Side Dish

Elbow macaroni cooked in its own starchy water, then stirred with milk and real cheddar.

Sweetcorn wrapped in foil with butter, then finished unwrapped so the kernels pick up a char.

Sliced mushrooms tossed with garlic and oil, cooked in one layer so they brown instead of steaming.

Crisp salted skin and a floury, steamy middle, with no foil and no big oven.

Cold watermelon, salty feta, cucumber and mint in a bright lime honey dressing.

Quick garlic butter green beans, blanched until crisp-tender then tossed in melted butter and garlic.

Quick sauteed okra cooked in a skillet with onion, garlic, and chili until golden and tender.

Soft, fluffy dinner rolls made two ways, in the bread machine or by hand.

Creamy coleslaw with crisp cabbage and carrots in a tangy mayo dressing. An easy classic side ready in 10 minutes plus chill …

Classic potato salad with a creamy mayo-mustard dressing and eggs. An easy, make-ahead picnic side that only gets better after chilling.