Side dishes

Maple syrup-roasted carrots and parsnips are so good that even kids will eat them without a struggle.

Fresh herbs are just the ticket to liven up boiled rice. Cooking in broth instead of water gives the rice a richer and more flavorful taste. I like to snip a variety of herbs from my garden and add them just before the rice is served.

A nice change of pace from a green salad and just in time for spring, this beet and orange salad is refreshing.