Side Dishes

How to Make Spaetzle

Thin, crispy German egg noodles are so easy to make, especially with the right tools. In only thirty minutes, here’s how to do it.

Masala Aloo Potatoes

A simple Indian potato dish, known as masala aloo, is a great recipe often served to celebrate Holi. It literally brings new life to the table with its bold spices.

Roasted Crispy Potatoes

This is the new way to roast potatoes. No soggy insides, just purely delicious thin slices of crispy potato goodness.

Blood Orange and Pomegranate Massaged Kale Salad

Sprinkled with blood orange slices and pomegranate seeds, you won’t believe you are eating kale…

Laser Potato Bake

For a simultaneously creative and incredibly simple way to elevate the humble potato, try this potato pie bake with layers so thin and delightful they seem to be cut with a laser.

Two Cheese Potato Galette

A potato galette receives a twist by adding shallots, herbs and grated Gruyere and parmesan. True elegant winter comfort food.

Syracuse Salt Potatoes

The salt-rich city of Syracuse, NY is also home to the delicious salt potatoes that melt in your mouth. Give them a try!

Winter Potato Gratin with Kale and Apples

A hearty winter dish loaded with nutrients, this gratin make a warm pan of kale, apples, and the versatile potato.

Cabbage and Pork Dumplings

Boiled, steamed, or fried, here’s how to prepare, fill, and fold Chinese pork dumplings.

Brown Butter and Thyme Potato Cake

Brown butter and a balsamic glaze makes this layered potato cake an instant winner for a dinner side or packed up for lunch on the go.

Buttery Potato Spinach Tart

Filled with nutritious potatoes and spinach, this crispy tart is made with a crispy, buttery and cheesy crust. A beautiful appetizer or dinner party side.

Potato Samosa Bites with Raita Sauce

A perfect appetizer with some spice, these Indian samosa bites with potatoes are served with a cool raita sauce.

Leek and Curry Potato Soup

Slip into your plush socks, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, and warm your hands around a bowl of this hearty winter soup. This recipe promises to take your chills away.

Creamy Carrot and Potato Soup

A simple soup with few ingredients can still be rich in warmth and creamy flavor. Be sure to use quality ingredients for the best result.

Italian Canederli Dumplings

Italian dumplings, or canederli, are a delicious way to use up stale bread. Learn how to make them and serve in a brown butter sauce or soup broth.

Mashed Potato and Egg Bites

Made with eggs and vegetables, these potato bites are a perfect packed lunch loaded with nutrients.

Vegetable Loaded Baked Potatoes

Revisit the classic baked potato and load it up with Greek yogurt and vegetables like kale and brussels sprouts.

Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Roasted Acorn Squash

Move over side dishes, acorn squash is in the building with brown sugar and nutmeg. When their forces combine, they’re going to steal the side-dish show.

Sweet Potato Moroccan Bisque

A comforting soup that is bright and packed with protein. Get your fill with this Moroccan Bisque.

Cheese Board Challenge — Sweet and Spicy Carrot Chutney

Up your cheese board this winter with amazing cheeses from Castello and a deliciously sweet and spicy carrot chutney.

Spanakopita with a Twist

The Greek favorite, spanakopita can be enjoyed morning, noon, and night. This recipe is a twist to the classic, adding sensible goodness and leaving out the guilt.

Spicy Tofu and Basil Keema Wraps

A Thai inspired dish cooked Indian style that bursts with color, texture, and flavor.

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Thyme, and Pine Nuts

Cauliflower, garlic, thyme, and pine nuts. Each ingredient is wonderful roasted. Toss them together and voila – an easy side dish.

Vegan Cauliflower and Leek Soup

Make this vegan soup with cashews or walnuts a day before to let the flavors meld and intensify for a truly rich spoonful.

Crispy Tofu and Red Onion Rice Vinegar Salad

Crispy tofu is served with a tangy rice vinegar red onion salad. A truly refreshing and beautiful side dish.

Triple French Onion Soup

Made with yellow onions, shallots, and leeks, this triple onion soup with sherry and white wine is true, cheesy comfort food.

Easy Southwest Potato Salad

In just thirty minutes, have a delicious packed lunch, vegetarian taco filling, or salad topping of potato salad packed with vegetables and flavorful spices.

Cheese and Mushroom Polenta Bake with Greens and Caramelized Onions

Polenta is a versatile dish to warm up on a cold winter’s night with ricotta, goat cheese, mushrooms, herbs and caramelized onions.

Spiced Potato Wedges and Campfire Sauce

Skip traditional french fries and make baked potato wedges crusted in a parmesan and spice mixture. Serve with a sweet and tangy campfire sauce.

Grilled Potato Salad and Feta Dressing

Warm or cold, this grilled potato salad can be prepared inside all winter long or enjoyed on a warm day. Serve with a feta vinaigrette and take it on the go for a fun packed lunch.

Raw Beet and Sesame Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Try a beet salad that is bright, crisp, buttery and packed with antioxidants, vitamins and overall goodness.

Cilantro Chimichurri and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Roast ahead these flavorful garlic potatoes and pack for an easy lunch with a cilantro chimichurri.

Risotto Milanese

Discover the legend of the beautifully colored risotto milanese made with saffron.

Baked Goat Cheese and Brussels Sprout Salad

Make an elegant salad of shredded brussels sprouts topped with heavenly crispy goat cheese and tossed with a tangy and sweet honey-balsamic vinaigrette.

Warm Mustard Seed Potato Salad

For a quick lunch or served with salmon, this refreshing potato salad is served warm with a mustard seed dressing. Perfect for a cozy winter meal.

Duck Fat Garlic Potatoes

Make roasted potatoes special by baking them with duck fat for a rich flavor that everyone will adore.

Miso and Black Sesame Roasted Carrot Soup

Loaded with flavor and probiotics, this roasted carrot soup is a winter delight with a unique miso addition and beautiful black sesame seeds.

Creamy Parsnip and Cauliflower Soup

This soup is not demanding or elaborate, but its simple ingredients together create a rich, creamy parsnip and cauliflower soup perfect for a cold day.

Radish and Barley Spinach Salad

Brighten a winter meal with this stunning spinach and radish salad topped with barley and feta and tossed in a lemon dressing.

Homemade Egg Drop Soup

Make your own restaurant-style egg drop soup in only fifteen minutes. That’s about as fast as take-out.

Roasted Pear and Brussels Sprouts

With some crispy leaves, these roasted brussels sprouts with pears, hazelnuts, and thyme are a simple stunner.

Maple and Dijon Glazed Roasted Carrots

With a few simple additions, these glazed roasted carrots taste as vibrant as they look.

Borscht Soup

A delicious way to feature beautiful beets, this traditional soup is a perfect way to warm up, swirled with dill and horseradish yogurt.

Potato Cakes and Cranberry Orange Sauce

Make a beautiful party bites of crispy spinach and potato cakes topped with a jewel-toned cranberry orange sauce.

Twice Baked Cheddar Sage Potatoes

Twice baked cheddar and sage potatoes are smooth, creamy, and an easy recipe that is a unique twist on classic mashed potatoes. Plus, they are perfect winter comfort food.

Festive Persimmon and Burrata Salad

With toasted pecans, pomegranate, and creamy burrata, this vibrant persimmon salad is quick to make and the perfect last minute addition to your holiday menu.

Rustic Leek Pie

Learn how to source the best sustainable ingredients and cook nutritional dishes like this rustic leek pie.

Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

Create an easy potato dish that is worth making again and again. Loaded with cheese, bacon, and vegetables, this potato casserole can challenge mashed potatoes.

Spiced Apple and Cabbage Sauerkraut

Combine favorite seasonal flavors in a fun new way with a spiced apple and cabbage sauerkraut. It is packed with probiotics and a great topping.

Parmesan Hasselback Potato Casserole

Crispy on top, soft and cheesy on the inside, this hasselback potato casserole is a side dish stunner.

Parmesan and Garlic Potato Bites

Crispy on the outside, these golden Parmesan and Garlic Potato Bites are a delicious update to traditional mashed potatoes.

Miso and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Miso and roasted garlic mashed potatoes make for a quick and easy side dish with tons of umami flavor that make them anything but basic.

Winter Blood Orange and Burrata Salad

Winter citrus, like blood orange, honey, olive bread and burrata cheese make a vibrant, party-ready salad dish.

Salt Crusted Garlic and Herb Potatoes with Fennel

Add intrigue to your dinner party menu with the perfect skin of salt crusted potatoes flavored with garlic, herbs, and fennel.

Cheddar Red Scalloped Potatoes

Sliced red potatoes are smothered in a rich white cheddar sauce and baked with a crispy buttery topping. A perfect holiday side dish that everyone will love.

Brussels Sprout and Butternut Salad with Pomegranate and Crispy Goat Cheese

A decadent holiday salad of raw brussels sprouts gets a special touch of warm, crispy baked goat cheese with bright squash and pomegranate.

Cheesy Potato Croquettes

Soft and cheesy on the inside, these crispy fried potato croquettes are a perfect holiday appetizer.

Brussels Sprout and Quinoa Gratin

An easy flavorful side dish, this brussels sprout gratin is topped with smoked cheddar cheese and loaded with filling quinoa.

Layered Rosemary Potato Cake

The layered potato cake with rosemary is sure to be a holiday hit, affordable to make, and will impress even your pickiest eaters.

Baked Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Filled with mushroom, kale, herbs, and topped with cheese, these baked spaghetti squash bowls are the perfect excuse to switch up your weeknight routine.