Side Dish Recipes | SimplyRecipes.com

Whole Wheat Bread

Making whole wheat bread at home isn't hard at all! This recipe uses whole wheat flour and bread flour makes for a really satisfying crumb that holds up well to sandwiches and toast.
Sweet Potato White Bean Dip

Sweet potatoes are so versatile—they work beautifully in a dip! This sweet-smoky dip with white beans and chipotle peppers is great with chips, pita, veggies, and crackers.
How to Make Rice in the Pressure Cooker

Rice in the pressure cooker? Yes, it works! This is the most reliable, fool proof way to make fluffy rice that we know.
How to Freeze and Reheat Rice

Frozen rice is so convenient for weeknight meals, but there's no need to buy it at the store! It's easy to do yourself at home. Here are instructions for freezing, reheating, and using homemade rice.
Balsamic Risotto with Tomatoes and Basil

This Balsamic Risotto is rich and tangy with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar, and a great way to use garden tomatoes and basil!
Blistered Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito Peppers are a delicious quick and easy snack, side dish, or appetizer. Mild and sweet, they're like single bite mini-poppers!
Zucchini with Thyme

Simple zucchini recipe, zucchini strips cooked with butter, onion, parsley, bouillon, and thyme. Easy!
Grilled Corn on the Cob

Learn how to grill corn that is juicy and tender with this easy grilled corn on the cob technique! The best way is the easiest way - simply grill fresh corn on the cob in their husks, on direct high heat.
Corn Salsa

Learn how to make corn salsa better than Chipotle! It's easy to make and totally addictive.
Greek Pasta Salad

Imagine all the flavors of a Greek salad, but with pasta! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. This salad is easy to make ahead and pack up for your next picnic.
Lentil Salad with Summer Vegetables

Summer vegetables need little more than a quick vinaigrette to turn them into a fantastic salad. Add lentils to this one for some extra heft and nutrition with your meal.
How to Make Perfect Guacamole

The BEST guacamole! So easy to make with ripe avocados, salt, serrano chiles, cilantro and lime. Garnish with red radishes or jicama. Serve with tortilla chips. Watch how to make guacamole - it's easy!
Sautéed Escarole

Quick and easy sauté of escarole leaves, a lovely bitter chicory green.
How to Cook Asparagus Sous Vide

Asparagus and sous vide cooking are made for each other. In less than ten minutes, you have crisp, tender and sweet asparagus. Never overcooked. Always just right.
Sautéed Asparagus with Morels

Celebrate spring with this easy side dish of sautéed asparagus, wild morel mushrooms, and green garlic. Delicious!
How to Cook Potatoes Sous Vide

Sous vide potatoes! Make a big batch on the weekend, then reheat as needed for quick side dishes during the week. They're perfectly cooked and creamy all the way through.
Roasted Radish and Feta Salad

Have you ever roasted radishes? Their flavor transforms in the heat of the oven, turning juicy and sweet. Toss them with a vinaigrette and some feta for a light meal or side salad.
How to Cook Carrots Sous Vide

Ever tried a sous vide carrot? They're tender but still snappy, and taste sweet and intensely carrot-y. You have to try it for yourself to believe it!
Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus with Lemon-Mustard Dressing

Roasting asparagus and potatoes together makes a crispy, flavorful combination. A mustard lemon dressing brings it all together! This is a great vegetable side to serve with roast chicken or grilled steak.
The Best Way to Boil Asparagus

Here's the quickest and easiest way to cook asparagus on the stovetop! Takes only 10 minutes tops.
Crispy Hash Browns

Best Hash Browns Ever! These crispy Hash Browns are perfectly crisp and oh so delicious. Learn the tips and tricks on how to cook hash browns, and how to make hash browns extra crispy. You can't go wrong with this method!
Cheesy Funeral Potatoes From Scratch

Cheesy funeral potatoes without canned soup or frozen shredded potatoes? Yes, it can be done! Here is everything you need to know, from shredding the potatoes to adding the crunchy topping.
Lemony Broccoli Rabe with White Beans

Bright, bitter and creamy, this recipe for Lemony Broccoli Rabe with White Beans works equally well as a side dish alongside a roasted chicken or as a standalone vegetarian main.
Easy Sautéed Spinach

Easy sautéed spinach! The best way to cook delicious fresh spinach, with olive oil and garlic.
Stuffed Delicata Squash with Quinoa and Mushrooms

Looking for an easy meat-free dinner? This roasted delicata squash stuffed with mushrooms and quinoa is so flavorful and satisfying. Delicata is a quick-cooking squash, so this is a great midweek meal!
Easy Homemade Hummus

Love hummus? It's so easy to make your own! Takes only 5 minutes, and is so much better than store-bought!