Explore sous vide recipes for appetizers and side dishes to round out your meal.
Fritto Misto
IntermediateShrimp, scallops, calamari, and a variety of vegetables are deep-fried and served with a simple dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
King Oyster Gratin
IntermediateTwo kinds of mushrooms and two kinds of cheese combine in this rich, creamy sous vide main dish.
Paneer Tikka
IntermediateServe these sous vide spiced cheese-and-vegetable skewers for a casual grilled appetizer.
Vegan Avocado Mashed Potatoes
BeginnerThe addition of avocado adds silkiness and loads of nutritional value.
Seared Brussels Sprouts
BeginnerThe sous vide method ensures perfectly cooked sprouts, while harissa-tahini pack a bold flavor punch.
Grilled Cabbage
BeginnerHumble cabbage is utterly transformed when cooked sous vide, finished on the grill, and drizzled with honey-mustard dressing.
Smoked Mushroom Soup
BeginnerLoaded with vitamin D and potassium, mushrooms make this soup a veritable health tonic.
Curtis Duffy's Maitake Mushroom
AdvancedFor our inaugural I Sous Vide series, Chef Curtis Duffy invited us into his home and shared a recipe exclusively for Sous-Vide readers.
Sous Vide Poached Egg Salad with Leeks and Mustard Vinaigrette
IntermediateWe partnered with Signature Kitchen Suite for a salad featuring a perfect sous vide egg.
Honey-Ginger Nectarine Crostini
BeginnerTry tart nectarines poached in ginger and honey atop slices of toasted baguette.
Mustard Greens
IntermediateWhen paired with sous vide cannellini beans and pancetta, mustard greens sing with flavor.
Mac & Cheese Bites
IntermediateSous vide delivers unparalleled flavor and texture while the size keeps portions under control (unless you eat the whole batch).
Crazy Corn on the Cob
BeginnerThis corn on the cob pops with zingy flavor thanks to sous vide and tasty toppings.
Spring Garlic Pesto Pappardelle
BeginnerWhen spring garlic arrives at your local market, snap it up to make a pesto. Sous vide dials the fresh flavor up to the max.
Honey Garlic Aquafaba Aoli
BeginnerAquafaba—the water from cooked chickpeas—is a versatile binding ingredient. Plus, it’s vegan!
Butter-Braised Fennel
BeginnerSavory, sweet, tangy. Enticing flavors combine in this easy-but-impressive appetizer.
Carrot Soup with Smoked Ginger
IntermediateFinish with a dollop of whipped lime crema for added flavor and visual contrast.
Pumpkin Agrodolce
BeginnerFor this enticing main dish, slices of pumpkin are cooked sous vide with onions, cranberries, and seasonings before getting caramelized in a hot pan.
Yannick Alléno's Brown Gravy
IntermediateFor the holiday season, Michelin-starred chef Alléno shares his classic brown gravy recipe.
Cast Iron Frittata
BeginnerThe sous vide method transforms a weekend brunch basic into something utterly luxurious.
Pumpkin Soup
IntermediateElevate a seasonal favorite—silky pumpkin soup—with a showstopping presentation.
Michel Richard's Tuna & Compressed Watermelon Salad
IntermediateCompression brings next-level texture and flavor to the watermelon in this bright, fresh salad from the late chef Michel Richard.
Herb-Infused Olive Oil
BeginnerMake the most of summer's bounty of herbs by using sous vide to create a richly flavored infused olive oil.
Sous Vide Egg White Bites
BeginnerLove gluten-free Egg Bites? Try these sous vide egg bites at home.
The Perfect Egg
IntermediateThe sous vide method transforms a weekend brunch basic into something utterly beyond in this winning combination of poached eggs, rich béarnaise, and crisp polenta.
Compressed Watermelon
BeginnerCompression makes the entire watermelon taste like the ultra-flavorful center. Celebrate the summer with this sophisticated and fresh salad.
Poblano Corn Veloute
IntermediateLeverage the flavor-boosting power of an immersion circulator to maximize the benefits of global spices like poblano pepper with this recipe for sous vide corn soup.
Centrifuged Green Pea Butter Crostini
BeginnerThis seasonal palate pleaser brings together crispy baguette toasts, sweet peas, and sparkling lemon vinaigrette.
Quail Egg Mini Tartines
IntermediateElevate the brunch standby—eggs Benedict—with a quail egg and hollandaise sauce both made using sous vide.
Pretzel-Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole
BeginnerJust when you thought nothing could beat mom's recipe, this classic casserole gets a flavor boost thanks to sous vide sweet potatoes. It just might become a new tradition.
Beet Juice Cryo-Concentrated Deviled Eggs
AdvancedBeet-stained deviled sous vide eggs topped with pork belly bacon add unexpected flair to your entertaining repertoire.
