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Sides & Little Salads
Sides & Little Salads

Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad

romaine lettuce, red onion, tomato, croutons
4.9 stars (14 reviews)
All the great flavors of a classic steakhouse-style wedge salad. Just pour on the dressing and dig in!

Marble Potatoes

roasted garlic and rosemary
4.7 stars (201 reviews)
Every delicious meal deserves a delicious side of potatoes. Simply roast marble spuds (the fun, bite-sized ones) with garlic, salt, and rosemary to tease out maximum flavor. Serve them with whatever you like or sneak a few by themselves—they’re really that good.

Baked Yams with Chipotle Butter

cilantro, cotija cheese
4.7 stars (47 reviews)
Kick this classical seasonal side up a notch with a premium topping of cotija cheese, scallions and chipotle butter to melt over the top.

Golden Beet Sunflower Salad

arugula, toasted seeds, goat cheese
4.7 stars (34 reviews)
Sprinkle arugula over roasted golden beets tossed in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette and add tangy goat cheese for a bit of freshness. Mix in toasted sunflower seeds for a crunch that complements the wonderful texture of arugula!

Truffle Mashed Potatoes

yukon gold potatoes, heavy cream, truffle oil
4.6 stars (357 reviews)
Mashed potatoes may be the world's consummate comfort food, but this truffle mash manages to crank the dial up to eleven. Blend yukon gold potatoes to a velvety consistency along with heavy cream, sour cream, butter, cream cheese, and—because that isn’t luxurious enough—a decadent drizzle of truffle oil. Top with chives and indulge yourself; the only guilt you'll feel is for refusing to share.

Moroccan Carrots

carrot hummus, feta, micro cilantro
4.6 stars (184 reviews)
Experience carrots two ways with this North African-inspired side. Spice half of the carrots with za’atar, an earthy spice blend, and roast them. Purée the other half with harissa for a sweet-and-spicy carrot hummus. Serve the roasted carrots over a bed of hummus and garnish with the fresh feta, crunchy pine nuts, and cilantro.

Roasted Fall Squash

pomegranate, hazelnut, fresno chiles
4.6 stars (73 reviews)
Roast a tasty trio of sweet potatoes, yams, and delicata squash and pair them with a flight of toppings. Add hazelnuts for crunch, pickled fresno chiles for a touch of heat, and pomegranate vinaigrette for sweetness that ties the whole plate together.

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

skin-on potatoes, scallions, cream, butter
4.6 stars (33 reviews)
You can give the peeler the day off for these rustic mashed potatoes. Skin-on Yukon gold potatoes combine with buttermilk, cream, and chopped scallions for a creamy mash that has both texture and hearty flavor. Don’t let your next steak go wanting—add a healthy serving of this homey side to complete your meal.

Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

fresh romaine, shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
4.5 stars (14,341 reviews)
A classic Caesar: fresh and crunchy hearts of romaine lettuce sprinkled with shredded, salty Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Add crispy garlic croutons and a garlic-anchovy dressing for crunch and umami flavor.

Petite Iceberg Wedge Salad

candied bacon, tomatoes, point reyes original blue
4.5 stars (1,450 reviews)
Give the steakhouse classic an update by crumbling "bacon candy" on wedges of crunchy iceberg lettuce with cucumbers and radishes for even more crunch and cherry tomatoes for bright tart-sweetness.

Tricolore Salad

arugula, radicchio, endive, pumpkin seeds
4.5 stars (497 reviews)
Three colors, one deliciously healthy salad. Peppery green arugula, red radicchio, and crunchy white endive tossed together for this classic Italian salad meant to invoke the tri-colored flag of its homeland. A traditional creamy lemon dressing brightens each component, bringing zest to this colorful dish. Garnished with a sprinkling of ricotta salata cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Creamed Spinach

béchemel, parmesan, herbed breadcrumbs
4.5 stars (274 reviews)
Give spinach the comfort food treatment, folding in Parmigiano-Reggiano and béchamel before baking this velvety side. Add a crisp topping of herbed breadcrumbs to give each bite a delightful crunch and serve this leafy indulgence alongside your favorite roast.

Little Gem Salad

creamy lemon dressing, olive crostini, manchego
4.5 stars (271 reviews)
An ode to the mighty Caesar salad. Replace mundane romaine with crisp, sweet little gem lettuce and serve it with a creamy lemon dressing, olive croutons and shaved Manchego cheese for a mellow, slightly nutty finish.

Winter Cabbage & Apple Salad

pomegranate, mint, miso dressing
4.5 stars (49 reviews)
Toss seasonal winter cabbage with mint and include julienned apples and pomegranate seeds for a fresh, fruity salad. Add a satisfying dash of umami with a full-flavored miso dressing and sprinkle on a touch of crunch with peanuts and fried shallots.

Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

shaved parmesan, lemon
4.4 stars (709 reviews)
Roast Brussels sprouts with garlic until browned and tender, then top with shaved parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.

Tomato Sweet Corn Salad

grilled red onion, blue cheese
4.4 stars (423 reviews)
Scatter vine-ripened tomatoes and sweet corn kernels on a bed of tender spring mix lettuce along with bright red onions and crumbled blue cheese.

Savory Bread Pudding

mushrooms, sage, caramelized onion
4.4 stars (144 reviews)
All the decadence of your favorite Thanksgiving dessert is coming to dinner, packed with white mushrooms for meaty umami flavor and seasoned with onions and sage. The richness of this baked masterpiece is heightened by a porcini brandy cream sauce.

Potato Gratin

leeks, cream, Parmesan
4.4 stars (112 reviews)
This classic French technique transforms a few simple ingredients into layers of creamy decadence. Fill a pan with thin slices of potatoes and leeks, add cream for richness, and top the dish with a hearty serving of parmesan. The result is a dreamy lasagne look-alike—stripes of soft, indulgent potatoes topped with a wonderfully browned blanket of cheese.

White Bean Gratin

tomato, parmesan, herbed breadcrumbs
4.4 stars (107 reviews)
This casserole-style dish features fiber-rich white beans baked in a rich tomato sauce with basil, parsley, garlic, and a bit of fresh, aromatic rosemary. Keep the beans whole so that each bite has lovely texture, add brioche breadcrumbs and pesto on the side to add more crunch and zest to this yummy dish.

Luxury Mac & Cheese

black truffles, leeks, herbed breadcrumbs
4.3 stars (87 reviews)
Who said comfort food couldn’t be classy? Dress up this luxurious mac & cheese in a delicious three piece suit of rich béchamel sauce, savory black truffle shavings, and herbed breadcrumbs to have each bite oozing with refinement. Pair this side with an elegant dinner or use it to add a touch of approachable panache to a potluck spread.

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

garlic and parsley
4.2 stars (593 reviews)
Roasted Yukon Gold potatoes seasoned with garlic, fresh parsley and parmesan. In the oven, watch as your potatoes get extra crispy edges and browned bits to go along with the yummy melted parmesan.

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