Side Dish recipe collection

Mustard peach relish made with fresh peaches, dry mustard, and vinegar, set with fruit pectin for canning. A sweet-tangy condiment for grilled meats, ham, or cheese boards.

Myong's kimchi ferments napa cabbage, daikon, carrots, ginger, and garlic in rice vinegar and sea salt for weeks in the fridge. A crisp, bright Korean-style relish that builds more depth the longer it sits.

Navy bean and tomato soup made from dried beans, with stewed tomatoes, onion, and celery sauteed in margarine. A high-fiber, low-fat, gluten-free farmhouse soup that costs pennies to make.

Navy bean red pepper and green bean salad tosses canned navy beans, blanched green beans, and matchstick red pepper in apple cider vinaigrette. A 10-minute summer side.

Fresh nectarine smoothie blended with orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and ice. A five-ingredient fruit drink ready in 10 minutes with no dairy and no added fat.

New England beans: canned pork and beans dressed up with real maple syrup, ketchup and chunks of ham, then simmered into a sweet-savory side in about 15 minutes. A fast shortcut to classic New England maple baked beans.

Non-alcoholic holiday punch with lemonade, orange juice, grenadine, and bubbly ginger ale. A festive, kid-friendly party drink ready in 10 minutes flat.

Sweet poppy seed noodles toss buttered egg noodles with prepared poppy seed filling, raisins, lemon zest, and vanilla. Eastern European-style sweet pasta side or dessert that comes together in 20 minutes.

Steamed Brussels sprouts tossed with toasted hazelnuts, extra-virgin olive oil, and ground cardamom. A simple 20-minute side dish with just four ingredients.

This is a great accompaniment or serve as a main course with some grilled halloumi cheese.

Homemade oatmeal milk blended from cooked oats, banana, vanilla, and water. A creamy, dairy-free milk alternative with natural sweetness and no added sugar, ready in 10 minutes.

Oil and vinegar coleslaw skips the mayo for a light, tangy slaw of shredded cabbage tossed in red wine vinegar, a little sugar, and oil. Crisp, refreshing, and ideal for picnics, tacos, and barbecue.

This is an okra recipe that is a substitution to frying your okra for those of you that love okra without the sliminess.

Old-fashioned lemonade made from a homemade lemon syrup with fresh juice, sugar, and lemon zest. The syrup keeps in the fridge for up to three weeks so you can mix a glass of fresh lemonade anytime.

This recipe is inspired by the flavors of Southern Italian cooking. The combination of coarsely chopped olives, lots of simmered garlic, sweet raisins and zesty citrus lends a rustic appeal.

Whipped orange cream cheese spread with fresh orange juice, zest, and powdered sugar. A bright, citrusy topping for bagels, toast, or muffins made in 5 minutes.