Everyday Fare With Extraordinary Flair
This Borani Banjan recipe (Afghan Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce) is a richly spiced stewed eggplant dish that’s served with tangy garlicky yogurt on top.
When I lived in the DC area, there was an Afghani restaurant about 5 minutes away that had the best eggplant. It was a simple side dish, often overlooked by the more popular sides like bread and rice.…
This Chinese Garlic Green Beans Recipe is packed with sweet, salty, and savory flavor! The green beans are flash-fried so they’re slightly caramelized, crisp, and golden outside but soft and tender inside. This recipe has all the flavor of the classic take-out dish, but you get to control the amount of sugar and salt that goes in. Most people look at me like I have three heads when I tell them I don’t eat Chinese food....
This Vegan Baked Beans Recipe is a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and salty flavors with a slight tang. It’s basically a meat-free version of Boston Baked Beans, but it comes together in a fraction of the time. It’s the perfect side dish for anything you grill up! I confess, I’ve never been one to be all that sad when Labor Day rolls around. Yes, I like summer (as much as any Buffalo-born-and-raised-girl can). But in all honesty, I love autumn way too much to be disappointed about summer’s end....
This Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe (aka mock potato salad) has a creamy mayo-based dressing with a touch of Dijon, dill, and a few spices. It’s every bit as delicious as regular potato salad, but with just 3g net carbs per serving! The magical property of cauliflower is that you can transform it into almost anything else. Cauliflower lends itself well to low carb simulations of pizza crust, bread sticks, rice, mashed potato, macaroni and cheese, and yes, even potato salad! I know what you’re thinking, and I was skeptical too, but let me explain....
This Mexican Corn Salad Recipe combines buttered sweet corn, salty cotija cheese, bright cilantro and lime, and zippy jalapeno and garlic with a punchy, creamy dressing to cool it down. I wait all year for summer foods. Corn on the cob, tomatoes, and peaches, to name a few. Some things just taste 100 times better when they’re local and in-season! My favorite way to eat corn will always be the way I grew up with: steamed with butter and salt. But I love playing with new flavors and Mexican flavors in particular always catch my eye....
This easy to make BLT Pasta Salad Recipe has a couple healthy twists and is packed with flavor! It’s the perfect side dish for any summer BBQ, potluck, or picnic. Out of all my childhood memories, I remember summer vacation most vividly. Those memories seem to be brighter, louder, and definitely more full of delicious smells and tastes. We basically lived off what we cooked on the grill during summer months. No matter what grilled meat or veggies we made, my mom always paired them with more fresh produce....
In this Lemony Chickpea and Herb Wheat Berry Salad Recipe, the chewy texture and slightly nutty flavor of wheat berries is accented with tangy lemon, rich olive oil, and zippy herbs. Chickpeas bump up the protein and make it a filling, nutritious lunch or side dish. I’ve always loved hearty salads! Beans, grains, and green vegetables are some of my favorite additions to salads, not only because they’re satisfying and nutrient-dense, but also because they’re sturdy enough to keep well for a few days in the fridge....
With a hint of warm spices, just the right amount of brown sugar, creamy sweet potatoes, and crunchy oat and pecan streusel topping, this classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is a crowd-pleasing gluten free side dish! Don’t wait for the holidays to make it, whip it up to serve with a Sunday roast chicken or steak. The wonderful thing about this classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is that it can double as a side dish or dessert. It’s traditionally served as a side dish for holiday meals, but I think it’s sweet enough to enjoy instead of pie!...
With a rich custardy texture, sweet corn, and a slight hint of vanilla aroma, this Easy Corn Pudding Recipe is a great make ahead side dish! Thanksgiving is less than a week away and you might already have all your side dishes picked. But I’m going to make the case as to why this Easy Corn Pudding Recipe should be on your Thanksgiving table!...
This Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage Recipe is crispy along the outside, and is flavorful with fresh herbs, spices, and aromatics. Cornbread stuffing is hands-down my absolute favorite kind of stuffing. Of course it’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but stuffing pairs well with just about any kind of meat you could possibly want to serve it with!...
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to email me with questions or comments.
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