Taiwanese cabbage is a sweet and tender variety of cabbage rich in sulphur, iron, antioxidants and fibre. It’s tasty raw, but this recipe—using just a few kitchen staples—really brings out the flavour and makes a perfect side dish for nearly any cuisine. It also cooks very quickly making it a weeknight winner!
Ingredients: 1 head of Taiwanese cabbage (about 5 cups), chopped into large, bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon av...
Ready in just 30 minutes, this simple broccoli and cheese casserole is a lighter spin on the classic comfort food casseroles you might remember. Perfect for an easy weeknight side dish and a great way to get more servings of veggies, especially for picky eaters! You only need a few simple ingredients to create this crave-worthy casserole.
Ingredients: 8 cups of fresh broccoli florets 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup mayonnaise ...
A little sweet, a little savoury, and packed with nutrition, this recipe makes a fabulous new addition to your holiday side dish repertoire. Butternut squash is not only delicious, it’s a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. Adding cinnamon brings out the natural sweetness of the squash for a delicious and unexpected flavour combination.
Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1” cubes 2 tablespoons extra-virg...
Hungarian wax peppers are a sweet and mildly hot variety that grow right here in the Okanagan. They can be enjoyed fresh, roasted, fried, canned, or pickled. Having pickled peppers on hand to add a bright zip and zing to burgers, egg dishes, charcuterie boards, salads, pizzas and more is something you’ll thank yourself for later. With this quick pickling recipe you only need to wait 2 days to enjoy them!
Ingredients: 2 pounds yellow Hungarian Wax Peppers (20 - 30 peppers, depending on size) sliced to fit into jars ...
Sweet Walla Walla onions are ideal when making a fresh and flavour-packed Pico de Gallo (also known as Salsa Fresca). Serve it up with tacos, nachos, or your favourite Mexican inspired meals. Spicy or mild, choose your own adventure for this light and zesty summertime dip.
Ingredients: 4 Roma tomatoes 1 large Walla Walla onion (can substitute white or red onion) 2 Serrano, jalap...
The natural sugars present in Sweet Vidalia Onions make them delicious to eat raw, and perfect for caramelizing! With low, slow heat, and lots of patience, you’ll coax out the sweet, golden flavours of these onions. The result is a gourmet topping for burgers, flatbreads, meat, and more!
Ingredients: 2 - 3 Sweet Vidalia onions 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, EVOO (or a combination) A p...
Simple, tasty, and packed with nutrients, this broccolini side dish is a cinch to make. Roasting gives a delightful crispiness to the florets and leaves the stalks tender and crisp. Top with chili flakes, pine nuts, or just a squeeze of fresh lemon and enjoy the garlicky goodness of these greens.
Ingredients: 1 pound broccolini, washed and ends trimmed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic clove...
Adding some heat to sweet, fresh mangos is a genius move that makes the most delicious and versatile sauce! Drizzle it over grilled meat, fish, tofu, tacos . . . or use it as a dipping sauce for tortilla chips or grilled prawns. Warning: it’s addictive!
Ingredients: 2 ripe mangos, peeled and chopped 1 chili pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 garlic clove&nb...
Low carb, high nutrition, and full of flavour! Cauliflower rice is a light and healthy alternative to regular rice that pairs equally well with your mains as a side dish. It’s quite simple to make and toasting it in a skillet with some garlic butter gives it an aromatic, nutty and sweet taste.
Ingredients: 1 medium head of cauliflower 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, m...
You can have a healthy and delicious side dish in a flash with this simple air fryer recipe. The touch of crispiness makes asparagus extra tasty, and all you need is a squeeze of lemon to finish it off. Feel free to add some red pepper flakes for a kick or grated parmesan cheese for even more flavour. Don’t have an air fryer? You can roast asparagus on a baking sheet at 400°F for 9 - 15 minutes (depending on thickness of stalks) until slightly tender yet still bright green.
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teasp...
