5,471 sald recipes

Fresh Indian cucumber and tomato relish with ground cumin, lemon juice, cilantro, and cayenne. A cool, crunchy kachumber-style side dish that pairs with any spiced meal.

German beefsteaks (Frikadellen) made with ground beef bound by a soaked bread roll for impossibly tender, juicy patties. Pan-fried and crowned with golden onion rings, this is honest German home cooking at its best.

A show-stopping French technique: whole chickens deboned, stuffed with mushrooms and ground veal, marinated in cognac, and served in a pink and green peppercorn cream sauce with demi-glace. Part 1 of 2.

Mixed greens with tangerines and fennel tosses baby lettuces with shaved fennel, fresh tangerine segments, and a tangerine-peel rice vinegar dressing. Crisp, bright winter salad.

Helen Evans Brown's corn chili bread bakes fresh corn kernels with cornmeal, sour cream, melted butter, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chilis into a rich, golden side dish. Pairs beautifully with roast pork or turkey.

Crisp mixed greens tossed with red grapes, walnuts, celery, shredded coconut, and mandarin oranges. A quick 10-minute side salad with sweet, crunchy, tropical flair.

Cranberry ring mold with apple pecan salad filling: a retro Thanksgiving centerpiece with tangy cranberry gelatin surrounding a creamy apple-pecan salad.

Hot baked mushroom dip loaded with golden sauteed mushrooms, cream cheese, and pepper Jack. A make-ahead party dip that bakes up creamy and garlicky, ready for crackers or crusty bread.

Italian walnut-garlic sauce with toasted walnuts, parsley, bread, and olive oil blended into thick paste: traditional Ligurian agliata tossed with your favorite pasta.

This delicious Italian snack is perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Grilled half chicken marinated in fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Low and slow on the grill for crispy skin and juicy, herb-scented meat.

Tarragon-marinated mushrooms with sliced ripe olives, onion, and garlic in a tarragon vinegar dressing. A no-cook antipasto and party appetizer that keeps for days in the fridge.

A Korean stir-fry where salt-pressed cucumbers and julienned beef come together with sesame oil, toasted seeds, and chili heat. If you've never cooked cucumbers before, this will change your mind.

Salsa verde with boiled tomatillos and serrano chile pureed smooth, then mixed with raw onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil. Bright, tangy, and quick to make.

Cheddar butter blended with hot sauce for a sharp, spicy compound butter. Four ingredients, one food processor, and ten minutes. Spread on bread, corn, or baked potatoes.

For that definitive French touch, an enriched Bechamel sauce.