Sides | Blue Flame Kitchen

Asparagus Dijon

Asparagus and Dijon mustard is a classic French pairing. This elegant side dish combines freshly steamed asparagus with a subtle and creamy Dijon sauce.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: Vegetarian, Quick, Make Ahead
Cheese Crusted Potatoes

This scalloped potato-esque side dish is topped with a cheesy breadcrumb crust. We like baking it right on the barbecue.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: Vegetarian, Kid-Friendly
Black Bean and Mango Tango

This ultra-fresh salad combines the goodness of black beans with sweet and juicy mango. The cilantro-citrus dressing has just a bit of a spicy kick, which goes beautifully with the mango.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: Flourless, Vegan, Vegetarian
Braised Broccolini

Broccolini is broccoli’s more slender cousin. Braise these green vegetables in a broth flavoured with lemon and dill weed to make this versatile side dish.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: Quick, Low Sugar, Nut-Free
Barbecued Bannock Biscuits

Bannock, a staple of Indigenous cuisine, is often cooked over an open fire. This recipe lets you make fluffy bannock-style biscuits in a cast iron skillet on your barbeque. The brick placed between the pan and the grill gives the biscuits some distance from the heat and keeps them from overbrowning.

Yield: Makes 12.

Tags: Nut-Free
Balsamic Glazed Baby Carrots

Give tender baby carrots a flavour boost with a sweet balsamic vinegar glaze. This easy side dish only takes minutes to make.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegetarian, Quick, Nut-Free
Balsamic Grilled Asparagus

Asparagus is a cinch to do on the grill. To maximize your flavour, marinate the spears in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard for an hour before putting them on the barbecue.

Yield: Serves 4.

Tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Flourless, Quick
Garlicky Mushrooms with Croutons

This buttery side dish combines oven baked mushrooms with crunchy croutons. Serve it alongside roast or barbecued meats.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Quick, Nut-Free
Garlic Swirls

These garlicky rolls bake up quickly in a muffin pan. Serve them at your next big family dinner.

Yield: Makes 12 swirls.

Tags: Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free
Ginger and Marmalade Glazed Beets

This veggie side dish gets a sweet touch thanks to a crystalized ginger and orange marmalade glaze.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Vegetarian