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"These potatoes are a staple in our home. Whether accompanying roast lamb or chicken, or just on their own, we have them a couple of times a week. They are delicious and the ones that get overly-brown in the pan and stick a bit are MINE! Clean up is a little tricky with this recipe, unless you line your pans with foil, but I find that just filling..."

Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, dried oregano...

"I got this recipe from a coworker at the salon I work at. I didn't think it would be so wonderful and addictive! It's very creamy and sweet, and a great mix of flavors. It will be the best thing you ever use grapes for (except maybe wine!)."

Ingredients: cream cheese, granulated sugar...

"Raise the lowly cabbage to something extraordinary! This technique of sautéing brings out a wonderful sweetness you never knew existed in cabbage. You can add different spices to this recipe: curry, caraway seeds, or hot pepper sauce are just suggestions. But try it plain first! Adapted from The Low-Carb Cookbook by Fran McCullough"

Ingredients: salt and pepper, green cabbage...

"This is a delicious butternut squash recipe from Ina Garten / The Barefoot Contessa. We really enjoy this during the holidays. It is best when the squash is cut in medium to large chunks so that the outside gets a maple-flavored crust, and the inside stays soft and delicious."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt...

"I was surprised not to see this one on Zaar! Tyler Florence said, "Once you try this, you'll never have corn on the cob any other way." We agree wholeheartedly! The corn steams and cooks in it's own husk without any pre-soaking or anything. The corn's flavor is intensified right in the husk! After removal from the oven, just pull..."

Ingredients: corn on the cob, water...

"This is a REFRESHING, tangy Salad--low in fat. If you want it creamy and not so low in fat, just add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
Be sure to slice the cucumbers and onions very very thin!
Serve as salad or top open faced sandwiches with it!"

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh dill...

"This is so much nicer than plain steamed or boiled cabbage. Try it on the cabbage haters in your family and see if it converts them."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, margarine...

"This is a great holiday side dish"

Ingredients: eggs, margarine, milk...

"Carrots coated with a yummy butter, brown sugar and ginger sauce. I grew up eating these in Texas but the added the added ginger they could fit into many categories for ZWT. Easy, quick and yummy!-- GREAT way to get kids to enjoy this veggie! If you like a lot of sauce double the sauce ingredients. I posted this less 'saucy' to keep the fat..."

Ingredients: margarine, ground ginger...

Ingredients: cream, garlic, milk...

"This doesn't save time but it does make consistently al dente pasta every time (very important for folks in warm climates like mine in New Orleans). It cuts down on the steam you put out into your kitchen."

Ingredients: pasta, water...

"I got this recipe from a little old lady who ran a cantina near the beach in Ensanada Mexico. Black beans are the best for this recipe. If the color throws you use red."

Ingredients: jalapenos, oil, onions...

"This is great for a buffet! A marriage of couscous and fresh veggies held together by a Southwestern flavored dressing!"

Ingredients: ground cumin, couscous...

"This is the way I have been serving summer squash to my family to years. It is so easy and tastes great. I hope you enjoy it too!"

Ingredients: summer squash, onions...