Side Dishes
Homemade red enchilada sauce is so simple to make and comes with bolder flavors than you can find in a can. Serve with a variety of dishes, not just enchiladas.
Indian paratha bread is filled with a rich blue cheese and served beside a light watermelon, cheese, and cucumber salad for a balancing summer pair.
Grilled summer squashes make a bold, hearty dip with a zip of tahini. Perfectly served with pita for an appetizer or packable lunch.
This is a perfect summer salad using ripe stone fruit in the market right now. It is so simple, you can’t mess it up, just be sure to use the best farmer’s market peaches.
Drizzled with brown butter after being grilled to perfection, radishes take on a whole new flavor profile that is easy achieve without turning on the oven.
No cooking required, make a juicy, crunchy watermelon salad with a touch of parsley, cucumbers, and a pinch of salt.
Salty feta, spicy jalapeño and a flavorful dressing coat this watermelon salad to create a juicy, savory summer side.
This tangy potato salad does without the usual creamy mayo base and works with a maple-mustard dressing and soft egg yolks for a gourmet summer side.
Pickled with beets for vibrant color, this kale salad is a hearty bowl complete with avocado and quinoa. Pickled the eggs ahead and enjoy on a warm summer night without turning on the oven.
A vibrant black-eyed salad with peaches, lime juice, roasted pecans, and jalapeño is a flavorful way to celebrate summer.
Give your bowl of fruit a boost this summer with these recipes that not only look decadent, but they also offer fun twists with ingredients like ginger, chia seeds and even almond milk.
Delicious beside grilled meats and fish or served as a dip, this light summer salsa is sweet and spicy featuring the season’s produce.
Creamy blue cheese and sour cream coat beautifully roasted onions and potatoes for an awesome summer side dish.
Summer takes on a whole new flavor when classic grilled corn is served with a yogurt and creamy blue cheese sauce with fresh basil.
Without using anything from a can, this fresh enchilada sauce has bold flavor and great body for your next enchilada endeavor.
Made with homemade crab stock and roasted sweet potatoes, this comforting bisque soup is full of rich flavors and is a great way to use leftover crab shells.
Perfect atop a salad or simply as a nutritious snack, crispy roasted chickpeas are tossed in ranch-style seasonings for fun flavor.
Packed with protein, this summery hearts of palm is a great lunch to pack on the go or a festive side at dinner.
Crunchy pecans, creamy blue cheese, and crisp apples, go beautifully together in a classic chopped salad for a cool summer dish.
Fried green tomatoes are nestled atop a spinach and red tomato salad and drizzled with a tangy yogurt sauce to contrast the rich fried topping.
A grilled fingerling potato salad with a mustard dressing is not your traditional potato salad. Take it all out to the grill for a perfect summer side.
Leftover beef doused in barbecue sauce is perfect comfort food when nestled inside of a baked potato and topped with sour cream and tomatillo jam.
The perfect soup for the summer season. Fresh and healthy, ideal for a cozy dinner at home.
Summer has its own category of comfort food and one that fits the bill is this spicy jalapeño and sweet corn chowder paired with sharp white cheddar. A delicious bowl of spicy, sweet, and creamy.
Sweet mango, mint, and pea salad with watercress make for a sublime dish in a beautiful dressing. A great way to show off your garden’s herbs!
Usually a time-consuming sauce, mole is made fast, but still flavorful using a pressure cooker. Recreate the complex-tasting sauce in no time at all.
A local Hawaiian lets us in on her regional poke and her favorite sauces and mix-ins to serve with the ahi tuna.
This grilled watermelon and shrimp salad is a playful, yet sophisticated entrée or side that is bursting with summer flavors. Perfect for a backyard bbq.
An easy side dish that you can make with any protein and will bring an extra hit of flavor to the meal with homemade curry powder and a tangy yogurt sauce.
Fritters are always a fun way to showcase seasonal vegetables with a delicious sauce. Try these crispy cauliflower fritters served with a squeeze of lemon juice or a bold garlic aioli.
This quick green bean side is made rich with brown butter, crunchy pine nuts, and sweet cranberries for gourmet flavor. The final touch is crumbled blue cheese for creamy delight with tang.
Ready to join your barbecue spread, this bright potato salad with lemon juice, blue cheese, scallions, and mouth-watering bacon is a backyard winner.
Somewhere between cauliflower and broccoli is romanesco. Bright-tasting lemon, thyme and garlic add another layer to balance the nutty flavor of the side.
Charred shishito peppers come with a hint of heat, sweet pecans, and a salty aioli sauce to complete this addictive side that has all the flavors covered.
Made with Chantilly cream, this fresh dessert is best served in a meringue with a glass of sparkling wine.
Cheese lovers rejoice, this creamy, rich potato calls on Danish blue cheese and crispy, smoky bacon to get the delicious job done.
A tart sauce with the addition of spicy chilis is a great way to use up an abundance of tomatoes. Plus, it goes great on sandwiches, with grilled meats, or with dosas.
Similar to a gherkin, these easy pickles can be made in minutes and eaten in a day. Once you make the cucumbers, be sure to try radishes, asparagus, or even peas.
A polenta loaf is sliced and grilled with peaches and is served with a peppery strawberry balsamic sauce for a sweet bite of summer.
Chicken, asparagus, and zucchini are marinated, grilled, and tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, herbs, and White Truffle Glace for a bright salad.
A cool pasta salad of tomato penne is combined with chicken, blue cheese dressing, red onions, plump red grapes, and tarragon. Perfect on a hot day.
Spring flavors are light, fresh and simple. Showcase that in this green salad dressed in a bold, flavorful vinaigrette that complements the season.
Mushrooms filled with a flavorful chicken, zucchini, and sun-dried tomato mixture and drizzled with a white wine mustard sauce for a delicious starter.
For a quick summer side dish, throw sweet potato wedges on the grill and then serve them with zesty honey mustard dip for the perfect dunking pair.
With simple ingredients like mustard, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs you can create a unique vegetable side dish that is worthy of a dinner party.
A beautiful vegetable salad with full-flavored mushrooms, Mexican herbs, and a crunch of Arame popcorn.
Protein-rich beans tossed with creamy cucumber dressing spiked with garlic, lime, and chili pepper. It comes together quickly and is great inside a pita.
Iceberg topped with cherry tomatoes, bacon and sliced sirloin is sent over the edge with a homemade blue cheese dressing with sweet raw honey and figs.
Tofu is such a simple ingredient and to keep it that way, grill it, then drizzle it with homemade teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and oil for perfect flavor.
Mustard brings creaminess and striking flavors to simple vinaigrettes to create unique flavors like blackcurrant or roasted garlic and parmesan.
Have you tried fiddlehead ferns? If not, now is the time. Sauté them in butter and serve them with a simple lemon pasta.
Basic spätzle is combined with lemony sautéed mushrooms and ramps for a quick and easy spring side perfect with grilled meats and vegetables.
This simple curry is easier to make than meat curries, but still has plenty of protein. The coconut milk gives the dish rich flavor and enhances the spices.
Succulent, grilled eggplant are layered with tomato basil marinara and fresh mozzarella. It is way easier, and more seasonal, than the fried classic.
Fresh arugula, figs, salty parma ham, and creamy mozzarella are drizzled with honey for a flavorful salad staple.
A refreshing salad from London restaurant, The Refinery, complete with feta and simple ingredients for a perfect seasonal combination of flavors.
For a spring gathering, this refreshing cucumber side is flavorful from toasted sesame seeds, ginger, lime, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic.
Smooth hummus receives a touch of spring from artichokes and leeks. In no time, you can have a delicious appetizer that is perfect for spring.
A southern favorite, pimento cheese spread is a great sandwich addition or go-to party dip. Try these favorite additions to mix in for a fun new flavor.
Spring has sprung and crispy fritters with peas, crumbled feta, lemon zest and handfuls of fresh mint are in order.