Side Dish

Sweet chili mushrooms and tofu

Fried tofu and mushrooms are tossed in sweet chili sauce infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. A delighful appetizer or side dish, or a meatless main dish.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 2 people

Lime butter garlic mushrooms

A delightful appetizer or side dish, this tangy, buttery and not-too-spicy dish cooks in just about 12 minutes—and that includes the preparation time!

Cook time: 8

Servings: 2 people

Crispy cauliflower florets with Buffalo sauce

Batter-coated cauliflower florets tossed in a thick and sticky sweet-salty-spicy sauce that coats them without ruining the crispness.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

Chili honey cauliflower

Cut into florets, dipped in batter, deep fried until golden and crisp, then tossed with a sticky salty-sweet-spicy sauce.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

Lemon garlic mushrooms over mock saffron rice

A vegetarian dish, fresh mushrooms are substituted for meat to add bulk, flavor and texture to a meatless meal.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

Grilled eggplant salad

Eggplants, bell peppers, tomatoes and onions are grilled, chopped and tossed with homemade sesame soy dressing. Thinly sliced Thai basil completes the dish.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 3 people

Cauliflower, fried rice style

Some food bloggers call it cauliflower fried rice although there is no rice in this dish. Instead, chopped or grated cauliflower is substituted for rice for a low-carb side dish.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

I love macaroni salad especially when it has so much in it — celery, carrot, pickle relish, crushed pineapple, meat, cheese… I have to admit though that there are times when I want more — more color, more texture and more flavor. Bacon is the answer.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people