Sides & Vegetables

Classic German comfort food made with a hot and tangy vinegar dressing and and crisp bacon. Here’s how to make it.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 10 M
• 5

Truly the epitome of classic rustic Italian cooking. Here’s to the simple things in life that taste anything but simple.

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• 20 M
• 1 H, 25 M
• 0

An Irish classic for a darn good reason. Actually, three reasons—it’s shamelessly simple, flagrantly frugal, and undeniably delicious. Lovers of colcannon, rösti, latkes, and hash browns will find comfort here.

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• 20 M
• 1 H
• 8

There are countless versions of this classic. We’re partial to this recipe which gilds the potatoes and cabbage with kale and bacon and beer.

• 20 M
• 50 M
• 2

A superlative version of the classic clean-out-the-fridge stir-fry that reinvents leftovers. Beware the optional but addictive jalapeño garlic vinegar.

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• 15 M
• 15 M
• 0

We guarantee you’re going to feel Irish when you sit down and savor a slice of this brown soda bread. Consider it a borrowed Irish birthright.

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• 10 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2

Um, 5 minutes hands-on time for a loaf of bread? Please. That’s nothing. Nothing short of a miracle.

• 10 M
• 5 H
• 314

Yup. It’s still winter. Darn good thing this simple made-from-scratch soup requires barely more effort than heating up some Campbell’s.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 19

Weeknight comfort food with ease. That’s what we’re talking about when it comes to these easy scalloped potatoes. Barely any effort or time. Lotsa payoff.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 35 M
• 0

Think you don’t like broccoli rabe? Think again. We defy you to try this butter-blasted kin to broccoli and not be converted.

• 10 M
• 15 M
• 4

All the traditional of the classic Parmesan and anchovy dressing of a classic Caesar salad. But this little lovely swaps in charred sprouts for the romaine, caraway breadcrumbs in place of croutons, and adds pickled onions. Wowza.

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• 1 H
• 1 H
• 0

Yet another failproof recipe from Deborah Madison that’s hearty and healthy and satisfying beyond words.

• 45 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 6

A stunning jumble of ingredients you’ll forget are healthy the moment you take a bite. Sweet roasted beets. Peppery watercress. Tangy feta. And a perfectly balanced vinaigrette.

• 30 M
• 3 H, 15 M
• 2

Obscenely rich and soul-achingly satisfying. That’s what we think of these classic Portugueseroasted potatoes with caramelized onions and melted cheese.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 2