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Side Dish

Side Dish recipes from our collection. Look through to find some side dish inspired dishes that you would like to try.

Air Fryer Carrot Recipe Feature

Air Fryer Carrot Recipe

January 26, 2026 Tom Papia

This air fryer carrot recipe keeps things simple, just carrots, olive oil, and a few seasonings, but there’s plenty of room to make it your own. The high heat of the air fryer brings out the carrots’ natural sweetness, so you can easily change up the flavor profile with different spices, herbs, or finishing touches.

Categories Air Fryer, Gluten Free, Healthy, Side Dish Tags Air Fryer, Carrots, Healthy, Side Dish
Cucumber and Tomato Salad Feature

Cucumber And Tomato Salad

December 12, 2025October 6, 2025 Tom Papia

Crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes come together with olive oil and a splash of vinegar to create a refreshing cold salad that is simple and satisfying.

Categories Salad, Italian, Italian Salads, Side Dish Tags Cucumbers, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Salad, Side Dish, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Healthy Cabbage Recipe with No Sugar Added: Feature Image

Healthy Cabbage Recipe No Sugar Added

January 3, 2026September 18, 2023 Tom Papia

Healthy Cabbage Recipe No Sugar Added. Sauteed cabbage and eggplant with peppers, onions, garlic, and soy sauce.

Categories Vegetarian, Side Dish Tags Cabbage, cruciferous vegetables, Eggplant, Garlic, Healthy, Side Dish, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Pasta with Escarole and Beans: A 45 Minute Recipe

January 28, 2026March 27, 2023 Tom Papia

Pasta with Escarole and Beans Recipe. Escarole sautéed in garlic and oil and combined with cannellini beans, pasta, and grated cheese.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta Tags Beans, Escarole, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Oil, Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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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
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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
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
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Quick Summer Chopped Salad

December 15, 2025August 15, 2022 Tom Papia

Summer Chopped Salad. Red roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, carrots, cucumbers, and garbanzo bean chopped with butter bibb lettuce and mixed with Italian dressing.

Categories Vegetarian, Side Dish Tags Appetizer, Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Healthy, Olives, roasted red peppers, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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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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