Appetizers and Sides
Recipes for Appetizers and Sides from Down to Earth Organic and Natural

Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
These tortillas are so delicious and simple to make, you’ll never need to buy them from the store again!

Squash Chips
These chips are crispy and flavorful, perfect to enjoy on their own or paired with a cashew queso!

Carrot Confit
Confit is a French cooking technique where something is poached at low heat in oil for a long time. This process results in a rich, moist product that keeps well. Here, carrots are held in olive oil at a low enough temperature to retain the delicate, grassy flavor of extra virgin olive oil.

Quick-Pickled Onion
Use this as an acidic garnish or in a sandwich when you want a kick of vinegar and raw onion.

Roasted Fennel w/ Spring Pesto
Roasting fennel bulb balances out the intense licorice flavor. Paired with a light, herbal pesto made with almonds and tangerine, this side dish smells and tastes like spring!

Warm Asparagus Salad
Make the most of the asparagus season with this simple recipe that accentuates the natural grassy flavor of fresh asparagus.

Warm Asparagus Salad
Make the most of the asparagus season with this simple recipe that accentuates the natural grassy flavor of fresh asparagus.

Potato Salad w/ Spring Pesto
Tangerine, fennel, dill, basil, and sheep milk's yogurt add a bright, fresh flavor to this wonderful potato salad. Roasted potatoes provide crunchy textural contrast while adding depth of flavor.