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Just what it sounds like!Submitted by PRAIRIEHARPY

"Vanilla extract" usually isn't made with real vanilla. The good news is that it's really easy--and affordable--to make your own.

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Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious and simple summer side.

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.



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Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes.Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A new twist on salsa, for using cucumbers from the garden!Submitted by SLINKY78

This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Panzanella is an Italian salad that can be found on trendy bistro menus in the hot summer months. This salad was invented when times were tough, as a way to use up stale bread.

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A healthy appetizer or side dish that's heavy on the veggies. Use store-bought or homemade hummus. Submitted by CHEF_MEG