Side Dish Recipes

Smoked salmon with Irish brown soda bread, mixed greens, capers, and cherry tomatoes. A classic appetizer plate served with lemon, butter, and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Creamy potato and mushroom salad with new potatoes, raw mushrooms, scallions, celery and hard-cooked egg in a Dijon-mayonnaise dressing. A fresh twist on classic American potato salad.

Beet and potato salad with a raw garlic-lemon dressing, tossed with the beet greens. A zero-waste, no-mayo root vegetable salad served chilled with crusty bread.

Roasted tomato and rice salad chars tomatoes over an open flame, then tosses with warm rice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and parsley. Smoky Mediterranean side dish.

Grilled Idaho potato ratatouille salad with eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, portobello, and roasted garlic balsamic. A showstopping summer barbecue side that treats vegetables as the main event.

Fresh spinach and walnut salad with green onions in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. A crisp, vegan side salad with a salt-wilting technique for tender leaves.

Creamy tarragon chicken salad with red grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts in a sour cream-mayo dressing. Elegant lunch salad for sandwiches, lettuce cups, or a scoop on greens.

Brown rice salad with turmeric, French beans, peas, corn, red pepper, and crunchy peanuts. A hearty, colorful grain salad served warm or at room temperature.

Cold gazpacho pasta salad with rotelle, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeño, tomato juice and fresh lime. Spanish-inspired summer pasta salad with a spicy kick.

Tomato and avocado pinwheel salad: a 15-minute showpiece side of alternating tomato and avocado wedges under a balsamic-onion vinaigrette. Low-carb, vegan, and beautiful on the plate.

Bold herring salad, marinated herring tossed with apple, Spanish onion, potato, and beets in a creamy dill dressing. A sweet-tart, savory Northern European salad with a rosy hue, served chilled.

Baked garlic cheese grits with sharp cheddar, fresh garlic, and a kiss of cayenne. A classic Southern brunch or side dish casserole that bakes up creamy inside with a golden burnished crust on top.

Linguine with Brussels sprouts barigoule braises savoy cabbage, leeks, and sprouts in wine, lemon, and thyme, then tosses the whole thing with linguine. A Provencal vegetarian pasta.

Braised escarole with caramelized apples, shallots, and toasted pecans in a cider vinegar pan sauce. A bitter-sweet fall side dish that pairs beautifully with pork, duck, or roast chicken.

Tofu wontons with ginger, garlic, and sesame oil filling, ready for deep frying or boiling in soup. Freezer-friendly for up to 2 months.

Champ is the traditional Irish mashed potato side, fluffy russets beaten smooth with milk, butter, and chopped scallions. This microwave version delivers the classic in 25 minutes flat.