Veggies

Broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts are known as super-veggies. I love any one of these steamed until tender.

My almost 2 year old LOVES asparagus! (So do I!) I agree, grilled is the way to go. My hubby does it in foil.

My favorite healthy veggie is sweet potatoes. Wash the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. I also pierce it in several locations with a fork or knife. If you have the time, bake them in the oven in a covered dish with a quarter inch of water at the bottom of the pan - for one hour. They come out so moist and sweet, you don't need to add any butter or sugar to enjoy them. If you want to add a little kick without the calories, a dash of cinnamon will do the trick.

Alternately, if you are short on time, you can make them in the microwave with the same result (I just tend to try to avoid the microwave when I can...I've read that it can "kill" the nutritional value of food). Microwave in a bowl with quarter inch of water on the bottom - I usually cover my bowl with another bowl. I turn the potato over every two minutes. I microwave for 6 total minutes for a small potato, and 8-10 minutes for a larger potato. Just be careful and use gloves to handle the dish and utensils to turn the sweet potato. They get VERY hot!

mashed sweet potato with butter and brown sugar.

I absolutely love sauting zuccini and yellow squash. I just use the mazola or pam spray instead of actual oil. I also sprinkle a tad of garlic salt or lemon & herb seasoning.... I've never liked plain salt or pepper.

since your dinner sounds rather rich and warm, i would add a wilted cucumber salad to "cool" it off. there are recipes all over, but it's basically very thinly sliced cucumbers that are wilted with some salt, then tossed with a vinaigrette.