Meatless

Squash and zucchini pancakes

Even carnivores will appreciate this side dish (or snack) for its subtle garlicky and herby tones, and its rich butter flavor. The pancakes are made with grated squash, zucchini, panko, salt, thyme and garlic, and fried in a mixture of butter and olive oil on both sides until golden and crisp.

Cook time: 12

Servings: 6 pancakes

Shiitake and broccoli in soy garlic sauce

Parboiled shiitake and broccoli florets are tossed in soy garlic sauce thickened with potato starch. The addition of mirin makes this side dish subtly sweet.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 3 people

Tofu and shiitake in soy ginger sauce

Fried crispy tofu cubes, chunks of shiitake and vegetables are braised in ginger sauce, dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha and sesame oil.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Mushroom and rice curry

A one-pot and one-bowl meal for non-meat eaters, or a side dish for omnivores (it's especially good with grilled meat or chicken).

Cook time: 30

Servings: 6 people

Crispy cauliflower with chili lemon sauce

Cauliflower florets tossed with egg white, salt, pepper and potato starch are deep fried until crisp then drizzled with homemade chili lemon sauce.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

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

Asparagus and corn with garlic butter

A side dish that cooks in five minutes if you use baby asparagus and canned baby corn. It's great with fried or grilled meat, chicken or seafood.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 people

Mushroom fried rice

Chopped shiitake, button mushrooms and shimeji are combined with bell pepper and carrot, and three soy sauces, to cook this meatless fried rice.

Cook time: 8

Servings: 4 people