If that be a salad, vegetable sides, or a mac and cheese, these Side Dish Recipes are the perfect complement to any meal. Reader favorites include Italian Stuffed Artichokes, Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Lebanese Rice Pilaf With Vermicelli
Grilled veggies with lemon herb vinaigrette is a tasty and easy way to dress up a simple dinner side. Summertime means grilling season. It also means the farmer’s market is in full bloom and the stalls are overflowing with gorgeous …
This Greek brown rice salad is given a Mediterranean twist with cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and Kalamata olives. Greek salad and all of it’s salty, crunchy, creamy, briny goodness is one of my go-to favorite ways to serve …
This fresh and flavorful Mediterranean chopped salad is made with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs tossed in olive oil, za’atar and lemon. Ideal for serving with chicken, salmon, lamb or wrapped in a pita with hummus. Did you …
Cooked in a delicious tomato sauce, stewed green beans are a classic side dish and one of the most simple recipes to make at home. Simple recipes can still be delicious and keep you coming back to them again and …
This fast and easy Italian garden salad recipe is made with your favorite salad greens and crunchy fennel then drizzled with a lemony parmesan vinaigrette for the perfect side dish. You can’t go wrong with a simple salad as a …
This crisp and refreshing wedge salad is made with iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and drizzled with a garlicky blue cheese vinaigrette. Salads are a staple in my diet, and are probably on your radar too if you’re looking …
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A protein-packed side dish or vegetarian main, m’juddarah is a humble dish of lentils and rice topped with addictively delicious caramelized onions. Isn’t it funny how the most simple and basic foods are the often ones we crave most regularly? …
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Ready in just 5 minutes, these lemon garlic Brussels sprouts are steamed until tender then tossed in a vinaigrette creating the ultimate healthy and delicious side dish recipe. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables to serve at dinner, …
This flavorful Middle Eastern Syrian Salad is dressed in lemon juice, fresh garlic, olive oil, and mint. I grew up shadowing my Great Aunt Vieve as she would prepare this delicious, fresh, and addictive Lebanese salad. Dressing the salad directly …
This cool and creamy cucumber laban (Lebanese yogurt sauce) is perfect with grilled meats, salmon, or as a side salad with a variety of Lebanese specialties. Cucumber laban (Lebanese yogurt sauce) holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, …
The only matzo ball soup recipe you’ll ever need, each bowl is brimming with deep chicken flavor and light, fluffy matzo balls. I am so excited to share my Aunt Patsy’s famous Matzo Ball Soup recipe! While every Passover my …
This delicious whole grain salad recipe is made with chewy wheat berries, crunchy veggies and creamy feta. Great warm, cold or room temperature, this whole grain salad is ideal for prepping ahead and enjoying all week long! Eating lots of …
A twist on the traditional dish, spelt tabbouleh with jalapeño vinaigrette has an added chewy texture that pairs perfection with the slightly spicy pepper I have been eating Lebanese tabbouleh for as long as I can remember. And if you’re getting …
Papa Leo’s traditional potato latkes are the perfect dish to serve for Hanukkah or any day of the year! When Hanukkah rolls around every year, I have a hard time straying away from the traditional potato latke recipe passed down …
Herb-Roasted Apples, Onions, and Carrots are the perfect side dish to complement anything from roast chicken to pork chops. Are you looking for a new side to serve with your dinner? My Herb-Roasted Apples, Onions, and Carrots are the perfect …
Twenty 5 ingredient side dishes that are not only delicious, but are good for you also. Make one this week and bookmark the rest for later! Whether you’re planning for the holidays or are simply in need of more easy …
Crispy roasted pumpkin seeds with easy to follow step by step instructions. You will love this healthy and additctive snack! I love fall for so many reasons, but all things pumpkin is definitely a top reason! And with all things …
Roasted vegetables with tahini lemon sauce as either a drizzle or a dip creates a perfect vegetarian side dish. I recently shared the recipe for my homemade tahini sauce, and figured I’d share one of my favorite ways to enjoy …
A 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights, zucchini and green beans are quickly sautéed in olive oil then finished with lemon juice. We don’t have a vegetable garden, but I have a standing date with my farmers market every …
The traditional Lebanese salad with a spicy kick, salad greens are tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mint, za’atar, and minced chilis. Are you looking for a way to shake things up with your salads? How about spicing things …
Basil pesto is easy to make and freeze, preserving the fresh flavors of summer. Healthy and versatile – pesto is perfect brushed on grilled meats, tossed with steamed veggies, or stirred into soup. I love preparing homemade basil pesto in …
These flavor-packed Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks are easy to make and are the ultimate vegetarian entree or side dish recipe! If you buy your cauliflower at the right time, you’ll find that they can get HUGE! If you’ve never tried …
Don’t be intimidated on how to cook artichokes! Four steps will show you how easy it is to prepare these fresh and flavorful vegetables. Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables of all time. The creamy, buttery texture and slightly …
Creamy, garlicky hummus is topped with Certified Angus Beef® ground beef cooked in clarified butter and scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. This easy Lebanese recipe is perfect for scooping up with pita bread or eating alongside a big Syrian …
This Asian inspired Asparagus Pasta Salad is tossed in a creamy, flavor-packed peanut dressing made with lime juice, garlic, and ginger. My Asparagus Pasta Salad with creamy peanut sauce is ideal for outdoor dining, picnics, BBQ’s and more because it can …
In this Kale Caesar Salad, kale is massaged until tender in a bright and flavorful dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. If you don’t think you like kale or that your family wouldn’t eat it, …
This healthy Ramen Broccoli Slaw is perfect for entertaining outdoors because there is no mayo to spoil in the sun. Nothing tastes better with grilled meats or picnic spreads than a refreshing salad. This tart and tangy Ramen Broccoli Slaw …
Roasted Asparagus with Red Peppers is sweet, tender, and melts in your mouth as the flavors caramelize in the oven. Do you love roasted red peppers as much as I do? Sweet, tender, and packed with vitamins, they are a …
A humble but flavorful Lebanese classic, this vegetarian side dish of Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes is made with warm spices including cinnamon and allspice. Comfort food means different things to different people. For me and my family, the most …
A staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, Lebanese Rice Pilaf is made with vermicelli noodles toasted in clarified (rendered) butter. I’ve mentioned it before, but I’ll say it again. I could eat Lebanese food everyday for the rest of my life. …
This easy and flavorful Asian-inspired soba noodle salad is perfect with any veggies you have on hand, and can be served cold, warm, or at room temperature. I love a good pasta salad, and that doesn’t have to mean the …
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This light and refreshing Italian chopped salad with cannellini beans, tuna, and artichokes is bursting with flavor and packed with protein to give you energy all afternoon long. Let’s talk about lunch. When you meal plan for the week, do …
