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A simple creamed corn side dish made with fresh corn pulp, butter, and cream, optionally enhanced with green onions and cheese.
1 large pancake; 2 or 3 servings This hearty pancake turns tender green onions into a substantial side dish or appetizer.
Crispy fried okra coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter, a classic Southern side dish.
Tomatoes are hollowed, drained, and filled with a variety of savory stuffings, then topped with cheese and baked until tender and browned.
4 to 6 servings WHOLE OVEN-ROASTED HEADS To eat this as a first course, squeeze the pulp from each clove, spread on slices of buttered toasted French…
Simmered cardoons are a simple Italian side dish, boiled until tender and tossed with butter or olive oil, Parmesan or bread crumbs, and parsley.
4 or 5 side-dish servings These German egg dumplings are often served alongside a goulash or stew and are particularly welcome next to Wienerschnitzel or…
8 to 10 servings An old-fashioned way to make use of the summer’s bounty of fresh tomatoes.
4 servings We think these potatoes are the perfect side for a steak (especially when French Fries seem like too much of a hassle). Use small…
6 servings For a lighter, fluffier texture, you may separate the eggs and beat the whites until stiff but not dry. Add the yolks to the pudding base and…
6 to 8 side-dish servings An especially good rendition of a timeless classic. The sauce can be made ahead and combined with the just-cooked macaroni…
4 servings Prepare a hot grill fire, preheat the broiler and position a rack in the top third of the oven, or set a heavy skillet or grill pan over…
These are light and fluffy dumplings made with a simple batter of flour, baking powder, milk, and butter. They are dropped onto simmering stews or broths…
This sautéed cabbage recipe offers two flavorful variations: one with crispy bacon and fresh herbs, and another with Indian-inspired spices like mustard…
4 servings To serve as a salad, season the cooked lentils with a vinaigrette and garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
Buttered egg noodles are a simple side dish made with egg noodles tossed in melted or browned butter and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Mashed sweet potatoes are a comforting side dish, sweetened with pineapple, pecans, and warm spices, and enriched with butter and cream.
About 6 cups We first encountered mushroom confit in a Thomas Keller cookbook, and we’ve been tweaking the recipe for years. In our opinion, this is the…
Onions are hollowed out, steamed, and filled with a savory mixture of sausage, spinach, and cream, then baked until golden.
4 servings Do not judge these fries by potato standards; sweet potatoes do not have as much starch, and will never be as crisp. Sweet, moist, orange…
6 to 8 servings For those determined to make this out of season, please read About Tomatoes for tips on choosing and serving tomatoes in the winter. To…
4 servings Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
A simple spring side dish of sweet peas and pearl onions sautéed with prosciutto in olive oil. The salty ham complements the fresh peas, making a quick…
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