side dishes

Zucchini Gratin

A decadent, crunchy-topped zucchini gratin made from thinly sliced summer squash, potatoes, oregano pesto, and brown-...

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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

A special roasted cauliflower inspired by Sara Forte’s new cookbook. It’s wildly delicious - loaded with herbs, d...

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Super Orange Citrus Rice

This incredible citrus rice is flooded with orange juice, flecked with celery and carrots, and boosted with a packet ...

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Perfect Baked Potato

If you want to know how to make the perfect baked potato, keep reading. We’re talking crispy jackets that split ope...

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms made with creamy goat cheese, chives, garlic, and bread crumbs. The perfect bite!

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Creamy Polenta

If you want to make beautifully creamy polenta on the stovetop, you're on the right page. The ingredient list is shor...

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Winter Penne Pasta

An inherited produce box packed with greens inspired this simple, one-pot winter penne pasta with a sauce made from a...

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Lentils with Wine-Glazed Vegetables

These simple, wine-glazed lentils, from Deborah Madison, saw me through my twenties, and then my thirties. I made the...

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A Rustic Scallion & Chive Panade

The combination of simmering broth, Gruyere cheese, onions, garlic, chives, and sourdough combine into a decadent pot...

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Broccoli Apple Salad

A dreamy broccoli apple salad made from all-star ingredients. Bright broccoli florets, crisp apples, crunchy fried sh...

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Braised Broccoli with Orange and Parmesan

A simple one-pan broccoli recipe I've made three times in the past ten days. Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, orange juice,...

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Colorful and bright, this Mediterranean pasta salad is punctuated with bursts of flavor from briny olives, cherry tom...

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Miso Sesame Winter Squash

Inspired by a recipe in Bryant Terry's cookbook, The Inspired Vegan. Roasted winter squash (and tofu) is combined her...

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Roasted Delicata Squash

Have a look at the post up above if you have trouble sourcing delicata squash. There are people who have done version...

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Raw Tuscan Kale Salad

A beautiful, shredded, raw kale salad tossed in a vibrant, lemony-pecorino dressing. From Melissa Clark's cookbook, I...

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Otsu

You have to try this one! Soba noodles are tossed with a fiery ginger-sesame dressing and a generous amount of cucumb...

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Roasted Tomato Salad

The next time you think of making a caprese salad, consider this roasted tomato salad instead. The special combinatio...

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Turmeric Chickpeas with Garlic Tahini

A quick lunch. And a compelling reason to always keep turmeric chickpeas on hand!

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Green Bean Salad with Peaches

The great thing about this salad is it is adaptable throughout green bean season. When peaches are in season, use tho...

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Shaved Fennel Salad

This could very well be my favorite salad recipe from Super Natural Every Day - shaved fennel, arugula, zucchini coin...

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Quinoa Salad

A favorite quinoa salad punctuated with crunchy cucumbers and toasted cashews. There’s creamy feta, wisps of arugul...

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Baked Quinoa Patties

Great served hot or room-temperature, these quinoa patties are packed with herbs, kale and creamy feta cheese. Adult ...

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Spiced Coconut Spinach

The perfect simple, spinach side dish - toast a few spices, add a pile of shredded spinach to the skillet, and finish...

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Baked Mushrooms with Miso Butter

Baked mushrooms are the ultimate low-lift creation. Here, mushrooms are tossed in a simple ponzu marinade, topped wit...

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Walnut Miso Noodles

A hearty noodle bowl recipe. Whole grain noodles and asparagus are tossed with a creamy, walnut-miso dressing plus a ...

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Tassajara Warm Red Cabbage Salad

Inspired by a recipe in The Complete Tassajara Cookbook, a warm winter salad made from sautéed shredded red cabbage....

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Chipotle Cinnamon Slow-Cooked Coconut Beans

Tender, slow-cooked beans in a red broth tempered with coconut milk toward the end. The broth hums with a strong cinn...

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Summer Corn Salad

A crunchy, sweet no-cook summer corn salad. The salad is a breeze, has a ton of toasted pepitas & sunflower seeds, to...

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An Amazing Vegetarian Paella

A much-loved vegetarian paella recipe. And, for this veg-centric, California-inspired take on the Spanish classic, yo...

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Homemade Refried Beans

If you've only ever had refried beans from a can, this should be the next recipe you cook. Homemade refried beans are...

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Perfect, Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Perfect, creamy mashed potatoes made with garlic butter. Simple, but with a twist to make them extra special.

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Golden Crusted Brussels Sprouts

A quick and easy brussels sprouts recipe that will convert the biggest skeptics. Vibrant green, tender brussels sprou...

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Giant Chipotle Baked Beans

A riff on Laurence Jossel's famous NOPA beans - plump, creamy beans baked in a bright, chunky chipotle tomato sauce, ...

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