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Side Dish Recipes

Unique French fries, vegetables roasted to perfection, grains packed with flavor . . . all of the side dishes in this collection will greatly enhance and compliment your meals.

Lemon Grilled Asparagus in Foil

April 4, 2021 By valentina 21 Comments

Grilled skinny asparagus on a while plate with lemon flower behind it

Grilled Asparagus in Foil has just a few ingredients and big delicious flavors. It’s so easy to prepare and throw on the grill alongside your main course … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegan, Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: grilled asparagus, lemon, asparagus

Crispy Bok Choy Chips

March 26, 2021 By valentina 41 Comments

bok choy chips in square white dish with chili flakes

Crispy Bok Choy Chips are a huge hit in the healthy snacks arena. Crisped to perfection and seasoned with garlic, ginger and chili paste, you won't be able … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: Asian greens, baby bok choy, chili paste, vegetable chips, chile paste

Cardamom Roasted Baby Carrot Recipe

March 19, 2021 By valentina 11 Comments

Baby carrots roasted with honey and cardamom on white plate

One of my favorite baby carrot recipes, these are seasoned with the perfect amount of warming spices, and just enough honey to enhance the sweetness. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegan, Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Seasonal Tagged With: carrots, cardamom, honey, baby carrot recipe, glazed carrots

Curry Fries with Yogurt Lime Dip

January 16, 2021 By valentina 21 Comments

small red bowl with yogurt lime dip surround by French fries

These Curry Fries with Yogurt Lime Dip are a unique, flavor-packed, super delicious, lovely snack or appetizer. The spices in the curry are balanced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: french fries, russet potatoes, curry, curry paste, lime, yogurt

Mashed Okinawan Sweet Potato Recipe

January 6, 2021 By valentina 26 Comments

Mashed purple sweet potatoes in a black bowl

This Okinawan Sweet Potato recipe will wow anyone who tries it. Okinawan purple sweet potatoes are unique and delicious, with a honey-like sweet flavor. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sides, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: sweet potatoes, Okinawan sweet potatoes, purple potatoes, mashed potatoes

Poblano Rice Pilaf Recipe

January 3, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

Mexican Poblano Rice Pliaf in a wooden, oval-shpaed bowl with cilantro sprigs.

Poblano Rice Pilaf is a festival of Mexican flavors, and the perfect side dish to almost any meal with a Latin flair. Have you tried my Achiote Marinated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sides, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: cilantro, cumin, rice, pilaf, poblano chile peppers

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

November 24, 2020 By valentina 32 Comments

Bacon Basil Baked Sweet Potato -- Comforting, sweet, savory, creamy & fresh -- this recipe is all of that!

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon are a super fun sweet potato dish that everyone will love! One of my favorite savory sweet potato recipes of all time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: basil, bacon, Gruyère cheese, sweet potatoes, baked potatoes

Stuffed Honeynut Squash Recipe

November 22, 2020 By valentina 26 Comments

Caramelized Onion-Bacon & Cranberry Honeynut Squash Recipe -- Caramelized Onion-Bacon & Cranberry Honeynut Squash is one of the prettiest & most delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipes!

Stuffed Honeynut Squash Recipe is one of the prettiest, most unique and delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipes. Really, it's lovely for any meal during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Gluten-Free, Savory, Thanksgiving, Christmas Tagged With: bacon, caramelized onions, butternut squash, cranberries, Honeynut squash

Mexican Black Beans From Scratch

November 6, 2020 By valentina 20 Comments

close up of black beans with avocado slices and cilantro in green rimmed bowl

Mexican Black Beans from scratch are easy to make and great to have on hand for a delicious side dish, and for adding to all sorts of other recipes. A fine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: Cotija, avocado, garlic, onion, dried beans, black beans, epazote

Pickled Cabbage Recipe

October 22, 2020 By valentina 26 Comments

Magenta pickled cabbage in Mason jar with lid

This Pickled Cabbage Recipe is quick and easy to make, and awesome to have at the ready all the time. Fresh, tangy and subtly sweet, it's excellent in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: red cabbage, red onions, sherry vinegar, quick pickled cabbage, green cabbage

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I’m Valentina Wein, certified chef, mom of two boys, owner, recipe developer and photographer here at Cooking on the Weekends. I use seasonal whole foods to create unique and comforting recipes for casual entertaining. Read more about my love of food and cooking.

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