Appetizers and Sides

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

Photo: Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

These simple quesadillas are a great weeknight meal: serve with a big salad or some soup for a complete meal!

Photo: Homemade Sauerkraut

Homemade Sauerkraut

Rich in probiotics, this fermented food is easy to make. The recipe is for a basic kraut, but all kinds of vegetables can be fermented like this – please experiment!

Photo: Baked Butternut Squash Risotto

Baked Butternut Squash Risotto

We know you’ve got a marathon of cooking ahead of you this season so why not try this mostly hands-off risotto that’ll cook itself while you prepare all your other holiday dishes? Check out our YouTube Channel to see this recipe in action!

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

This is Julia Child’s time-honored, exquisitely balanced, extremely delicious recipe. It retains the individual flavors of each vegetable and avoids soupiness. Definitely worth the little extra trouble.

Photo: Tofu Sashimi with Spicy Chili Sauce

Tofu Sashimi w/ Spicy Chili Sauce

Simple ingredients and simple preparation make for a simply delicious and light dish with a spicy kick. This recipe is adapted from the cookbook “Kansa: Celebrating Japan’s Vegan and Vegetarian Traditions.”

Photo: Baked Onion Rings

Baked Onion Rings

Onion rings’ irresistible salty crunchiness makes them a popular snack that we just can’t get enough of! Baking your onion rings instead of deep frying still gives you the same satisfying flavor and texture without all the excess oil. Add in your favorite seasonings and dips and you can make countless versions of this yummy snack

Photo: Raw Onion Rings

Raw Onion Rings

You can’t just eat one! These amazing onion rings are absolutely delicious! They do take a long time in the dehydrator, but prep time is quick and easy.

Photo: Homemade "Chicken" Nuggets

Homemade "Chicken" Nuggets

Enjoy these delicious nuggets with your fingers and your favorite dipping sauce!

Photo: Indonesian Yellow Rice

Indonesian Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning)

This classic Indonesian rice dish is scented with incredibly flavorful herbs like lemongrass, ginger and turmeric.

Photo: Mango Salsa and Chips

Mango Salsa

This delicious salsa is a spin on the traditional salsa fresca. It is completely raw and can be enjoyed with some raw flax crackers for a perfect accompaniment.