Whether you’re planning a full Easter dinner or just in charge of bringing a dish to share, no holiday spread is complete without a stellar lineup of sides. From buttery rolls to vibrant spring salads, these Easter side dishes are the unsung heroes of …
Lamb is one of the most flavorful meats you can cook. Whether it’s a slow-braised lamb shank, a roasted leg, or pan-seared lamb chops, it’s great on it’s own. But, the right side dishes can also balance its richness, from bright citrusy salads to cream…
Here’s the simplest salad you’ll ever make! This easy arugula salad comes together in minutes: you don’t even need to…
Last Thursday, Food52’s Cookbook Club community members gathered for a potluck-style event celebrating our Cookbook of the Year, Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon. And while a asking a cookbook author to choose a favorite dish is like asking a mother t…
As a Thanksgiving guest, you’re responsible for a) not being The Worst Person In The Room, and b) making something people want to eat. I can help with the latter.
Let’s start with a fact: You’re not making the turkey. Even if you’re the most qualified…
This refreshing zucchini salad is an easy, no-cook side dish that tosses raw zucchini, crunchy vegetables, and nuts in a zesty homemade dressing. It’s fresh, flavorful, and a great way to use up your fresh summer zucchini!
Your vegan feast isn’t complete without warm and fresh vegan naan on the side! Easy to make with baking staples, this pillowy soft flatbread is perfect for scooping up all your favorite Indian-inspired dishes.
Here are the best sauteed carrots you’ll ever have! The perfect easy side dish, they’re made with just 3 ingredients…
We’re in the thick of summer, which means the season of potlucks and BBQs is at its peak. Whether you’re headed to a picnic or to an outdoor dinner party, it’s always a good idea to have a few dependably delicious side dish recipes at the ready.
We as…
This Rainbow Chickpea Salad is a dream summer side. Packed with bright, fresh flavors it’s a crowd-pleaser and easy to…
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This easy vegan pear salad tosses sliced pears, nuts, cranberries, and mixed greens in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette—a classic appetizer or side dish you can pair with everyday family dinners or extravagant holiday meals!
This article was updated in May 2024 to include more of our favorite Memorial Day recipes.
There’s a change in the air on Memorial Day. It’s a long weekend, it’s finally grilling season, and the last day of school is just a few weeks away. There’s s…
Make your broccoli taste amazing in just 10 minutes! This easy sauteed broccoli highlights its fresh flavor and comes out…
This easy baked asparagus recipe is ready in 20 minutes and bursting with flavor. Perfectly tender-crisp with a hint of…
Make perfectly tender grilled asparagus in minutes! Here are the secrets to achieving smoky char and bright flavor to this…
This wild rice salad recipe is simple and bursting with flavor, with crunchy veggies, pecans, cranberries, a zingy dressing, and…
This tangy apple slaw recipe pairs cabbage with carrots, apples, and a creamy poppyseed dressing. The perfect fresh, easy side…
This lemon rice recipe is a simple way to make a stand-out side dish! It’s easy to whip up and…
Basil rice is tasty addition to any meal! Fresh basil and garlic bring an herbaceous aromatic flavor to this easy…
This bow tie pasta salad recipe is simple and so tasty! Pair noodles with tomatoes, herbs, and feta cheese for…
*This post was created in partnership with California Walnuts. I’m thrilled to be working with them in 2019 to bring you many recipes that highlight this delicious and nutritious ingredient. As always, the words, images and recipes are mine. Summer. When the ingredients I love the very most are at their peak but I’m too distracted… Read more »
* This post was created in partnership with California Olive Ranch. We’re working together this year to continue to bring you some special recipes that highlight this beautiful olive oil. I’ve been using their olive oil for years now because they produce a high quality oil for an everyday price. They work with farmers in… Read more »
Grandpa would have been 100 this past fourth of July. He died just a few weeks short of his 99th birthday last summer. We celebrated in the same way we’ve done my entire life, fireworks and a table full of food meant for grazing on all day long. The only difference was there was no… Read more »
Finally, we’re here. Summer. The anticipation for these long and lazy days has been building and even more intense this year due to the prolonged school year thanks to snow days. But we’re here and we are doing it right. Lazy mornings with coffee and a good book on the deck, assembled dinners of cherries,… Read more »
