Fish/40 recipes

Sweet potato chips layered with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, then gently stewed and finished with a splash of sherry. A warm, spiced side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Rajas con crema with roasted poblano strips fried with sliced onions and simmered in cream with epazote. Authentic Mexican side dish ready in 20 minutes.

German-style fried potatoes with smoked bacon, onions, and sour cream. A simple skillet side dish made with pre-cooked potatoes in just 20 minutes.

Tender brussels sprouts drizzled with browned butter and toasted pecans. A 20-minute side dish with only 4 ingredients that turns sprout skeptics into believers.

Fresh asparagus spears roasted with extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, and parsley. Tender and golden in just 10 minutes. The easiest spring side dish.

Italian-style zucchini with butter, olive oil, basil, oregano, and parsley. A quick microwave side dish that keeps the zucchini crisp-tender in 20 minutes.

Crispy cheese and ham potato cakes made with mashed potatoes, egg yolk, and breadcrumbs for quick 20-minute appetizers or side dishes using leftover potatoes.

Wilted greens with a hot bacon vinaigrette, mustard, and horseradish, cooked in the microwave. A tangy, warm salad side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Iridofu, a Japanese scrambled tofu stir-fry with carrots, onion, roasted sesame seeds, and shoyu. A simple, protein-rich vegetarian dish ready in 20 minutes.

Radish salad with iceberg lettuce tossed in a tangy Dijon and white wine vinegar dressing. A crisp, peppery side dish that comes together in 10 minutes.

Fresh spinach draped in a classic homemade béchamel sauce, ready in just 20 minutes. This French-inspired vegetable side dish turns simple greens into something silky and elegant with only four ingredients.

Orzo and pine nuts tossed in extra-virgin olive oil with toasted pignoli and dried basil. A four-ingredient Italian side dish ready in 20 minutes that pairs with anything.

Crisp-tender broccoli stir-fried in butter with fresh lime juice and toasted pine nuts. A 20-minute side dish that's bright, nutty, and diabetic-friendly.

Chilled asparagus salad with pickled red ginger, sesame oil, and soy dressing. A crisp, refreshing Japanese-inspired side dish that takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Potato salad supreme with celery, scallions, and olives, served at room temperature for the fullest flavor. A versatile, no-cook side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Fresh spinach sauteed in browned butter with anchovies and garlic, Piedmontese style. A classic Northern Italian side dish with just 5 ingredients, ready in 20 minutes.