Sides
Potatoes, gratins, purées, beans, and pickles.
109 recipes
appetizer
15 recipes
Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush with charred eggplant and tahini — smoky, creamy, and deeply savory.
Classic Hummus
Classic hummus with tahini, lemon, and garlic — silky smooth with a cumin-olive oil drizzle.
Đồ Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon)
Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon in rice vinegar brine. A 15-minute condiment for banh mi and rice bowls.
Fresh Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)
Fresh spring rolls with shrimp, herbs, and peanut dipping sauce — light, cool, and vibrant.
Labneh
Labneh — thick strained yogurt cheese with olive oil and za'atar. Two ingredients, zero effort.
Loaded Nachos Supreme
Loaded nachos with seasoned beef, melted cheese, black beans, jalapeños, and all the fixings for game day or any day.
Other
10 recipes
Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic)
Creamy béchamel-based mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and a golden panko crust.
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Buttery, fluffy mashed potatoes with cream and a hint of garlic — a great comfort side dish.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Shatteringly crispy on the outside, fluffy inside — the secret is parboiling and roughing up the edges.
Danish Smørrebrød (Open-Faced Sandwiches)
Danish open-faced sandwiches on dark rye with smoked salmon, shrimp, or roast beef — Scandinavian lunch art.
Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
Costa Rica's national breakfast — rice and black beans stir-fried with Salsa Lizano and served with eggs.
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Coconut rice with kidney beans — the essential Caribbean side dish.
potatoes
18 recipes
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Baked sweet potato fries with a cornstarch coating for crispy edges and sriracha mayo for dipping.
Canadian Poutine
Crispy fries smothered in rich beef gravy and fresh cheese curds — Québec's iconic comfort food.
Classic French Fries (Double-Fried)
Classic double-fried French fries — crispy outside, fluffy inside, using the Belgian two-stage method.
Classic Potato Salad
Classic creamy potato salad with eggs, pickles, and Dijon — dressed while the potatoes are still warm.
Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)
Colcannon — buttery Irish mashed potatoes folded with sautéed cabbage and scallions.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Crispy smashed potatoes — boiled, smashed flat, and roasted until shatteringly golden with garlic.
soup
14 recipes
Borscht (Ukrainian Beet Soup)
Ukrainian borscht with beets, cabbage, and a dollop of sour cream. A one-pot comfort soup that feeds a crowd.
Corn Chowder with Bacon
Corn chowder with sweet corn, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes in a creamy broth thickened naturally with corn starch.
Egg Drop Soup (Dàn Huā Tāng)
Silky Chinese egg drop soup with wispy egg ribbons in chicken broth. A 15-minute comfort classic.
Lentil Soup
Middle Eastern lentil soup with cumin and lemon — silky, warming, and ready in 35 minutes.
Miso Soup (Misoshiru)
Authentic miso soup with dashi, tofu, and wakame. A 15-minute Japanese essential for any meal.
Nabemono (Japanese Hot Pot with Ponzu)
Nabemono — a communal Japanese hot pot with tofu, vegetables, and protein in kombu dashi. Dip in ponzu.
vegetables
10 recipes
Braised Collard Greens
Braised collard greens slow-simmered with bacon, vinegar, and chicken stock until silky tender.
Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Elote — grilled corn slathered with mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and fresh lime.
Green Beans Almondine
Green beans almondine with blanched beans, nutty brown butter, toasted almonds, and a bright squeeze of lemon.
Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry)
Japchae with sweet potato glass noodles, vegetables, and sesame-soy sauce. A Korean celebration dish in 30 minutes.
Roasted Root Vegetables with Brown Butter and Dill
Scandinavian roasted root vegetables with brown butter and dill. Caramelized parsnips, carrots, and turnips.
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Roasted sweet potato and black bean tacos with chipotle crema and pickled onion. A 30-minute vegetarian weeknight taco.
Soup
8 recipes
Butternut Squash Bisque with Sage Brown Butter
Silky roasted squash soup finished with a sage brown butter drizzle. Teaches the purée soup method and the liaison technique.
Kimchi Consommé
The culmination — fermentation, curing, sous vide, consommé, and the creative freedom to compose your own dishes.
Minestrone Soup
Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.
Tuscan Ribollita (Bread Soup)
A thick Tuscan bread soup with cannellini beans, lacinato kale, and day-old bread. Ribollita means 'reboiled' — it gets better each day.
Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili with Ancho and Sweet Chile Peppers
Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.
French Onion Soup (Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée)
Deeply caramelized onions in beef-chicken broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère. Worth the 45-minute wait.
Dessert
3 recipes
Chocolate and Cheese Soufflés
Where precision meets creativity — doughs, custards, bread, and the science of flour, sugar, eggs, and heat.
Crème Brûlée, Panna Cotta, and Crème Caramel
Where precision meets creativity — doughs, custards, bread, and the science of flour, sugar, eggs, and heat.
Paris-Brest with Hazelnut Praline Cream
Where precision meets creativity — doughs, custards, bread, and the science of flour, sugar, eggs, and heat.
salad
1 recipes
eggs
1 recipes
rice
5 recipes
Coconut Rice and Peas (Trinidadian Style)
Trinidadian coconut rice and pigeon peas with thyme and scotch bonnet. A one-pot Caribbean staple.
Cơm Tấm (Vietnamese Broken Rice)
Vietnamese broken rice cooked to fluffy perfection. The essential base for grilled pork chops and lemongrass chicken.
Ichiju-Sansai (Rice, Miso Soup, and Three Sides)
Ichiju-sansai — the Japanese meal template of rice, miso soup, and three small sides. The foundation of daily eating.
Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)
Jeera rice with toasted cumin seeds and basmati. A fragrant 25-minute Indian rice side for any curry.
Khao Niao (Thai Sticky Rice)
Thai sticky rice steamed to chewy perfection. The essential base for larb, som tam, and grilled meats.
fried
3 recipes
Crispy Hush Puppies
Crispy hush puppies — golden cornmeal fritters with jalapeño and scallion, fried until crunchy outside and fluffy inside.
Tostones
Tostones — twice-fried green plantains, crispy outside and starchy inside. Caribbean's best side dish.
Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade
Fried green tomatoes with a crispy cornmeal crust and tangy Cajun remoulade dipping sauce — a Southern classic.
legumes
6 recipes
Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Cuban black beans and rice — slow-simmered frijoles negros with sofrito, cumin, and a splash of vinegar.
Dal Tadka (Indian Tempered Lentils)
Dal Tadka with yellow lentils and a sizzling spiced oil finish. A 35-minute Indian staple that pairs with any curry.
Herbed Couscous
Herbed couscous with parsley, mint, lemon, and butter — the fastest grain side dish you can make.
Rice and Beans (Caribbean Style)
Caribbean coconut rice and kidney beans with thyme and scotch bonnet — a staple side dish.
Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules
Puerto Rican arroz con gandules — rice cooked with pigeon peas, sofrito, and achiote until a golden pegao crust forms on the bottom.
Slow-Baked Beans
Slow-baked beans from dried navy beans with molasses, bacon, and mustard for deep, smoky, sweet flavor.
Appetizer
2 recipes
Fresh Mozzarella and Caprese
The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.
The Complete Charcuterie Board
A masterclass in composition — cured meats, artisan cheeses, pickles, fruits, nuts, and condiments arranged for maximum visual and flavor impact.
bread
3 recipes
Honey Butter Cornbread
Golden skillet cornbread with a crispy crust and tender crumb, brushed with honey butter — Southern comfort.
Skillet Cornbread
Skillet cornbread baked in cast iron with a crispy golden crust and tender, slightly sweet crumb.
Bajan Macaroni Pie
Bajan macaroni pie — baked macaroni and cheese with a Barbadian kick of mustard, ketchup, and scotch bonnet, set into sliceable squares.
dessert
8 recipes
Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie with a tangy, creamy filling and buttery graham cracker crust — no-bake simplicity with bold citrus flavor.
Kunafa
Kunafa with crispy shredded pastry, melted cheese, and rose syrup — golden, stretchy, sweet.
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niaow Ma Muang)
Mango sticky rice with warm coconut cream — Thailand's beloved sweet, creamy dessert.
Southern Peach Cobbler
Southern peach cobbler with juicy spiced peaches and a golden, buttery biscuit topping that bakes up crispy and tender.
Sakura Mochi (Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes)
Sakura mochi — pink rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste and wrapped in a cherry blossom leaf. A spring tradition.
Southern Banana Pudding
Southern banana pudding with homemade vanilla custard, fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and golden meringue topping.
