Side Dishes

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.

Twice Baked Rosemary and Cheese Potatoes

Serve a new mashed potato dish this year. Twice baked yukon gold mashed potatoes with rosemary and cheese are creamy, delicious and sure to be a hit.

Prosciutto and Roasted Tomato Salad

A simple, beautiful salad can make a cold day feel bright. Roast winter tomatoes to give them great flavor and serve with prosciutto and pecorino cheese.

Sausage Filled Potato Dumplings

Mashed potato dumplings are filled with spiced sausage and fried until crispy on the outside. A delicious new way to serve holiday potatoes.

Vegan Sage Potato Bake

Vegan and gluten free, this perfect potato side is made with a creamy cashew sauce and sage.

Hassleback Potatoes and Garlic Confit

Crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside, take your hassleback potatoes to the next level with sweet garlic confit.

Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted and served whole with bright pomegranate, this tahini cauliflower is a beautiful flavor explosion with baharat spices.

Easy Paneer Bhurji

A comforting dish, this easy paneer bhurji is a perfect vegetarian sandwich filling and delicious served with roti.

Cumin Cauliflower Soup

Boldly spiced and topped with grapes, this fun cauliflower soup is anything but ordinary.

Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs & Blue Cheese
Herbed Smashed Potatoes with Blue Cheese

Crispy browned edges and fresh herbs make these smashed potatoes out of this world. Oh and did we mention cheese?

Clean Eating: Making Simple Slaws for Winter

Making easy slaws loaded with winter cabbage and crunch are great ways to add some freshness and vegetables to hearty sandwiches and meals.

Brag-Worthy Stuffings for Your Thanksgiving Table

Stuffing is a favorite, and there many additions that can make it special. These stuffing recipes will have people talking well after their Thanksgiving nap

Spicy Cheddar and Sausage Cornbread Stuffing

Jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and sausage make this cornbread stuffing something special. Who said Thanksgiving sides had to be the same every year?

Easy Blueberry Baked Beans

A fun holiday side or even better next to leftover turkey, these BBQ-inspired baked beans with blueberries are easy to make and taste light and fresh.

Blueberry Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Blue Cheese

A perfect holiday side, roasted brussels sprouts are glazed with blueberry balsamic and tossed with bacon and blue cheese for a stunning flavor combination.

Blueberry and Sage Chutney

Make an easy holiday savory sauce, packed with nutrients and perfect with a bruschetta appetizer, or over a main dish protein.

Radish Salad and Smoked Salmon Toast

Inspired in Spain, this radish and herb salad is best served atop toast with smoked salmon, prosciutto or salty cheeses.

Red peppers with freekeh, topped with fried eggs
Freekeh-Stuffed Peppers with Fried Eggs

A perfect vegetable dish for colder months, these freekeh stuffed peppers are packed with flavor, nutrition, and topped with a crispy egg.

Thyme, Pumpkin, and Potato Gratin

A take on the French gratin dauphinois, this dish is made with thinly sliced pumpkin and potatoes with a rich béchamel and thyme for a comforting fall bite.

Crispy Fried Cauliflower and Creamy Hummus Dip

Fried cauliflower is dusted in ras el hanout spice and is served with bright lemon juice and a creamy hummus dip whipped with yogurt and feta. A perfect game day snack.

Grilled Pear Salad with Arugula and Hazelnuts

A simple to make, elegant salad is just what your weeknight routine called for.

Spiced and Roasted Fennel with Goat Cheese

Sweet, roasted fennel is spiced with coriander, cumin, and garlic for a beautiful bite of flavor rounded out with creamy goat cheese. An easy, but elegant side.

Bacon and Pumpkin Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

This warm pumpkin salad is topped off with salty bacon and crunch pumpkin seeds. Try this as a delicious holiday side or as a simple main dish during the week.

Eggplant and Potato Curry

A simple side often served with Indian flatbread, eggplant and potato curry is a flavorful dry curry-style dish also known as aloo baingan.

How to Make Tofu

Learning to make your own tofu is not only satisfying and exciting, but you also get fresh soy milk from the process.

Baked Buffalo Mac and Cheese

With sweet, creamy cheese this baked macaroni is spiked with a spicy buffalo hot sauce for true fall comfort food.

Smoked Paprika Tomato Soup

Luscious soups do not have to take hours to create. This roasted tomato soup can be made in no time and topped with tahini, Greek yogurt, avocado, or herbs.

Pickled Apples in Balsamic

Savor autumn apples by quick pickling them in a sweet balsamic with shallots. Serve on salads with cheeseboards or even on top of a burger.

TrySwedish Thursdays: Dry Aged Beef with Cheesy Västerbottensost Potatoes au Gratin

Traditionally of French origin, the classic potato dish served with steak receives a hint of Swedish cuisine by using the unique cheese Västerbottensost. This is comfort food at its finest.

Japanese Eggplant in Red Miso

A simple eggplant side dish can be made flavorful in just a few ingredients, including Japanese red miso paste and sake.

The Easiest Scallion Pancakes

Rather than needing the dough, this Chinese scallion pancake recipe is easy enough to come together in minutes and still taste delicious.

Bean and Bacon Soup

A comforting soup that is easy and affordable to make, great to incorporate vegetables into, and still an awesome source of flavor and protein.

DIY Taco Spice Blend

Make your own taco seasoning to have on had for beautifully flavored tacos or fajitas. Our favorite ingredient may be the cinnamon or that we can adjust the heat to our liking.

Tikka Masala Spiced Chickpeas and Cauliflower

With bold, aromatic spices, this side dish is a beautiful fall color, a delicious side dish, and even comes with a serving of protein. That’s a win.

Simple Roasted Carrots and Creamy Mustard Sauce

Sweet and salty roasted carrots and herbs are easy to make and a melt-in-your-mouth side dish when served with a mustard and yogurt sauce.

Black Eyed Peas Curry

A vegetarian black eyed pea dish made with sorrel spinach is perfect as a flavorful side dish or served as a main meal with rice or roti.

Butternut and Potato Leek Soup with Thyme Croutons

A creamy autumn soup packed with squash, leeks, and potatoes. It’s hearty and comforting, topped with crispy thyme croutons.

Honey and Orange Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Brussels sprouts and leaks are served with wild rice, kale, feta and drizzled with a honey orange dressing for a perfect side dish.

Spiced Fried Shrimp

Crispy fried shrimp is seasoned with a flavorful cornmeal flour and is perfect as an appetizer, inside of tacos, or as a fish fry star.

Roasted Vegetable and Ginger Coconut Milk Soup

As cooler days approach, create a warm, creamy bowl of coconut milk simmered with garlic and ginger and served with roasted squashes and vegetables.

Simple Edamame and Shrimp Salad

A simple salad with bold colors is a beautiful definition of “less is more”. Fresh flavors of shrimp, herbs, and edamame make for a filling green bowl.

Garnacha Day — Patatas Bravas

Small bites paired with wine is perfect for a party. Skip a big meal and serve manchego, marinated olives, spicy chorizo, and patatas bravas with Garnacha.

Bok Choy Kimchi

A great digestion aid, making your own kimchi is easy and a deliciously spicy condiment to have on hand.

Tahini Dressed Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Sweet potatoes and carrots are tossed in tahini dressing before being roasted and served with figs, walnuts, feta, and fresh mint and basil. A beautiful vegetarian side dish.

Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

A vibrant color, delicious served hot or cold, this roasted cauliflower’s flavor is brightened with mint and chili powder for a show-stopping side dish.

Crispy Baked Beet Chips

Light, crispy, and so easy to make, these baked beet chips will turn you into a beet lover if you aren’t already.

Watermelon and feta salad with basil and balsamic vinegar
Easy Watermelon, Feta, and Basil Salad

Light, sweet, juicy melon makes a strangely delicious contrast to the rich, salty, pungent feta and herbal basil.

Castello Summer of Blue — Chicken and Blue Cheese Cobb Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing

Grilled chicken is served in a Cobb salad, drizzled with a spicy buttermilk and topped with a creamy blue cheese. A cool salad that is great for these last summer days, but hearty enough for a crisp fall afternoon.

How to Make the Perfect Salsa

Here are the tips you need to pulling off a successful Labor Day gathering, plus a recipe for the perfect summer dip to keep your guests occupied while you finished up dinner on the grill.

Castello Summer of Blue — Grilled Romaine and Blue Brie Salad

Smokey, sweet, and creamy, grilled romaine salad will be your last love of the summer. Bacon and stone fruit turn a side into something unique with blue brie cheese.

Chef Todd Knoll’s End of Summer Kimchi Salad

Executive chef of Jordan Winery Estate, Todd Knoll creates dishes that pair with their wide variety of wines featuring fresh produce grown on the property.

Indian-Style Pickled Limes

These spiced and pickled limes are worth the wait for a finger-licking, fun flavor.

Grilled Paneer Tikka with Cilantro Chutney

Grilled, spiced paneer is first marinated for an awesome burst of flavor and is later served with a cilantro and mint chutney.

Chipotle Aioli and Roasted Red Potatoes

Golden, oven roasted potatoes become tender and flavorful when baked with spices and then served at breakfast or as a dinner side with a smokey chipotle adobo sauce.

Grilled Corn with Lime and Parmesan

For your next summer gathering think corn on the cob with lime and parmesan for a simple side with great flavor.

Grilled Summer Tomato Pasta Salad

Head outside and enjoy the last of summer’s tomato harvest on the grill and tossed into a simple pasta salad with big flavor.

Spiced Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

Sweet summer tomatoes are filled with herbed and spiced quinoa and baked with parmesan cheese for a delightful and filling side dish.

Carrot and Arugula Quinoa Salad with Almonds

Keep things simple for the end of summer with crunchy fresh vegetables tossed with quinoa, almonds, and an easy sherry vinaigrette.

Savory Bacon and Scallion Pancakes

Make a savory pancake that will satisfy all of your brunch eaters. Top with cheese or add a touch of sweetness with jam or the usual maple syrup.

Chimichurri and Yucca Fries

Roasted until slightly crispy, these yucca fries are a fine side served with a pinch of salt and a zesty chimichurri sauce.