Side Dishes

How to Make Greens and Cheese Borek Pastries

Savory round borek are filled with wilted greens, sautéed shallots and cheese all rolled up in a delicious savory pastry.

Cornbread and Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage and Fresh Herbs

This Cornbread and Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage, Red Onion and Fresh Herbs screams fall comfort food!

Pickled Shrimp from Chef Frank Stitt

Pickled Shrimp is a southern favorite that is refreshing and perfect for a crowd of summer guests.

Charred Corn, Tomato and Burrata Salad

Inspired by fresh Italian summer foods, this charred corn and tomato salad is topped with fresh basil, olive oil and burrata. It’s a delight to enjoy on a hot evening with fresh summer tomatoes.

Simple Side: Rainbow Swiss Chard

Bursting with nutrients, this rainbow swiss chard is a delicious and colorful side dish we can’t get enough of.

Southwestern Orzo Salad

This southwest orzo salad is a robust, bean-loaded side dish that is perfect for summer.

Som Tum: Green Papaya Salad

This delicious Thai green papaya salad is also known as “som tum” and comes with various flavors of hot, salty, sweet and sour.

Half and Half: Linguini with Divine Flavor Zucchini Noodles, Herbs & Fried Capers

Half and Half Linguini uses half “real” noodles and half zucchini noodles for a tasty treat with less calories. Plenty of fresh herbs – mint, dill, and parsley – brighten things up along with the briny capers which are fried until crispy.

Pineapple-Bacon Coleslaw

Sweet, salty and crunch, this pineapple-bacon coleslaw is a colorful side dish, salad, burger or hot dog topping. An apple cider vinaigrette gives it the perfect touch of tang and fruitiness.

Classic Lyonnaise Salad

This classic recipe for Lyonnaise Salad is an easy and delicious salad that’s filling enough to have as a meal.

Coal-Charred Beets

Sweet beets are taken to a new level when they are charred and served simply with olive oil and salt.

Romesco Sauce and Brown Rice Bowl

Spruce up a bowl of brown rice with fresh vegetables and a smokey, roasted red pepper Romesco sauce.

Grilled Potato Salad with Eggs

Skip the usual mayo-based potato salad and impress your guests with this grilled potato salad with fresh herbs, a lemon dressing and soft boiled eggs to bring it all together.

Fun, Nutritious Recipes that Get the Kids in the Kitchen this Summer

We have no trouble getting the kids in the kitchen when it comes to baking a sweet treat, but it’s a bit more of a challenge sometimes when we’re making something savory. Check out these tips and fun recipes that will keep the kiddos entertained and nourished this summer.

Shrimp Ceviche-Filled Avocados and Vinho Verde Wine

These Shrimp Ceviche Filled Avocados are the perfect light lunch or appetizer for summer, no cooking required. Plus, they pair perfectly with a crisp Vinho Verde wine from Portugal.

Tips for Packing Road Trip Snacks

Grab a few mason jars, paper wraps or baggies and pack of the best road trip snacks to keep you fueled on your travels.

Summer Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber and Avocado

A perfect picnic or lunch dish, this summer chickpea salad is loaded with tomatoes, cucumbers and avocados to be seriously satisfying.

Summer Corn Cakes

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Braised Fennel and Garlic

This braised fennel side dish is a perfect way to feature the fennel of the season with a warm garlic flavor.

The Perfect BBQ Side: Black Eyed Pea Salad and Beaujolais Wine

Which up this black eyed pea salad the next time you are invited to a backyard BBQ and show up with a bottle of Beaujolais wine too. It’s the perfect summer pair.

Roasted Lemon and Cherry Tomato Salad

This roasted lemon and cherry tomato salad is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons.

Summer Zucchini Salad

This summer zucchini salad with plums is a lazy-man’s salad, but in the best way possible. Throw it together, take it to a potluck or picnic and enjoy!

End-Of-Spring Asparagus Caprese Salad

This asparagus caprese salad is the perfect dish for that time in between spring and summer.

Feta and Yellow Squash Salad

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Perfect Side: Roasted Asparagus and Romesco Sauce

This Roasted Asparagus with Romesco Sauce is a simple, smokey, flavor-packed recipe that is sure to brighten up your dinner table.

French Lyonnaise Potatoes

Lyonnaise Potatoes is a popular French recipe that is quite easy to prepare. The potatoes are roasted in butter then baked with caramelized onions and finished with fresh herbs. This vegetarian side pairs perfectly with roasted meats and white fish, but also with eggs.

Savory Spring Asparagus and Ricotta Tart

This savory spring asparagus tart is the perfect way to highlight the bounty of the season. It sits in a buttery, flaky crust with a cheesy gruyere and ricotta filling.

Spring Farro Salad with Arugula and Burrata

This simple Spring Farro Salad with Arugula and Burrata is bursting with fresh flavors from seasonal vegetables and zesty vinaigrette finished with creamy burrata cheese.

Turmeric Cauliflower and Creamy Avocado-Yogurt Sauce

As a side dish or light lunch, this turmeric cauliflower is roasted in whole steak slices an served with an easy avocado-yogurt sauce. A bright, flavorful, veggie meal.

Asparagus and Lemon Orzo

Cooked with turmeric and lemon juice, this asparagus and lemon orzo is bright in flavor and color. A perfect spring side dish.

Beet and Potato Salad

This quick and easy Scandinavian Beet and Potato Salad is packed with veggies and dressed in creamy sauce.

Sweet Potato Fries and Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

The perfect appetizer for happy hour, bake a pan of spiced sweet potato fries and serve with a refreshing cilantro yogurt sauce.

Egg, Spiced Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

Getting tired of the same old salad? Try this Spiced Sweet Potato and Kale Salad to switch things up. The sweet potatoes are smokey and full of flavor and the salad is packed with protein, thanks to hard boiled eggs.

Homemade Ricotta

Here’s how to make homemade ricotta cheese in under an hour. Serve it with honey and berries or add it to your next pizza.

Quinoa Fritters and Garlic Aioli

Have leftover quinoa sitting in your fridge? Spruce it up with herbs and make deliciously crispy quinoa fritters served with a garlic aioli.

Chili and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Is there anything better than boosting the flavor of a sweet potato by roasting it in the oven? Check out this simple, but so flavorful side dish of chili and garlic roasted sweet potatoes.

Pomelo and Shrimp Salad

Inspired by the salads of Southeast Asia, this shrimp salad is loaded with fish sauce and the citrus fruit pomelo, before being topped off with crispy fried shallots and sesame seeds.

Harissa Carrot Salad

Thought a carrot salad was boring? Think again. Bright and zingy, our Moroccan Carrot Salad harnesses the clean taste of lemon and the spiciness of hot chiles for a carrot salad that is a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Feta and Honey Orzo

It might sound like an odd combo, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. This feta and honey orzo is perfectly sweet and savory and brightened with lemon.

Cheesy Polenta Fries

Baked polenta fries are mixed with manchego cheese to be a delicious, crispy appetizer.

Jalapeño Beet Ketchup

Slather this amazingly sweet and spicy Jalapeño Beet Ketchup on your next veggie pattie, burger or dip your sweet fries in it. You really can’t go wrong with this delicious sauce.

Roasted Vegetables and Orange-Thyme Vinaigrette

A perfect side dish for the coldest days ahead, these roasted vegetables are anything but ordinary when tossed in an orange-thyme vinaigrette.

Garlic and Bacon Roasted Cabbage with Pinot Noir

Topped with crispy bacon and a creamy garlic crème fraîche, this roasted cabbage is a decadent treat that pairs well with Pinot Noir and still is packed with nutrients.

Bulgarian Baked Beans

Bulgarian baked beans are easy to make and so flavorful and cozy, perfect for the coldest winter days. They’re flavored with a simple tomato and spice base.

Chili Garlic Almonds

Crunchy, spicy almonds are just what you need to satisfy your snack cravings. This snack packs the protein and the flavor when you need just a little something between meals.

Carrot and Beet Curry

Let the ginger and curry warm you through in this hearty carrot and beet curry dish. A simple recipe with rewarding flavors.

Vegan: Creamy Cauliflower and Sweet Pepper Bake

With blended cashews, this creamy cauliflower and sweet pepper bake is a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds while still being dairy-free.

Orange Zest and Cranberry Chia Jam

Stir it into your oats or yogurt, slather onto toast or a waffle, pair it with a cheese board. Whatever you do with it, this easy orange zest and cranberry chia jam will bring a delicious burst of flavor.

Gruyere and Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Quick to make, full for flavor, and great for a side or main dish this gruyere and brussels sprouts gratin is baked in a delightfully cheesy sauce that everyone will love.

Charred Zucchini, Chickpea and Caramelized Onion Salad

Charred zucchini and caramelized onions make this chickpea salad especially unique and flavorful. A delicious and hearty side dish for your next meal.

Winter Spinach Salad with Petit Billy Goat Cheese

This refreshing winter spinach salad is loaded with walnuts, apples, beets and topped off with a deliciously creamy French goat cheese.

Pomegranate, Goat Cheese and Warm Lentil Salad

Dig into this comforting winter salad loaded with escarole, pomegranate, French goat cheese and warm lentils, that will refresh you, but also keep things cozy.

Kale and Spiralized Sweet Potato Au Gratin

Creamy, hearty and warm, this sweet potato au gratin is a perfect side dish for the coldest days of the year.

Pomegranate, Walnut and Mint Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes are filled with toasted walnuts, fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds and drizzled with a tahini sauce.

Pistachio Gremolata and Squash Soup

This hearty, smooth hubbard squash soup is made extra delightful swirled with an herb-loaded pistachio gremolata.

Cider and Maple Roasted Squash

A perfect fall side, this cider and maple roast squash is soft and sweet on the inside, and crisp and caramelized on the outside.

Curried Squash and Chickpea Salad

Caramelized, roasted squash is flavored with curry and tossed with slightly crispy chickpeas, and apple cider vinaigrette and mustard greens to be a stunning fall salad.

Braised Cabbage and Bacon

This warm, braised red cabbage is a hearty fall side along with smokey, salty bacon.

Lentil and Squash Harvest Salad

This beautiful salad is the perfect side dish for your next dinner party. It’s loaded with lentils, delicata squash, kale, apple and more. Plus, the leftovers make for a perfect lunch.