Greek souvlaki with lamb or veal marinated overnight in white wine, olive oil, oregano, and garlic. Broiled on skewers for charred, tender meat cubes.
Blanched escarole leaves stuffed with marinated chickpeas, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and white wine vinegar. A vegan, low-fat Italian appetizer served at room temperature.
Peanut noodles with summer vegetables in a spicy sauce of peanut butter, soy sauce, lime, and cayenne. Carrots, broccoli, and snow peas cook right in the pasta water.
Turkey and rocket salad with macadamias tosses sliced turkey in a toasted macadamia-garlic paste dressing, served over peppery greens with chopped nuts and chives. A clever leftover-turkey makeover.
Crunchy soysprout salad with fresh mango, julienned carrots, and sliced almonds in a pear juice vinaigrette with a Tabasco kick. A raw, vibrant no-cook salad.
Hearty homestyle beef stew braised low and slow in red wine and tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, and oregano. The kind of one-pot meal that fills the house with warmth.
Moroccan potato, pepper, and tomato casserole tossed in a vibrant morocca chermoula of garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne, cilantro, and parsley. A bold vegetarian main or side.
Chinese cold cucumber salad with soy sauce, sesame oil, and white wine vinegar. A crisp, no-cook side dish that comes together in minutes with just six ingredients.
Braised root vegetables served chilled with a reduced cooking-liquid vinaigrette. Carrots, leeks, turnips, and parsnips dressed in dill and coriander.
Sweet 'n' sour squash medley: zucchini, yellow squash, and green beans simmered in a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar and white wine vinegar brine. A refrigerator side that lasts for days.
This summer appetizer is a great starter of the meal, they are so easy to make, and they are so delicious, also they are very handy to pick up, so great serve them at a party.
Sweet-sour braised red cabbage with bacon, apples, cloves, red wine, and wine vinegar. A classic German-style side dish simmered until tender and glossy.
Oil-free tomato vinaigrette with fresh tomatoes, white wine vinegar, basil, thyme, and Dijon mustard. A light, fat-free blender dressing for green salads and pasta salads.
Spinach and mushroom salad with crispy crumbled bacon, lemon-marinated mushrooms, and a tangy peanut oil vinaigrette with mustard and garlic. Crisp, fresh, and savory.
Concia is a Roman Jewish dish of fried zucchini layered with garlic, fresh basil, and white wine vinegar. A make-ahead antipasto that improves overnight.
Roasted tomato and rice salad chars tomatoes over an open flame, then tosses with warm rice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and parsley. Smoky Mediterranean side dish.