Side Dish Recipes

It's all about the side dishes. The right side can make a boring meal into a cheerful one. Salads, potatoes, grains, veggies: pick one or two and keep it simple. Or make your favorite side the main event. Why not?

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Mashed Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes Rice Pilafs

Grilled Fingerling Potatoes and a Grilled Halved Lemon in a Black Bowl

Grilled Potatoes

Olive Garden Salad in a Bowl

Copycat Olive Garden Salad

Bright and fresh Classic Coleslaw in a white bowl.

Classic Coleslaw

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All Mashed Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes Rice Pilafs

microwave creamed spinach in a white bowl

Microwave Garlicky Creamed Spinach

Bowl of Microwave Broccoli with Sesame Dressing with Utensils, Next to a Table Napkin, a Glass of Water, and a Bowl with More Sesame Seeds

Microwave Broccoli with Sesame Dressing

Microwave Arroz Verde on a Plate with a Fork and Surrounded by Lime Wheels, a Bowl of Course Salt, and a Table Napkin

Microwave Arroz Verde

Platter of Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce Next to a Small Bowl with More Soy Sauce, Another Small Bowl with Sesame Sauce, a Spoon on a Napkin, and a Kitchen Towel

Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce

Microwave Baked Potato Topped with Sour Cream, Cheddar, and Chives on a Plate with a Fork

Microwave Baked Potato

Potato Croquettes on a Plates on a Table Cloth

Potato Croquettes

Serving of Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Lemony Breadcrumbs in a Bowl with a Fork Next to a Larger Bowl with More, a Bowl with Shredded Parmesan, and a Glass

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Close Up of Roasted Brussels Sprout Stalks

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Stalk with 3 Dips

Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Stalk on a Platter with Lemon Wedges

Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Stalk

Casserole Dish of Trinidadian Macaroni Pie Cut into Individual Servings with One Piece Lifted Using a Spatula

Trinidadian Macaroni Pie

Stir-Fried Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic and Chile Oil in a Plate Next to a Pair of Chopsticks, a Bowl of Rice, a Cup of Tea, and a Tea Kettle

Stir-Fried Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic and Chile Oil

Casserole Dish of Vegan Green Bean Casserole with a Spoon and Next to a Table Napkin

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Table Setting: Vegan Mushroom Stuffing in a Casserole Dish Next to a Bowl of Mashed Potatoes, Two Glasses of Water, and a Table Napkin

Vegan Mushroom Stuffing

Potato Kugel in a Casserole Dish Surrounded by a Small Saucer with Herbs, Another Small Saucer with Cracked Pepper, and a Kitchen Linen

Bowl of Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella Surrounded by a Slices of Bread, Vase of Flowers, Utensils, and a Kitchen Linen

Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella

Microwave Rice in a Bowl on a Kitchen Towel with a Wooden Spoon

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole Topped with Crispy Shallots on a Platter Surrounded by Utensils, a Kitchen Towel, and a Glass of Water

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Plate with Microwave Sweet Potatoes Split in Half and Topped with a Slab of Butter and Salt

Microwave Sweet Potato

Bowl of Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Topped with Butter on a Table Napkin

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes and Two Small Bowls (One with Cracked Pepper and Another with Flaky Salt) on a Baking Pan

Smashed Potatoes

Brussel Sprout Cole Slaw in a Bowl Next to a Bowl of Dressing and Bowl of Pecans

Brussels Sprout Slaw

Bowl of Homemade Spaetzle (Spätzle) at a Table Setting with Two Drinks, Two Plates, and Forks on a Table Napkin

Homemade Spaetzle (Spätzle)

Vegan Mashed Potatoes in a Bowl Topped with Butter, Cracked Pepper, and Chives Next to a Saucer with More Butter

Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Bowl of Steamed Broccoli for How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave

How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave

Serving Resting on the Side of Tahdig on an Ornate Silver Platter after Serving It

Tahdig (Persian Crispy Rice)

Creamy Southern Lima Beans in a Bowl

Creamy Southern Lima Beans

On a a Cooling Rack over a Baking Pan, Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts Topped with Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Vegan Creamed Spinach in a Bowl

Vegan Creamed Spinach

Instant Pot Collard Greens on a Plate with Serving Utensil Next to a Bowl of Mashed Potatoes and Cornbread

Instant Pot Collard Greens

Slow Cooker Stuffing

Slow Cooker Stuffing

Bowl of Kale and Farro Salad with Spiced Candied Pecans with a Pair of Salad Servers

Kale and Farro Salad with Spiced Candied Pecans

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce Next to a Bowl of Green Beans and Table Napkin with Orange Slices and Cinnamon Sticks

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Broccoli Rice Casserole in a Casserole Dish

Broccoli Rice Casserole From Scratch

Sweet Potato Latkes on a Parchment Lined Baking Sheet with One on a Spatula

Sweet Potato Latkes

garlic bread made with dinner rolls

The 10-Minute Trick for the Easiest Garlic Bread

Challah Rolls on a Tray with Some Cut in Half and Smeared with Butter

Homemade Crescent Rolls in a Bread Bowl

Homemade Crescent Rolls

Sourdough Rolls in a Baking Pan

Sourdough Dinner Rolls

Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls with Garlic and Herbs in a Basket

Gluten-free Dinner Rolls

quick dinner rolls in a basket

Quick Dinner Rolls

Breadsticks with Garlic Butter on a Plate Covered with a Kitchen Towel

Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

Milk Bread Rolls in Baking Pan

Milk Bread Rolls

Air Fryer Green Beans with Lemon Zest

Air Fryer Green Beans

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara in a Bowl with Utensils

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Honey Roasted Carrots with Dates and Hazelnuts

Honey Roasted Carrots with Dates and Hazelnuts

Sushi Rice in a Bowl with a Rice Paddle

Air Fryer Hash Browns on a Plate with a Sunny Side Egg and in an Air Fryer Basin

Air Fryer Hash Browns

Lemon Za'atar Potatoes with Fresh Dill, Crumbled Feta, and Lemon Slices on a Plate

Lemon Za’atar Potatoes

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts on a Plate

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Chinese Cucumber Salad with Dark Vinegar and Chili Crisp Surrounded by a Small Bowl with Salt, Another with Sauce, and Another Bowl with Some Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Dark Vinegar and Chili Crisp

Large Bowl of Cheese, Peppers, Salami, Olives, Chickpeas, and Lettuce for Italian Chopped Salad

Classic Chopped Italian Salad

Cajun-Spiced Grilled Corn Next to a Saucer with Two Lime Halves and a Small Bowl with More Cajun Seasoning

Cajun-Spiced Grilled Corn

Close-up of Sautéed Eggplant with Garlic and Parmesan

Sautéed Eggplant with Garlic and Parmesan

Sheet Pan Ratatouille in a Bowl

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

Trinidadian Boiled Corn in a Bowl

Trinidadian Boiled Corn

Tomato Rice with Coriander Leaves

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Topped with Sour Cream

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Pajeon, Kimchi, and Rice on a Plate Next to a Small Bowl of Sauce

Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)

Bowl of Coconut Lime Rice with a Lime Wedge

Coconut Lime Rice

large globe artichoke for steaming

How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke

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