Side Dishes

Discover the perfect accompaniment to your next meal with our guide to the best side dishes. We have dinner sides made from grains, veggies and much more.

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    Glazed Carrots with Green Grapes

    After receiving a slow cooker many years ago and not knowing what to do with the thing, I finally branched...


    Mixed Veggies and Rice

    To add variety to sides for those who don't care for potatoes, I came up with this colorful dish. It's...


    Orange Rosemary Carrots

    1 review

    Our whole family loves rosemary, and I grow it along with carrots in my garden every year. This is a...


    Kale Pesto Pasta

    This kale pesto pasta recipe brings all the flavor of pesto with the added nutrition of kale and fresh tomatoes....


    Sweet Potato Meringue Bake

    This sweet potato meringue casserole is a slightly sweeter variation of the original, minus the extra sugar. It's simple enough...


    Apple Matchstick Salad

    1 review

    Cutting apples into matchstick-sized pieces makes them more fun to eat, don’t you think? Toss them with chopped pecans (or...


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    25 Pasta Salad Recipes That Prove Noodles Are Best Served Cold

    Serve our most popular pasta salad recipes at picnics, cookouts and potlucks. Each recipe is peppered with satisfying summer ingredients,...


    17 Freezer-Friendly Side Dishes

    Stock the ol' chill chest with side dishes that freeze well. These easy-freeze sides are just what you need when...

    Roasted Smashed Potatoes with Artichokes

    1 review

    I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but they are a nice addition to this roasted smashed potatoes recipe. Keep...


    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce

    2 reviews

    Heart-healthy avocado makes this pasta dish feel indulgent without being overly rich. The flavorful sauce is so luscious, you’ll think...


    Fiesta Corn

    2 reviews

    Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don’t like heat? Use...


    Spam Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    I have always loved Spam, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe....


    Grecian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    7 reviews

    I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find;...


    Caprese Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    When life hands you tomatoes, make... Caprese pasta salad. It captures the flavors of the classic Italian salad in a...


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    37 Steakhouse Recipes You Can Make at Home

    Your kitchen will be sizzling with these steakhouse recipes! Pair a steak recipe with a luxurious side dish and decadent...


    Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za'atar seasoning gives...


    Cheddar Corn Pudding with Bacon

    This cheddar-corn pudding can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Just remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. —Lynn...

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    Air-Fryer French Fries

    3 reviews

    Do not want the fuss of deep-frying? Here is how to make air-fryer french fries. The whole process, from peeling...


    Mom’s Molasses Ham and Beans

    1 review

    This is a recipe my mom made frequently while I was growing up. It's perfect for a cold day when...


    How to Make Cauliflower Rice Step by Step

    Looking to incorporate more vegetables into your meals? Try swapping regular rice for our healthy, flavorful cauliflower rice.


    Tomato Cobbler

    1 review

    I make this recipe during the height of summer, when tomatoes are abundant and super flavorful. The topping is a...


    Tex-Mex Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...


    Nectarine Fruit Salad with Lime Spice Dressing

    The lime spice dressing gives this fruit salad a little something extra. It's a crowd-pleaser as a side dish or...

    Gluten-Free Biscuits

    3 reviews

    This gluten-free biscuit recipe turns out a flaky, tender roll that's heavenly when served warm.


    Coleslaw Waldorf Salad

    1 review

    Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome...


    Vegan Potato Salad

    Creamy and packed full of flavor, this vegan potato salad is a great make-ahead salad for large crowds, and it...


    Orzo with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Bacon

    1 review

    The year my garden produced a bumper crop of butternut squash, I made so many new dishes trying to use...


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    31 Vegan Thanksgiving Sides You Need to Try

    These vegan Thanksgiving sides prove you don't need meat or dairy to add festive flavor to your holiday dinner.


    Our Best Cranberry Sauce Recipes

    Enjoy these Thanksgiving cranberry sauce recipes on turkey day—or any day!