Side Dish recipe collection

Classic Cafe Royale: hot strong coffee with flambeed brandy and a sugar cube. A dramatic 3-ingredient after-dinner coffee drink with a tableside flame presentation.

A weeknight-friendly mushroom risotto made with converted rice, champagne, and cream of mushroom soup. Creamy, earthy, and on the table in 30 minutes with no constant stirring required.

Microwave cheddar potato soup with carrots, celery, onion, and a splash of half-and-half. A four-serving cheesy comfort soup that goes from chopped vegetables to a steaming bowl in 25 minutes flat.

Cheesy hash brown casserole with sour cream, sharp cheddar, and buttery corn flake topping. The ultimate potluck side dish that feeds a crowd and gets rave reviews.

A bright Mediterranean-style potato salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, fresh herbs, and lemon zest in extra-virgin olive oil. No mayo, all flavor.

Thai red curry chicken with velvety coconut cream, crunchy bamboo shoots, kaffir lime, and fresh basil. This 30-minute wok recipe delivers authentic Southeast Asian flavor with minimal ingredients.

Chinuku Jushi is a traditional Okinawan mixed rice dish cooked with pork, araimo (Japanese taro), daikon, dried mushrooms, and konbu seaweed in a soy-seasoned chicken broth.

Three ingredients, zero effort, all indulgence. Hot coffee meets creme de cacao and a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream for a boozy, creamy after-dinner float.

Creamy chocolate punch with melted semi-sweet chocolate, milk, vanilla ice cream, club soda, and whipped cream. A bubbly, kid-friendly party drink that serves 12.

Curried cheddar and cream cheese spread with dry sherry and chopped chutney. Serve with crackers as an appetizer or with fresh fruit as a light dessert. Ready in 10 minutes.

Brewed tea mixed with fresh lemon juice, orange juice, and sugar, then topped off with fizzy lemon-lime soda over ice. A refreshing pitcher drink ready in 15 minutes for hot summer days and cookouts.

New England-style clam chowder with crisp bacon, tender potatoes, canned clams, and a creamy base built on cream of celery soup and milk. A classic shortcut chowder that tastes like Cape Cod.

A delicious warm drink made that's perfect to enjoy while reading a book in front of the fireplace.

Fresh corn kernels sautéed with colorful bell peppers, scallions, and garlic get tossed with halved cherry tomatoes, chipotle chile, and lime juice for a smoky-spicy salad that works hot or cold.

Saltine cracker dressing loaded with crumbled sausage, smoked oysters, sage, and thyme. Stuff your bird or bake it as a hearty side dish that brings Bohemian comfort to any holiday table.

Old-fashioned cranberry shrub made from simmered cranberry juice, sugar, and lemon. Serve this tart, syrupy concentrate over ice with club soda or topped with sherbet.