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4 servings Created in the 1940s at Stockholm’s Restaurant Hasselbacken, these potatoes are as adorable on the plate as they are satisfying.
8 side-dish or 4 main-course servings Kasha varnishkes is a traditional Eastern European dish. It can be turned into a salad by adding blanched asparagus…
A quick and healthy side dish of wilted spinach sautéed with garlic and lemon zest. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a lighter take on the classic…
4 servings Rutabagas, sweet potatoes, and turnips also can be cooked this way. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
8 to 10 servings A Jewish-American classic, this shredded potato casserole can be flavored with fresh herbs, sautéed onions, curry powder—practically any…
About 1 ¾ cups Serve this cooling condiment alongside spicy meats, fish, poultry, or vegetarian entrées. For a change, substitute ¾ cup peeled, shredded…
4 to 5 servings Preheat the oven to 450°F. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven.
About 4 cups This is wonderful as a stuffing for chicken or bell peppers, but it also makes a great side dish if the egg is omitted. One 4-ounce can diced…
A refreshing salad of ripe mango and avocado slices served over a bed of arugula or watercress, dressed with a lime vinaigrette and topped with red onion…
A refreshing watermelon salad with red onion, jalapeño, lime, and chili spices, perfect for summer.
Ripe tomatoes are halved, topped with a herbed breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, then baked until golden and tender. A simple Provençal side dish.
A vibrant brown rice salad with oranges, dates, pistachios, and a citrusy dressing. Serve at room temperature.
A crunchy coleslaw made with cabbage, carrot, radishes, celery, and parsley, dressed with vinaigrette or a vinaigrette-mayonnaise blend.
6 to 8 servings Tabbouleh is a popular Middle Eastern salad loaded with fresh herbs. While it is usually eaten as part of a mezze spread (see About Party…
6 to 8 servings This slaw is a garlicky favorite. For a superlative pickle that uses many of the same seasonings, see Quick Sichuan-Style Cucumber Pickles.
6 ½ cups This is the vinegared rice essential to sushi. Use only warm, freshly cooked rice, which will better absorb the seasoned vinegar.
4 servings If the radish tops are in good shape, chop them up and add them when you uncover the pan. This treatment is also excellent for small, tender…
Crunchy, sweet, spicy, and sour pickled vegetables made with carrots, radishes, and jalapeños. Perfect as a side for sandwiches or beef pasties.
4 servings A superlative method for reheating leftover mashed potatoes.
Roasted carrots are tossed with oil, salt, and pepper, then roasted until golden and tender. Serve with a yogurt sauce, harissa, chutney, or pesto, or…
Carrots are simmered in a buttery sugar glaze until tender, then finished with fresh herbs or grated cheese.
About 5 pint jars You may use hot or mild peppers or a combination. Please read about pickling and How to Process. Prepare a water-bath canner, gather all…
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