Side Dish

This coleslaw recipe is the side dish that shows up at almost every summer cookout, but a lot of versions turn into a soggy, watery mess by the time you serve them. This one fixes that with one extra step most recipes skip: salting the Read More

Spoon this cowboy butter over a hot steak and it melts into every slice, leaving behind plenty of garlic, fresh herbs, mustard, and a slow touch of heat. A splash of Worcestershire sauce adds savory depth, while lemon juice keeps the butter from tasting too Read More

Korean carrot salad is one of those simple recipes that tastes far better than the ingredient list suggests. The carrots stay crisp, while the garlic, vinegar, paprika, sesame seeds, and hot oil create a bold dressing that is tangy, savory, slightly spicy, and seriously addictive. Read More

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