Side dishes might not be the star of the plate, but they bring the whole meal together. These recipes add flavor, color, and comfort to whatever you’re serving. Simple, easy, and always delicious — these sides play their part perfectly.
If you’re anything like me, Camille, you know the real dinner struggle isn’t always the main course—it’s the side dishes. The meat will probably get eaten. Maybe even the rice. But the vegetables? The “what is this green thing on my plate” drama? Girl, that’s where the war begins. As […]
Grilled Octopus: A true late-night Kitchen Chronicle I had just gotten back from Florida. A full week of hot sun, sand, seafood cravings, and a very real jellyfish sting that left a welt and a little bit of attitude. I was itchy, salty, and in the mood to bring some […]
The French Bread That Started It All: My First Real Taste of Breadmaking Joy I didn’t grow up making bread from scratch. Our kitchen was stocked with soft sandwich loaves, the occasional sweet bun, and of course, in our Jamaican household, thick slices of hard dough bread. But ever since […]
This Broccoli and Cheddar Ritz Casserole is the Hero at Your Dinner Table Some meals hit the table because you planned for them. Others show up because you just need something warm, cheesy, and comforting that reminds you—you’ve still got it in the kitchen. This broccoli cheddar casserole showed up […]
These Parmesan Potatoes Effortlessly Elevate Dinner I didn’t set out to make Parmesan Roasted potatoes the highlight of my day. But when your brain’s tired, your kid’s not home yet, and you’re staring down dinner with 45 minutes and a to-do list longer than your arm—these crispy, herby, cheesy potatoes […]
Because Sometimes Dinner Just Needs To Save The Day There’s a very particular kind of hunger that shows up when you’re tired, your toddler is hollering for snacks like you don’t feed them, and you’re staring into your fridge like it’s about to suggest a recipe for fried rice. That’s […]
I made this green bean salad because I had a bunch of fresh green beans sitting in the fridge and not enough energy to sauté one more vegetable. I wanted something cold, something light, and something I could make ahead while still getting dinner together. And because my toddler is […]
When you think of a traditional Cobb salad, you probably picture blue cheese crumbles, avocados, maybe a strong vinaigrette, and a towering plate of greens. But when you’re cooking for a toddler — and, let’s be real, trying to keep everyone at the table happy — sometimes you have to […]
There’s a certain kind of buttery joy that comes from twisting up dough, brushing it with garlic and butter, and smelling your entire house transform into a warm carb-scented dream. That was my morning. It was cold, I was hungry, and I had a can of Pillsbury pizza dough that […]
Fried Jamaican Bammy is a beloved side made from cassava flatbread soaked in milk and pan-fried until golden and crisp You can smell it before you even hit the kitchen—my mom is frying Bammy again. The scent is buttery and warm, with that subtle hint of cassava that always takes […]
Hi there! I’m Camille, the busy mom, full-time worker, and passionate home cook behind Camille’s Comforting Cuisine. If you’ve found yourself here, welcome! This is a space where a little creativity, a lot of flavor, and the magic of homemade meals come together to sprinkle some joy into your kitchen.