Side Dishes

Cool and Creamy Salmorejo Soup
Cool and Creamy Salmorejo Soup

Salmorejo soup simply showcases fresh tomatoes and bread, without the addition of other vegetables.

Lemony Roasted Potato
Lemony Roasted Potato

This dish is good warm, at room temperature or hot from the oven, making it a nice recipe for summer gatherings.

Garlicky Bok Choy
Garlicky Bok Choy

Simple and delicious. The greens are infused with the aromatic garlic and the chick peas give the dish some heft.

Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked Salmon Dip

The creamy-textured and slightly tangy, smoky-flavored dip is the perfect accoutrement for seeded, nutty crackers.

Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pies
Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pies

The toughest part in the whole baking process for these pot pies is the rolling and folding pastry sheet process.

Vegetable Dalia
Vegetable Dalia

Here is a healthy one pot meal of vegetable dalia. basically, dalia is this the hindi term for broken cereals.

Cheese Dhokla Recipe
Two Cheese Dokhla

Shuchi Mittal with an untraditional, decadent and very cheesy take on the classic dhokla.

Chilled Cucumber and Kefir Soup
Chilled Cucumber and Kefir Soup

Enjoy a chilled cucumber and kefir soup. Perfect for these hot summer days when you just want something simple and cooling.

Pickled Swiss Chard Stems
Pickled Swiss Chard Stems

These would be great as an accompaniment to grilled meats, in wraps or salad, or topping a burger or tacos.

Lemon Dill Rice with Cashews
Lemon Dill Rice with Cashews

The lemon and the dill give this rice recipe a nice summery taste. Try it out!

Grilled Cabbage, Apple and Tofu Salad
Grilled Cabbage, Apple and Tofu Salad

Enjoy this amazing grilled cabbage, apple and tofu salad from Ariel Rebel. Fun, quick and super simple.

Easy and Quick Aloo Ki Sabzi
Easy and Quick Aloo Ki Sabzi – Indian Potato Stir

For this dish you don’t need too many ingredients, and you can probably find all of them easily in your own pantry.

Cheese Crackers Hirten Castello
Castello Alps Selection Hirten Cheese Crackers

Faith Gorsky enjoys the Castello Alps Selection Hirten cheese so much, she turns it into crackers that she tops with even more cheese.

Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken

Once you fry your own chicken, you’ll never be as happy with that store bought bucket of bird again.

Goat Cheese and Honey Spread
Goat Cheese and Honey Spread

This appetizer is a great afternoon snack, but would also be a perfect appetizer for a dinner party, pot luck, or barbecue.

Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings with Barbecue Sauce
Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings with Barbecue Sauce

Serve these hot chicken wings on a bed of lettuce and other veggies, drizzle some ranch dressing over it and enjoy finger licking chicken wings.

Wheatberry Salad
Wheatberry Salad

Try this healthy, make-ahead time saver at your next get-together. Remember to make a little extra for a snack for yourself. You’ll be glad you did.

Homemade Chinese Chicken Stock
Homemade Chinese Chicken Stock

Really traditional Chinese chicken stock is essential in making excellent Chinese noodle soups, and adds a rich flavoured base to any savoury dishes.

Cheesy Hot Corn Dip
Cheesy Hot Corn Dip

The paprika adds a depth of flavor. The oregano pairs well with the corn, it is one more layer of flavor that completes the picture without overpowering it.

Stuffed Peppers with Jarlsberg Cheese and Italian Sausage
Stuffed Peppers with Jarlsberg Cheese and Italian Sausage

This is a gluten-free spin on a classic stuffed pepper dish. Super delicious and super comforting.

Spicy Homemade Kettle Corn
Spicy Homemade Kettle Corn

This is not a snack that cooks away on the stove while you wash the dishes or answer the door. Kettle corn demands- and earns- your undivided attention.

Oriental Rice with Nuts and Fresh Herbs
Oriental Rice with Nuts and Fresh Herbs

This Oriental rice with nuts and fresh herbs is a perfect recipe for some light summertime cooking. Easy, fast and utterly delicious.

Haricot Vert Salad
Haricot Vert Salad

This is a great dish for these hot days of summer when you don’t want to eat anything super heavy.

Shallots in a Tamarind Sauce
Shallots in a Tamarind Sauce

Shallots have a more subtle flavour than onions and when they are cooked they are almost sweet.

Tomato Pickle
Tomato Pickle

Summer tomatoes are supposed to be bursting with flavor. This pickle serves just right for the season.

Arugula and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Arugula and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Are you in the mood for a simple and refreshing summer salad. Then try this recipe from Priya Mahadevan.

Kerala Style Grilled Fish
Kerala Style Grilled Fish

Fresh curry leaves and coconut oil plays an important role in this recipe, so be sure not to skip that.

Spinach Salad with Cherries, Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Spinach Salad with Cherries, Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Besides finding tender greens for the salad, you will want to find ripe sweet cherries, a soft delicate flavored fresh goat cheese and good quality walnuts.

Leftover Snack - Spicy Tawa Idli
Leftover Snack – Spicy Tawa Idli

Tawa or Tava Idli is a delicious and quick snack – a medley of leftover idlis, some pav bhaji masala and basic spices, onion, tomato, and lemon juice.

Easy Mushroom Pâté
Easy Mushroom Pâté

This mushroom Pâté can be served alongside your favourite crackers, but it’s also great for freezing as a paste and adding to soups, stews and sauces.

Lemon and Vanilla Curd
Lemon and Vanilla Curd

Suprisingly enough, lemon curd or lemon butter isn’t hard to make at all.. and it makes an excellent gift.

Herb-scented Salt
Herb-scented Salt

Flavored salts are really nice to have around during the grilling season—they are perfect for rubbing on steaks or adding to fried chicken seasoning.

Indian Corn and Coconut Salad
Indian Corn and Coconut Salad

Easy, fast and perfect for Summer eating, this is another great make-ahead dish, and who doesn’t want to take the pressure off cooking at this time of year.

Maki and Uramaki Sushi Rolls
Maki and Uramaki Sushi Rolls

In order to make sushi you need time, patience, a flair for subterfuge and ideally an accomplice.

Baechu - Cabbage Kimchi
Baechu – Cabbage Kimchi

Come winter, families across Korea make enough kimchi to last the upcoming year.

Heirloom Tomato Crostini
Heirloom Tomato Crostini

This is a great summer snack. It can even be a light meal if paired with a good Chartreuse plate.

Caramelised Red Onion Chutney
Caramelised Red Onion Chutney

This is the perfect gift for cheese lovers everywhere. It’s sweet, simple, and you can make it more than a month in advance.

Brazilian Hot Dog
Brazilian Hot Dog

This wicked hot dog is usually served with a range of accompaniments such as shoestring potatoes, mashed potatoes, steamed corn and/or peas, pico de gallo.

Palak Paratha - Spinach Flatbread
Palak Paratha – Spinach Flatbread

The palak parathas can be had with lemon or mango pickle or even with curd or white butter.

Gluten-Free Summer Gazpacho
Gluten-Free Summer Gazpacho

Starting with fresh salsa eliminates the prep time of the vegetables making this gazpacho ready to refrigerate in less than 15 minutes.

Spicy Southwest Corn
Spicy Southwest Corn

When entertaining dinner guests, easy is very important, and there is nothing easier than this spicy southwest corn recipe.

Garlic Scape Coconut Curry Soup with Summer Vegetables and Tofu
Garlic Scape Coconut Curry Soup with Summer Vegetables and Tofu

Look at the garlic scapes as a cross between a green onion and garlic – fresh, crunchy and green with a subtle garlic flavor.

Sweet Potato Rolls
Sweet Potato Rolls

Golden, yeast raised dinner rolls made with mashed sweet potatoes. The perfect use of leftovers and the perfect side dish.

Summery Power Granola
Summery Power Granola

This summery power granola helps you start and finish your day strong, while helping you end it on a relaxing, rewarding note.

Red Beet and Ginger Purée
Red Beet and Ginger Purée

Enjoy the vibrant colors and the wonderful taste of this red beet and ginger purée, courtesy of Mardi from Brookyn Fork and Spoon.

Asparagus with Pancetta and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Asparagus with Pancetta and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This is surely one of the best ways to enjoy asparagus – lightly cooked and served with a punchy vinaigrette.

Avocado Toast with Crisped Prosciutto
Avocado Toast with Crisped Prosciutto

It’s hard to believe that something this simple can be so amazing, but if you like avocado, please please try this. It might just blow your mind.

Dal Bati Churma - Lentil Soup
Dal Bati Churma – Lentil Soup

Enjoy this super festive Indian lentil soup with Bati, a type of hard wheat roll bread.

Black Chickpeas Salad
Black Chickpeas Salad

You can add veggies of your choice along with the salad and experiment it to suit your tastes.

Baked Wasabi Pea Goat Cheese
Baked Wasabi Pea Goat Cheese

These creamy yet crunchy little bites of goodness sits like a king of the mountain on a salad or over rice.

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

Enjoy a truly comforting dish, the butternut squash and black bean enchilada skillet recipe from Amber Massey.

Breakfast Poha - Indian Flattened Rice
Breakfast Poha – Indian Flattened Rice

Poha is made of flattened or “beaten” rice. It’s great for making a light snack either for breakfast or in between meals.

Summer Squash Parmigiana Sandwich
Summer Squash Parmigiana Sandwich

This sandwich is a simple switch-out take on the classic eggplant parmigiana sandwich. The change is simply a sub of squash for the traditional eggplant.

Fresh Cherry Salsa
Fresh Cherry Salsa

This fresh cherry salsa is the perfect condiment for a summer appetizer or grilled entree.

A Summer Refreshment - Pineapple, Mango and Avocado Salsa
A Summer Refreshment – Pineapple, Mango and Avocado Salsa

Pineapple, mango and avocado salsa with crunch from the red onions, a little heat from minced jalapeno and a generous drizzle of lemon juice.

Penang Muar Chee - Sticky Rice Balls with Peanuts
Penang Muar Chee – Sticky Rice Balls with Peanuts

Muar Chee is made of sticky rice coated with sugar, ground roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds. It’s kinda like mochi or thos filled glutinous rice balls.

Ramps with Pine Nuts, Raisins, and Ricotta
Ramps with Pine Nuts, Raisins, and Ricotta

What’s for dinner? No need to scratch your head. Go vegetarian with this awesome recipe.

Gravied Drumsticks
Gravied Drumsticks

It is so simple and so much fun to squeeze out the tangy, succulent drumstick pulp in this awesome recipe.

Apple Nachos
Apple Nachos

This is a perfect and healthy after-school snack to serve your kids after an intense day of school and play.

Travel Food - Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich
Travel Food – Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

Traveling somewhere? Make this awesome sandwich and pack it down for a quick lunch.