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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.

Curry Fries with Yogurt Lime Dip

January 16, 2021 By valentina 17 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: Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: mashed potatoes, Okinawan sweet potatoes, purple potatoes, sweet 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: Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: cumin, cilantro, rice, poblano chile peppers, pilaf

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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, basil, 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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Christmas, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, caramelized onions, butternut squash, Honeynut squash, cranberries

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: epazote, avocado, garlic, onion, dried beans, black beans, Cotija

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: green cabbage, quick pickled cabbage, red onions, sherry vinegar, red cabbage

Cauliflower Bread with Gruyère

October 8, 2020 By valentina 17 Comments

three stacked slices of Cauliflower Bread with Gruyère on cutting board

This Cauliflower Bread with Gruyère is gluten-free, healthy and delicious. It’s perfect to toast for breakfast, to serve as a side dish or for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: gluten-free bread, garlic, thyme, cauliflower, avocado oil, almond flour

Fresh Herb Roasted Sunchokes

October 6, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

Herb Roasted Sunchokes with fresh rosemary and oregano sprigs

Herb Roasted Sunchokes, often called Jerusalem Artichokes or Sunflower Chokes, are an unusual and delicious vegetable. They make for a lovely fall side … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: root vegetables, sunchokes, sunflower chokes, Jerusalem Artichokes, roasted vegetables

Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Rosemary

August 20, 2020 By valentina 12 Comments

Slices of sweet potato with finely chopped rosemary on top on sheet pan

Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Rosemary are so incredibly easy to make. With a touch of honey, this pretty, vegan side dish pairs with just about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegan, Thanksgiving Tagged With: rosemary, honey, sweet potatoes, baked potatoes

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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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