Appetizers and Sides
Recipes for Appetizers and Sides from Down to Earth Organic and Natural
Sweet Potato Quesadillas
These simple quesadillas are a great weeknight meal: serve with a big salad or some soup for a complete meal!
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!
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
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.
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.”
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
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.
Homemade "Chicken" Nuggets
Enjoy these delicious nuggets with your fingers and your favorite dipping sauce!
Indonesian Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning)
This classic Indonesian rice dish is scented with incredibly flavorful herbs like lemongrass, ginger and turmeric.
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.