Truffle-Marinated Asparagus
This is a Sunday afternoon indulgence. Wonderful fresh asparagus blanched and then marinated in white truffle oil and Balsamic. Very simple but amazing flavour. Great with some sour dough and...
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Vegetables Side Dishes
Every hero has a side kick – and a great meal should be paired with an outstanding accompaniment! Start looking for the right one.
Check out our selection of the best vegetable side dish recipes!
Summer Tomato Salsa
You'll never buy pre-made salsa again. This salsa is very versatile, it can be served with toasted pita bread as a dip, makes a great accompaniment to grilled or barbequed...
Red Wine & Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms
This recipe for marinated mushrooms is an absolute breeze, it keeps for weeks and can be done in large batches. So go on, make some now and the next time...
Caponata Recipe
This is a very versatile dish. It can be served as a first course; all it needs is a sprinkle of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese. It also makes a great...
Vegetables à la Grecque (Greek-Styled Veggies)
This is one of those recipes where it is really up to the chef that prepares it to add or remove the one or the other ingredient. The vegetables an...
Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Parmesan & Thyme
This recipe is one of those occasions where the ability to use dried herbs in place of fresh is not an option. The fresh thyme and parmesan cheese work together...
French Mashed Potatoes: Paris Mash
This French mashed potatoes recipe was provided by French-born Chef Guillaume Brahimi and it can be also be found in his cookbook Guillaume: Food for Friends.
Polenta Recipe by Chef Thomas Wenger
Polenta is one of those things I despised as a child and only really got to appreciate when I became a chef. Polenta is a great alternative to pasta, rice...
Horta (Boiled Leafy Greens)
Horta is a traditional Greek side dish that consists of lightly-boiled leafy greens seasoned and served with lemon, vinegar and olive oil. Amaranth leaves (Vleeta), chicory, wild dandelion, or mustard leaves...
Swedish Potato Salad/Färskpotatissalad
Despite the cold climate, Swedish are barbeque fanatics. In sun, rain, or snow we light up our barbeques in backyards or public places. Vegetables, pork, steak, fish, and chicken are...
Gavurdağı Salad
Turkish salads have a very unique sour balance created by the exceptional natural resources available. Sumac spice and sumac sour-syrup bring out the flavor of salads, especially onions, and pomegranate...
Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.
Manca (Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Salad)
Everyone in Turkey would agree that roasted vegetable salads are more delicious with vegetables cooked over an open fire. Roasted vegetable salads are the favorite of large picnics and weekend...
KISIR (TURKISH BULGUR SALAD)
Made quickly and with limited ingredients, it is easy to put together when guests arrive. And that’s exactly where its name comes from. Kisir means limited.
Arroz Natalino
Arroz Natalino is a traditional rice dish served for Christmas throughout Brazil. It boasts a complex flavor that’s both savory and sweet, thanks to ingredients like raisins, nuts, garlic and...
Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
Arroz verde, which means Green Rice in Spanish, is a popular dish for so many Mexican meals. It adds heartiness and flavor, and an eye-catching pop of color to your...
Långkål (Creamed Kale)
In Sweden a good side dish is as important as the main course and when it comes to the Christmas dinner, you’ll be hard pressed to find the traditional julskinka...
Arroz con Frijoles Negros (Rice and Black Beans)
This recipe for rice and black beans takes us on a gastronomical journey to Cuba! Rice and black beans are a must-have side dish in Cuban cuisine and are often...
Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Executive Chef Matt Bolus combines blistered Shishito peppers and cherry tomatoes with watermelon and basil for a refreshing summer salad. Matt Bolus is the Executive Chef of the 404 Kitchen, an...
Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a staple African side dish, particularly popular in Nigeria, among the Yoruba people. You’ll often find it in the form of a dense and starchy ball served...
Falafel Recipe by Michael Rantissi
It takes time to make good falafel so you’ll need to start this falafel recipe 24 hours in advance. To shape the falafel you can use a traditional falafel spoon,...
How to Cook White Asparagus
Spring, or more accurately May and June, is white asparagus season throughout Europe. I’m from Switzerland, but have been living abroad for 20+ years and I truly like asparagus sautéed or grilled,...
Mirepoix
Three simple vegetables that add so much flavour to so many dishes. A mirepoix is a finely diced mixture of; carrot, celery and onion. It is often sweated off in...
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Mash Potato, sounds like a recipe right there doesn't it. Pretty simple dish to prepare, one would think, yet based on the amount of times I have ordered it and...