Sides

Sides are arguably just as important as main dishes! Browse my collection of delicious vegetable and grain sides, from pan-fried oyster mushrooms to baked brie with fig jam.

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A loaf of whole-wheat bread encrusted in semolina flour in a dutch oven.

Whole Wheat Dutch Oven Bread (No-Knead Recipe)

Homemade bread doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious! This whole-wheat dutch oven bread is made with a 50/50...

Brioche-style pull-apart rolls baked.

Brioche Dinner Rolls

These are not your average dinner rolls! Made from a buttery, enriched dough, these brioche dinner rolls will be the...

A bowl of tzatziki with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh dill.

Greek Tzatziki (Dill Yogurt Sauce)

Inspired by the versions from my favorite restaurants, this Greek tzatziki recipe features creamy yogurt infused with lemon, garlic, dill,...

A bowl of salad with radicchio, lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts and apples drizzled with a mustard dressing.

Tangy Apple and Radicchio Salad with Mapled Walnuts

This luxurious apple and radicchio salad features tart green apples, crisp greens, quick-candied walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. It's got...

A bowl of white bean dip topped with olives and fresh herbs with fresh fruit in the background.

White Bean Dip with Spiced Olives Recipe

This satisfying white bean dip recipe features garlicky white beans processed until smooth and creamy topped with a delicious mixture...

Creamy cooked white beans in a golden broth flecked with spices.

Slow-Cooked Italian White Beans

These delicately slow-cooked Italian beans are creamy, tender, and lightly spiced with chili flakes, garlic, and thyme! After cooking dozens...

A large slab of focaccia on a metal baking sheet next to a few individual pieces.

Samin Nosrat’s Ligurian Focaccia (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Featured in the Netflix show Salt Fat Acid Heat, Samin Nosrat's focaccia recipe is crispy on the outside with a...

Shallow ceramic bowl with cooked farro in it and a wooden spoon on a countertop.

Instant Pot Farro Recipe

Looking for the easiest, fastest method to make farro? This Instant Pot farro recipe is my favorite way to cook...

Two lobster rolls on a ceramic plate topped with chives and lemon wedges in the background.

Connecticut Lobster Roll with Warm Brown Butter

This is my all-time favorite Connecticut lobster roll recipe, featuring tender pieces of lobster tossed in brown butter, lemon zest,...

Eggplant parcels stuffed with ricotta in tomato sauce and baked.

Eggplant Involtini with Garlicky Tomato Sauce

These eggplant involtini are stuffed with creamy ricotta cheese and doused in a rich tomato sauce! They are saucy, garlicky,...

A plate with two pieces of bruschetta topped with chopped cherry tomatoes, basil, and burrata.

Easy Burrata Bruschetta Recipe

This easy burrata bruschetta recipe proves that fresh, simple ingredients reign supreme. Sweet cherry tomatoes are quickly marinated with fresh...

A white bowl with shrikhand ready to be served and topped with pistachios and saffron.

Shrikhand Recipe (Indian Yogurt Dessert)

This easy shrikhand recipe is a refreshing, creamy Indian dessert made with strained yogurt (hung curd), saffron, cardamom, and sugar....

A ceramic plate dolloped with butter bean hummus and a drizzle of paprika oil.

Butter Bean “Hummus”

This ultra-creamy butter bean "hummus" recipe is a fun twist on traditional hummus! It's a delicious snack that comes together...

Bowl of carrot soup topped with a swirl of yogurt and herbs.

Carrot, Ginger, and Lentil Soup with Crispy Pita

This is a lovely spiced carrot, ginger & lentil soup served alongside crispy za'atar pita chips. Carrots, red lentils, tahini...

A bowl of sour cream dip with a bowl of chips next to it and chips spilled on the counter.

Spicy Sour Cream Dip with Garlicky Tadka

Say hello to this fun and festive spicy sour cream dip loaded with caramelized onions, garlic, scallions, and a crunchy tadka (spiced...

A whole roasted cauliflower with harissa glaze set atop yogurt in a bowl.

Whole-Roasted Harissa Cauliflower with Garlic Yogurt

This whole-roasted harissa cauliflower dish is a beauty! Here, whole cauliflower receives the royal treatment, as it's boiled until tender,...

Crispy potato latkes cooling on a wire rack.

Grandma Figa’s Potato Latkes Recipe

These are my take on my husband's grandma's potato latkes recipe! These crispy latkes are deeply golden brown, perfect for...

Spiced mushroom biryani in a bowl with cilantro and yogurt

Mushroom Biryani (Step-by-Step Instructions)

This savory spiced mushroom biryani recipe is a wonderful meal for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Layers of marinated, meaty mushrooms,...

Caramelized roasted brussels sprouts with a balsamic maple glaze in a bowl.

Tangy Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts

These maple balsamic Brussels sprouts are a super easy side dish for your next weeknight dinner! The combination of balsamic...

Homemade chapatis in a kitchen towel.

Easy Homemade Chapati Recipe (Indian Flatbread)

You're going to love this soft chapati recipe! This traditional Indian flatbread recipe was passed down from my grandmother to my...