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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.

stir fry cabbage recipe

Simple Stir Fry Cabbage

January 17, 2026July 5, 2021 Tom Papia

Stir Fry Cabbage. Cabbage sautéed in stir fry sauce and soy sauce with garlic, onions, and carrots. Filling, tasty, and done in 15 minutes.

Categories Vegetarian, Side Dish Tags Cabbage, Carrots, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Onions
Vegetarian Three Bean Stew Recipe

Vegetarian Three Bean Stew

January 3, 2026May 24, 2021 Tom Papia

Vegetarian Three Bean Stew. Navy, pinto, and kidney beans simmered with garlic, onions, bell peppers, carrots, diced tomatoes, and chili powder. A healthy, filling, and delicious vegetarian dish.

Categories Vegetarian, Side Dish Tags Carrots, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Kidney Beans, Onions, Peppers
Gnocchi and Broccoli Recipe

Gnocchi and Broccoli: A 30 Minute Recipe

November 21, 2025May 3, 2021 Tom Papia

Gnocchi and Broccoli. Gnocchi sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and broccoli. Served with a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Categories Side Dish, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Broccoli, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Gnocchi, Grated Cheese, Italian
Honey Balsamic Zucchini Recipe

Honey Balsamic Zucchini

December 21, 2024April 12, 2021 Tom Papia

Honey Balsamic Zucchini. Fresh zucchini sliced thin and sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, honey, and balsamic vinegar.

Categories Side Dish Tags Garlic, Honey, Vinegar, Zucchini
Green Beans with Garlic and Onions for Dinner

Green Beans with Garlic and Onions: A 25 Minute Recipe

December 5, 2025March 8, 2021 Tom Papia

Green Beans with Garlic and Onions. Green beans sautéed in garlic and oil and mixed with a simple tomato sauce.

Categories Side Dish, Italian, Italian Side Dishes Tags Appetizer, Garlic, Green beans, Marinara sauce, Onions
Zucchini with Tomatoes: Feature Image

Zucchini with Tomatoes and Garlic: A 30 Minute Recipe

January 30, 2026November 12, 2020 Tom Papia

Zucchini with Tomatoes and Garlic. Fresh zucchini sliced thin and sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, onions, and tomatoes.

Categories Side Dish, Appetizer, Italian, Italian Side Dishes Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Onions, Zucchini
Green beans with garlic and tomatoes

Green Beans with Garlic and Tomatoes

January 31, 2026April 9, 2020 Tom Papia

Green beans with garlic and tomatoes sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil. This is a great #meatlessmonday option. Couple this with your favorite grains, or maybe just a nice piece of crusty Italian bread for dipping!

Categories Side Dish, Italian, Italian Side Dishes Tags Appetizer, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans
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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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