side dishes Archives | Cool Mom Eats

What to make with the veggies in your July CSA box!

by Kate Etue | Jul 2, 2020 | Recipes

Many of us on the Cool Mom Eats team have made the leap to CSA memberships this year, since COVID-19 has limited our access to farmer’s markets in town. And sometimes ,we get some ingredients that we aren’t used to cooking with — which can be fun!...

Friendsgiving food idea: Why this Apple Squash Gratin is my favorite, unexpected Thanksgiving side dish

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 14, 2019 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Although Friendsgiving can be an event on the same scale as Thanksgiving — depending how much cooking you’re doing or how many side dishes you’re expected to prepare — it can also feel more relaxed than the usual big turkey day. Family tension...

How to grill potatoes: 3 simple methods for a perfect summer side dish.

by Jane Sweeney | May 29, 2019 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

I don’t know if it’s the Irish in me, but I’m an ardent four-season potato fan. Every winter I tend to crank up the oven and roast them, savoring each golden, crisp skin and soft, pillowy interior. And as summer approaches, there’s no reason we can’t grill potatoes to...

Adaptations to make 5 classic holiday side dishes totally dairy-free. (You won’t miss the butter, promise!)

by Jane Sweeney | Dec 18, 2018 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Tips + Tricks

I know so many people who are eating dairy-free these days: kids with dairy allergies, friends on Whole 30, vegans, and some who are somehow finding themselves a little less tolerant to dairy as they age. (Ahem, speaking for a friend, of course.) Whatever the reason,...

9 mashed potato alternatives for your holiday table. (No offense, mashed potatoes!)

by Anne Wolfe Postic | Nov 20, 2018 | Thanksgiving

We love mashed potatoes, especially when they’re covered in delicious turkey gravy, and they’ll always be a welcome Thanksgiving standard. But who says you can’t have more potatoes? All the potatoes, really? This year, think about adding another...