Side Dish Recipes

Old-fashioned homemade beef soup with browned beef shank, crushed marrow bones, carrots, turnips, and onion. Long-simmered heritage soup for cold nights.

Cream of spinach soup thickened naturally with rice, lifted by a whisper of curry powder and a squeeze of lemon. No flour, no roux. Smooth, bright, and surprisingly delicate.

Spicy buffalo chicken dip loaded with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and hot sauce that simmers in the crockpot until melted and bubbly. Serve with chips or celery for game day crowds.

Irish vegetables simmered in white wine vinegar with bay leaf, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and corn. A bright, diabetic-friendly side dish ready in 30 minutes.

A great winter addition, this leek potato soup combines the elements of immune supporting spices such as garlic, thyme, dillweed, and basil with a creamy delicious taste. Because this recipe is vegan, its great for asthmatics or those whose condition may be worsened by mucous producing dairy products.

Classic French leeks vinaigrette, poached until just tender and dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. A simple, elegant side dish served warm or chilled.

Lemon asparagus and carrots steamed crisp-tender, chilled, then finished with bright lemon juice and lemon pepper. A clean, vegan side that lets the vegetables stay the star.

Lemon poppy seed dressing for fruit salad made with lemonade, dry white wine, and honey. Light, citrusy, and ready in 5 minutes. A bright vinaigrette that makes fresh fruit sing.

Light cream of mushroom soup with skim evaporated milk and white wine. Skips the heavy cream but keeps the silky texture, with deep mushroom flavor from a 30-minute simmer.

Light cream of pea soup combines pureed green peas with a quick white sauce of butter, flour, and milk. A simple vegetarian soup ready in 40 minutes with pantry staples.

Loaded potato cheese soup with broccoli, celery, carrots, ham, and sharp cheddar spread. A creamy weeknight one-pot soup ready in 40 minutes.

Low calorie green beans and bamboo shoots seasoned with ginger and butter, ready in under 10 minutes in the microwave. Gluten-free, low-carb side that pairs with stir-fries or roasted meats.

Russian marinated pearl onions (Luk Marinovannyi) pickled in apple cider vinegar with dill, caraway seeds, red pepper flakes, and peppercorns. Ready in two weeks.

Makvlis Supi is a Georgian cold blackberry soup with garlic, cilantro, mint, thyme, cucumber, and a splash of vinegar. Sweet-savory chilled summer soup, served with a swirl of sour cream.

Malinnik is a chilled Russian raspberry soup blended with claret wine and sugar, lifted with a fizz of soda water, and finished with a dollop of sour cream. A bright, boozy summer dessert soup.

This is a hearty healthy recipe, great appetizer or salads, can be used in many ways.