Appetizers and Sides
Recipes for Appetizers and Sides from Down to Earth Organic and Natural
Roasted Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
A decadent spread for garlic lovers. Enjoy on crackers, crudités and as a spread for sandwiches.
Chilled Cucumber Soup
Cucumbers are a classic detoxing ingredient. It’s naturally hydrating and akalizing properties are great for your skin, hair, and kidneys.
Persian Green Rice
Green rice is a traditional Persian dish made with dried fruits, nuts, and lots of fresh herbs.
Leafy Greens with Umeboshi and Lemon
This dish nourishes the liver. Try other combinations of your favorite hard leafy greens such as collards and mustard greens.
Spanish Rice w/ Black Beans
Spanish Rice with Black Beans recipe from Down to Earth Organic and Natural.
Brown Rice Pilaf
This colorful pilaf is a wonderful entrée, side dish or filling for baked acorn or buttercup squash.
Balsamic Beets w/ Walnuts
Purchase whole red beets with the tops on. Balsamic vinegar enhances the deep garnet color of the beets in this easy to make dish
Risotto-Stuffed Mushrooms
Risotto is slightly time consuming, but this beautiful appetizer is worth the extra time!
Savory Barley Stew
Barley stew is soothing and nourishing to the stomach and digestive system and rich in fiber and minerals.
Braised Brussels Sprouts & Kale
Use lacinato kale for it’s deep blue-green color and superb flavor.
Traditionally used in Italian cooking for centuries, the name
‘dinosaur kale’ is also used because of the texture of the leaves.