Mashed Potatoes with Dill and Sour Cream are floury, smooth potatoes combined with fresh, vibrant dill and tangy sour cream. They have the beloved flavor of sour cream and onion chips, and I didn’t even mean to do that! These mashed potatoes are so good that you won’t even ask for gravy. You’ll love serving this side…
Side Dishes
Braised Cabbage with Bacon
Braised Cabbage with Bacon is a side dish of flavorful, tender green cabbage made even tastier with crisp, thick-cut bacon. This recipe tastes like it was braised all day, but it takes less than an hour to prepare. It’s the perfect recipe to serve with your favorite entrees or even on its own. What is…
Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips are made with juicy cod deep-fried in a batter for a traditional Irish meal and served with thick, crisp chips or fries. In Ireland, fish and chips are frequently referred to as “One and One.” And, while I’m a sucker for a banging Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe, I have to tell you: it’s…
Black Eyed Pea Fritters with Sofrito Dipping Sauce
Black Eyed Pea Fritters are a great appetizer option for your next gathering or to serve as a light lunch. This vegetarian snack is simple to make but is loaded with earthy, spiced flavor. The Sofrito Dipping Sauce might become your preferred condiment for all of your dipping needs. What are Black Eyed Peas? …
Salmorejo de Jueyes with Coconut Grits Cakes
Salmorejo de Jueyes (Stewed Crab Meat) with Coconut Grits Cakes is a beautiful medley of cultures. While most people are fawning over shrimp and grits, I’m serving up saucy Puerto Rican crab meat with a heavy African influence. The result is an entree that makes you think of ancestry, privilege, and where we have yet…
Kale with Tahini Lemon Dressing
Kale with Tahini Lemon Dressing is a vegan side dish loaded with creamy yet vibrant flavors. Serve this as an accompaniment to your proteins for a complete meal. It also serves well on its own as a salad. I developed this recipe years ago when we moved from Alexandria, VA, to Fort Hood, TX. The…
Tabbouleh (Levantine Vegan Parsley and Bulgur Salad)
Tabbouleh is a vegan Levantine salad of parsley, bulgur (or cracked wheat), cucumbers, and other fresh veggies tossed in a bright dressing. If you’re looking for an alternative (or new to you) salad recipe to serve alongside your entree, this is a winner. For those interested in a vegan main course, this tabbouleh salad is…
Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Arroz con gandules is a very popular Puerto Rican rice dish. Rendered pork fat and spices flavor the rice before the pigeon peas are added and the whole lot is steamed until fluffy and soft. You’ve probably seen, if not tasted, Arroz con Gandules if you’ve ever had the honor of being invited to a Puerto…
Jamaican-Inspired Rice and Peas
If you’re in the market for a filling vegan side dish, you can stop searching now that you’ve found this Jamaican-Inspired Rice and Peas recipe. This filling, one-pot dish is great, even if you couldn’t care less about veganism. It’s made with fresh ingredients and only one that is processed. Be sure to pin this…
Air Fryer Platanos Maduros (Sweet Plantains)
If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish or starter for this week’s dinner, this is where you stop searching. Air Fryer Platanos Maduros are a busy day’s answer to, “What am I gonna serve with this meat?” I’ll show you how easy it is to make a sweet side that pairs beautifully…
