Charred Corn Salad with Basil & Tomatoes
When you fire up the grill this summer, char the corn and assemble this fresh salad before you grill the main dish.
Skillet Green Beans
This is a simple, perfect preparation for green beans. It’s fast and easy enough for a weeknight family dinner, and works with any main dish.
Roasted Red Cabbage & Rainbow Pepper Slaw
Roasting the red cabbage and using cilantro and Italian parsley as more than just seasoning (here they’re salad greens!) fills this side dish with satisfying flavor.
Cider-Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
2016 was the year of the Brussels sprout in our house. Towards the end, we were roasting them almost weekly, so when we were asked to bring a green vegetable for Thanksgiving, it was a no-brainer.
This recipe feeds a crowd (we probably could have halved it for a buffet for 10 people) and travels well. Heat bacon-sprinkled baking sheets until sizzling hot, add Brussels sprouts, cut in half and tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast until tender. Drizzle with a glaze of apple cider, brown sugar, and vinegar.
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted veggies are usually part of our weeknight meals, and roasted broccoli is one of our favorites. Toss small broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast at high heat for 15 minutes.
Indian Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables (Sabzi Bhaji)
Guy serves this vegetable dish of cauliflower, carrots, green beans, and potatoes seasoned with black mustard seeds, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and chiles alongside basmati rice and chicken skewers.
Trice’s Okra Salad
Fresh ingredients make this unusual salad of chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and fried okra the perfect summer side dish for a backyard barbecue.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted brussels sprouts have become popular on restaurant appetizer menus in the last several years, so we became interested in learning how to make them at home. They’ve become an easy and delicious vegetable side dish we make often. They feel healthy and decadent at the same time.
Guy’s Corn Salad
Guy adapted a recipe for corn salsa and served it as an excellent side dish. Canned corn is surprisingly good here, alongside chopped bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, a quick dressing, and fresh cilantro.
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
This low-carb side dish is a great alternative to mashed potatoes. Steam cauliflower florets, and then blend with sautéed garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper.