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Welcome to the Side category, where you'll find a vibrant selection of easy, flavorful dishes perfect for complementing any meal. Whether you're looking for quick and nutritious salads, creamy dips with a twist, or savory veggie side dishes, this collection has you covered!

Try the Quick Veggie Pearl Couscous Salad with Basil Romesco Sauce—a light and refreshing side packed with crunchy veggies and tossed in a rich basil romesco sauce that adds a bold, nutty flavor. For hummus lovers, my Spicy Zhug Hummus with Feta offers a delicious twist on classic hummus with the kick of zhug sauce and the creamy tang of feta cheese.

And don’t miss the Easy Oven Baked Pecorino Basil Pesto Corn on the Cob—an irresistible side featuring sweet corn baked to perfection, smothered in fresh basil pesto, and finished with the salty goodness of Pecorino cheese.

Explore these simple, flavorful sides to elevate your next meal!

  • Spicy Zhug Hummus with Feta – Twist on Classic Hummus
  • Quick Vegetable Pearl Couscous Salad with Basil Romesco Sauce
  • Quick Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
  • Quick & Easy Food Chopper Guacamole with Jalapeño Kick
  • How to Make Multigrain Rice | Purple Rice Recipe
  • Easy Oven Baked Pecorino Basil Pesto Corn on the Cob
  • Marinated Sumac Onions | Easy and Quick
  • Why Massaged Kale Benefits Matters: Easy Kale Salad Recipe
  • Easy Whipped Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Spread

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I’m Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary educator. For over a decade, I worked at major hotels such as the PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlon Hotel Company, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. As a lifetime passionate cook, my blog explores a world of flavors and experiments with recipes to create restaurant-quality dinners that will excite the food enthusiast's taste buds. Learn More →

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Dietary Needs

Sliced Peach Piri Piri Chicken with Fonio Kale Salad on a plate.

Pollotarian

Caesar Salad with soft-boiled Egg, roasted campari Tomatoes and Chili-Infused Croutons garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper in a wide rim bowl.

Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

Dairy-Free

Grilled Zhug Ras el Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato, cucumber, onion Salad served with a lemon-oregano dressing served with a grilled lemon.

Grain-Free

grilled marinated tofu on top of a warm roasted vegetable couscous salad on spicy basil romesco sauce in a wide rim bowl topped with micro greens.

Egg-Free

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Nut-Free

top view and close up the Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup in a wide rim bowl .

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