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an overhead shot of a bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and minced garlic on a weathered white wooden countertop. three wooden spoons, a torn pita bread, and some garlic cloves are on the table next to the hummus.

Condiments, No Cooking Required, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

extra garlicky ‘israeli-style’ hummus

August 3, 2020 by The Practical Kitchen 6 comments

This Israeli-style hummus is packed with garlic, then topped with even more garlic and a generous drizzle of olive oil to serve.

a close up of a bowl of rice with two whole basil leaves tucked into the side

Sides, Vegetarian

lemon basil feta rice

May 18, 2020 by The Practical Kitchen 0 comments

Dress up your favorite rice or grains with a squeeze of lemon juice, crumbled feta, and fresh basil.

an overhead shot of an oval platter with roasted broccolini. across the middle of the broccolini is a yogurt sauce with chopped walnuts.

Sides, Vegetarian

cumin roasted broccolini with lemon yogurt sauce

May 13, 2020 by The Practical Kitchen 2 comments

Slender and slightly droopy broccolini needs barely any help to become a totally delicious side dish.

four egg roll halves sliced diagonally sit on a small plate with two lime slices. a dipping sauce is to the left and a yellow container with more egg rolls is behind the plate.

Appetizers, Dinner, Sides

southwestern egg rolls

March 16, 2020 by The Practical Kitchen 0 comments

Shredded chicken, beans, cheese, and peppers wrapped up in a crunchy, bubbly, crispy egg roll wrapper.

a small dish of guacamole sits in a metal serving bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

Condiments, No Cooking Required, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

easy one-avocado guacamole (with quick-pickled onions)

December 3, 2019 by The Practical Kitchen 0 comments

Whether you smash it on toast, dollop it on tacos, or serve it as dip, this easy one-avocado guacamole makes just the right amount for one or two people to enjoy.

a ceramic rectangular casserole dish filled with pretzel stuffing and topped with pretzel salt sits on a brightly lit windowsill

Dinner, Holidays, Sides

pretzel stuffing (because everything’s better with pretzels)

November 20, 2019 by The Practical Kitchen 0 comments

There’s nothing wrong with plain ‘ol regular stuffing, but if you’re looking for a fun and simple twist (get it, a twist???) on a classic — it’s time to give pretzel stuffing a try.