15 stress-free sides

Easy with a side of delicious - these recipes make great company and conversation starters.

Braised artichoke salad

Source: Feast magazine

Smashed green olive and ruby grapefruit salad

No cooking involved, this interesting and adventurous dish is all in the prep.

Smashed green olive salad
Source: Alan Benson

Duck fat potatoes with garlic and sage

A delicious waxy potato cooked in duck fat is something deeply rich and thrilling. Lots of garlic, white beans for some extra creamy crunch, and an excessive amount of sage make it even better.

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Braised baby gem, peas, speck & crème fraîche

Based on a classic French dish, this recipe has the addition of speck that adds an extra tasty smoky element.

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Yoghurt and cucumber salad

Eaten as a salad rather than a dip, this Lebanese recipe complements dishes like barbecued meats, baked kibbeh and stuffed vegetables.

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Crumbed fried zucchini

Kefalotiri and kefalograviera are Greek hard cheeses made from a mixture of sheep's and goat’s milk. Perfect for frying, in this recipe, they add luxuriousness to the breadcrumb coating on the fried zucchini. Great for your next meze platter!

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Cabbage salad with mint, chilli and sesame seeds

It's pretty amazing how far a single head of cabbage can go. This simple salad gets a nice chilli flavour that balances well with the freshness and crispness of the cabbage.

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Carrots, their tops, honey and smoked yoghurt

There is something so satisfying about the versatile carrot and this recipe also has a carrot top pesto to go alongside these charred carrots.

Carrots, their tops, honey and smoked yoghurt
Source: Mr Wilkinson’s Simply Dressed Salads

Hong Kong fried rice

A fast and easy favourite that will have you dishing up bowls full in no time.

These are the reasons why you don't have to go very far to get your fried rice fix.
These are the reasons why you don't have to go very far to get your fried rice fix. Source: Phaidon Press

Braised artichoke, broad beans and peas

It’s best to use tender young broad beans and artichokes in this vibrant plate that will wow any table.

Braised artichoke, broad beans and peas (Frittedda)

Potato pancakes with sesame sauce

Talk about popular, these crispy potato cakes are the perfect party snack.

Potato pancakes with spicy sesame sauce (gamjajeon)
Potato pancakes with spicy sesame sauce (gamjajeon) Source: Feast magazine

Fried cauliflower with chickpea aioli

Add a little Mediterranean flair to your menu with this fried and roasted cauliflower.

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Spice-roasted butternut pumpkin

This is a lovely light meal and you can use any type of squash or pumpkin for this dish.

Spice roasted butternut squash with capered yoghurt
Source: Anjum's Australian Spice Stories

Caramelised fig, orange and goat's cheese salad

Working with caramel may seem intimidating but in this case, you needn’t worry; the juicy fruit with the creamy cheese all balances out superbly.

Caramelised fig, orange and goat's cheese salad
Source: Jon Sayers

Chilean salsa

Food Safari Fire favourite, this fresh, beautifully balanced salsa is one of those all-purpose additions to a barbecue that you’ll make again and again.

Chilean salsa
Source: Toufic Charabati

Broccolini with almond, anchovy and chilli

An excellent and very simple side dish of broccoli, salty anchovy, a little heat from the chilli and crunchy almonds all brought together with butter and lemon.

Broccoli with almonds, anchovy and chilli
Source: Sharyn Cairns

For more side ideas check out our Essential Side collection here.


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