Desserts and Sides

Explore our delightful collection of Desserts and Sides. From indulgent cakes and refreshing fruit treats to savory sauces, dips, and vegetable sides, these recipes complement any meal, adding sweetness or a burst of flavor to your dining experience.

Whether you’re planning a celebration, seeking a quick sweet indulgence, or aiming to enhance your dinner with a flavorful side, our selection has you covered.

Within this collection, you’ll discover:

Fluffy Cakes and Fruit-Forward Desserts: Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Savory Sauces and Dips: Ideal for adding depth to your dishes.
Roasted Vegetables and Classic Side Dishes: To round out your meals with wholesome flavors.

Each recipe is crafted to be simple, satisfying, and accessible to cooks of all levels. We’ve tested and perfected every dish to ensure you can bring more joy, balance, and variety to your table—be it for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

The Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Tested and Perfected

Stack of gooey vegan chocolate chip cookies on parchment.

Crisp edges and soft, gooey centers. These vegan chocolate chip cookies use simple pantry ingredients

Best Vegan Brownies Recipe (Fudgy, Chewy & Crinkle Top)

Stack of fudgy vegan brownies with shiny crackly top and chewy edges.

Nothing compares to biting into a warm, fudgy brownie with a shiny crackly top and

Mexican Hot Sauce Recipe (Salsa Roja & Salsa Verde) – Authentic, Easy, Non-Fermented

Authentic Mexican hot sauce recipes – salsa roja and salsa verde in bowls with tacos, lime, and cilantro.

If you’ve ever sat down at a Mexican taquería, you’ve probably noticed bottles of Mexican

Asian Cucumber Salad in 10 minutes

Asian cucumber salad served in a rustic ceramic bowl, made with smashed Persian cucumbers, chili crisp, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Overhead shot with chopsticks on the side, highlighting the salad’s crunchy texture and vibrant colors.

If you’re craving something crisp, punchy, and weeknight-easy, Asian cucumber salad delivers fast. I’m talking

Burger King Zesty Sauce (Copycat)

Zesty Sauce Burger King copycat in a small bowl with fries and onion rings

This Zesty Sauce copycat brings creamy, tangy heat in 5 minutes. It instantly levels up

Boom Boom Sauce (Sheetz Copycat): What It Is, How to Make It, and Where to Buy It

Featured flat lay of boom boom sauce with fries, shrimp, and chicken sandwich on a rustic wooden background

Meet your new house sauce: creamy, sweet-heat Boom Boom Sauce that goes with everything. It

Easy Hello Fresh Cream Sauce Base Recipe (Gluten-Free & Vegan Options)

Hello Fresh cream sauce base in a small bowl

If you’ve ever ordered a meal kit from Hello Fresh, you’ve probably noticed their signature

Best Oyster Sauce Substitutes (Easy Alternatives for Any Recipe)

Oyster sauce in a white bowl with fresh oysters and lime on rustic wood

Out of oyster sauce but still craving that rich, savory flavor in your stir-fry? You’re

The Ultimate Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe (Authentic & Easy Versions)

A plate of stir-fry drizzled with homemade hoisin sauce.

Make glossy, umami-rich hoisin sauce at home in about five minutes using simple pantry ingredients.

Creamy Tahini Sauce in 5 Minutes – No Blender Needed

Velvety creamy tahini sauce in a small bowl, drizzled over grain bowl with fresh veggies

“In just 5 minutes, I turned ordinary tahini paste into the creamiest, most versatile sauce,