Category: Side Dish

South African Yellow Rice

South African Yellow Rice, also known as Geelrys, is a popular dish in South African cuisine. This dish has its roots in Cape Malay cuisine, which combines traditional South African and Southeast Asian influences. The dish gets its vibrant yellow color from the use of turmeric, which adds a distinct earthy and slightly floral flavor. […]

Bacon Charred Brussels Sprouts With Parmesan

Bacon Charred Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan is a delicious and savory side dish that is perfect for any beef or chicken dinner. Like this Slow Roasted Boneless Beef Chuck Short Ribs or this Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs. Brussels sprouts are first charred in bacon fat giving them a smoky and rich flavor. Thick cut cooked […]

Spiced Sweet Potatoes With Cashews And Cilantro

Sabzi is an Indian term that is defined simply as a “vegetable dish.” Sabzi comes from the Persian word sabz, which means green, and is similar to the English expression “greens.” However, all vegetables can be included in a sabzi, and the preparation can take many forms. And that is what we have here, a sabzi that is […]

Parmesan Roasted Butternut Squash

This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious and satisfying side dish to complete a meal.

Braised Carrots And Leeks With Olives And Herbs

A Turkish dish called Braised Leeks in Olive Oil, known in Turkey as “zeytinyagli pirasa,” is what inspired this Braised Carrots And Leeks With Olives And Herbs. Culinarily speaking, when you hear the term “braising,” your first thought is meat. But did you know you can also braise vegetables? For those who may not know, […]

Brussels Sprouts With Za’atar & Pomegranate Molasses

If you’ve had Brussels sprouts with pomegranate arias, like this Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate, then you’ll enjoy this cast iron cooked Brussels sprouts with pomegranate molasses. This recipe with Brussels sprouts is not only tangy but also savory with the addition of za’atar. What Is Za’atar Za’atar is used in Levantine […]

Middle Eastern Style Roasted Carrots With Pomegranate Molasses And Mint

Carrots are undoubtedly one of the most versatile vegetables. They’re great when eaten raw in salads, like this Chickpea Carrot & Arugula Salad or with dips like this Barbecue Garlic Lemon Vegetable Platter With A Creamy Avocado Dipping Sauce. A Delicious & Flavorful Chickpea Carrot & Arugula Salad Roasting carrots is also a delicious way […]

Herbs De Provence Baby Roasted Potatoes

A trio of baby potatoes with primary colors of nature have never tasted better than with this Herbs De Provence Baby Roasted Potatoes. Herbes de Provence is a classic herb blend using fresh or dried herbs. It’s very popular in the Mediterranean South of France, it is used to season everything, from soups to grilled […]

Harvest Grain Bowl with Dried Cranberries, Pecans and Goat Cheese

A Harvest Grain Bowl with a savory blend of Israeli-style couscous, orzo, split baby garbanzo beans, and red quinoa. Add to the savoriness by cooking them in chicken broth (or stock) and adding dried cranberries, for sweetness, chopped pecans for that extra nutty crunch and round all that out with a bite of tangy goat […]

Sautéd Garlic-Butter Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are one of the most underrated vegetables. They are small like little cabbages, and they can be very bitter. But when cooked properly, they have a sweet, nutty, smoky flavor that’s hard to resist. Read More Here About Cooking With Brussels Sprouts This recipe has you thinly slicing the sprouts and then sautéing […]