Side Dish Recipes
What kind of side dish do you need tonight? Something easy, something quick, or something fancy? Take a look through all our favorites below to find one you like!
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Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes are great, but add a little bourbon and they become outright decadent! Make this easy side dish for Thanksgiving or a holiday party this year. -
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Don't stress over mashed potatoes, make them ahead! These extra-rich make-ahead mashed potatoes can be kept refrigerated or frozen, and then reheated when you're ready to eat. -
Cranberry Sauce
Classic, easy and delicious homemade Thanksgiving cranberry sauce! Here's how to make cranberry sauce from scratch. It's so EASY! Perfect with turkey. -
Creamed Spinach with Bacon
Love spinach? So do we! This easy side dish is made with BACON and a creamy béchamel sauce. This makes a great side with roast chicken, seared fish, or a holiday dinner. -
Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Classic green bean casserole with fried onion topping, from scratch! Easy to make ahead. So much better than canned! -
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Sweet potato casserole topped with gooey marshmallows! Have you ever made this holiday classic? You should! Roast the potatoes first—it deepens their flavor and makes them easy to peel. -
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
This Sweet Potato Casserole gets topped with a crunchy pecan topping. No marshmallows here! This is a classic side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. -
Honey Chipotle Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Spice up your holiday table with these Honey Chipotle Brussels Sprouts. They're roasted in the oven, then tossed with honey-chipotle sauce in the last few minutes of cooking for a spicy spin on a classic. -
Baked Acorn Squash with Butter and Brown Sugar
Easy baked acorn squash recipe, perfect for the fall. Squash is cut in half, insides scooped out, then baked with a little butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. -
Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls
Soft, buttery dinner rolls are a must for the holidays. Make these ahead of time, pull them out of the freezer on Thanksgiving, and you are good to go. Save one for a turkey sandwich the day after! -
Carrot Soufflé
Easy-to-make carrot soufflé with carrots, milk, saltines, cheddar cheese, butter, and eggs. -
Three Sisters Casserole with Cornbread Topping
This hearty Three Sisters Casserole is made with corn, beans, and squash, and topped with cornbread biscuits. It makes a great meatless main dish or vegetarian side! -
How to Make Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
Crispy french fries in under 30 minutes without deep-frying? It's possible with the air fryer! Crispy and salty on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. What could be better? -
Slow Cooker Honey-Dijon Glazed Carrots
Put your slow cooker to work during the holidays and make these Honey-Dijon Glazed Carrots! This is a blissfully hands-off side dish when you're busy doing other things in the kitchen. -
Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Vanilla
Here's an easy side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner: Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Vanilla! It's an unexpected combo that absolutely steals the show. Pairs well with turkey (of course!), roast chicken, pork, and other main dishes. -
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.
