Side Dishes
Pesto is most commonly a mixture of crushed basil, garlic, cheese, nuts and olive oil, but this simple technique can be applied to many other ingredients.
Salmorejo soup simply showcases fresh tomatoes and bread, without the addition of other vegetables.
This dish is good warm, at room temperature or hot from the oven, making it a nice recipe for summer gatherings.
Simple and delicious. The greens are infused with the aromatic garlic and the chick peas give the dish some heft.
The creamy-textured and slightly tangy, smoky-flavored dip is the perfect accoutrement for seeded, nutty crackers.
The toughest part in the whole baking process for these pot pies is the rolling and folding pastry sheet process.
Here is a healthy one pot meal of vegetable dalia. basically, dalia is this the hindi term for broken cereals.
Shuchi Mittal with an untraditional, decadent and very cheesy take on the classic dhokla.
Enjoy a chilled cucumber and kefir soup. Perfect for these hot summer days when you just want something simple and cooling.
These would be great as an accompaniment to grilled meats, in wraps or salad, or topping a burger or tacos.
The lemon and the dill give this rice recipe a nice summery taste. Try it out!
Enjoy this amazing grilled cabbage, apple and tofu salad from Ariel Rebel. Fun, quick and super simple.
For this dish you don’t need too many ingredients, and you can probably find all of them easily in your own pantry.
Faith Gorsky enjoys the Castello Alps Selection Hirten cheese so much, she turns it into crackers that she tops with even more cheese.
Once you fry your own chicken, you’ll never be as happy with that store bought bucket of bird again.
This appetizer is a great afternoon snack, but would also be a perfect appetizer for a dinner party, pot luck, or barbecue.
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.
Really traditional Chinese chicken stock is essential in making excellent Chinese noodle soups, and adds a rich flavoured base to any savoury dishes.
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.
This is a gluten-free spin on a classic stuffed pepper dish. Super delicious and super comforting.
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.
This Oriental rice with nuts and fresh herbs is a perfect recipe for some light summertime cooking. Easy, fast and utterly delicious.
This is a great dish for these hot days of summer when you don’t want to eat anything super heavy.
Shallots have a more subtle flavour than onions and when they are cooked they are almost sweet.
Summer tomatoes are supposed to be bursting with flavor. This pickle serves just right for the season.
Are you in the mood for a simple and refreshing summer salad. Then try this recipe from Priya Mahadevan.
Fresh curry leaves and coconut oil plays an important role in this recipe, so be sure not to skip that.
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.
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.
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.
Suprisingly enough, lemon curd or lemon butter isn’t hard to make at all.. and it makes an excellent gift.
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.
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.
In order to make sushi you need time, patience, a flair for subterfuge and ideally an accomplice.
Come winter, families across Korea make enough kimchi to last the upcoming year.
This is a great summer snack. It can even be a light meal if paired with a good Chartreuse plate.
This is the perfect gift for cheese lovers everywhere. It’s sweet, simple, and you can make it more than a month in advance.
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.
The palak parathas can be had with lemon or mango pickle or even with curd or white butter.
Starting with fresh salsa eliminates the prep time of the vegetables making this gazpacho ready to refrigerate in less than 15 minutes.
When entertaining dinner guests, easy is very important, and there is nothing easier than this spicy southwest corn recipe.
Look at the garlic scapes as a cross between a green onion and garlic – fresh, crunchy and green with a subtle garlic flavor.
Golden, yeast raised dinner rolls made with mashed sweet potatoes. The perfect use of leftovers and the perfect side dish.
This summery power granola helps you start and finish your day strong, while helping you end it on a relaxing, rewarding note.
Enjoy the vibrant colors and the wonderful taste of this red beet and ginger purée, courtesy of Mardi from Brookyn Fork and Spoon.
This is surely one of the best ways to enjoy asparagus – lightly cooked and served with a punchy vinaigrette.
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.
Enjoy this super festive Indian lentil soup with Bati, a type of hard wheat roll bread.
You can add veggies of your choice along with the salad and experiment it to suit your tastes.
These creamy yet crunchy little bites of goodness sits like a king of the mountain on a salad or over rice.
Enjoy a truly comforting dish, the butternut squash and black bean enchilada skillet recipe from Amber Massey.
Poha is made of flattened or “beaten” rice. It’s great for making a light snack either for breakfast or in between meals.
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.
This fresh cherry salsa is the perfect condiment for a summer appetizer or grilled entree.
Pineapple, mango and avocado salsa with crunch from the red onions, a little heat from minced jalapeno and a generous drizzle of lemon juice.
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.
What’s for dinner? No need to scratch your head. Go vegetarian with this awesome recipe.
It is so simple and so much fun to squeeze out the tangy, succulent drumstick pulp in this awesome recipe.
This is a perfect and healthy after-school snack to serve your kids after an intense day of school and play.