Side dish recipes

Delmonico potatoes are a side dish invented in the mid-19th century at the New York restaurant Delmonico's. The exact original recipe has not survived, but the side dish typically consists of...

Spoonbread is a soft, pudding-like cornbread popular in the Southern United States, typically served as a side dish. This recipe features individual loaves baked in a muffin tin. They...

Delicious popovers with chicken and vegetables in a velvety sauce will please both adults and children. They are puffed, hollow buns that are filled with filling when served. You can...

Green beans are perfect for a quick and easy side dish. They cook quickly, just five minutes, to tenderize the beans while maintaining their juiciness and vibrant flavor, making them...

Take all the ingredients of a classic sweet potato casserole, combine them with the elegance of Hasselback potatoes, and you have a stunning holiday side dish. Sliced...

To make baked potatoes look festive on the table, slice each potato into accordion-style slices before baking. Brown butter with smoked paprika will infuse them with a savory, spicy flavor with...

This pasta salad is filled with chunks of broccoli, salami, and green onions, and dressed with a fragrant olive oil that's been sautéed with garlic and a touch of red pepper. This recipe uses...

Roasted garlic and mashed rutabaga enhance the flavor of classic mashed potatoes. Plus, the addition of low-calorie rutabaga helps lighten the side dish and adds healthy fiber.

Leeks sautéed in butter and a little water are a wonderful complement to tender mashed potatoes with sweet and spicy roasted garlic. Mash the potatoes with...

Caramelized onions and roasted garlic add a rich, spicy flavor to the creaminess of mashed potatoes. For this recipe, the garlic is baked in foil, and the onions are slowly sautéed in olive oil...

A Dutch baby is a large pancake that puffs up in the oven and immediately collapses when removed, leaving a hollow that can be filled with any sauce. The batter is poured into a hot...

Pull-apart bread looks much more appetizing than regular bread, and it's perfect for serving not only for lunch but also as an appetizer at a house party. Everyone can tear off a slice of the fragrant, warm...

Even if you only have broccoli as a side dish, prepare it deliciously and appetizingly! Use not only the beautiful florets but also the equally nutritious stems. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water to make it...

Champagne vinegar has a sweeter, more rounded flavor than regular white wine vinegar. That's why it's chosen for dressing baked potatoes. This light sauce is inspired by Italian...

Grapes perfectly complement this kale salad in a tart vinaigrette dressing, adding sweet, fruity notes. Roasted sunflower seeds add a nutty flavor and...

Kidney beans are often underrated, yet they're incredibly nutritious and versatile. Don't miss out! Canned kidney beans are a perfect addition to this vegetarian curry. Instead of...

If you have any leftover bread stuffing for your chicken after a holiday dinner, use it the next day to make quick stuffed mushrooms. Just add some fresh herbs...

Baked purple sweet potatoes taste just as delicious as orange ones, but they look more impressive and are perfect as a holiday side dish. This recipe features baked purple sweet potatoes with...

Oven-baked vegetables are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make side dish that goes well with any meat or poultry dish. Despite its simplicity, the side dish looks very...

While carrots are often used as a side ingredient in dishes, in this recipe they're the star of the holiday side dish. Fry the semi-boiled carrots with a little natural...

Even if you grill corn at home on an electric grill, this spiced butter will infuse it with the delicious flavor of outdoor barbecues and summer. You can combine the butter with barbecue sauce, garlic, and...

Parker House buns made with this recipe are incredibly tender and delicious thanks to the generous amount of butter. Some of the butter is added to the dough, and some is used to grease the buns before baking.

Fennel is often overlooked and used as a side dish to other vegetables, but in this recipe, it takes center stage, creating a simple yet impressive Italian-style side dish. The root...

Perfectly roasted asparagus should be lightly golden and tender, yet still juicy and bright green. This can be achieved by roasting it at a high temperature. This...

To make a simple Indian-style side dish, simply add green peas and Indian curry powder to fried potatoes. Once everything is heated through, drizzle with natural...

Enjoy a combination of seasonal vegetables and fruits in this vibrant, juicy salad perfect for a grill party. Watermelon and fresh green beans are grilled, then...

Despite its name, classic turkey stuffing is baked separately from the bird and served as a side dish. This makes the stuffing easier to prepare and creates a larger filling. This traditional dish...

Make a wonderful holiday side dish with pumpkin that pairs perfectly with both poultry and meat. Baked, tender pieces of spaghetti squash are simply topped with a mixture of chopped pecans,...

Fattoush is a Levantine salad made with toasted pita bread and seasonal vegetables, including lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. Its distinctive flavor comes from a dressing made with sumac and...

Orzo pasta is different from other pastas because of its rice-like shape, and like rice, it's perfect for making a quick pilaf. Cook it in a small amount of chicken broth with...

Add plain, unflavored natural yogurt to mashed potatoes, and your side dish will become incredibly tender and creamy. And a mix of fresh herbs—green onions, parsley, and dill—will fill it with...

Extra-virgin olive oil imparts a subtle, distinctive, vegetable-like flavor to the mashed potatoes, perfectly complemented by fresh herbs. Chives, parsley, and dill are the perfect combination...

Liven up the flavor of classic mashed potatoes with a whole bunch of fresh herbs. Green onions, parsley, and dill are the perfect combination, making them a perfect accompaniment to any meat,...

For a beautiful vegetable side dish, cut the carrots into long strips, about the size of bean pods. Simmer for a few minutes in a small amount of chicken broth and add fresh herbs...

Goat cheese adds an even more delicate, creamy flavor with a hint of piquant flavor to these mashed potatoes with green onions, parsley, and dill. If you prefer the smoothest texture, skip the potatoes...

A simple recipe for the best mashed potatoes is a must-have. These mashed potatoes are perfect not only in taste but also in texture. Made with plenty of butter and heavy cream...

If you love Asian fried rice, try making quinoa using the same technique to add variety and health to your diet. Cooked quinoa is pan-fried with...

The highlight of this delicious, vitamin-packed salad is the sweet mango pieces, which stand out among the green ingredients (cucumber, lettuce, and avocado) not only for their color but also for their wonderful tropical flavor.

This meatless pilaf makes a great side dish for any meat dish. Make it with basmati rice and a whole host of aromatic spices: cardamom, anise, cinnamon, bay leaf, and...

Seasoned with cumin and sumac and drizzled with a vibrant lemon sauce, this cauliflower salad is the perfect complement to your barbecue or shashlik. It's best to roast the cauliflower in a roasting basket...

Making focaccia at home is easy, but to ensure it turns out perfectly delicious, soft, and flavorful, there are a couple of tricks. After placing the dough in a pan, make plenty of indentations with your fingers, and...

Give a hearty potato salad a more savory twist by adding green beans. In addition to potatoes and green beans, this salad also features crisp celery stalks and red onion, all wrapped in a creamy...

Infuse boiled corn with vibrant flavor by brushing it with soft butter mixed with chopped green onions, lime zest, and salt. Make the flavorful butter before you cook...

Ptitim, also known as Israeli couscous, is perfect for quick and delicious Middle Eastern-style side dishes. It cooks quickly, but to keep the ptitim from becoming overcooked, it needs to be fluffy and...

The sweet flavor of tender green peas is perfectly complemented by savory garlic and red pepper oil. Drizzle it over the sautéed peas and sprinkle with fresh basil. This light side dish is ready! Serve...

If you're looking for a delicious and innovative way to cook cauliflower, this option will pleasantly surprise you. Cauliflower, cut into florets, is baked in the oven and, a few minutes before it's ready...

Smashed baked potatoes are one of the internet's biggest trends right now, eclipsing the vibrant Hasselback and buttery baked potatoes. The recipe is incredibly simple, and the dish...

This fragrant, savory bread is made the classic way: with lots of butter and plenty of garlic. This recipe works best with fresh, soft Italian or French bread,...

Orzotto is a cross between risotto and Italian pasta, but much easier to prepare than traditional risotto. Ree Drummond's vibrant orzotto is filled with all sorts of green vegetables, including...

"When I remember the delicious dishes from my childhood, these tomatoes stuffed with rice immediately come to mind," shares Giada de Laurentiis. "It's my mother Veronica's signature dish. It's full of simple,...