
Category: Side Dishes


If you’ve never experienced a Yorkshire Pudding, Jamie’s giant version is going to blow your mind. Jamie teaches you how to make this British classic, and then take it to the next level. It will become your must-have for any roast.

A cooling cucumber raita that pairs deliciously with curry and rice.

Learn how to make Jamie’s signature jam jar vinaigrette to elevate your salads to the next level. Jamie shows you how to balance acid, fat, and salt, so you can apply these basics to make any dressing, using whatever you have in your kitchen.
Everything you need to know to make the ultimate salad! With Jamie’s guidance, you’ll learn the principles of building crunchy, delicious, and satisfying salads. Discover new ways to combine vegetables, fruits, greens, proteins, cheese, herbs, and toppings, all to achieve true salad greatness.
Jamie’s Class Introduction

Jamie Oliver, like you’ve never seen him before. Step inside Jamie’s world as he shares a lifetime of cooking wisdom. Be inspired to lead a healthier, happier, and more delicious life through the joy of food. Learn the dishes and essential techniques to cook like Jamie at home.Step inside Jamie’s mind as he imparts a lifetime of intimate and meaningful cooking wisdom. Go behind the scenes to Jamie’s UK home and headquarters to get a full glimpse inside the private life of this iconic celebrity chef, and learn the secrets behind 25 years of his favorite recipes, techniques, and cooking principles.
Jamie’s Story

This captivating documentary follows the life and career of Jamie Oliver, the internationally renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur. The documentary takes an intimate look at Jamie’s life journey, from his early days cooking in his parents’ pub to becoming a global celebrity superstar. It examines Jamie’s struggles with dyslexia, his commitment to his family, and his mission to educate people about healthy eating and fight against childhood obesity. Take a rare glimpse inside Jamie’s world as he guides you through the places he calls home – London and Essex – and shows how he is changing the world, one plate at a time.
Chicken & Leek Pie with Mash

Learn the key principles of pastry making, which can be applied to both sweet and savory pastries. Then, while the dough is resting, Jamie teaches you how to poach chicken for super-tender results, create a sumptuous mashed potato, steam fresh greens, and make an umami-packed gravy. Bring it all together for the best pie, ever.
Strawberry Jam Margarita

Give your margarita a Jamie twist by using strawberry jam and fragrant fresh herbs. This refreshing cocktail goes well with a round of pizzas and a group of friends.
Bread, Two Ways

Now that you know how to make Jamie’s principle bread dough, learn his tips and tricks for making pillowy focaccia with a crunchy bottom and a show-stopping pesto twister bread.
Jamie’s Sunday Roast

An iconic British Sunday roast you’ll want to make again and again. Take a journey through Jamie’s memories to discover the dishes that come together to make an epic feast. Transform your roasts into unforgettable meals by learning how to make the best roast beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetable sides, classic condiments, and a rich, homemade gravy. Seconds, please!
Squash Curry

Jamie teaches you how to max out on flavor with this heart-warming veggie dish, ideal for any day of the week. Learn how to make a nutritious curry from scratch, balance spices, and cook perfectly fluffy rice.
A Celebration of Salad

Everything you need to know to make the ultimate salad! With Jamie’s guidance, you’ll learn the principles of building crunchy, delicious, and satisfying salads. Discover new ways to combine vegetables, fruits, greens, proteins, cheese, herbs, and toppings, all to achieve true salad greatness.
How to bake the perfect potato

Our Favorite Holiday Side Dishes



Onions, mint, marjoram, and basil are finely blended together to form an herbaceous sauce.

Shakarkandi ki chaat is a total crowd pleaser. The delicious and tangy sweet potato salad is not only healthy, but it’s easy to make! This popular street food makes the perfect side dish for any meal.

Stuff this delectable Bengali-style spiced cauliflower, potato, and peanut mash inside your samosas, or prepare it as a scrumptious side dish.

Asma teaches how to make India’s favorite street food, Bengali-style samosas (known as singara), that are stuffed with an aloo gobi filling of cauliflower, potatoes, peanuts, and seasonings like ginger and turmeric. She pairs it with a fiery tomato chutney.

Cool off your palate with this refreshing cucumber salad. Pomegranates add gorgeous color and a bright pop of flavor. A great side on its own, or with the luscious chicken curry.

Make these flavor-packed Bengali beans, the perfect fiery side dish to the mild and floral chicken korma, or to eat any day of the week.

A leafy green salad with roasted pine nuts and dressed with lemon juice for added freshness. If you can’t find mulukhiyah leaves, substitute with spinach, kale, baby Swiss chard, or any other firm greens.

The national lunchtime favorite in Israel consists of deliciously spiced fried chickpeas. It’s easy to make and incredibly tasty.
Papaya Tabbouleh with Caramelized Peanuts

A spin on the regional Tabbouleh salad, with other variations offered in Erez’s class, this one stands out with the use of Papaya. Tangy, tart, and caramelized peanuts to add some crunch and sweetness. As Erez would say, ‘Wowowowow’.

The ultimate Israeli dish, char the eggplant directly in the fire and top with sweet and tart pomegranate syrup and rich tahini.

Garlic lovers, pay attention. These slow-roasted garlic cloves become tender, caramelized, and totally delectable.

Learn how to coax the best texture and flavor out of earthy butter potatoes by first confit-ing them in oil, butter, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary and sage.

This traditional Iranian recipe is taught with the help of chef Deb Mikhail, and adds an unexpected dimension. The recipe was inspired by Nancy’s celery and burrata dish at Mozza Bar, a plate that Deb said proved to her that “celery can actually be cool.” Doctored up with turmeric, crushed Persian lime and fresh mint, this dish is bright and vibrant.
Contorni

Nancy serves dinner in her Italian garden with a cascade of contorni that highlight the season’s best: roasted tomatoes with thyme & black olives; roasted cauliflower with caraway seeds; baked cabbage with olive oil; and baked onions with sage and vinegar. Nancy party preps for most of the day, creating checklists, setting deadlines, and building in plenty of time for wine breaks and rests. She’s the host with the most and she’s teaching you all her tricks.

Nancy puts her own creative spin on this Italian stewed sweet pepper classic by roasting it in the oven to achieve a richer, more deeply caramelized flavor profile. These peppers are going to totally steal the show at your next party.

Learn how to coax the best texture and flavor out of earthy butter potatoes by first confit-ing them in oil, butter, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary and sage.

Nancy puts her own creative spin on this Italian stewed sweet pepper classic by roasting it in the oven to achieve a richer, more deeply caramelized flavor profile. These peppers are going to totally steal the show at your next party.
Nancy’s Caesar Salad

Nancy approaches salads with the same depth and layers as any of her signature dishes. Nancy’s Caesar has evolved in complexity as she continues to layer in unexpected components over the years. From fried parsley and orange zest to shaved cauliflower and bagna cauda croutons, this Chi Spacca creation is bursting with texture, flavor and originality.

When asparagus season rolls around, throw them on the grill for a nice burnt char. The pine nuts bring an added nutty contrast.

For the dreamiest grilled sweet potatoes — with creamy insides and very crispy outsides — follow this recipe.

Don’t throw away watermelon rinds because you can pickle that! There’s nothing better in the summer than an ultra fresh watermelon, that’s why Edward likes to save the rinds, pickle it, and bring acidity and crunch to barbecue dishes.

Turn simple rice into a showstopper. Simmer rice in coconut milk for a rich and sweet complexity.

Packing kimchi in a jar is a skill of itself. Once you learn this technique, you’ll be able to turn so many vegetables into delicious kimchi.

Bump up boring coleslaw with this creative riff. The Asian pear and cabbage bring a crisp sweetness and punch of bright acidity.

Create Francis’s creamy and tangy vinaigrette, which tops any roasted veg or acts as the perfect base for potato salad.

Never make another potato salad the same way ever again. Francis puts his spin on the Argentine barbecue classic side with a tangy mustard vinaigrette. While you can always use a knife, follow Francis’s motto and use your hands. “Everything you can cut and break with your hands, the better,” he says.

Grate your potato right on the cast iron surface, capturing the air to perfectly steam the inside while developing the crispiest, crunchiest exterior.

All you need is three carrots, a handful of thyme, a bit of cream, olive oil, and a cast iron pan to make Francis’s latest hit vegetarian recipe. You’ve never tasted carrots quite like these.

Don’t throw out your potato scraps, make a meal out of it! Zero waste is always the way to go.

For the dreamiest potatoes with creamy insides and very crispy outsides, follow Francis’s easy recipe.

On the hunt for a stunning side dish? Place this cake-like potato dish on the table to totally wow guests.

Practice your knife skills to thinly slice the potatoes, or use a mandolin. It’s incredibly easy to make and will turn simple potatoes into a showstopper.

A great vegetarian side that will have everyone wanting more. Learn about the rescoldo method of cooking, burning vegetables in ashes.

Join Francis in his quincho, the outdoor kitchen, as he teaches two of his seven live-fire signature cooking techniques: hanging and slowly roasting pineapple and cabbage over hot embers. Don’t have a vertical grill? No problem. He’ll teach how to cook it in the oven, too.

A wonderful riff on roasted potatoes, just be sure not to rinse potatoes because the starch is what will give them texture and color.

This tropical pea dish works wonders alongside savory mains. Kwame shows you how to perfectly cook the peas and season to delight.

Take your mayonnaise game to the next level, with Kwame’s Afro-Caribbean inspired aioli. It goes with a wide variety of dishes, from potatoes to sandwiches to savory proteins.

No Jamaican feast would be complete without this starchy, crunchy and satisfying side.
Papaya Tabbouleh with Caramelized Peanuts

A spin on the regional Tabbouleh salad, with other variations offered in Erez’s class, this one stands out with the use of Papaya. Tangy, tart, and caramelized peanuts to add some crunch and sweetness. As Erez would say, “wowowowow”.
Peanut Braised Chicken with Coconut Carolina Rice

Braise poultry and simmer coconut rice in a flavorful miso and peanut mixture and you’ll have a warming, family-style dish. Learn how to to build flavor through caramelization and the secret to preparing perfect rice.
Kwame’s Story

Take a journey to Jamaica with chef Kwame Onwuachi, to discover the roots of his Afro-Caribbean food.
Oxtails with Rice & Peas

Kwame’s mom, Jewel, is in town which calls for a celebratory meal: braised oxtails with coconut rice and pigeon peas. And of course, no family gathering would be complete without a refreshing rum punch cocktail packed with fresh Jamaican fruits.
Brown Stew Chicken & Fried Plantain

Learn how to blacken and braise chicken in a rich brown gravy with a hint of spicy Scotch bonnet pepper. Kwame serves it with fried plantains and Calypso aioli, making it a fantastic dish that will be a total crowd pleaser. The essence of Jamaica on a plate.
Potato Salad

Never make another potato salad the same way ever again. Francis puts his spin on the Argentine barbecue classic side with a tangy mustard vinaigrette.
Asma’s Story

Asma Khan takes a culinary journey through the bustling streets and colorful markets of Kolkata, India to explore the nostalgic smells, flavors, and ingredients of her ancestral Bengali heritage. She chases childhood memories and meets with inspiring women, all on a quest to understand the influences behind the foods that define the chef she has become.
Asma’s Bengali Supper

Asma became famous worldwide for her Indian supper club in London. She has returned to Kolkata to cook an outdoor dinner party on the grill with journalist and friend Kounteya Sinha: fish and cheese paneer kebabs, smoky eggplant dip, and sweet potato salad.
Saffron Chicken Korma

Asma teaches how to infuse saffron, blend masalas, build flavor profiles, and she even reveals her secret tips on making the ultimate homemade garam masala.
Samosas & Chutney

Asma teaches how to make India’s favorite street food, Bengali-style samosas (known as singara), that are stuffed with an aloo gobi filling of cauliflower, potatoes, peanuts, and seasonings like ginger and turmeric. She pairs it with a fiery tomato chutney.

For the first time ever, Asma is making her family’s recipe with Middle Eastern and Persian roots. A recipe that has been cooked for generations, but never written down. She serves it with a refreshing cucumber and pomegranate salad.
Trout-Stuffed Rösti

Francis brings us to one of his favorite places on the island, near a beautiful waterfall, to cook trout fillets sandwiched between two crispy potato cakes. Learn techniques like the proper way to fillet a fish.
Eggplant Milanesa

This dish is a bestseller at Francis’s restaurant for a reason. Learn how to prepare this vegetarian spin on the humble classic by using the mighty eggplant. Francis teaches how to char, coat, and pan fry the eggplant with clarified butter.
Oeuf Brouillés – Custard Eggs

The egg is one of Francis’s favorite ingredients. Learn how to make oeuf brouillé, a rich and delicate French-style scrambled egg cooked in a bain-marie hot water bath.

All you need is three carrots, a handful of thyme, a bit of cream, olive oil, and a cast iron pan to make Francis’s latest hit vegetarian recipe. You’ve never tasted carrots quite like these.
Francis’s Roasted Chicken with Rescoldo Vegetables

Learn from Francis in his open-air kitchen, the quincho, as he shares two of his seven signature cooking methods utilizing live-fire: hanging and slow-roasting ingredients over heat and the rescoldo, burning vegetables in ashes. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to watch and learn these ancient cooking techniques.
Francis’s Story

Every class begins with a YesChef original documentary film. In Francis Mallman’s Story, go on an adventure to the wilderness of Argentina to visit Francis on his secluded island in Patagonia. Experience his passion for open-fire cooking and how it shaped his food, philosophy and beliefs. Discover his roots and life journey, as you meet the people he has inspired, and the food that defines him.
Contorni

Nancy serves dinner in her Italian garden with a cascade of contorni that highlight the season’s best: roasted tomatoes with thyme & black olives; roasted cauliflower with caraway seeds; baked cabbage with olive oil; and baked onions with sage and vinegar.
Roasted Potatoes with Bagna Cauda

Learn how to coax the best texture and flavor out of earthy butter potatoes by first confit-ing them in oil, butter, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary and sage.
Peperonata with Passata di Pomodoro

Nancy puts her own creative spin on this Italian stewed sweet pepper classic by roasting it in the oven to achieve a richer, more deeply caramelized flavor profile. These peppers are going to totally steal the show at your next party.
Nancy’s Caesar Salad

From fried parsley and orange zest to shaved cauliflower and bagna cauda croutons, this Chi Spacca Caesar salad creation is bursting with texture, flavor, and originality.
Nancy’s Story

Every class begins with a YesChef original documentary film. In Nancy Silverton’s Story, take a journey to Italy and California to discover her sources of inspiration, culinary knowledge, and never-ending pursuit of delicious. Go to the places and meet the people most important to Nancy, and uncover what has shaped her. Uncover the food that defines her and prepare to get into the kitchen in her lessons.
Backyard Barbecue

Join Edward and Ben, home chef and community leader, as they throw a backyard barbecue. Learn Ben’s special brine, and how to grill meats and vegetables.
Grilled Quail with Banana Barbecue Mop

Learn how to make quail with perfect cross-hatched char marks, simmer homemade barbecue sauce with surprising ingredients, and prepare homemade quick pickles. Edward’s grilling techniques can be applied to other proteins.
Kohlrabi Kimchi

Edward shows how to make kimchi from kohlrabi, a dense vegetable that holds up well when fermented. Beyond the kohlrabi, expect the usual kimchi suspects like Korean chili flakes, scallions, garlic, and ginger to tantalize the taste buds.
Edward’s Story

Every class begins with a YesChef original documentary film. In Edward Lee’s Story, take a journey to Kentucky to discover his surprising origins and food philosophies that will change the way you cook and look at food. Meet the city and people that influenced him and his Southern-Korean cuisine. Uncover what defines him on this inspirational adventure, before learning hands-on in his lessons.
Fried Chicken with Gochujang Sauce & Slaw

Learn how to make classic shallow-fried chicken with Edward’s Korean-inspired gochujang sauce, and a side of tangy and bright Asian pear slaw. Get the best tips for achieving crispy chicken skin and juicy interiors. Master the art of shallow-frying chicken with Edward’s easy-to-follow recipe.
Kibbeh Nayyeh

Travel to a small Arab village and learn about the secrets of this Lebanese delicacy. Kibbeh Nayyeh, considered the tartare of Lebanon, is prepared with a special blend of spices and bulgur wheat for an insane aroma and one of a kind Middle Eastern flavor.
Vineyard Breakfast: Wine, Cheese & Eggs

Travel to the northern Galilee to the vineyards of Shvo Winery, to cook an open fire breakfast along with Gaby the winemaker. Erez tosses veggies and eggs into a pan, they share much wine alongside cheese and fresh bread. A simply perfect breakfast.
Hummus Mezze

Mezze is an assortment of small dishes eaten as an appetizer or light meal. From hummus to falafel to Arabic-Israeli salad, and all the dipping sauces, serve this spread at a dinner party and your friends will love you.
Israeli Breakfast

Erez teaches his quintessential Israeli breakfast: fiery-hot Shakshuka, alongside a fire-roasted eggplant salad and refreshing cucumber salad, served beside his beloved Challah bread.
Challah

Bake two of Erez’s signature stuffed challah breads, one woven with fennel & sage blossoms, the other stuffed with savory Kashkaval cheese and garlic confit. These loaves are true centerpiece stunners.
Erez’s Story

Get to know Erez as he takes you on a journey from the market to the farm, from the city center to the countryside, from the past to the present to uncover his story and modern Middle-Eastern cuisine.