Side dish recipes

This salad is a great way to use juicy young corn without any cooking. Simply cut the kernels off the cob and soak them in the vinaigrette for a few minutes.

Spaetzle are a cross between noodles and dumplings, a side dish in Eastern European cuisine consisting of small, boiled pieces of dough. If you've ever thought about making homemade noodles,...

The classic American combination of apples and cheddar cheese makes the filling for these crumbly pastry pies. Enjoy as an appetizer or as a side dish with roast turkey. These...

Cook green beans in boiling water for a couple of minutes to soften them slightly but retain their juiciness, and toss with sautéed mushrooms for an easy, delicious, and healthy...

For this side dish, you don't have to smoke the sweet potatoes! Your secret ingredient is smoked chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Combine it with boiled sweet potatoes in a mayonnaise dressing, and the side dish will acquire a pleasant...

Helpful tip: Load up on green onions! Just one stalk provides 43% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K, which is essential for cardiovascular health. Prepare...

This rich, aromatic basmati rice pilaf with fresh spinach, marinated artichokes, and crunchy almonds is bursting with flavor. Serve it as a side dish with chicken or meat, or eat it on its own...

"Spinach is very tender and lean. To give it flavor, I always add cheese or something rich," shares Alex Guarnaschelli. "I adore fresh spinach salads, but I also love..."

Roasted or baked mushrooms add a delicious umami flavor to any dish and can easily replace meat in many recipes. Having a large batch on hand gives you the freedom to improvise...

Although plantain puree has a slightly sweeter flavor and caramel notes from the brown sugar, it can be served the same way as mashed potatoes—as a side dish. Ideal...

To infuse neutral white beans with flavor, start by slowly softening garlic in olive oil. Add more herbs, like rosemary and lemon zest, until they infuse...

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these baked potatoes, covered in gooey cheddar, make a wonderful side dish for both holidays and everyday meals. For best results, use yellow...

This sweet potato and potato side dish is elegant and sophisticated, yet quick and easy to prepare. Sweet potatoes and potatoes are sliced ​​thinly, tossed with herb butter, and...

One of the key ingredients in this side dish is Creole mustard. It has a sharper, richer flavor and, when combined with garlic and lemon zest, transforms ordinary butter into...

Make vegetarian cauliflower tacos. To make them more flavorful, the florets are fried in a spiced rice flour batter, resulting in a deliciously crispy, flavorful, and spicy dish. Add...

Some Brussels sprouts recipes call for bacon, but here's a little secret: you can use rendered bacon fat instead, which will give the sprouts the same flavor and aroma.

Annatto seeds, a traditional spice in Puerto Rican cuisine, add a sunny color and nutty notes to this fragrant, fluffy rice. Typically served with black beans, the yellow rice fills the table...

Bake whole potatoes and serve them crumb-style with a refreshing pesto of kale, walnuts, and Swiss cheese. This recipe offers a quick version of potatoes in...

The simplest potato salad is a delicious combination of just four ingredients: potatoes, eggs, mayonnaise, and pickles. Everything is in place and nothing is extra! Serve the potato salad...

Piperada is a fairly versatile Basque appetizer made with tomatoes and sweet peppers flavored with smoked paprika. It can be spread on bread, served with scrambled eggs, or...

The original recipe calls for this asparagus to be quickly roasted in a hot wood-fired pizza oven to preserve its springtime juiciness. If you don't have a pizza oven, simply preheat your oven to high.

Make a special mashed potato to go with your holiday meat by adding sweet potatoes. They'll add a touch of sweetness to the mashed potatoes, and the smoked chipotle peppers in adobo sauce will balance the sweetness perfectly with their...

Add smoked chipotle peppers to classic mashed potatoes, which add a smoky note and a touch of heat to the creamy flavor. Just one vibrant ingredient, and the side dish is...

This no-cook relish is made with chopped cranberries, pomegranate seeds, nuts, and fresh herbs, and is seasoned with pomegranate molasses and honey. If you can't find fresh cranberries, substitute frozen ones.

These vegan Mexican tamales are filled with butternut squash and portobello mushrooms and are rich and flavorful. It's all thanks to the homemade two-chili sauce...

This coleslaw is made with winter vegetables—Brussels sprouts, kale, and radicchio—but it's refreshing and bright, like summer. It's all thanks to the clever combination of different types of cabbage and...

This holiday potato recipe will become your signature dish once you taste the tender, golden-brown pieces, drenched in butter. And the aroma of rosemary and garlic makes these potatoes truly...

To make grilled corn look festive, coat the cobs with mayonnaise and roll them in crushed crispy corn snacks of various colors. For a striking ombre pattern, choose corn snacks in three shades...

Small bell peppers can be cooked whole, and they'll look beautiful and vibrant when served. Grill the small peppers, toss with herbs and a lemony dressing, and sprinkle with walnuts –...

Walnuts and cranberries add a whole host of flavors to a simple green salad. Simmer the cranberries for the dressing to soften the berries (you can use fresh or frozen), and the walnuts...

"Green Goddess" is a refreshing sour cream and mayonnaise dressing with a bouquet of aromatic fresh herbs, the flavor of which is enhanced by anchovy fillets. Try it on your next potato...

This light green salad of green beans, frisee, and herbs will bring a springtime freshness to your table any time of year. Its highlight is the light, creamy crème fraîche dressing.

For a simple yet delicious and festive side dish, simply toss blanched green beans with a blended walnut sauce made with parsley and lemon zest.

What makes this couscous truly delicious is the Moroccan blend of 12 spices. Add it to the couscous while it's steaming, and then a little more to the finished side dish, for an incredibly fragrant and...

Use a vegetable peeler to slice the carrots into long ribbons for a beautiful Moroccan-style salad. The carrots' natural sweetness is perfectly complemented by golden raisins and spicy coriander...

If you want to give rice an unusual flavor without adding unnecessary spices, simply fry it until golden brown before adding liquid and cooking. Frying it in butter gives it a...

Aina's 5-ingredient dish is baked in the oven instead of deep-fried, meaning you can enjoy it guilt-free. What's the secret to a crispy crust without deep-frying? Light brown sugar helps...

Cooked quinoa and millet are tossed with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, corn, and fresh herbs in a lemon-olive oil dressing. This makes a healthy whole-grain side dish for meat.

Think granola can only be sweet and topped with dried fruit? One spoonful of this Asian-inspired, umami-flavored granola will make you a lifelong fan of savory granola. Besides the oats,...

Make delicious Japanese-style sandwiches with grilled salmon, miso, wasabi, and sesame seeds. Serve the salmon on toasted buns topped with avocado mayo, spiced with zesty watercress, and...

Green onions, often added to dishes at the very end as a spice, become the main ingredient in this recipe. Simmer the firm ends of the onions in a tomato sauce with aromatic herbs and serve...

Steaming vegetables preserves the maximum amount of beneficial micronutrients and vitamins. To ensure your steamed vegetables are not only healthy but also delicious, season them with hot sesame oil and...

Green and brown lentils are ideal for side dishes. They hold their shape well while absorbing the flavors of other ingredients. Cook them with sautéed leeks and...

This side dish offers the perfect balance of citrus and spices. Instead of regular kale, use small, young kale. It cooks faster, preserving more vitamins. And...

This traditional tomato pie from the American South is made Chicago-style in a deep-dish pan with a closed filling. Serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken, or try it as a main dish...

Don't buy pre-cut pumpkin at the grocery store. You can easily cut and roast it yourself, and it'll be much cheaper, not to mention fresher.

The easiest way to prepare pumpkin deliciously is to cut it into pieces, mix it with maple syrup, and roast it in the oven. Natural maple syrup perfectly brings out the natural sweetness of butternut squash...

This winter salad is rich in vitamins and fiber, and looks absolutely summery! Crisp and juicy endive, escarole, and celery are perfectly complemented by a sweet and tart Granny Smith apple in a refreshing...

"Whenever I'm planning a menu, I always try to include sweet potatoes in some form," says Jerome Grant. "Historically, sweet potatoes have served as a reminder of home for many Southerners who...