Side Dish

Cool cucumber ribbons, a spicy gochujang dressing, fresh ginger, garlic, and a splash of rice vinegar make this salad hard to stop eating. The hot oil brings out the flavor of the chili, sesame, and aromatics, while the cucumbers stay crisp and refreshing underneath it Read More

These crispy baked eggplant fries are one of the easiest ways to turn eggplant into something everyone actually wants to grab from the tray. The edges bake up golden and savory with Parmesan, sesame seeds, herbs, and a light cornstarch coating, while the centers stay Read More

These crispy zucchini rings might be my new favorite way to use up a few zucchini. The outside gets golden and crunchy from a simple Parmesan and breadcrumb coating, while the zucchini stays tender in the middle. But the best part is that nothing goes Read More

Greek Tomato Fritters are crisp on the outside, soft and juicy in the middle, and full of ripe tomato flavor. Roma tomatoes give the batter body, grated cherry tomatoes add sweetness and moisture, while onion, basil, garlic powder, and fresh parsley or dill make them Read More

This Crispy Potato Cucumber Avocado Salad is the kind of salad that feels fresh but still gives you something to bite into. You get cold, crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, sharp red onion, lots of herbs, and golden roasted potato cubes that make the whole bowl Read More

These Eggplant Cutlets are the kind of recipe that makes eggplant feel exciting again. The eggplants are roasted first until soft and creamy, then flattened, coated in panko, and fried until the outside turns golden and crisp. The roasted tomato marinara keeps everything fresh and Read More

These crispy corn fritters are golden on the outside, soft in the middle, and packed with sweet corn, green onion, garlic, and warm spices. The batter is simple, but the texture matters: it should be thick enough to hold the corn together when spooned into Read More

These cabbage steaks are seared until golden on both sides, then finished in a creamy mushroom sauce with onions, garlic, Parmesan, and a little chili crisp. The cabbage turns tender in the middle but still holds its shape, while the sauce brings a rich, savory Read More

These crispy pan fried baby potatoes are cooked in one pan until the centers are soft and creamy and the outside turns golden and crisp. They’re finished with butter, smoked paprika, fresh herbs, chili oil, and a cool garlic sour cream sauce. This recipe is Read More

This Creamy Street Corn Cucumber Salad is cold, crunchy, smoky, and a little tangy, with smashed cucumbers, charred corn, onion, dill, garlic, and a creamy chili-seasoned dressing. The cucumbers are lightly smashed instead of neatly sliced, so the dressing catches in all the rough edges, Read More