Side Dishes

Mixed Winter Salad

A refreshing blend of orange and basil brings out the natural flavors of grilled beef. (For a vegetarian option, replace beef with tempeh. Marinate the tempeh in one-fourth of this dressing, then grill.) This salad would also be great with grilled chicken breast.

By Cary Neff

Raw Kale Salad

Combining finely chopped kale with lemon and olive oil — then gently massaging them together — breaks down kale’s stiffness and bitterness, leaving you with tender greens bursting with flavor.

By Cary Neff

Salad of Mixed Greens With Blueberries

A vibrant and easy spring mix salad with blueberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic dressing.

By Cary Neff

Blueberry Bisque

Try this creamy and refreshing twist on traditional bisque.

By Cary Neff

Side Dishes Soups

Fennel and Parmigiano Salad With Toasted Pecans

Fresh and flavorful, this shaved fennel salad with toasted pecans and Parmigiano is the perfect dish

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Salads Side Dishes

White Beans With Rosemary, Thyme and Lavender

These fragrant Provençal herb-scented beans make a fine meal on their own, with some shavings of Parmigiano, aged goat cheese or ricotta salata, and Shallot (or Garlic) Toasts. They are also a classic accompaniment to grilled or roasted lamb.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Shallots (or Garlic) Toast

A simple, quick garlic toast.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Wild-Rice and Potato Griddle Cakes

Add a new dish to your Thanksgiving feast!

By Betsy Nelson

Wild Rice and Pearl Barley Stuffing

A delicious twist on the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing.

By Betsy Nelson

Wild Rice, Grapes and Feta Salad

Mix up your classic salad with wild rice and grapes this Thanksgiving.

By Betsy Nelson

Brussels Sprouts With Cauliflower and Mustard-Caper Butter

The mustard-caper butter brings zing to this earthy fall favorite.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Beets and Their Greens With Marjoram and Pine Nuts

A colorful and nutritious side dish.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Cranberry Sausage Stuffing

This traditional dish features savory turkey sausage, aromatic herbs, and a delightful medley of apple, cranberries, and parsley.

By Cary Neff

Cranberry Orange Relish

Complement any holiday feast with this relish bursting with sweet and tangy goodness.

By Cary Neff

Kishk

Kishk is a Lebanese ferment of yogurt mixed with bulgur wheat. Its flavor is unique and distinctive.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Celeriac Salad

Julienned celery root, carrots, Granny Smith apples, and caper are gently folded into a creamy lemon-infused mayo. Enjoy it solo or nested in endive leaves for a refined presentation.

By Cary Neff

Salads Side Dishes

Roasted Root Vegetables

Try this simple roasted root vegetable recipe for an easy side.

By Cary Neff

Chopped Vegetable and Bean Salad

This refreshing salad is made with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy vegetables, savory olives, and hearty beans, and drizzled with a light, zesty vinaigrette.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Pumpkin Gratin With Pistachios

Recipe excerpted from Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate by Patricia Wells.

By Patricia Wells

delicata squash with kale and cranberries

Delicata Squash With Dino Kale and Cranberries

Looking to enhance your vitality – or to rebuild it after a health crisis? Author and cancer survivor Rebecca Katz sees great-tasting whole foods as a natural and delicious place to begin.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl