Though normally served as a first course we like is as a savory side with a grilled steak or pork tenderloin.
Smoked Salmon is healthy, delicious, a treat for a first course and handy to have on hand to make a main course pasta or risotto.
We have this as a first course but it would work for a side dish as well - but I'd probably skip the garnish for a side.
Stuffed Sweet Onions, Cherry Tomato Sauce - these make a great first course or vegetable side dish.
Zucchini Ribbons with Goat Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil.
Baby Pumpkins Filled with Bacon, Shallots, Mushrooms, perfect first course for holiday entertaining.
Chard Spring Rolls: strips of phyllo wrapped around chard and bacon, then baked to a golden brown for an easy summer snack or first course
Rainbow Chard and Tomato Stacks, great for a first course of vegetable side dish
Butternut Squash, Pecans and Shallots, an easy combination for a first course or vegetable side dish
Carrot & Gruyère Timbales with Tomato Sauce, an easy, healthy first course
Beluga Lentil Salad, Warm Goat Cheese, a healthy first course or light lunch.
Stir-Fried Vegetable Lettuce Wraps, with leeks, red peppers, carrots and mushrooms.
Composed Salad with Tuna, Avocado, Eggs, Tomatoes and Feta.
Roasted Red Onions with Crispy Ham, an easy first course or vegetable side dish
Mini Pumpkins Stuffed with Ham, Walnuts and Sage, serve as a first course or holiday side dish.
Stuffed Summer Squash with Tomato, Bacon & Herbs, an easy, summer first course
Tunisian Soup with Bird Tongues, with finely chopped vegetables and a bit of pasta, for a first course of light lunch
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Peppers and Leeks, serve as a first course or vegetable side