Sizzling Sides: The Best Dishes to Serve This Summer
Spice up your summer with these bold, refreshing side dishes—perfect for BBQs, picnics, and everything in between. Say goodbye to dull sides and hello to your new warm-weather favorites!
Pan Fried Green Beans
Pan-fried green beans with perfectly soft pieces of garlic are a classic and easy preparation for a green bean side dish. Green beans are universally the most used and versatile vegetable in all cuisines.
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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Asparagus is always an impressive dish and is especially appropriate for special occasions. I am taking advantage of the season’s bountiful asparagus supply by sharing another of my favorite recipes and those of my family and friends.
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Petits Pois A La Francaise – French Peas
Petits pois à la Française is a classic French way to prepare peas, braising them with onions and garlic. Bring your spoon to the table; you will not regret it. The flavors are simple yet incredibly delicious. This pea side dish pairs well with a variety of meats and, of course, poultry.
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Roasted Beets with Horseradish Creme Fraiche
A refreshing, sweet salad of roasted beets with a spicy horseradish creme fraiche sauce makes for a great salad all year. This super easy recipe is almost hands-free on your part, as the oven does most of the work. Once roasted to perfection, the only thing left to do is to easily peel them, slice them, and enjoy them with the sauce.
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Parsley Sauce – A Great Sauce
It is a delightful white sauce enhanced by the freshness of the parsley that pairs well with chicken and cuts of meat.
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Asparagus With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ready in 10 minutes, this recipe is rich in flavor and taste, and the perfect side dish for all your meats, fish, and poultry. Keeping cooking simple is ideal for any night of the week. Easy recipes full of flavors and less time in the kitchen are what I look forward to on a busy night and every night of the week.
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Chinese Eggplant With Garlic Sauce
I love eggplant, and when the opportunity to prepare a new recipe with them comes along, I welcome it with open arms. This Chinese eggplant with garlic sauce recipe is one of my favorites. I love authentic Chinese food, and since my first trip to China, when I tasted this Chinese eggplant recipe, I have tried to replicate it in my kitchen.
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Cucumber And Orange Salad
Meet your new weeknight MVP — Cucumber and Orange Salad. A salad so fresh, practically sparkles, and so fast, you’ll be plating up under twenty. Crunchy, colorful, and bursting with flavor—this quick and refreshing salad comes together in under 20 minutes! It is the perfect way to add a zesty twist to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum taste.
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Rainbow Carrots and Broccolini
Rainbow carrots and broccolini is a super delicious side dish that takes no time to prepare and is fail-proof. Imagine perfectly roasted baby carrots rich in flavor, married with steamed broccolini and just the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness—all in one savory dish. Are your taste buds wanting some now?
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Tomato Salad with Mint
Tomato salad with mint is a super refreshing summer salad. With abundant fresh tomatoes gracing our markets, we should enjoy them as much as possible—at least, we have done so at our house.
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...all day, any day, with the asparagus.