Side Dishes

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 head cauliflower (about 3 lb), cored and cut into florets 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, curry powder, and salt until a smooth paste is […]

Free Recipes, Side Dishes

Roasted Delicata Squash with Buttermilk Dressing

Makes 8 servings We use delicata squash because it’s beautiful, but you can use any squash for this dish. Delicata and acorn don’t need to be peeled, but be sure to remove the tough peel from heartier-skinned squashes, like butternut or pumpkin. Ingredients 2 lb 12 oz delicata squash 4 […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks, Side Dishes

Roasted Radishes

Makes 4 servings Roasting tempers the slightly bitter flavor of the radishes and brings out their natural sweetness. Give this technique a try in your kitchen to add to your repertoire of ways to serve radishes. Ingredients 2 bunches red radishes, cleaned, tops removed and sliced in half 1 teaspoon […]

Side Dishes

Sage Dumplings

Makes about 100 dumplings Ingredients 1 1/4 lb yellow potatoes (about 4) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 cup grated dry Jack or Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage Directions Peel the potatoes and cut […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Salad of Bean Starch Sheets

Makes 8 servings Bean starch sheets, also known as Tianjin green bean sheets, are translucent sheets made from mung bean starch that visually resemble Vietnamese rice paper. The slippery texture of the bean starch sheets is comparable to cellophane noodles, another product made from mung bean starch. Ingredients 1 lb […]

Side Dishes

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic & Crushed Pepper

Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 3 lb broccoli rabe 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic 1 or 2 anchovy fillets, optional 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions Bring a large pot of salted […]

Side Dishes

Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

Makes 6 servings This is the quickest way to make your whole house smell amazing, and you’ll use this flavor-filled sauté over steaks, on sandwiches and burgers, or tossed into pasta. Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup canola oil 1 large yellow onion, sliced (about […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Solterito Nikkei (Peruvian Edamame Salad with Seaweed)

Makes 4 servings In Peru, choclo can be found as an accompaniment to nearly any dish, and in this chilled salad, it marries with soybeans and seaweed inspired by this Peruvian-Japanese fusion dish. Look for frozen choclo at specialty markets or online. Don’t mistake it for the crunchy, corn-nut-style commonly […]

Side Dishes

Spicy Cucumbers

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 lb Kirby cucumbers 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup white vinegar 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes Directions Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, then […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad

Ingredients 2 lb English cucumbers, peeled 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup sugar Kosher salt, to taste 1 Thai bird chile, thinly sliced (optional) 1 large red onion, finely minced 1/2 cup whole mint leaves 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts Directions Cut the cucumbers in […]

Side Dishes

Steamed Broccoli

Makes 4 to 6 servings Use this recipe as a template for just about any steamed vegetable, like asparagus, cauliflower, or carrots. The cooking time will vary depending on which veggie you use, but the key is maintaining a semi-firm texture and a vibrant color. If your steamer basket is […]