This simple spring risotto is an excellent side dish for chicken or seafood, but it’s just as tasty on its […]
Baby Bok Choy with Garlic (清炒小白菜) There are a couple types of “bok choy.” Some have thick white stems with […]
This is a classic Chinese dish that works well as a vegetable side dish for rich, full flavored meat dishes […]
Beet Salad with Oranges and Fennel This is a delicious salad to make when you have access to fresh oranges […]
Bibimbap (비빔밥) is probably one of the most well-known and beloved Korean dishes to many people. Even if people don’t […]
These easy portobello sandwiches make a delicious vegetarian lunch or weeknight dinner. You can use prepared balsamic vinaigrette and jarred […]
Braised Fingerling Potato Coins This side dish is simple to prepare, but elegant enough to serve as part of a […]
Braised Lamb Shanks and Barley Risotto This recipe is by Chef Joachim Splichal, and was featured on the PBS show […]
Braised leeks are a simple, yet perfect accompaniment for a variety of main course dishes. Leeks are sweeter and subtler […]
This recipe makes an excellent accompaniment for a variety of dishes. Look for a large, firm Savoy cabbage with crisp […]
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon Here’s a perfect side dish for the hectic holidays. You can cook the brussels […]
These buffalo cauliflower bites are a tasty vegetarian alternative to buffalo wings. This recipe is fast and easy, and makes […]
You don’t have to be a professional confectioner or a pastry chef to make these brilliant orange curls. Elevate your […]
Caponata, or Capunata in the Sicilian dialect, is a dish from southern Italy that is beloved for its classic agrodolce […]
Chana masala, also known as chole masala (or more simply as channay or cholay) is arguably the most popular vegetarian […]
This is classic Chinese comfort food that tastes great and is easy to make. In Cantonese, this dish is also […]
This stir-fry is fast and easy to make- and easy on your wallet too. Cabbage is so inexpensive, filling, and […]
This classic ratatouille recipe from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I is a perfect dish for […]
This recipe is delicious when served with a hearty loaf of brown soda bread. You can serve these on their […]
Fresh okra pods are best for this recipe, but in a pinch you might be able to use frozen sliced […]
If you’ve never tried these before, you’re in for a treat! Snow pea leaves are a really tasty vegetable, sort […]
This is probably one of the simplest preparations I’ve ever used for bok choy, but it’s also easily one of […]
This recipe is adapted from chef Monique Barbeau’s “Eggplant Falafel with Tahini Dressing”, as featured on “In Julia’s Kitchen with […]
These crispy french fried onions are a great home made alternative to canned French’s or Durkee fried onions. They’re great […]
Green bean casserole- you either love or loathe this ubiquitous staple of the American holiday table. At its best, it’s […]
This is a simple yet elegant lentil soup made with smoky bacon, earthy lentils, a classic mire poix and tangy […]
These are a great alternative to French fries, and have even been known to convert picky eaters and vegetable haters. […]
Gado-gado in Indonesian literally means “mix-mix”, as the salad is made with a rich combination of vegetables, tofu or tempeh, […]
This is an easy, healthy dip that’s a snap to make for a party. Pair with pita, crudités, or chips […]
This simple salad is a classic kind of sunomono that you may have encountered before in a restaurant. In Japanese, […]
Kaeng phet literally means “spicy curry” (aka red curry) and this dish truly lives up to its name. This is […]
Ma La Xiang Guo (麻辣香锅) Ma la xiang guo (麻辣香锅), which translates roughly to “spicy-numbing stir fry pot” is a […]
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) Mapo tofu is a popular Chinese dish from Sichuan province, allegedly named for the pockmarked (“ma” from […]
Marrons Braisés (Whole Braised Chestnuts) These chestnuts make a fabulous garnish or accompaniment to a roast duck or goose. Try […]
Mixed Vegetables with Tofu (杂碎豆腐) This is a recipe I cobbled together for a healthy vegetarian dinner option using some […]
This recipe is similar to my Moroccan Slow-Cooked Lamb, but minus the meat and faster-cooking. These chickpeas make a delicious […]
These petite, individual serving-sized mushroom Wellingtons make an elegant vegetarian canapé or side dish for a special dinner. As with […]
Nabeyaki Udon (鍋焼きうどん) Nabeyaki udon is a kind nabemono (鍋物, なべ物), or hot pot dish, comprised of seafood and vegetables […]
Nasu Dengaku (茄子田楽) (Miso Glazed Eggplant) Nasu dengaku (茄子田楽) is a traditional izakaya bar food (think small plates and beer- […]
Oignons Glacés à Brun (Brown-braised Onions) These are the onions called for in classic French recipes such as coq au […]
Pickled Red Onions There are countless uses for pickled red onions. They liven up a bowl of pinto beans and […]
Raw Vegetable “Pasta” with Tomatoes and Herbs This easy salad is a great way to showcase fresh summer produce. It’s […]
These delectable roasted chanterelles prove that sometimes simple is best! Serve these delicious mushrooms with a roast chicken, toss them […]
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto The fresh, bright flavor of the pesto in this recipe really transforms the roasted […]
Roasted Sweet Onions with Cabrales Blue Cheese Savory, sweet roasted onions and sharp, salty blue cheese make a delicious tapa […]
Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes This easy side dish makes a great accompaniment to roasted poultry and grilled meats. Feel free […]
Sausage, Chestnut and Fig Stuffing Serve this stuffing alongside your Christmas turkey, ham, goose or duck. Makes 6 servings. Ingredients: […]
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Fried Sage This super-autumnal side dish is excellent alongside roast turkey or chicken, and […]
Shepherd’s pie is the perfect meal when the weather turns cold. This recipe is a slightly more sophisticated take on […]
This spring risotto is packed with savory shiitake mushrooms and sautéed artichokes. It pairs well served alongside roast chicken or […]
These cucumbers make a great appetizer or accompaniment to a larger Chinese meal. If you like spicy food like I […]
Dried-fried yard-long beans is one of my favorite side dishes to order in Chinese restaurants- they’re lightly blistered and well-cooked […]
This simple spinach salad is a popular Korean banchan (반찬), or side dish. Banchan are an integral part of a […]
Spicy Eggplant, Pork, and Tofu Stir-fry In this stir-fry pork recipe, a garlicky sauce adds spicy flavor to tofu and […]
Sukku Namul is one of the vegetable side dishes that appears often on Korean lunch and dinner tables. It’s a […]
Turkish-Style Chickpea Salad Dotted with roasted tomatoes, olives and fresh mint, top this irresistible chickpea salad with a dollop of […]
Vegan Vegetable Soup This recipe makes a big pot of soup, so it’s perfect for a big crowd, or to […]
This curry is moderately spicy when made with one chile. For more heat, use an additional half chile. For a […]
This recipe is by chef Suzanne Goin, of Lucques in Los Angeles, California. The flavors in this tart are perfect […]
Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding Savory wild mushrooms take center stage in this rich bread pudding. Use a blend of whatever […]
This is a recipe for a budget-friendly, healthy-ish recipe that I cobbled together to make a fast weeknight dinner with […]
Yeongeun (연근, “lotus root”) jorim (조림, “reduced”) is a basic, everyday banchan (반찬) found at both home tables and restaurants. […]