Side Dishes
From a simple salad to oven roasted vegetables and a great variety of legumes, rice, pasta and other tasty grains, side dishes are small plates of food to accompany a main meal and make it a complete dish. Correct pairing of a side dish with a main meal is important to complement the textures and colours on the plate as well as to bring harmony and balance to the various flavours.
Browse Side Dish Recipes
Flat Green Bean and Potato Stew
This flat green bean and potato stew is a simple, comforting dish made with fresh ingredients. The flat green beans, or runner beans and potatoes are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onion and warm smoky spices until tender. It's a vegetable stew that is...
French Celeriac Remoulade (Celery Root Salad)
French celeriac remoulade or céleri rémoulade as it's known in France, is a classic French salad that is tangy, light and full of flavor. Crisp julienned celeriac and crunchy cornichons are tossed in a creamy Dijon mustard dressing for a refreshing and flavorful taste...
Sautéed Radish Greens with Garlic and Onion
Sautéed radish greens are a quick and easy way to turn radish tops into a delicious side dish. These leafy greens are often overlooked, but when cooked with garlic and onion, they become tender, flavorful and perfect alongside any meal. So next time, don't toss those...
17 Easy Make-Ahead BBQ Side Dishes for your next cookout
When the warm weather arrives it’s time to kick off barbecue season. So, dust off the grill and get ready for good food and great company. But let's be honest, no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is outside enjoying a drink in the sunshine and...
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This cilantro lime cauliflower rice is a deliciously fresh and light twist on traditional rice as a side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low carb rice alternative is bursting with zesty, fragrant flavors from the lime and fresh cilantro. Perfect as a side for...
Parsley Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a true classic, and these parsley mashed potatoes offer a vibrant, flavorful twist on the traditional dish. Infused with the fresh aroma of parsley, this creamy and comforting side dish lifts the entire meal. They are delicious and very easy to...
Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Sukju Namul Muchim)
Korean bean sprout salad or Sukju Namul Muchim is a light and refreshing side dish, packed with soft, subtle flavors. Blanched mung bean sprouts are tossed in a nutty, savory dressing, making it the perfect side dish to complement a variety of dishes. It’s quick and...
Grilled Zucchini Salad with Spelt
This grilled zucchini salad with spelt is a fresh, vibrant and well-balanced dish that is perfect for any occasion. The smoky, charred flavor of grilled zucchini pairs beautifully with nutty spelt, crisp greens, crunchy onion and toasted pine nuts, all...
Fried Cabbage and Potatoes
This fried cabbage and potatoes is a delicious and comforting side dish that brings together simple ingredients with bold flavors. It is an easy to make recipe that combines tender, flavorful fried cabbage with hearty potatoes, creating a satisfying family favorite....
Peanut butter sautéed cabbage
This peanut butter sautéed cabbage recipe is a rich and flavorful dish with a creamy, nutty sauce. The chopped cabbage is simmered until tender and lightly sweet letting it fully absorb the creamy peanut butter goodness. With just a few simple, earthy ingredients, you...
Chestnut Mashed Potatoes
Chestnut mashed potatoes are a delicious twist on the classic side dish, blending the earthy sweetness and nuttiness of chestnuts with rich and creamy mashed potatoes. This unique combination enhances the depth of flavor of both the nuts and potatoes creating a...
Mediterranean spelt salad with cucumbers & tomatoes
This Mediterranean spelt salad is a vibrant and wholesome dish filled with fresh summer ingredients which are then tossed with a simple olive oil & lemon dressing. The chewy texture and nutty, earthy flavor of the spelt grains combine wonderfully with the...
Roasted beets, celery root and lentil salad
This beets, celery root and lentil salad combines roasted root vegetables with cooked green lentils to create a hearty, delicious and wholesome dish. It's a vibrant and colorful salad which is easy to make with minimal effort. This simple and nutritious salad boasts a...
Balsamic roasted beets
Balsamic roasted beets are a delicious side dish combining the mild earthy flavor and natural sweetness of beets with the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar. Simple to prepare with only 5 ingredients, this oven roasted beets side dish is the perfect addition to any...
Roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar
These crispy oven roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar are the perfect side dish when you want to serve an explosion of flavors with minimal effort. A great make-ahead meal to serve for a weeknight dinner or for the festive holiday season. The Brussels...
Sautéed Garlic Green Beans with Thyme
This sautéed garlic green beans recipe is a quick and uncomplicated side dish to prepare. The beans are cooked in olive oil with garlic and a pinch of fresh thyme, bringing out their tender crispiness. The best part of this green beans recipe is you can make it ahead...
Lebanese Tabbouleh salad (Tabouli recipe)
Tabbouleh (or tabouli) is a traditional Lebanese herb salad made with very finely chopped fresh parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint and bulgur wheat tossed with a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. This vibrant green tabbouleh salad recipe offers a refreshing blend of...
Grilled Italian flat green beans
This grilled Italian flat green beans recipe is simple yet bursting with flavour. Blanched Italian green beans are tossed with olive oil and grilled to perfection until crisp on the outside but still tender and juicy on the inside. Deliciously sweet with a mild nutty...
