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...
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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!
Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
Gomen is one of the tastiest Ethiopian dishes served on fasting days and it has become a popular dish among vegan communities. No surprise here given gomen is not only...
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 Kale Pie/Grönkålspaj
The cold Swedish autumn is perfect for the growing of crops like kale, cabbage and Brussel sprouts, which have become a big part of our autumn and winter diet. My...
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.
Turkish Style Potato Salad
Of course, it is impossible to imagine Turkey’s most popular root vegetables not being consumed as salads. Carrots, celery, potatoes all have different roles in salads, as do cooking and...
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.
Red Cabbage Castillian Style (Lombarda de Navidad)
Red cabbage has been a popular dish around Christmas time in Spain ever since historical times when cabbage would come in plentiful supply just before the festive season. That’s what...
Guineos en Escabeche (Pickled Bananas)
Guineos en Escabeche, a pickled green banana delicacy, is a favorite among Puerto Ricans and is typically served during special occasions such as Christmas and other significant events. However, it...
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 con Gandules ( Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Puerto Rican cuisine doesn’t get more quintessentially Puerto Rican than the iconic Arroz con Gandules. It’s considered the national dish for a reason! This savory rice dish is unmistakable thanks...
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...
Yuca con Mojo
Yuca con Mojo is a tasty traditional Cuban food with African origins. Yuca root, also known as cassava root, is easy to prepare and offers a high nutritional value, though...
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...