21 Yellow Recipes to Brighten Up the Table

Butternut & Sage Pappardelle

Cheesy squash pasta is one of the coziest comfort foods of them all – and the vibrant colors of this one are totally instagrammable!

Recipe: Try our Butternut & Sage Pappardelle

Rosemary Corn on the Cob

There's nothing wrong with giving an old favorite a new flavor twist, especially when it's this easy. 

Recipe: Try our Rosemary Corn on the Cob

Speedy Migas

Yum-o yellow eggs topped with savory red salsa and cilantro sure is nice to look at... and even better to eat!

Recipe: Try our Speedy Migas

Coco-Mango Waffles

It doesn't matter what the weather looks like outside. This breakfast guarantees a morning of sunshine. 

Recipe: Try our Coco-Mango Waffles

Yellow Tomato Spaghetti with Buttered Almond Breadcrumbs

Swap out traditional red cherry tomatoes for yellow ones! You'll get that same Italian flavor you love, but with a fresh new look.

Recipe: Try our Yellow Tomato Spaghetti with Buttered Almond Breadcrumbs

Carbonara Frittata

Give this fun food mashup a go – it's sure to bring some pizazz to any meal of the day.

Recipe: Try our Carbonara Frittata

Steak & Migas Tacos

Bright and spicy, these breakfast tacos will put a spring in your step.

Recipe: Try our Steak & Migas Tacos

Chicken Skillet Ratatouille

There's nothing like a good ratatouille recipe. And when it's made in a hot skillet with multicolored veggies? You can't beat it!

Recipe: Try our Chicken Skillet Ratatouille

Spaghetti-Squash Pizza

Maybe you've taken a stab at spaghetti squash, but have you ever tossed it over pizza? Use the squash in place of shredded cheese, and substitute tomato sauce for creamy ricotta.

Recipe: Try our Spaghetti-Squash Pizza

Sunny Gazpacho

This zesty, chilled soup is the perfect excuse to use all of our favorite yellow foods, like yellow tomato, yellow bell pepper, and lemon! 

Recipe: Try our Sunny Gazpacho

Croque Monsieur Casserole

You can thank Dijon mustard and handfuls of shredded Gruyere for this casserole's yellow hue.

Recipe: Try our Croque Monsieur Casserole

Mexican-Style Corn

Mix some corn with cilantro, parmesan, chile powder, and lime juice to create this sunshine-y side. 

Recipe: Try our Mexican-Style Corn

Mac 'n' Cheese Patties

These tasty patties are perfect for anyone who has leftover macaroni in the fridge... or anyone looking for a unique new recipe!

Recipe: Try our Mac 'n' Cheese Patties

Spiced Chickpea Smash

Smashed chickpeas are sometimes used as a vegetarian alternative to chicken salad. This variation calls for lots of spices and herbs, so you know it's gotta be good!

Recipe: Try our Spiced Chickpea Smash

Yellow Squash Soup with Parm & Herbs

This soup is for anyone who loves zucchini – the popular veggie and yellow squash are food cousins! Add some butter and grated parmesan to this soup to make it extra creamy.

Recipe: Try our Yellow Squash Soup with Parm & Herbs

Spicy Egg Salad

This easy egg salad gets its spiciness from a dollop of horseradish and a little yellow mustard. In other words, its got a kick, but its mild enough for anyone to enjoy.

Recipe: Try our Spicy Egg Salad

Turmeric Mashed Potatoes

This golden-tinted side is fun to make because you get to use two different kinds of potatoes, plus mustard seeds, yogurt, and half-and-half.

Recipe: Try our Turmeric Mashed Potatoes

Carbonara with Saffron & Shrimp

Saffron is bright red, but tends to give the foods its cooked with a yellow hue. It's also known to give shrimp pasta crazy-good flavor.

Recipe: Try our Carbonara with Saffron & Shrimp

Parippu (Sri Lankan-Style Yellow Lentils)

This Asian-inspired dish is for coconut lovers! This recipe also calls for coconut milk, coconut oil, and coconut cream!

Recipe: Try our Parippu

Sweet & Savory Spaghetti Squash 

Brown sugar and honey bring the sweetness, while grated parm, Italian seasoning, and vegetable broth keep things savory in this kinda-healthy meal.

Recipe: Try our Sweet & Savory Spaghetti Squash

Corn & Kielbasa Chowder

Not only will this sunny and hearty soup brighten your day, it'll also warm you from the inside out! 

Recipe: Try our Corn & Kielbasa Chowder

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