Sides
Potatoes, gratins, purées, beans, and pickles.
81 recipes
appetizer
8 recipes
Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush with charred eggplant and tahini — smoky, creamy, and deeply savory.
Classic Hummus
Classic hummus with tahini, lemon, and garlic — silky smooth with a cumin-olive oil drizzle.
Đồ Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon)
Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon in rice vinegar brine. A 15-minute condiment for banh mi and rice bowls.
Nam Jim Jaew (Thai Dipping Sauce)
Nam Jim Jaew — a tangy Thai dipping sauce with lime, fish sauce, and toasted rice. Ready in 10 minutes.
Raita (Indian Yogurt Condiment)
Cool, creamy raita with cucumber and mint. A 10-minute Indian condiment that balances any spicy curry.
Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelet)
Tamagoyaki — a sweet Japanese rolled omelet cooked in thin layers. A bento box essential in 15 minutes.
Other
10 recipes
Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic)
Creamy béchamel-based mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and a golden panko crust.
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Buttery, fluffy mashed potatoes with cream and a hint of garlic — a great comfort side dish.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Shatteringly crispy on the outside, fluffy inside — the secret is parboiling and roughing up the edges.
Danish Smørrebrød (Open-Faced Sandwiches)
Danish open-faced sandwiches on dark rye with smoked salmon, shrimp, or roast beef — Scandinavian lunch art.
Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
Costa Rica's national breakfast — rice and black beans stir-fried with Salsa Lizano and served with eggs.
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Coconut rice with kidney beans, thyme, and scotch bonnet — Jamaica's essential Sunday side dish.
potatoes
17 recipes
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Baked sweet potato fries with a cornstarch coating for crispy edges and sriracha mayo for dipping.
Canadian Poutine
Crispy fries smothered in rich beef gravy and fresh cheese curds — Québec's iconic comfort food.
Classic French Fries (Double-Fried)
Classic double-fried French fries — crispy outside, fluffy inside, using the Belgian two-stage method.
Classic Potato Salad
Classic creamy potato salad with eggs, pickles, and Dijon — dressed while the potatoes are still warm.
Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)
Colcannon — buttery Irish mashed potatoes folded with sautéed cabbage and scallions.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Crispy smashed potatoes — boiled, smashed flat, and roasted until shatteringly golden with garlic.
soup
8 recipes
Borscht (Ukrainian Beet Soup)
Ukrainian borscht with beets, cabbage, and a dollop of sour cream. A one-pot comfort soup that feeds a crowd.
Egg Drop Soup (Dàn Huā Tāng)
Silky Chinese egg drop soup with wispy egg ribbons in chicken broth. A 15-minute comfort classic.
Miso Soup (Misoshiru)
Authentic miso soup with dashi, tofu, and wakame. A 15-minute Japanese essential for any meal.
Nabemono (Japanese Hot Pot with Ponzu)
Nabemono — a communal Japanese hot pot with tofu, vegetables, and protein in kombu dashi. Dip in ponzu.
Oden (Japanese Winter Hot Pot)
Oden — a gentle Japanese hot pot of daikon, eggs, fish cakes, and tofu simmered in dashi. Winter comfort food.
Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew (West African Style)
West African sweet potato and peanut stew with tomato, ginger, and greens. A one-pot vegan comfort dish.
vegetables
8 recipes
Braised Collard Greens
Braised collard greens slow-simmered with bacon, vinegar, and chicken stock until silky tender.
Green Beans Almondine
Green beans almondine with blanched beans, nutty brown butter, toasted almonds, and a bright squeeze of lemon.
Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry)
Japchae with sweet potato glass noodles, vegetables, and sesame-soy sauce. A Korean celebration dish in 30 minutes.
Roasted Root Vegetables with Brown Butter and Dill
Scandinavian roasted root vegetables with brown butter and dill. Caramelized parsnips, carrots, and turnips.
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Roasted sweet potato and black bean tacos with chipotle crema and pickled onion. A 30-minute vegetarian weeknight taco.
Southern Creamed Corn
Southern creamed corn made with fresh kernels, cream, and butter — no flour needed for a naturally thick, sweet side.
Soup
8 recipes
Butternut Squash Bisque with Sage Brown Butter
Silky roasted squash soup finished with a sage brown butter drizzle. Teaches the purée soup method and the liaison technique.
Kimchi Consommé
The culmination — fermentation, curing, sous vide, consommé, and the creative freedom to compose your own dishes.
Minestrone Soup
Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.
Tuscan Ribollita (Bread Soup)
A thick Tuscan bread soup with cannellini beans, lacinato kale, and day-old bread. Ribollita means 'reboiled' — it gets better each day.
Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili with Ancho and Sweet Chile Peppers
Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.
French Onion Soup (Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée)
Deeply caramelized onions in beef-chicken broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère. Worth the 45-minute wait.
Dessert
3 recipes
Chocolate and Cheese Soufflés
Where precision meets creativity — doughs, custards, bread, and the science of flour, sugar, eggs, and heat.
Crème Brûlée, Panna Cotta, and Crème Caramel
Where precision meets creativity — doughs, custards, bread, and the science of flour, sugar, eggs, and heat.
Paris-Brest with Hazelnut Praline Cream
Where precision meets creativity — doughs, custards, bread, and the science of flour, sugar, eggs, and heat.
eggs
1 recipes
rice
5 recipes
Coconut Rice and Peas (Trinidadian Style)
Trinidadian coconut rice and pigeon peas with thyme and scotch bonnet. A one-pot Caribbean staple.
Cơm Tấm (Vietnamese Broken Rice)
Vietnamese broken rice cooked to fluffy perfection. The essential base for grilled pork chops and lemongrass chicken.
Ichiju-Sansai (Rice, Miso Soup, and Three Sides)
Ichiju-sansai — the Japanese meal template of rice, miso soup, and three small sides. The foundation of daily eating.
Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)
Jeera rice with toasted cumin seeds and basmati. A fragrant 25-minute Indian rice side for any curry.
Khao Niao (Thai Sticky Rice)
Thai sticky rice steamed to chewy perfection. The essential base for larb, som tam, and grilled meats.
fried
1 recipes
legumes
4 recipes
Dal Tadka (Indian Tempered Lentils)
Dal Tadka with yellow lentils and a sizzling spiced oil finish. A 35-minute Indian staple that pairs with any curry.
Herbed Couscous
Herbed couscous with parsley, mint, lemon, and butter — the fastest grain side dish you can make.
Rice and Beans (Caribbean Style)
Caribbean coconut rice and kidney beans with thyme and scotch bonnet — a staple side dish.
Slow-Baked Beans
Slow-baked beans from dried navy beans with molasses, bacon, and mustard for deep, smoky, sweet flavor.
Appetizer
2 recipes
Fresh Mozzarella and Caprese
The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.
The Complete Charcuterie Board
A masterclass in composition — cured meats, artisan cheeses, pickles, fruits, nuts, and condiments arranged for maximum visual and flavor impact.
bread
2 recipes
Honey Butter Cornbread
Golden skillet cornbread with a crispy crust and tender crumb, brushed with honey butter — Southern comfort.
Skillet Cornbread
Skillet cornbread baked in cast iron with a crispy golden crust and tender, slightly sweet crumb.
noodles
1 recipes
dessert
2 recipes
Sakura Mochi (Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes)
Sakura mochi — pink rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste and wrapped in a cherry blossom leaf. A spring tradition.
Southern Banana Pudding
Southern banana pudding with homemade vanilla custard, fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and golden meringue topping.
