Side Dishes
Starting with raw peanuts, here’s how to make homemade roasted peanut butter slightly sweetened with agave.
Ideal for a packed lunch or as a dinner side, this lime, black bean and corn salad is loaded with creamy avocados and spicy chili to be a flavorful bite.
Easy roasted eggplant is served with a flavorful fresh mint sauce with feta.
These savory falafel waffles can be loaded with a tomato and cucumber salad, harissa, tahini sauce and more.
Sweet and salty, crisp and juicy, this crunchy cucumber and melon salad is tossed together with mint and feta to be a perfect side for the rest of summer.
This charcuterie salad and wine are a perfect expression of the end of summer. With pickled stone fruit, greens, plenty of hearty cheese and charcuterie, it pairs perfectly with a cellar temperature Beaujolais red wine.
This hearty chopped salad is loaded with crisped prosciutto, chickpeas, feta, chicken and even small, round pasta. It’s a refreshing, easy meal paired with an approachable red wine.
Get your hands on some jackfruit and be sure to save the seeds so you can make this hearty jackfruit seed curry.
What’s better than a creamy cheese filling sitting in a buttery crust and topped with sweet and sour marmalade onions? Make this savory gruyere tart STAT.
Make a batch of this easy savory chickpea snack mix full of protein and fiber. It’s a great on-the-go snack with tons of flavor.
Slathered on chicken, pork and more before grilling, this slightly sweet cherry barbecue sauce is a summer delight.
Paneer Tikka is a favorite appetizer served throughout India, marinated in a spiced yogurt.
Brighten up your week with these sweet-savory summer fruit salad recipes, all packed with summer’s finest—fresh berries, juicy melon and ripe peaches. A host of vibrant, refreshing combinations to see you through the entire season.
Packed with protein and veggies, this three bean salad is loaded with fresh Greek flavors like lemon, olives and feta, to make a perfect summer side dish.
Tossed in a shallot-honey vinaigrette, this fried goat cheese salad is made up of some of our favorite foods, including strawberries and avocado.
This easy Homemade Romesco Sauce recipe is a fast blend of summer tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper, almond butter, and spices.
Making fresh pasta without a rolling machine may seem like a daunting task, but have no fear, it’s actually pretty easy to do.
Strawberry Caprese Pasta is loaded with fresh, cool summer flavors and topped with basil and balsamic.
Discover the often unfamiliar knobby celtuce root and learn how to use it in a vignarola-style spring vegetable braise.
The perfect side to your next batch of tacos, this summer corn and avocado salad is bursting with color, fresh flavors and spice.
Loaded with fresh mint, spring peas and your usual pesto ingredeints, this recipe has all the flavors of the season.
Panzanella is rooted historically in the necessity to brighten unsalted breads, but the tradition continues as the salad has become a popular summer lunch.
If you love the perfectly crispy edges that come with thin, shoestring fries then this homemade recipe is for you.
Sweet butternut squash combines with cumin and smoky chipotle pepper and chickpeas to make for a deliciously balanced and filling watercress salad.
A refreshing strawberry and avocado salad with candied pepitas is the perfect way to enjoy spring produce, alongside a glass of crisp Pinot Grigio.
Loaded with fresh herbs, vegetables, spring greens and white beans, this salad is fit for a picnic or barbecue side with its sweet and tangy honey-shallot dressing.
Crisp zucchini noodles are tossed with Italian dressing, topped with charred corn, pungent red onions, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and creamy burrata.
A simple, summery combination of clementines, pomegranate, and leafy greens, this citrus watercress salad is tossed in a cinnamon yogurt dressing.
This lemon basil risotto tastes so light and flavorful thanks to the citrus and fresh herbs. Pair with a cool glass of Pinot Grigio for a perfect match.
Celebrate a warm summer day with this feta, cucumber and watermelon salad loaded with avocado and mint and paired with a cool glass of Pinot Grigio wine.
Served with a shaved artichoke salad, this stunning squid ink ravioli with a leek and ricotta filling is the perfect pair with cool Pinot Grigio wine.
If you’re looking for some great potato salads for Memorial Day and all of summer, look no further. Check out these recipes that don’t have mayo, so they won’t get weird if they’re sitting out in the sun.
This fun watercress salad is loaded with lightly sautéed apples with a touch of honey and crunchy almonds.
Arugula and Beet Salad with Herbed Ricotta is a beautiful combination of textures guaranteed to please any palate.
These summer rolls are wrapped up with refreshing watercress, mango, and mint and served with an irresistible sesame-ginger dipping sauce with a hint of garlic. It’s a perfect cool dish for a warm day.
This peppery watercress salad is topped with crispy herbed goat cheese that has been fried to perfection. It’s a salad with the perfect amount of crunch and creaminess.
Surprisingly hearty, this peppery watercress salad is loaded with sweet golden beets and quinoa for a delicious flavor combo that reminds us that salads are anything but boring.
While they’re in season, let’s eat all the asparagus we can, starting with this creamy asparagus risotto.
This bright, easy red cabbage salad can be your go-to for crunch this spring. Serve it next to your favorite protein, like salmon, for a delicious pair.
It’s not every day that you can learn to prepare a gourmet raw Pad Thai salad from a fine dining Executive Chef who cooked for Madonna, Beyoncé and Elton John.
Dive into a comforting bowl of this classic Italian pasta e fagioli that is hearty enough on its own, without any meat.
These international potato roast wedges are covered with beet leaves pesto sauce, making it one sumptuous side dish. A simple and easy vegetarian recipe.
Dive into a bowl of this spicy potato vindaloo curry, a delicious Indian vegetarian dish that is quick to make for lunch or dinner.
With bright purple color, these smashed sumac potatoes are served with a dukkah condiment that is loaded with herbs and spices.
Take your hasselback potatoes to a whole new level by cooking them on the grill and serving them with a traditional Spanish romesco sauce.
Take your go-to vinaigrette or salad dressing to a whole new level by adding tangy mustard to the mix.
Light, flavorful and very easy to prepare, this sumac potatoes and cucumber salad is made with spiced and roasted potatoes, crunchy Persian cucumbers, fresh mint and a refreshing dressing.
This French carrot salad made of shredded carrots, parsley and tossed in a vinegary dressing is delightful. The crunchy carrots woven with fresh, grassy parsley just brings life and light to the table. It’s filling, yet not too heavy.
In just 30 minutes, you could be enjoying this nutritious, gluten-free spring fingerling potato salad tossed with pesto, lemon juice, bright spices, sweet tomatoes, artichokes, and fresh mozzarella.
Loaded with a flavorful array of spices and served over jasmine rice, these Indian curry potatoes with spring vegetables are bright and hearty. The perfect dish for a cool spring day.
The mix of red, white, and sweet potatoes with onions and fennel and a mix of cheeses make for a nutty, rich, and herbal side dish with garlic that is fit for any winter meal.
Made with quinoa, dried apricots and tossed in a pomegranate vinaigrette, this kale tabbouleh is no wimpy salad.