Baked haddock can be an easy, weeknight meal but maybe not as exciting as if you deep fried it. Sometimes, it just takes a few good supporting actors to make that plain, white filet shine. These easy side dishes can help perk up that flaky, white filet and make it worthy of playing the starring…
Asian Appetizer & Side Recipes
Please your toughest critics and have your family yearning for the main dish by tempting them with one of these incredible Asian appetizers that mix Eastern and Western tastes effortlessly!
From Foolproof Fan-Favorite Thai Coconut Curry Mussels to LEGIT Hawaiian Poke (no Soy Sauce needed), to traditional Simple & Succulent Edamame find the perfect appetizer for your next meal today!
Kale and Baby Spinach Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This fresh fall take on a kale salad comes from Chef Bobby Flay. Fresh apple cider is reduced to make a sweet and sour vinaigrette. Wild rice grains add texture along with crunchy pomegranate seeds and soft baby spinach leaves. You can add kale to nearly everything (soup, stew, pasta, salad), but sometimes it’s nice…
Honey Garlic Brussel Sprouts (roasted or air fried)
Once you eat one of these, it is hard to stop. The little bit of honey sweetness makes these surprisingly addictive. The recipe comes together easily in the oven or air fryer. Just make sure you keep in mind the one key tip for cooking brussel sprouts at home. The recipe works for holiday meals…
Gilda Appetizer (a salty, sultry, spicy skewer)
If you need an unusual and unique party starter, look no further than this iconic appetizer from San Sebastian, Spain. The gilda is made with 3 simple ingredients, skewered on a toothpick, and embodies salty, sexy, and spicy all in one bite. This easy appetizer can be served any time of the year, just like…
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Rice (rice cooker or stovetop)
Whether you want to add a pop of color to your plate or just have butterfly pea flowers around, you can easily make this beautifully hued rice, traditional to Southeast Asian cuisines. Whether you’re serving a Southeast Asian inspired meal or just want a pop of blue color to your plain white rice, this butterfly…
Easy Korean Broccoli Side Dish (Banchan style salad)
That little dish of broccoli florets served at Korean restaurants is so easy to replicate. A touch of garlic and sesame flavor make this a versatile side dish you can serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.
What to Serve with Ceviche (15 Sides for a Fun Fiesta!)
Ceviche is one of the most beloved fish dishes of Latin America. Pair it with one of these meat free and dairy free side dishes for a complete meal. How do you pronounce ceviche? If you’re using a hard “v”, as in “Victor”, you’re saying it wrong. In the Spanish language, the b and v…
What to Serve with Tuna Steaks (11 Quick & Easy Sides)
Whether its seared over high hight or turned on the outdoor grill, tuna steaks are a great thing any night of the week. The best sides are the ones that are simple enough to pair with the tuna steak but still elevate your meal to the next level. Fresh tuna steaks are so nice. Tuna…
What to Serve with Trout (15 Simple Sides with a Twist)
Unlike other relatively inexpensive fish, trout does not have an association with can openers or cheap imports. Instead, trout calls to mind the beauty of the great American outdoors: cast iron pans sizzling over smokey campfires, crystal clear lakes, recreational fishing, and clean water. While farmed fish can be associated with uncleanliness and pollution, trout…
Hawaiian Lomi Salmon (with easy substitutes)
Taste paradise in a convenient bowl with this authentic lomi salmon recipe with instructions for making your own salted salmon. Or use easy substitutes to make this fresh tomato dish come together quicker than a hula hoop. Lomi salmon is a popular Hawaiian dish, and this recipe was adapted from The Aloha Kitchen cookbook by…