Side Pairing

Make your meals even tastier with these versatile add-on sides. For the cauliflower “grits,” riced cauliflower is cooked in a smoked gouda cheese sauce made extra rich with cream cheese and heavy cream. For our green bean “casserole,” we top thin haricots verts with a mushroom cream sauce made by simmering creminis with porcini mushroom powder and cream cheese, then puréeing until smooth. Next, there’s a flavorful poblano cauliflower mash made with cream cheese, butter, cheddar, and Parmesan, and topped with a sprinkle of green onions. And finally, there’s zucchini, dusted with smoked paprika, ancho chile powder, and cumin, then roasted until tender. It’s topped with a mouthwatering creamy red pepper fondue made with cream cheese, white cheddar, and heavy cream.