Side Dish

Thinly sliced and layered potatoes baked to golden brown perfection.

Gratin Dauphinois

Side Dish - French - January 12, 2023
A colorful plate of mixed greens topped with shaved asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and cherry tomatoes, and garnished with rustic herbed croutons.

Spring Vegetable Salad with Herbed Croutons

Side Dish - French - March 16, 2023
The bread is golden on the outside and airy on the inside with specks of orange from the sweet potatoes and jalapenos throughout.

Mexican-inspired Sweet Potato Bread

Side Dish - Mexican - April 24, 2023
A small white bowl filled with a pile of steaming hot edamame pods, coated with glaze made of miso and butter, and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi seasoning.

Miso Butter Edamame

Side Dish - Japanese - May 14, 2023
A rustic loaf of bread with a golden cheesy crust and caramelized onions throughout.

Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Bread

Side Dish - French-inspired - June 21, 2023
A plate of golden-brown French fries elegantly arranged in a cone shape, topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, chopped parsley, and drizzled with truffle-infused oil. An irresistible sight!

Iconic Gourmet French Fries

Side Dish - French - July 13, 2023
The dish features a vibrant combination of golden-brown fennel wedges with scattered pink pickled onions and a dusting of dark Szechuan pepper. Garnished with fresh fennel fronds on top, providing a fresh color contrast and adding a hint of sophistication.

Crispy Szechuan Fennel Wedges

Side Dish - Chinese Fusion - August 30, 2023
Golden brown celeriac fries piled high on a vibrant circular plate, highlighted with splashes of electric green salsa. Topped with a sprinkling of scarlet red chili flakes, and a sprinkling of grated cheese, the plate is a palette of autumn hues, teasing of the riot of flavor within.

Tex-Mex Celeriac Fries with Jalapeno Salsa

Side Dish - Tex-Mex - November 10, 2023
A beautiful creamy orange risotto generously studded with flakes of pink trout, garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary on top and a scattering of shredded parmesan. The plate rests on a rustic wooden board, with autumnal colors in the background, making the dish pop.

Autumn Harvest Trout Risotto

Side Dish - Italian - November 17, 2023
A vibrant side dish presented on a sleek black plate: golden caramelized onion rings intermingled with translucent lychee halves, decorated with red szechuan peppercorns, and sprinkled with finely chopped spring onions. The shiny glaze gives it a tantalizing glossy finish.

Caramelized Onion and Lychee Szechuan Stir-Fry

Side Dish - Chinese - January 19, 2024
A bubbling dish full of creamy cauliflower florets, emerging golden-brown from the oven. Shreds of seasoned crab meat are peeping through the velvety sauce, adding a delightful contrast in color and texture. Garnished with finely chopped cilantro for a pop of fresh green and red chili flakes for that little extra heat.

Spiced Crab Bake with Curried Cauliflower Gratin

Side Dish - Indian Fusion - January 28, 2024
A vibrant, warm yellow corn mixture pops with contrasting splashes of deep red pomegranate seeds and bright green chives. A topping of melted cheese and a dollop of crema adds to the visual appeal, while a scattering of crispy tortilla curls gives a fun textual dimension.

Mexican Chive-Pomegranate Esquites

Side Dish - Mexican - February 25, 2024
A riot of vibrant greens, with chunks of pale green Kohlrabi interspersed with bright green peas, nestled alongside lemon wedges. Randomly strewn bits of lemon zest and a sprig of fresh mint as garnish add beautiful contrast. Crystal clear lemon vinaigrette oozes around the edge.

Springtime Stir-fried Kohlrabi & Sweet Peas

Side Dish - Italian - April 10, 2024
Golden, crispy fries with slivers of off-white parmesan mingled within, served on a matte black ceramic serving dish. Drizzles and puddles of the glossy, dark truffle oil punctuate the golden landscape of the fries, accented by the vibrant green of finely chopped chives. The dish effuses an elegant rusticity.

Black Truffle and Parmesan Gourmet French Fries

Side Dish - Fusion - July 13, 2024
The dish is a pleasing mix of colors - a creamy, near-white base with spots of golden caramelized fennel mingling with the darker specks of cooked pancetta. A light dusting of parmesan cheese and a smattering of fresh green fennel fronds on top gives a perfect contrast. It’s served in a vintage Italian ceramic bowl for a truly rustic feel.

Roasted Fennel and Pancetta Risotto

Side Dish - Italian - August 08, 2024
A beautiful sight: succulent, bright green, grilled leeks filled with creamy, white feta, arranged in a sunburst pattern on a rustic swath of toasted farro. The finishing touch is a dazzling salsa made of ruby red cherry tomatoes, dotted with emerald-green, freshly chopped herbs.

August Reverie: Feta-stuffed Leeks with Roasted Tomato Salsa

Side Dish - Mediterranean - August 16, 2024
The dish presents a vibrant green gazpacho soup, adorned with small, crisp cubes of lettuce, tiny red tomato dices, sprinkled with crunchy croutons and drizzles of olive oil. The greenery, contrasted by the red tomatoes, creates a visually engaging dish.

Gazpacho Verde with Lettuce Brunoise

Side Dish - Spanish - August 21, 2024
The vibrant orange cubes of roasted butternut squash, their corners toasted golden brown, rest on a bed of lush green parsley leaves. Speckled through the dish are luminous ruby-red pomegranate seeds, their glossy surfaces reflecting texture in the light. All this is nestled in a rustic earthenware bowl, the deep-set dish enhancing the abundance and heartiness of the salad.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Parsley Salad

Side Dish - Middle Eastern - October 06, 2024
A striking dish boasting bold autumn colors: vibrant glossy orange butternut squash cubes sit prettily next to vibrant red cranberry jewels, sprinkled with dark green tarragon leaves. The squash and cranberries gently sit on a crisp walnut-studded bed of quinoa.

Tarragon-Infused Spiced Butternut Squash & Cranberry Fusion

Side Dish - Fusion - November 14, 2024
A view from above reveals oven-baked sweet potato fries artistically scattered on a bright white ceramic plate, their orange color contrasting starkly with the plate. The vibrant chipotle aioli drizzled over presents an appealing color fusion. Fresh green chives provide a final flourish.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli

Side Dish - American - November 16, 2024