Sides
Asian Cucumber Salad
Cool and refreshing, made with rice vinegar, sesame, ginger, garlic and soy. No cooking at all — it pairs with almost...
Bacon Fat Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts roasted in bacon fat with garlic and rosemary. The extra effort is worth it for incredible flavor.
Coleslaw
Crisp, tangy coleslaw with a sweet-and-sour dressing. The salt-and-sugar treatment makes the cabbage tender while...
Creamy Black Beans
Restaurant-quality Cuban black beans with creamy, authentic flavor. Easy make-ahead side dish that pairs perfectly with...
Creamy Polenta
Rich, creamy polenta with Parmesan and butter. Perfect as a base for braised meats, stews, or as a side dish.
Crispy Roast Potatoes
J. Kenji López-Alt's legendary ultra-crispy roast potatoes. The secret: boiling with baking soda creates a mashed...
Deviled Egg Potato Salad
Creamy deviled eggs and classic potato salad come together to make a perfect dish for every picnic, cookout, or party.
Sauteed Spinach
Quick and simple garlic spinach that's the perfect side dish. The key is to add the spinach in batches so it wilts...
Thai Stir Fried Vegetables
A versatile Thai vegetable stir-fry that uses fish sauce-based flavoring instead of the typical Chinese-style stir-fry....