How about salad for dinner? There are a lot of super cool (pun intended) dinner salad ideas out there. Make your own vinaigrette. So easy!

Potato gratin, without doubt, was one of the most favorite dishes prepared in my in-person studio kitchen classes.

Get ready to experience true Italian culinary perfection as you whip up this delicious recipe in no time at all. This classic dish from Tuscany is a great way to use up stale bread and give it new life!

Have all kinds of ideas for summer salads but don’t want to do all the slicing, dicing, and chopping? With this knife skills video we show you how to make quick work of your chopping tasks. It still takes practice but you'll be on your way.

From Island Entertaining on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Serves: 8 Ingredients: 4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded 6 baby carrots,...

Avocados are the star of guacamole. Ripe ones are essential for the best taste and texture. It is super easy and incredibly versatile.

This layered vegetable torte is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a light main course, or even as part of a vegetarian feast. The combination of flavors and textures makes for a beautiful and inviting dish. Usually baked like a lasagna, this torte gives you an opportunity for creativity while being super easy to prepare.

We’ve got a delicious dish that can go with just about any meal. In this video, we discuss how to buy and then roast asparagus for the ultimate veggie side dish.

Roasted Baby Potatoes are a great and easy side dish for any occasion. For the perfect roasted potatoes, we recommend par-cooking them before roasting so the outside is crispy and the inside is perfectly cooked. We like to add a little extra pizazz by serving them with Garlic Aioli. If you are unfamiliar with how to roast your garlic, check out our Skill Drill: Roasted Garlic, and if you want to kick this dish up a notch, make your mayonnaise; we’ve got a Skill Drill for Foo

Carrots make a great side dish any time of year. In this video, we show you the trick to glazed carrots that are tender and perfectly cooked. We also show you when to add the glaze so you don’t burn it all up!

Roasted beets have an amazing, earthy and rich flavor and come in a variety of colors (if you can find them). They are a great side dish but they can be a little messy to prepare. In this video, we show you the easy way to roast and peel these bad ass beets. We fancy them up with a little goat cheese and balsamic reduction.

What could be better than grilled corn slathered in cheese and sour cream with a festive blend of spices?

Another quick dish but a bit more involved than the Pan con Tomate. This one that can be started, held and then finished when you’re ready to serve all your tapas. Be sure to remove the bacon from the pan after frying so that it stays crispy. Mushrooms are quartered so they are a meaty bite. Serve with lots of crusty bread.

This is super easy and so fast. You can certainly make this appetizer from start to finish at any point when you have a little down time. The only cooking part of this dish is toasting the bread.

A great summer salad with a tangy dressing that in many ways, started me on my professional chef-fing path. It was inspired by the classic 80s Ramen Noodle Salad.

Heading to the picnic? Here is a quick and easy way to make pickled cucumbers. A little salt and ice water soak followed by a simple combination of sugar and apple cider vinegar.

We love throwback recipes and this is one straight from my childhood. Now, to be honest, I wouldn’t eat this as a kid. Now it’s a great salad that I enjoy making. Bacon and a sweet tangy dressing! What’s not to love!?

Want to wow your picnic guests with a spin on a traditional potato salad? This recipe is stupid easy and delicious and will be a hit at any summer party!

What is a summer picnic without Coleslaw!? Here’s another throwback recipe that is stupid easy and delicious. If you’re feeling adventurous, add in a few extra ingredients to jazz up this basic but delicious side dish. Oh, and shredding cabbage is pretty easy, don’t worry, we will show you how!

We have a special guest in the kitchen today, Rose, Natalia’s mom! Originally from Serbia, Rose, is going to show you how to make a traditional tomato salad. This salad would be fantastic at any picnic or summer gathering, especially with vine-ripe tomatoes.