Marinated sundried tomato salad
Recipe by:
smatiszik
Just because you need to leave it to marinade overnight - don't miss out on this simply fantastic mix of flavours! Try it! It goes well with some goats cheese and garlic bread. It's even good tossed with some leftover pasta.
Fried plantain
Recipe by:
Forgemaster
Fried plantains are an accompaniment to many South Pacific and Caribbean dishes.
Capsicum quinoa salad
Recipe by:
JADE2001AD
Quinoa is a low GI grain. This is a great light lunch especially to take to work or uni. I chop the capsicums and mix them up with quinoa (rather than leave them in halves) if I'm packing them as a lunch.
Greek peas in tomato sauce
Recipe by:
Diana Moutsopoulos
Peas are normally considered a side dish, but in Greece it is common to eat a plate full of vegetables as a main course. This traditional way of cooking peas is so satisfying and healthy. Serve with crusty bread and feta for the ultimate meal.
Allspice Green Beans
Recipe by:
RRD212
These soft and fragrant green beans are a great side to any meal.
Artichoke Salsa
Recipe by:
Julie Dumford
A wonderful, light salsa recipe given to me by a friend who claims she can't cook! Serve with tortilla crisps, or as an accompaniment to chargrilled chicken.
Eggplant Mixed Grill
Recipe by:
kelcampbell
A delicious way to serve veggies straight from the barbecue as a Vegetarian meal or as an accompaniment with other cooked meats, poultry or fish.
Warm Eggplant Tomato Salad
Recipe by:
Chaya Dombey
This incredible concoction of roasted capsicum, eggplant and tomatoes is simmered with cayenne and tomato purée. It can be spooned onto a bed of wild rocket and spinach, tossed into hot pasta, or spread on toasted baguette slices.
Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa
Recipe by:
FHIVESHOT
Looking for a refreshing, sweet and spicy salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favourite. Serve with corn chips. This is also fantastic served on grilled fish.
Orange-ginger tofu triangles
Recipe by:
MEAGHAN87
A salty, sweet and spicy marinade made with orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, dried chillies and sesame oil is used to make this baked tofu dish. Prep time includes marinating time.
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Recipe by:
Christine L.
Packed with vitamins and dietary fibre, these are a healthy and tasty alternative to regular chips. Best eaten at room temperature.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Recipe by:
JENNCOOK
Healthy and tasty sweet potatoes make a great addition to any meal. Very easy!
Balsamic Green Bean Salad
Recipe by:
GILSDORF
This salad is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, and transports well for a picnic. The cool, crunchy green beans make this a great summer dish.
Balsamic mushrooms
Recipe by:
CHRISTYJ
Balsamic mushrooms - delicious served on toast for a twist on the old favourite. These mushrooms are equally delicious hot or cold, so you can prepare them the night before your party or moments before!
Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant)
Recipe by:
CARTHA
This is a very simple, quick and more importantly authentic Indian side dish of grilled eggplant and tomato. Best served with naan or roti. It should have a consistency of, um, well, 'mush' when finished - but it's delicious!
Barbecued Tequila and Coriander Pineapple
Recipe by:
R. Dils
This is an out of the ordinary side dish that always impresses guests. It's a delicious and refreshing accompaniment to barbecued meat. You can also thread pieces of the marinated pineapple on skewers with chicken or pork for kebabs. The marinade can be made into a spicy sauce by bringing to the boil in a saucepan and cooking until it is thick and syrupy.
Basic Roasted Capsicums
Recipe by:
FISHLOVE
This is a really basic way to roast capsicums for use in any recipe. Choose any colour capsicums you like, or use a variety of colours. It's even quicker if you use the grill. After they are roasted you can add olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or lightly pan-fry in olive oil and garlic to serve with feta cheese on crunchy toast.
Basmati Rice
Recipe by:
Kristine Weatherly
Growing tired of takeaways? Make your own basmati to go with a spicy homemade curry.
Beetroot, Orange and Apple Salad
Recipe by:
Barrett
This colourful salad is packed with nutrients. Thick wedges of cooked beetroot, thinly sliced apples and orange sections with a delicious vinaigrette and served onto a bed of the beetroot greens.