side dish
Recipes good to serve as side dish to the main course.
Naan bread
Naan is best served warm. It can be kept covered by a large bowl for a few minutes after baking, but avoid keeping it there too long, since this leads to excess moisture buildup and softening. If you want to make your own naan follow this one delicious recipe.
Tikki ki chaat from India
The peppercorns add a, well, peppery taste and the cloves smooth out the whole dish. The mango powder adds just the right touch of tropical flavor. The chickpeas give it a smooth consistency that proves that cooking is not just about taste but mouthfeel, too.
Oat cakes
Make oat cakes in the best Scottish tradition. They are lovely with quince jelly and cheese.
Green Man salad
The Green Man is also known as the Leaf Man or Jack the Green. He is the ancient image of the Goddesses' consort.
Injera, flat bread from Ethiopia
Injera bread is made from three simple ingredients: teff flour, water, and salt. If you are familiar with making crepes or pancakes, you should not have any trouble to prepare it. You can use a mixture of teff flour and whole wheat or all purpose flour. Injera is usually served with hot food on top. Wrap the injera around the food, chop it off, and eat it.
Ethiopian alecha
This is a mildly spiced vegetable bowl Ethiopians enjoy in days when they cannot eat meat.
Healthy risotto with peas
Serve risotto with peas as a side dish to all sorts of main courses, from grilled chicken or other lean meat to steamed white fish.
Easy menestra
This simple recipe can be adapted for speed cooking by using prepared or frozen vegetables. Good quality, fresh vegetables make this recipe really special, but frozen vegetables are better than no vegetables.
Black bean salsa
A high fiber option for a salsa or dip. This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings. A serving is 1/3 cup.