A Reader Recipe: Vegan Potato Salad


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Vegan Potato Salad Recipe

This potato salad will make the perfect side dish for your Fourth of July barbecue. FitSugar reader Be-healthful posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. My dad’s famous potato salad with a secret ingredient that changes it all! Vegan option, and 100 percent gluten-free! See full recipe and more photos at Healthful Pursuit. Do you have your own Summer dish to share? Post it in our Healthy Recipe Read more

Dine on a Dandy Dish of Dandelion Greens


Updated 06/08/11 1:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Creamy Dandelion Greens With Goat Cheese Gratin Recipe

Before Spring sets and Summer is here, I had to try cooking dandelion greens. I've worked with just about every green except these bitter weeds. Thus, I picked up a couple of bunches at the local farmers market and got to work on this creamy dandelion dish. To prep the tough greens and ensure that they are tender, you must blanch and steam them under a clean dish towel before assembling the Read more

Healthy Carrot Soufflé


Updated 12/13/09 2:20 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Light and Healthy Carrot Soufflé

When my sister moved to Georgia a few years ago, I had the chance to spend Thanksgiving with her. Amongst all the dishes on the table was a Southern staple that I thought about for months after coming home — brown sugar and maple glazed carrots. I wanted to make this dish at my own Thanksgiving dinner this year, but was shocked to find out how much sugar and butter the recipe calls for. I Read more

Time to Get the Carrots Glazing


Updated 11/23/10 9:59 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Simple and Fast Glazed Carrots Recipe

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays; however, eating the same dishes year after year can be a little monotonous, so this Thursday all the classics are getting a modern twist. Glazed carrots have always been an essential dish for my feast, but I crave more complex flavor. Pomegranate-balsamic glazed carrots fits the ticket perfectly.The sweet glaze combines honey, balsamic vinegar, and Read more

Hash It Out With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon


Updated 11/29/09 6:32 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 12 comments

Hash It Out With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Everything tastes better with bacon and brussels sprouts are no exception. For some reason, I normally only have brussels sprouts at holidays meals, but this tasty vegetable beckons to be eaten more often. With the cold front that came through San Francisco, it was a perfect weekend to test Tyler Florence's comforting brussels sprouts hash. The enticing recipe includes tender brussels sprouts, Read more

All the News That's Fit to Eat — Nov. 19, 2008


Updated 11/22/08 2:26 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

All the News That's Fit to Eat — Nov. 19, 2008

How novices can put together a successful Thanksgiving. — Boston Globe This year, give your guests something to talk about: unusual wines. — The Oregonian At home with chef Tyler Florence in his new Mill Valley digs.— San Francisco Chronicle For last-minute holiday help, consider calling one of these hotlines. — Chicago Tribune What's the science to roasting a (nearly) perfect turkey? Read more

Side Suitable For A BBQ: Cole Slaw


Updated 05/29/07 6:42 AM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments

Side Suitable For A BBQ: Cole Slaw

Isn't cole slaw the quintessential American barbeque side? Served alongside sandwiches, burgers and ribs, this tangy salad is cool and refreshing. Simple to assemble and easy to take with you, its an ideal side dish for picnics and potlucks, and can easily feed a hungry crowd. If you shy away from cole slaw due to the mayonnaise in the sauce, try substituting rice vinegar instead! Make this Read more

Cince de Mayo Side: Corn & Black Bean Salad


Updated 05/08/07 7:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments

Cince de Mayo Side: Corn & Black Bean Salad

This super fresh and deliciously fragrant salad is a wonderful side dish to quesadillas, enchiladas, or carnitas. A tex mex delight, this recipe can be made with frozen corn or later in the summer with corn cut right off the cob. Bring to a potluck or picnic and make it a day in advance, so the flavors have time to meld together. I love this salad because it's super quick and involves minimal Read more

Hippie Side: Tabouleh


Updated 04/23/07 7:52 AM · Posted by partysugar · 16 comments

In honor of tomorrow being Earth Day, I thought I would give you a healthy yet super tasty 100% vegan side dish. Tabouleh is a type of salad similar to couscous with a bulgar wheat grain that is typical of Middle Eastern cooking. It is usually served cold, and makes an excellent picnic-style side. The first time I ever tried it I was in France and was amazed by how delicious and fresh it Read more

Single Serving Side: Artichokes With Basil Mayonnaise


Updated 04/19/07 1:34 PM · Posted by partysugar · 17 comments

Single Serving Side: Artichokes With Basil Mayonnaise

Like asparagus, artichoke is a vegetable that is best eaten fresh and alone during springtime. Sure canned artichokes are one of my pantry staples, but there is nothing like pulling the petals off of a warmed artichoke and scraping the flesh off into your mouth. This flower like veggie is an ideal side with grilled meats and roasted poultry. Pair them with a delicious basil mayonnaise dipping Read more