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Thumb_10011_Watercress Salad With Lemon-Parsley Vinaigrette

Thumb_10011_Watercress Salad With Lemon-Parsley Vinaigrette

Watercress has a delicate, peppery and pungent taste. It shines on its own in this salad, with Dijon mustard and lemon juice highlighting its tart flavors, and parsley complementing its bright herbaciousness.

Thumb_11022_Cornbread

Thumb_11022_Cornbread

This is a basic, Southern recipe for buttery cornbread. It's a staple in diners all across the South, but delicious alongside any meal, anywhere. Cornbread goes particularly well with soups and stews.

Thumb_6668_Hearts Of Romaine Salad With Lemon-Parsley Vinaigrette

Thumb_6668_Hearts Of Romaine Salad With Lemon-Parsley Vinaigrette

Romaine is great for salads because it is so crunchy and juicy at the same time, and still has a bright green flavor.  We dress it up with a simple lemon vinaigrette, which would really work on any salad.

Thumb_13442_Fried Eggplant With Basil

Thumb_13442_Fried Eggplant With Basil

Though this could be the basis for an easy eggplant parmesan, fried eggplant is a great dish in its own right.  Serve it up with some tomato sauce, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, or all alone and piping hot. 

Thumb_8424_Lentil, Tomato And Red Pepper Salad With Cilantro

Thumb_8424_Lentil, Tomato And Red Pepper Salad With Cilantro

For a different kind of side, try lentils. The combination of green lentils and red tomato and pepper is both vibrantly colored and flavored, and goes well will all sorts of grilled dishes.

Thumb_8004_Arugula Salad With Roasted Beets And Ricotta Salata

Thumb_8004_Arugula Salad With Roasted Beets And Ricotta Salata

Doesn't this recipe sound good? It is. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."

Thumb_8612_Toasted Baguette Slices With Olive Oil

Thumb_8612_Toasted Baguette Slices With Olive Oil

It doesn't get simpler than this - good bread with olive oil.  Use toasted baguette as a basis for a fabulous sandwich or crostini, or just eat it plain.