Category: Sides & Salads

5 Easy Kohlrabi Recipes: Roasted, Slaw, Fritters, Soup & Gratin

Kohlrabi is one of those vegetables that can be easy to overlook at the farmers’ market. With its round, slightly alien-looking bulb and leafy stems, it does not immediately reveal just how versatile it can be in the kitchen. Peel away the tougher outer layer, though, and you will find crisp, juicy flesh with a …

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Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe: Cheesy, Garlic-Herb Potato Bake

There is something wonderfully comforting about pulling a bubbling dish of creamy potatoes au gratin from the oven. Thin slices of tender potato settle into a rich garlic-and-herb cream sauce while Gruyère, Parmesan, and a little Comté melt between the layers and across the top. This is the kind of side dish that can quietly …

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3 Easy Ahi Tuna Recipes: Seared, Grilled & Poke Bowl

Ahi tuna is one of those ingredients that can make an ordinary dinner feel surprisingly special. Its firm, meaty texture works beautifully with a screaming-hot skillet, a smoky outdoor grill, or the bright sesame-and-soy flavors of a fresh poke bowl. And despite its restaurant-worthy appearance, tuna is remarkably easy to prepare at home. These three …

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Delicious and Easy Fresh Tomato Recipes to Savor this Season

There is a brief, glorious stretch of summer when tomatoes seem to be everywhere. Garden vines bend beneath their weight, farmers’ market tables overflow with heirlooms in shades of red, gold, green, and purple, and even a simple tomato sandwich suddenly feels like something worth celebrating. This is the moment to let tomatoes be the …

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Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad with Mint

Few side dishes capture summer quite like a bowl filled with juicy watermelon, plump blueberries, creamy feta, and fresh mint. This Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad with Mint is colorful, refreshing, and incredibly easy to put together, making it perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, backyard barbecues, picnics, potlucks, or any warm-weather meal. The combination might …

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Red, White, and Blue Berry Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing

Fresh berries, crisp greens, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts come together in this colorful Red, White, and Blue Berry Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing. Finished with a simple homemade dressing made from lemon, honey, and olive oil, it is a beautiful summer side dish for Fourth of July celebrations, backyard barbecues, picnics, and …

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Celebrate International Pineapple Day with These 5 Delicious Recipes!

Sweet, tangy, juicy, and wonderfully versatile, pineapple has a way of making almost any recipe feel a little more summery. It can be caramelized over a hot grill, tossed into savory fried rice, blended into a creamy smoothie, transformed into a bright salsa, or baked beneath a layer of buttery brown sugar in a classic …

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5 Easy Summer Salad Recipes with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients

When summer produce is at its best, dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Juicy watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet corn, creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, and garden-fresh tomatoes can do most of the work for you. These five easy summer salad recipes are colorful, refreshing, and substantial enough to bring to a barbecue, serve alongside dinner, or …

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Crispy Pork Lumpia Recipe: A Filipino Favorite

Today, I’m sharing my go-to recipe for Deep Fried Filipino Pork Lumpia with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce. Trust me, once you’ve mastered this, you’ll be the star of every potluck and party! What You’ll Need For the Lumpia: For the Sweet Chili Sauce: Let’s Get Rolling! Serving Suggestions These crispy delights are versatile! Serve them: …

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Perfectly Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic and Parsley

Ah, butternut squash – that golden, pear-shaped gem of the autumn harvest. Today, we’re transforming this humble gourd into a dish that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance. Get ready for a roasted butternut squash recipe that’s simple, savory, and oh-so-satisfying! What You’ll Need Let’s Get Cooking! Serving Suggestions Now, here’s where the …

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