Side dish recipes

When it comes to a healthy alternative to potatoes, the undeservedly forgotten turnip is a top choice! When cooked, it has a similar texture and flavor, but significantly more nutritional...

Try this fresh vegetable salad with an Asian-inspired peanut butter dressing. Firm kale, juicy radishes, cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers pair beautifully with each other and...

Baked broccolini sprigs are served with a sweet and savory sauce made with peanut butter and honey. You can drizzle with Sriracha sauce if desired. Broccolini can be served as an appetizer in...

This vibrant salad is made with colorful new potatoes, green beans, and bell peppers. Even though all the vegetables are cooked, the flavor is incredible...

Transform the flavor of classic mashed potatoes by adding broccoli and smoked chipotle peppers. For fluffier, smoother mashed potatoes, press them through a potato masher or...

This dish of brown rice, black-eyed beans, smoked sausage, and vegetables combines two Southern classics: jumping john and jambalaya. Add jerk seasoning for a deeper flavor and...

Fill baked sweet potato halves with an easy-to-make beef chili con carne, drizzled with sour cream, and topped with grated cheddar. This recipe features a meat-based main course...

These delicious and healthy patties, rich in protein and fiber, are a cross between Middle Eastern falafel and Mexican chili with beans. In addition to beans, they also use bulgur...

Swiss chard is sautéed in a pan with chickpeas, onions, and spices, creating a protein- and fiber-rich, delicious side dish that can be served with meat dishes. Use the entire bunch...

When baked, the eggplant's flavor becomes rich and robust, while a glaze of Korean gochujang paste, honey, and dark sesame oil adds a touch of tang, sweetness, and a nutty note.

Korean gochujang paste beautifully balances the spiciness of butternut squash, which is baked in the oven until tender. Simply toss the paste with olive oil before...

Even without cornmeal, you can make delicious cornbread. This recipe uses fresh corn instead! Cut the kernels from the cob and grind them in a blender along with the rest of the...

The classic French salad "Niçoise" is a magnificent combination of fresh greens, tuna, and olives in a tart vinaigrette. Various recipes add other ingredients,...

This hearty, fiber-rich pie is made with instant noodles and Swiss chard on the stovetop and requires no baking. Simply toss the boiled noodles with the herbs and top with eggs and...

This hearty and filling salad combines the wonderful nuttiness of spelt with the sweetness of pears, the tangy flavor of celery, and the tartness of an apple cider vinegar vinaigrette.

Combine boiled ptitim with a homemade, thick tomato sauce, infused with the spicy aromas of rosemary and garlic, and serve as a side dish to any meat or poultry dish. Cooking time for ptitim can vary...

Even big fans of stuffed peppers admit that this delicious dish is often marred by thick skin. In this recipe, the bell peppers are roasted in the oven before filling, making them easy...

A stunning presentation of hash browns with scrambled eggs for a Sunday brunch. Baked potato bowls are filled with shredded cheddar and sweet-and-spicy fried ground beef with maple syrup. Served...

Whether you're planning a vegan dish for an upcoming dinner party or just want to try a new version of your favorite cabbage, this option ticks all the boxes. This recipe...

Season mashed potatoes with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and top with crispy bacon bits for maximum flavor. Chipotle peppers have a pleasant spiciness and smoky flavor that...

Sweet sweet potatoes combined with the fragrant Moroccan seasoning ras el hanout make a wonderful Eastern-inspired side dish. Smash them while baking to crisp up the edges. Serve...

Smashed cucumber salad (pai huang gua in Chinese) is a popular side dish in many Chinese restaurants and is often served with Asian dumplings. This refreshing, flavorful salad is seasoned with Chinese...

Before roasting Brussels sprouts, crush each head with a meat mallet (or a glass). This will increase the roasting surface area and result in crispier sprouts.

Bake these soft buns for the holidays and serve them instead of regular bread. This simple recipe will make them easy to make, as the longest proofing time for the dough is overnight...

Roasting plum tomatoes for a long time in a warm oven intensifies their flavor. Add fresh thyme for a spicy kick and season with salt to bring out the sweetness.

For these sandwiches, it's best to use skirt steak, a more affordable and everyday cut, cut from the steer's diaphragm. When quickly grilled to medium rare, this lean steak remains juicy. To...

Old Bay seasoning is great for more than just fish and seafood. Try roasting butternut squash in it. The spicy flavor perfectly complements the pumpkin's natural sweetness, calming it down a bit, and you'll have...

Baked apples with fennel root in a butter and apple cider vinegar dressing are a simple and versatile addition to any main dish. Slice the apples and fennel...

Steamed cauliflower makes the perfect neutral backdrop for a warm, lemon-garlic butter sauce with capers that infuses the vegetables with a bouquet of vibrant...

This vegan rutabaga puree is made without cream or butter, and gets its smooth, creamy texture from the addition of coconut oil and milk. Spices like ginger, curry, and...

The perfect Dutch Baby pancake should be very puffy, with crispy edges and a thin, tender, and buttery bottom. A very hot frying pan will help achieve this result...

Make a delicious potato salad without mayonnaise. The potatoes are especially flavorful in a slow cooker, which means the salad itself will be even more delicious. Dress it with the aromatic, hot rendered fat...

Creamed corn is a delicious side dish for grilled meat or barbecue. A slow cooker makes it easy to prepare while you're busy grilling and tending to the meat. The flavor is delicate, and the texture...

Making mashed potatoes in a slow cooker saves precious stovetop space when preparing for a big holiday. Plus, the potatoes turn out delicious because they...

When you have a long to-do list for a holiday dinner, the best solution is to save time and prepare some dishes in advance. For example, this holiday sweet potato puree can be...

Surprise your guests and serve freshly baked homemade buns instead of regular bread at your next holiday dinner. To avoid the pre-holiday rush, bake them ahead of time, but don't overbake them...

Braised stuffed artichokes will be a true highlight of your holiday table. Your guests will love peeling and sampling the tender petals, which will reveal pockets of garlicky breadcrumbs...

Add a strip of lemon zest and cumin seeds to the rice while it's cooking to infuse it with a delightful, refreshing, spicy flavor and aroma. When the rice is done, sprinkle it with sliced ​​almonds...

Leeks are delicious not only in dishes but also on their own as an appetizer or side dish. After a few minutes of boiling, their flavor loses its sharpness and becomes softer and sweeter, and...

Leeks can be a delicious appetizer on their own—it's all about the right dressing. Blanch the leeks, cut lengthwise, in boiling water and serve drizzled with a buttery vinaigrette...

This recipe was inspired by the Tuscan summer salad panzanella. The result is a fun appetizer that's sure to please kids and help them add more healthy fresh vegetables to their diet.

This brunch is perfect for kids to make. Crispy breaded asparagus sticks are served with a fried egg and warm marinara sauce for dipping. Little ones will love helping you...

Dense kale greens need a thick dressing, like this tart and creamy mayonnaise-based vinaigrette. Its acidity and salt help soften the kale, while the anchovies and roasted garlic...

Jicama is a root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America, very similar to a turnip or radish. It's perfect for making juicy and refreshing light salads. This recipe...

Sweet potato puree and Jamaican jerk seasoning imbue these biscuits with the sweet and spicy flavor typical of Caribbean cuisine. They're easy to make and ready in less than an hour. Don't over-knead the dough, and the biscuits...

A wonderful salad for the holiday table. Slices of roasted duck breast are tossed with endive, oranges, raspberries, and pecans in a tart sherry-based vinaigrette. Everything...

Saag paneer is a delicious and healthy Indian dish made with spicy, creamy spinach and paneer cheese. Unlike most other cheeses, paneer barely melts, and its dense, creamy chunks...

This is perhaps the easiest way to cook spaghetti squash. Prick it all over with a fork and pressure cook it in a slow cooker until fully cooked. This method takes much less time...

If you don't want to wait for pasta water to boil and then stand there stirring it, there's a great solution: cook it in a slow cooker. In minutes, you'll have perfectly al dente pasta without...

To enjoy fresh summer corn, there's no need to heat up a large pot of water—or the entire kitchen. Cooking corn on the cob in a pressure cooker with minimal water...