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Plain scalloped potatoes are good but loaded like a baked potato–with scallions, sour cream, cheddar, and bacon–they’re exponentially better.

This easy, no-roux mac and cheese recipe is made almost entirely on the stovetop and then gets transferred to the oven to melt the cheesy topping.

Salty-sweet miso glazed carrots topped with a savory scallion gremolata makes the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

This monochromatic mix of radicchio, cabbage, red onion, and cold weather citrus is bright, crunchy, and fresh—just what your holiday table requires.

Rich, tangy, bright, and crunchy from olive oil roasted hazelnuts, this stovetop green bean salad is an arresting holiday side.

Tall, flaky buttermilk biscuits are given the garlic bread treatment–plenty of butter, two kinds of garlic, and lots of herbs and cheese.

Forget regular baked potatoes—these tender sweets loaded with chaat-inspired toppings make for a bright and flavorful vegetarian main (or colorful side dish).

This easy broccoli stir-fry uses a genius two-step cooking technique of searing the veg for color, then steaming it in a concentrated broth to tenderize.

Soaked, dried chickpeas, blended with a flurry of herbs and spices, are key to the best homemade falafel.

Air fryer–crisped and honey butter–glazed, okonomiyaki-style with toppings galore, cheesy sprouts gratin, and more.

Black garlic can be found at some specialty markets and Asian grocery stores; it lends a deep, almost mushroom-like quality to classic Caesar dressing.

Large pieces of roasted broccoli make a great side for a party, particularly when doused in a bright, savory, funky sauce made of dill, citrus, and fish sauce.

The secret ingredient is a baking staple you probably already have.

In this take on Thai som tam, crisp, juicy apples replace green papaya for a crunchy, sweet, sour, and spicy salad that’s ready in 20 minutes.

A golden brown, lacy fritter filled with summer’s sweetest corn.

This recipe requires exactly zero skill and provides ample opportunity to be amazed by yourself and the wonders of yeast.

Ever wondered how to make the perfect pot of rice without a rice cooker? We got you.

Turn summer squash into a delightfully textural side dish inspired by Thai crispy rice salad—featuring a lime and fish sauce dressing and lots of fresh herbs.

Nutty, cooling tahini yogurt makes the ideal condiment counterpart to tender, glazed long hot peppers—as a side dish, toast topper, or sandwich stuffer.

Gribiche, the classic French sauce made of hard-boiled eggs, mustard, and herbs, is tossed with snappy summer beans for a simple but substantial salad.

Alfredo sauce is for more than just pasta. Fresh summer corn is given the pasta treatment with plenty of cheese in this lightning-fast side.

Creamy roasted Japanese eggplant meets its delightfully textured match in this riff on Mexican salsa macha, made with cashews, garlic, and fresh Fresno chiles.

Whether your produce is peak-season or just so-so, this smart recipe will make it shine.

Instead of balsamic vinaigrette, think fresh ginger, nutty sesame oil, scallion, and a dash of soy.