Appetizers and Sides

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

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Sweet Potato Salsa

This salsa is colorful, flavorful, and easy to make!

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Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas

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

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Squash Chips

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

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Savory Carrot Fries

Carrots create a flavorful alternative to potato fries.

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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.

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Quick-Pickled Onion

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

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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!

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Warm Asparagus Salad

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

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Warm Asparagus Salad

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

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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.