Sides
Chinese Salad

Chinese Salad

It might not be the prettiest slaw, but this pile of chopped cabbage with toasted ramen noodles, sliced almonds and sesame seeds has a crunch that's super-addictive.
'Mad Men' Week: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

‘Mad Men’ Week: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

My new favorite side: a creamy, tangy pasta salad with grated carrot and chopped celery for crunch.
Meatless Monday: Baked Macaroni and Pimento Cheese

Meatless Monday: Baked Macaroni and Pimento Cheese

A dreamy, creamy, super-cheesy dish that could do double-duty as a vegetarian main course or side.
Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing

It's not Thanksgiving without this classic Southern side, served on the table, as God intended.
Basic Cranberry Sauce + Sam Sifton's "Thanksgiving"

Basic Cranberry Sauce + Sam Sifton’s “Thanksgiving”

Thanksgiving cooking doesn't get much easier than this jammy, ruby-red sauce with the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Meatless Monday: Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale

Meatless Monday: Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale

Add some warm chickpeas or hard-boiled egg to turn this warm, lemon-kissed salad into a full-blown meal.
Meatless Monday: Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyère

Meatless Monday: Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyère

You could make a meal of these sauteed greens topped with melted cheese and crunchy sourdough croutons. I did.
Julia's Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal

Julia’s Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal

Never tried a Julia Child recipe? Start with these tomatoes – seeded, stuffed with herbed bread crumbs, and baked to summery perfection.