Side Dishes Archives - An Edible Mosaic™

Butternut Squash Puree with Fontina Cheese, Fresh Thyme, and Brown Butter

November 12, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Butternut Squash Puree with Fontina Cheese, Fresh Thyme, and Brown Butter makes a delicious side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or any holiday meal or family gathering.

Growing up, mashed squash was the one veggie I tried to politely pass on at every meal it made an appearance at. And I say “tried” to pass on because my mom usually wasn’t having it; she was always a little too quick to scoop me that I thought was quite a sizeable “no thank you helping”.…

Gluten Free Pad Thai Cauliflower Side Dish

October 8, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Kick up dinner with this Gluten Free Pad Thai Cauliflower Side Dish; served with chicken, tofu, or even a fried egg, it’s sure to be the star of the meal! Pad Thai has long been a favorite of mine; I’m a sucker for a well-balanced flavor profile, and Thai food delivers well in this area. Additionally, the varying textures is truly satisfying, with crunchy peanuts, fresh crispy bean sprouts, soft rice noodles, and that glorious silky sauce coating everything....

Red Rice Recipe with Grapes and Pistachios

September 17, 2018 by Faith 1 Comment

Using the pilaf cooking method to make this Red Rice Recipe with Grapes and Pistachios brings out the natural nuttiness in rice; this recipe features a balance of sweet and savory flavors, as well as various contrasting textures. When I lived in the Middle East, I learned the pilaf method of cooking rice. In this method, before cooking rice is soaked in tepid water to remove the excess starch, and is then toasted in ghee (clarified butter). Sometimes onion and/or small thin pasta is also toasted along with the rice (think Rice a Roni-style). The rice is cooked in salted water or seasoned chicken broth, […]...

Basil Pesto Summer Squash Sauté (Easy Summer Side Dish Recipe)

August 20, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

This Basil Pesto Summer Squash Sauté is an easy summer side dish recipe that’s perfect for showcasing fresh seasonal produce! I’m a sucker for a summertime roadside vegetable stand with fresh-picked goodies from a local farm, like peaches, tomatoes, or zucchini. Produce this time of year is top-notch in terms of flavor and nutrition, and the season is here and gone so quickly I always like to get my fill!...

Baked Tomato Side Dish with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

August 17, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

This Baked Tomato Side Dish with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar pairs with just about any protein you pull of the grill! Or serve it up on toasted baguette slices or with crackers for an easy summer appetizer. In the summertime, my favorite way to eat tomatoes will forever be sliced with nothing but a sprinkling of sea salt. They’re so sweet and intensely flavored, it always makes me realize that the lookalike imposters available in the supermarket the rest of the year resemble real tomatoes in appearances only. However, there is no comparison in terms of flavor....

White Bean Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

June 25, 2018 by Faith 1 Comment

White Bean Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette is one of those salads that comes together quick (just in time for a summer gathering!), and is even better the next day (that is, if there’s any leftover). Bean salads are some of my all-time favorite salads, and I find that they’re even better the next day after they’ve had time to marinate in the dressing overnight. I usually like to whip up a homemade vinaigrette to dress my salads because it only takes a couple of minutes, and it tastes so much better than anything bottled! (And bonus, it doesn’t have any preservatives […]...

Mexican-Inspired Warm Garlic Butter Corn Salad with Cotija

June 15, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Mexican-Inspired Warm Garlic Butter Corn Salad with Cotija combines sweet local buttered corn with salty Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro and lime, with a touch of heat from jalapeno and garlic. I wait all year long 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....

10+ Summer Side Dish Recipes for Your Next BBQ, Potluck, or Picnic

May 21, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

You’ll find something for everyone at your next party with these 10+ Summer Side Dish Recipes for Your Next BBQ, Potluck, or Picnic; and bonus, they can all be made ahead! With the unofficial start to summer just a week away, now is the perfect time to start thinking about summer side dishes! No matter what meat you’re grilling or protein you’re serving up, there’s sure to be a variety of side dishes to go along with it. Everything from potato salad to pasta salad, and green salad to coleslaw. And let’s not forget baked beans and fruit salad! I have a side dish or […]...

Low-Carb Broccoli Stem Gratin

May 18, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Low-Carb Broccoli Stem Gratin is everything we love about a good gratin; it’s a rich, creamy, and cheesy side dish that you can pair with any number of things, from roast chicken to grilled steak. And bonus, this version uses broccoli stems so they don’t go to waste! Most of us hear the word gratin and think potato. And most of us hear broccoli stem and think toss it. But neither of those are set in stone! Reducing food waste is always a goal of mine, so when I found myself with a pretty good amount of broccoli stems in the fridge, I wanted to […]...

Low-Carb Cheesy Celery Gratin

March 5, 2018 by Faith 1 Comment

Low-Carb Cheesy Celery Gratin features celery as a star ingredient and pairs well with any number of things, like grilled steak or roast chicken. If you’ve never tried it, you might be surprised at how celery takes on a subtly sweet flavor once cooked! Celery, that humble veggie that seems to always take the backseat in soups and stews and is often thought of as nothing more than a vehicle for serving peanut butter or cream cheese, is surprisingly the star of this dish....