SIMPLE SIDES

Make these speedy side dishes for potlucks or pair them with weeknight mains.

- VIRGINIA WILLIS

BLISTERED BROCCOLINI WITH CRANBERRIES AND CAPERS

Set oven rack about 6 inches from heat source; preheat broiler.

Microwave 4 cup each dried cranberries and fresh orange juice in a small bowl on High until cranberries are plump, about 25 seconds.

Drain, reserving juice.

On a foil-lined 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet, toss together cranberries, 1 lb. Broccolini, ½ cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp.

capers, ½ tsp. black pepper, and ¼ tsp. salt; spread in an even layer.