Vegetable recipe collection

If you're having guests over, then try serving this succulent seafood dish that will have everyone giving compliments to the chef.

Okra shoyu-zuke: quick Japanese soy-pickled okra and onion with rice vinegar and soy sauce. A crisp, umami-packed side dish ready in minutes.

Southern-style okra stewed with Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, bacon drippings, bell pepper, celery, and chili powder. A smoky, spicy side dish that freezes well.

Old-fashioned beef stew with chunks of stewing beef, potatoes, carrots, small onions, and fresh tomatoes simmered in rich beef stock, thickened with a roux at the end. Hearty cold-weather comfort.

Three-layer old-fashioned chocolate cake with cocoa frosting and chocolate chips baked into every layer. No eggs, no butter in the cake, just deep cocoa flavor and a tender crumb.

Lightened-up single-serving Boston clam chowder built on chicken broth and low-fat milk instead of cream, with leek, celery, red potato, canned clams and a handful of shredded spinach folded in at the end. Ready in about 30 minutes.

Homemade onion Parmesan bread rolled jelly-roll style with a sauteed onion, Parmesan cheese, and poppy seed filling. A soft yeast bread with savory swirls in every slice.

Monaco-style sweet-sour braised pearl onions with tomato, vinegar, sugar and herbs. Classic French Riviera vegetable side dish and cold antipasto topping.

No-cook black bean salad with diced cucumber, plum tomato, celery, slivered basil, orange zest, and lemon juice. A bright vegan side that gets better as it sits and doubles as a protein-packed lunch.

Anyone who is a fan of pickled beets will love this tangy dish that is made with orange rind.

Vegan orange risotto made with brown rice, tofu strips, water chestnuts, and raisins in vegetable stock. Brightened with fresh orange juice, zest, and a dash of cinnamon.

Baked orange roughy marinated in white wine, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and topped with a yogurt and green onion sauce. A light, healthy fish dinner ready in under an hour.

Glazed carrots in a sweet orange juice and raisin sauce thickened with cornstarch. A bright, naturally sweet side dish with no butter or cream needed.

Orecchiette dell'ortolano: Italian gardener's-style pasta with broiled eggplant, fire-roasted peppers, asparagus, and fresh fava beans tossed with olive oil and garlic.

These are cute little turkeys made out of oreo cookies and candy pieces. They are even easy enough for young children to help make. Gobble! Gobble!

Asian-style green salad with napa cabbage, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and broccoli in a soy-ginger-rice vinegar dressing. A crunchy, low-fat vegetarian side that comes together in 20 minutes with no cooking.