Side dishes

I will show you my take on the gin and tonic, the most refreshing cocktail for hot weather. Made in the style invented by chefs from the Basque region in Spain, the whole idea is to add things to the glass to make the flavors that already taste great in gin even more amazing. I encourage you to try several different gins and choose your own garnishes.

Spanish gin and tonic (Gin Tonica)

Honey, garlic, and butter – that's all you need to turn young carrots into a delicate, sweet vegetable side dish.

Honey
Garlic
Carrot

Learn how to make yams, a favorite side. Roast whole, drizzle with a buttery orange juice syrup, and top with marshmallows for candied yams to add to the Thanksgiving table.

Candied Yams and Marshmallows

Russian

Prepare this delightful dish, perfect as a side or a light snack. Juicy corn, pan-fried to a golden crisp with fragrant rosemary and garlic, will bring you the unforgettable taste and aroma of a summer picnic! This dish is easy to make and will be a wonderful addition to any table.

Roasted Corn with Rosemary

Green beans with garlic and onions

Discover this unique side dish, perfect for complementing any meal, especially fish, if you appreciate unusual flavor combinations and light, healthy recipes. It takes no more than half an hour to prepare, and the result will exceed all expectations!

Lemon Carrot Side Dish

Greek

Prepare this delightful vegetable stew that will please you with its rich taste and aroma! Juicy eggplants, tender potatoes, and ripe tomatoes, seasoned with aromatic spices, create a perfect dish for lunch or dinner. This easy-to-make yet incredibly delicious stew will become the star of your table and bring true enjoyment to every gourmet.

Vegetable stew in a pot

Discover an easy way to prepare incredibly appetizing stewed cabbage using a multi-cooker! This dish pairs wonderfully with other vegetables, creating a harmonious and rich flavor. Adding tomato paste will give it a vibrant color and a pleasant tang. Serve this cabbage as a standalone dish, a side to a main course, or use it as a delicious filling for pies. It's the perfect solution for a quick and healthy dinner!

Braised Cabbage in a Slow Cooker

Asian

Rice in tomato sauce is the perfect side dish, complementing both meat and fish dishes beautifully. Its preparation won't take much time or special effort. In this recipe, we use hot chili pepper, garlic, and ginger to give the dish a piquant flavor. If you prefer milder notes, feel free to experiment with other spices such as turmeric, Italian or Provencal herbs, rosemary, or coriander. For maximum aroma and flavor release from the spices, lightly toast them in hot vegetable oil before adding them to the sauce. This will make your tomato sauce even richer and more appetizing!

Spicy Tomato Rice

Discover the Greek dish fakorizo, often referred to as vegetarian pilaf. This surprisingly hearty meal, despite being meat-free, is thanks to its rich lentil base. We suggest combining it with rice, but remember that rice cooks faster, so add the lentils to the pot first, and then, once they are partially cooked, incorporate the rice.