Side Dish

Mashed roasted squash (calabaza)

Squash cubes are roasted until soft and caramelized and, while hot, mashed. Butter, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence and cream are stirred in to complete this lovely side dish.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 2 people

Garlic butter corn and green beans

A tasty and colorful side dish that cooks in 15 minutes. Pair it with grilled meat or seafood, or roasted chicken or turkey.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

5-minute green beans and mushroom salad

How do you cook a delicious vegetable side dish in five minutes? You use the microwave oven. Recipe for my easy chili ginger vinaigrette is included.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 2 people

Salted duck egg yolk and garlic fried rice

Store-bought salted duck egg yolk paste was combined with lightly fried garlic to make the base for this fried rice dish. Enjoy by itself or serve as a side dish.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 3 people

Japanese potato salad

Coarsely mashed boiled potatoes, roughly chopped hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, carrot, cucumber and sweet corn are tossed with Japanese mayo, salt and pepper to make this delightful snack or side dish.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 8 people