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Side Dishes

Looking for the perfect side to round out your meal? You're in the right place. Whether it's a cozy weeknight dinner, a laid-back BBQ, or a festive holiday like Thanksgiving, a good side dish makes all the difference. From colorful veggie dishes and fresh fruit combos to warm breads and crowd-pleasing dips, this collection has something for every table. These are the side dishes I keep coming back to, and I think you'll find a few new favorites here too.

Salads

  • Spanish potato salad with orange slices, green olives, and thinly sliced red onion on a white serving platter.
    Spanish Potato Salad with Orange and Olives
  • Close up Creamy chicken and cabbage salad with red cabbage, cucumber, carrot, and tender chicken pieces in a light dressing
    Chicken Cabbage Salad (Creamy Dijon Dressing)
  • Spanish potato salad made with tender potatoes, sliced onions, hard-boiled eggs, fresh parsley, olive oil, and vinegar dressing
    Spanish Potato Salad
  • Imitation crab salad without mayo with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs in a light lemon dressing.
    Imitation Crab Salad Without Mayo

Vegetable Side Dishes

  • Sautéed Zucchini
    Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Parmesan
  • Greek Lemon Potatoes
    Greek Lemon Mustard Potatoes
  • Campbell's Green Bean Casserole
    Campbell's Green Bean Casserole Recipe
  • Sautéed Chayote Squash with caramelized onions and fresh parsley, served golden and tender on a white plate
    Chayote Squash Recipe (Easy Sautéed Chayote)
  • Shrimp Pancake
    Crispy Shrimp Pancake
  • Peach Salad
    Peach Salad with Feta and Green Beans
  • Japanese cucumber salad (sunomono) with thinly sliced cucumbers and sesame seeds in a white bowl, served with chopsticks on a green background.
    Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
  • Avocado chicken salad
    Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Chicken Salad recipe
    Chicken Salad with Grapes
  • Avocado pear salad
    Avocado and Pear Salad with Balsamic Dressing
  • Garlic Sourdough Toast
    Garlic Sourdough Toast Recipe
  • White Bean Eggplant Caponata with roasted eggplant, white beans, peppers, olives, and fresh parsley
    White Bean Eggplant Caponata
  • Sauteed summer squash with red kidney beans, onions, garlic, and fresh parsley
    Sautéed Summer Squash
  • Golden crispy patatas bravas topped with creamy aioli and smoky Spanish brava sauce in a rustic ceramic bowl.
    Patatas Bravas Recipe (Crispy Spanish Potatoes with Salsa Brava)
  • Marinated tomatoes topped with garlic, parsley, olive oil, and oregano
    Marinated Tomatoes
  • Air fryer kale chips served in a white bowl with blue details, showing crispy dark green kale leaves with crunchy edges.
    Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips 
  • Lentil salad with orange dressing and feta topped with roasted beets, citrus segments, and fresh herbs
    Lentil Salad with Orange Dressing and Feta
  • Golden crispy air fryer garlic bread on a ceramic plate with buttery garlic herb filling and toasted edges
    Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Bread
  • Creamy egg potato salad in a white serving bowl topped with sliced boiled eggs, paprika, red onion, and fresh chives.
    Creamy Egg Potato Salad
  • Crispy smashed potatoes with herb sauce and dollops of creamy yogurt on a plate
    Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic-Chili Sauce 
  • Greek chickpea salad with feta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives in a bowl
    Greek Chickpea Salad with Feta
  • Tuna pasta salad with tomatoes, green peppers, corn, cucumber, olives, onion, and rotini pasta arranged in a white bowl
    Easy Tuna Pasta Salad with Simple Ingredients
  • Mediterranean tuna salad with avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a white bowl
    Mediterranean Tuna Salad
  • cowboy caviar with black beans corn black eyed peas cucumber tomatoes and onion arranged in a bowl
    Cowboy Caviar Recipe (Easy No-Cook Bean Salad)
  • Cucumber avocado feta salad with fresh dill in a bowl, light and refreshing Mediterranean-style salad
    Cucumber Avocado Feta Salad 
  • Tomato Bruschetta
    Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
  • Egg fried rice with peas, carrots, red onion, and scrambled egg served on a pink plate, topped with fresh parsley.
    Easy Vegetable Egg Fried Rice
  • Crispy air fryer potato wedges arranged on a plate, golden and seasoned with lightly charred edges.
    Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Crispy mashed potato fries on a gray plate with a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce.
    Crispy Mashed Potato Fries 
  • High protein cucumber chicken salad with shredded chicken, sliced cucumber, red onion, feta, and fresh dill in a white bowl
    High Protein Cucumber Chicken Salad
  • Bubble potato pillows arranged on a plate with ketchup, crispy golden exterior and soft fluffy center visible
    Bubble Potato Pillows
  • Waldorf salad without mayo with crisp apples, grapes, celery, and candied walnuts on a white plate
    Waldorf Salad Without Mayo
  • Greek lemon rice served in a white bowl, topped with fresh parsley and lemon slices
    Greek Lemon Rice
  • Spanish sautéed mushrooms (champiñones al ajillo) made with garlic and chopped parsley on a white plate
    Spanish Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic (Champiñones al Ajillo)
  • Tuna salad sandwich made with Greek yogurt on whole wheat bread, stacked on a plate
    Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt (No Mayo) 
  • Mediterranean chickpea salad with avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, herbs, and bell pepper in a white bowl.
    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
  • Potato Croquettes
    Potato Croquettes
  • Pan Fried Chickpeas
    Pan Fried Chickpeas
  • Homemade ciabatta bread
    Easy Homemade Ciabatta Bread
  • Kielbasa and sauerkraut
    Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Skillet
  • Fried cabbage with corn and bacon
    Fried Cabbage with Corn and Bacon
  • Papas Arrugadas
    Papas Arrugadas (Wrinkled Potatoes)
  • rice stuffed tomatoes
    Rice Stuffed Tomatoes
  • Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
    Crispy Parmesan Potatoes

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I love to cook simple & easy recipes that are inspired by my Spanish culture and travel around the world. For simple and easy recipes with an occasional twist, you’re in the right place!

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Summer Dishes

  • Sheet pan ground chicken kebabs served on warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
    Sheet Pan Ground Chicken Kebabs
  • One pan Greek lemon chicken and potatoes with crispy chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, and fresh lemon slices in a baking dish
    One Pan Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes 
  • Mediterranean baked chicken meatball bowl with lemon rice, cucumber tomato salad, feta, and creamy tzatziki
    Mediterranean Baked Chicken Meatball Bowls with Tzatziki
  • Shrimp Scampi Pasta
    Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce 

Summer Appetizers

  • Avocado chicken salad
    Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Traditional Gazpacho Recipe
  • Crispy baked garlic parmesan chicken wings on a plate, coated in garlic butter with grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
    Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
  • Whipped ricotta dip topped with extra virgin olive oil, honey and chopped pistachios, served in a bowl with round crackers on the side
    Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey and Pistachios

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