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Side Dish

A list of our favorite side dish recipes. Take a look and try a recipe that catches your eye. Let us know how the recipe turned out, or if you invented your recipe.

Roasted Vegetables Recipe: Featured Image

Healthy Roasted Vegetables Recipe

January 12, 2026May 15, 2023 Tom Papia

Roasted Vegetables Recipe. A combination of vegetables seasoned and roasted to perfection.

Categories Side Dish Tags Broccoli, Cauliflower, cruciferous vegetables, Oil, Squash, Vegetables
Asparagus with Beans and Tomatoes: Featured Image

Asparagus with Tomatoes and Beans

January 12, 2026May 1, 2023 Tom Papia

Asparagus with Tomatoes and Beans. Chopped asparagus sauteed with garlic, onions, fresh tomatoes, and cannellini beans.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Asparagus, Healthy, Oil, Onions, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Easy Tomato Soup Recipe

Easy Tomato Soup Recipe

January 3, 2026April 3, 2023 Tom Papia

Easy Tomato Soup Recipe. Crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, navy beans, and seasonings simmered and blended for a creamy and delicious tomato soup. A healthy, filling, and delicious vegetarian dish.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer, Side Dish Tags Garlic, Navy Beans, Onions, Soup, Tomatoes
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges: Feature Image

Simple Baked Sweet Potato Wedges: A One Pan Recipe

January 3, 2026March 20, 2023 Tom Papia

Baked Sweet Potato Wedges. Just 5 simple ingredients for these perfectly baked sweet potato wedges with cinnamon.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer, Side Dish Tags Healthy, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes
Cabbage with Sweet Potatoes: Feature Image

Cabbage with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

December 6, 2025February 13, 2023 Tom Papia

Cabbage with Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes and cabbage sautéed in garlic and oil and mixed with stir fry sauce.

Categories Vegetarian, Side Dish Tags Cabbage, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Healthy, Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Escarole and Beans Recipe: Feature Image

Escarole and Beans Recipe

December 28, 2025January 23, 2023 Tom Papia

Escarole and Beans Recipe. Escarole sautéed in garlic and oil and combined with cannellini beans and vegetable broth.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Beans, Escarole, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans: Feature Image

Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans

January 6, 2026December 12, 2022 Tom Papia

Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans. Cabbage sautéed with green beans, tomatoes, and onions and mixed with stir fry sauce.

Categories Vegetarian, Side Dish Tags Cabbage, cruciferous vegetables, Featured, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Onions, Stir Fry, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
zucchini with beans and sweet potatoes

Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes

December 26, 2025October 24, 2022 Tom Papia

Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes. Zucchini sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes and mixed with beans.

Categories Vegetarian, Healthy, Side Dish Tags Beans, Featured, Garlic, Healthy, Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zucchini
Potato and Green Bean Salad

Potato and Green Bean Salad: A 42 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025October 10, 2022 Tom Papia

Potatoes and Green Beans Salad. Boiled potatoes and sautéed green beans combined with garlic, basil, and oil and served hot or cold as a side dish.

Categories Italian, Italian Salads, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tags Basil, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Potatoes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Fried Cacuzza: Feature Image

Fried Cacuzza: A 50 Minute Recipe

December 6, 2025October 3, 2022 Tom Papia

Fried Cacuzza. Italian cacuzza squash cut into wheels, breaded, and fried until golden brown.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Side Dish Tags Cacuzza, Italian, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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My name is Tom. I am a food lover who has been cooking since I was a little kid. I am first generation Italian American. I have been cooking for about 30 years, dating back to the first time I helped my mom make Sunday dinner.
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