Side

In this take on Thai som tam, crisp, juicy apples replace green papaya for a crunchy, sweet, sour, and spicy salad that’s ready in 20 minutes.

Large pieces of roasted broccoli make a great side for a party, particularly when doused in a bright, savory, funky sauce made of dill, citrus, and fish sauce.

Black garlic can be found at some specialty markets and Asian grocery stores; it lends a deep, almost mushroom-like quality to classic Caesar dressing.

A simple-yet-unexpected butter made with sesame oil and cocoa powder transforms roasted sweet potatoes into an impressive side dish.

A golden brown, lacy fritter filled with summer’s sweetest corn.

This recipe requires exactly zero skill and provides ample opportunity to be amazed by yourself and the wonders of yeast.

Ever wondered how to make the perfect pot of rice without a rice cooker? We got you.

Nutty, cooling tahini yogurt makes the ideal condiment counterpart to tender, glazed long hot peppers—as a side dish, toast topper, or sandwich stuffer.

Gribiche, the classic French sauce made of hard-boiled eggs, mustard, and herbs, is tossed with snappy summer beans for a simple but substantial salad.

Turn summer squash into a delightfully textural side dish inspired by Thai crispy rice salad—featuring a lime and fish sauce dressing and lots of fresh herbs.

Creamy roasted Japanese eggplant meets its delightfully textured match in this riff on Mexican salsa macha, made with cashews, garlic, and fresh Fresno chiles.

Alfredo sauce is for more than just pasta. Fresh summer corn is given the pasta treatment with plenty of cheese in this lightning-fast side.

Whether your produce is peak-season or just so-so, this smart recipe will make it shine.

Instead of balsamic vinaigrette, think fresh ginger, nutty sesame oil, scallion, and a dash of soy.

Here’s the answer to your question: “What can I make on Sunday night that will taste great for my desk lunch on Wednesday?”

This quick and crunchy dish relies on high heat and malty black vinegar.

A simple combination of shallots, chile, and loads of acid, fat, and salt transforms any mediocre melon into something juicy and joy-inducing. Feta helps too.

Smashed cucumbers are tossed in a dressing of soy sauce, scallions, and jarred, pickled sushi ginger for a simple, refreshing side.

Unlock spring with stalks of tender charred asparagus splayed on lemony tahini.

The classic Korean pancake, threaded with seafood and lots of scallions, has crispy edges and a kicky dipping sauce, making it a perfect drinking snack.

The corn ribs are great. The garlicky-spicy-aromatic-electrifying crispy breadcrumb mixture showered over the top? Unforgettable.

After an intense internal debate about what a noodle kugel should be, this is where we landed.

Quartering and stacking the dough creates lots of flaky layers that beg to be pulled apart and slathered with softened butter. 

With their sweet-hot kick from maple syrup and red chile flakes, these oven-roasted carrots will have everyone asking for more.