Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin, turmeric, ginger and tomato until tender and golden. A dry curry that’s vegan.
Side Dishes
Sides that fit around the main dish. 36 recipes.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Crisp-edged oven sweet potato fries tossed with a little cornstarch and smoked paprika, baked in a single layer until golden.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Tall, flaky buttermilk biscuits made with cold butter and a quick fold, ready in about 35 minutes from start to finish.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy long-grain rice tossed with fresh cilantro, lime zest and juice. The classic side for burritos, tacos and bowls.
Classic Potato Salad
Tender potatoes tossed while warm with a little vinegar, then folded into a creamy dressing with celery, eggs and herbs.
Creamy Coleslaw
Crunchy shredded cabbage and carrots in a tangy, lightly sweet mayonnaise and cider vinegar dressing. Perfect with barbecue.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy, buttery Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with warm milk and a touch of garlic. The dependable side for roasts and stews.
Crispy Roasted Broccoli
Broccoli roasted hot until charred and crisp at the edges, finished with lemon, garlic and a little Parmesan. Ready in 25 minutes.
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts roasted cut side down until deeply caramelized and crisp, then tossed with honey, balsamic-style vinegar and chili.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Yukon Gold potato chunks roasted on a preheated pan in a hot oven until deep golden and crisp outside, with garlic and rosemary.
Cucumber Tzatziki
A cool, garlicky Greek yogurt sauce with grated cucumber, dill and lemon. Perfect as a dip or with grilled meat, falafel and pitas.
Egg Drop Soup
Silky ribbons of egg in a gingery, lightly thickened chicken broth with scallions and a drop of sesame oil. Ready in 15 minutes.
Fattoush
A crunchy Lebanese bread salad of toasted pita, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and radishes with a tangy sumac and lemon dressing.
Fluffy Quinoa
Light, fluffy quinoa with separate grains: rinse, toast, simmer and rest. A reliable base for bowls, salads and sides.
French Lentil Salad
Firm green lentils tossed warm with a mustardy shallot vinaigrette, crunchy vegetables, parsley and a little feta.
Garlic Bread
Crusty bread spread with butter mashed with fresh garlic, parsley and a little Parmesan, baked until golden and crisp at the edges.
Garlicky Sautéed Spinach
A mountain of spinach wilted in minutes with olive oil, sliced garlic and a pinch of chili, finished with lemon.
Greek Salad
A chunky village-style salad of tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, red onion, olives and a slab of feta, dressed with oregano and olive oil.
Honey Roasted Carrots
Carrots roasted until tender and caramelized, glazed with honey, butter and thyme and finished with a squeeze of lemon.
Italian Pasta Salad
Tangy pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, mozzarella and red onion in a garlicky red wine vinaigrette.
Japchae
Korean stir-fried sweet potato glass noodles with spinach, carrots, mushrooms and onion in a sweet, savory sesame-soy sauce.
Mexican Red Rice
Restaurant-style Mexican rice toasted in oil, then simmered with blended tomato, onion and garlic until tender and orange-red.
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Charred corn on the cob slathered with a lime-spiked mayo and crema, rolled in cotija and dusted with chili powder.
Miso Soup with Tofu
A quick, comforting miso soup with silken tofu, wakame seaweed and scallions, made with a simple kombu broth.
Perfect Stovetop White Rice
Fluffy, separate grains of long-grain white rice every time: rinse, measure, simmer covered, then rest. No rice cooker needed.
Pico de Gallo
A fresh, crunchy salsa of chopped tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime. Great with chips, tacos, eggs and grilled meat.
Ratatouille
A Provençal stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes cooked slowly with garlic, thyme and olive oil until silky.
Rice Pilaf
Fluffy long-grain rice toasted in butter with toasted pasta and onion, then simmered in broth. Every grain stays separate.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato cubes roasted with olive oil, smoked paprika and garlic until caramelized outside and creamy inside.
Simple Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Crisp mixed greens with a classic shallot and Dijon vinaigrette. The five-minute salad that goes with everything.
Skillet Cornbread
Golden, crisp-edged cornbread baked in a hot buttered cast-iron skillet, lightly sweet with a tender, moist crumb.
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers smashed and tossed with garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and chili. Crunchy, tangy and ready in 15 minutes.
Soft Dinner Rolls
Pillowy, buttery pull-apart dinner rolls made with instant yeast and brushed with melted butter as they come out of the oven.
Spiced Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower florets roasted until golden and nutty with cumin, turmeric and garlic, finished with lemon and herbs.
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ultra-creamy macaroni and cheese made in one pot on the stove with a quick cheddar sauce. Ready in about 25 minutes.
Tabbouleh
A bright, herb-heavy parsley salad with a little bulgur, tomato, cucumber, mint and a sharp lemon and olive oil dressing.