Side dishes

Asparagus and lemon are a match made in heaven. Here, we've brought them together in an upscale creamy risotto–perfect for a springtime party, a light main or first course.

Instructions Sophisticated ingredients make this one of the best scalloped potatoes we've ever baked--and you don't have to make a...

Adapted from Diane Clement's cookbook, Zest for Life, this pilaf is gorgeous enough for entertaining, or as a weekday dinner.

Instructions Adapted from restaurateur Diane Clement's cookbook, Zest for Life (Raincoast), this is an incredibly easy purée that...

Instructions Hot jalapeño, sweet red pepper and ginger give crisp green beans an updated twist--and you can prepare them ahead to...