Labor Day Side Dish Recipes

You'll make a bee line for these Chinese buffet favorites—green beans stir-fried with garlic and tossed with a sweet and savory sauce.

My Mexican friend gave me this recipe for corn on the cob. Street vendors there sell their corn made this way. Cotija cheese can be found in most grocery stores.

I just love these beans! What could be better than green beans, potatoes, and bacon, all in one dish?!

This is our favorite cole slaw recipe, a yummy combo of fruit and veggies in a sweet dressing.

Grandma's recipe for crisp green beans pickled in dill and chili flakes.

Grilled corn on the cob in foil is the easiest way to serve corn all summer long.

Dandelion greens are one of my favorite bitters! They're not for everyone, but I enjoy their unique flavor. I decided to try them sauteed instead of in a salad and it was a huge hit! Makes good use of those dandelions in the yard or you can usually find dandelion greens at the grocery or Asian market.

Simple, savory, and very flavorful variation on new red potatoes. Excellent side dish!

This is a very easy and delicious dish that I like to make as a side dish for my summer barbecues.

This is a bright, beautiful, and very simple vegetarian dish. The secret of the sophisticated flavor is in the herb vinegar. I like to use white vinegar flavored with sprigs of tarragon.

This is a tasty way to use up all the yellow squash you have pouring out of your garden every summer. I also do this same thing with zucchini.

This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.

New potatoes coated in a rosemary and garlic marinade then skewered and grilled.

A simple, refreshing salad that accompanies any type of food.

A simple vegetable dish that highlights the summer flavors of fresh tomatoes and zucchini. It goes great with grilled meats or poultry.

This is a really basic way to roast peppers for use in any recipe. Choose any color peppers you like, or use a variety of colors for a beautiful presentation. After they are roasted you can add an oil and balsamic dressing, or fry in olive oil and garlic to serve with crusty bread.

Fresh green beans get a flavor boost from sesame oil and a splash of soy sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Acini di pepe is the Italian word for peppercorns. Any tiny round-shaped pasta works well in this chilled fruit salad. Great in the summer, but my family asks for it every holiday. Every time I bring this to a party I get requests for the recipe.

This is a great side dish with anything!

Fresh green beans with a robust bacon, onion, and garlicky flavor.

Bok Choy is one of my favorite vegetables. It has its own spiciness that is complimented by the sweetness of the sauce in this recipe. I like to serve this with grilled shrimp and steamed rice. For variety, I sometimes add a small amount of lemon zest just before serving.

This is an easy recipe to make and it's very flavorful and spicy.

I couldn't decide what to do with all the beets, so I tossed them onto the grill.

A new recipe a neighbor gave us. What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli. And, so very easy to make!! If in a pinch, you could probably use frozen broccoli too, but I haven't tried.