Steaming Recipes

"This tried-and-true salad is simple to toss together and convenient since you make it ahead," reports May Sisk Hazlet, New...

This savory side dish from Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California is reason enough to give zucchini extra space in...

My husband and I like to treat friends to this cowboy-style dinner. If you don't have a cream can, use...

The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...

These appealing carrots from Veronica Callaghan of Glastonbury, Connecticut are simple, yet savory. Just steam and toss with Veronica’s homemade...

“This nutritious recipe is my favorite potluck contribution,” says Florence Hendrickson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I lightened it up, and...

My granny came up with the recipe for my broccoli side dish as a tricky way to get us kids...

“We love to eat healthy, and this recipe has an Asian flare with a touch of sweetness that’s sure to...

This flavorful no-frills side dish is a great way to incorporate the nutritious leafy greens into a meal. My mom...

I developed this flavor-packed dinner for a busy friend who wants to eat clean. —Nicole Stevens, Austin, Texas

My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a...

A vacation to Hungary inspired this flavorful side of green beans with paprika and mushrooms. Being a vegetarian, I welcome...

Steamed Broccoli Florets, with a tart mustard vinaigrette, is a delightful fast-to-fix recipe from field editor Peggy Van Arsdale of...

Cooked spinach makes a perfect accompaniment to many entrees, especially salmon.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"I added my own touches, including crunchy water chestnuts, to this recipe from a friend," remarks Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa,...

Cheese soup is one of my favorites, but it’s a bit too rich for my husband’s taste. Now I make...

—Mary Buhl, Duluth, Georgia

The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination...

This simple side dish has been a favorite with family and friends for years.—Cora Christian, Church Hill, Tennessee

Confides Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington, "I've coaxed our grandchildren to eat spinach by 'disguising' it in this fluffy egg...

Bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage with white stems and dark green leaves. In a pinch, regular cabbage...

Tender asparagus teams up nicely with chicken and cashews in a mild, pleasing sauce. “My husband and I have enjoyed...

“This is such a rich dish, you don’t need to serve a lot with it. For a simple garnish instead...

Can't decide whether to cook vegetables or pasta for a side dish? Try combining them in this medley. It received...

You’ll have a healthy red and green holiday with this full-flavored side dish. Bright, roasted tomatoes top crisp-tender beans with...

For flavor as big as Texas, this recipe partners juicy chicken with black beans, corn and salsa. It tastes savory...

Serve this classic pasta toss withApricot-Glazed Green Beans from Nancy Mueller. "I like to add a little extra flavor to...

I needed to use pork tenderloin from my fridge, but I didn't want to wait for it to roast. I...

My husband and I love salmon, so I'm always looking for fun ways to change it up. We both love...