Category: Sides

Riki’s Tangy Macaroni Salad with Tuna and Shrimp: A German‑Inspired Summer Classic

Riki’s Tangy Macaroni Salad with Tuna and Shrimp: A German‑Inspired Summer Classic

Tangy horseradish mustard is a key ingredient in this tangy, creamy summer side that’s reminiscent of tuna casserole but much lighter and refreshing.

New Recipe! Sunburst Carrot‑Mango Salad: A Golden Summery Side

New Recipe! Sunburst Carrot‑Mango Salad: A Golden Summery Side

A bright, fresh side dish with carrots, mango, mint, toasted pecans, and golden raisins, kissed with lime juice and citrusy olive oil. Perfect with sandwiches, seafood, or anything that needs a little sunshine on the plate.

New Recipe: Simple but Sophisticated Creamy Mascarpone Grits with Corn

New Recipe: Simple but Sophisticated Creamy Mascarpone Grits with Corn

This delectable side dish based on instant grits is borderline spicy, sinfully creamy with a balancing crunch from fresh corn, and super-easy!

Best Creamed Corn Ever – Handed-Down and Upgraded Scratch Recipe from My Dad and Grandmother

Best Creamed Corn Ever – Handed-Down and Upgraded Scratch Recipe from My Dad and Grandmother

This creamed corn is a rich, creamy dish that makes you nostalgic for the old days when life was simpler, people were kinder and you could borrow an egg from your neighbor, even if you never experienced any “old days” in that way. 

Call This Baby (Carrot) Ugly

Call This Baby (Carrot) Ugly

Baby carrots are a sham! Read all about it and check out this stunning recipe for undoctored carrots.

Zucchini Salad

Zucchini Salad

Well gee, I didn’t know this was a thing. Zucchini ribbons tossed with olive oil and other goodies, in a salad. La Traviata in Austin, you taught me something.

Throw-Down Side: Quick and Easy Black Bean Salad

Throw-Down Side: Quick and Easy Black Bean Salad

Sometimes we need a super-quick, super-easy side dish.  Here’s one you can make in 5 minutes, if you have Pico de Gallo on hand.  I make it when I’m serving a meal that already requires the brightness of fresh Pico.  The Grill-Meister says that Pico de…