Side dish recipes

In this recipe for a classic Asian dish, cauliflower replaces rice. However, unlike traditional fried rice, it's lower in carbs and higher in healthy fiber. This version...

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is responsible for the yellow and red colors of all fruits and vegetables. Our bodies convert beta-carotene into vitamin A, which helps maintain healthy skin and vision.

Bright rainbow carrots in a sweet-tart vinaigrette make a wonderful side dish for holiday meat or poultry. For the best flavor, let the carrots marinate in the dressing for at least 2 hours, and...

To make this carrot salad look impressive and festive, use a vegetable peeler to slice the carrots into long ribbons. Dress it with a cashew-based vinaigrette with spicy jalapeño for a zesty twist and serve...

Pack your cheesy pasta with healthy fiber by adding blanched broccolini and spinach. The sauce itself is made with a blend of Italian provolone and Asiago cheeses. Together, they provide...

Macaroni and cheese in a velvety cheddar and tangy Pepper Jack sauce are baked under a crispy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crumbled fried bacon. A distinctive, rich...

Cauliflower mac 'n' cheese is a great way to add healthy vegetables to a favorite dish, cloaked in a delicious cheese sauce. Before adding the cauliflower to the sauce, it's chopped...

The more cheese in a cheese sauce, the more gooey and velvety it will be, as is the case with this mac 'n' cheese recipe. The sauce is made with unsweetened condensed milk and heavy cream with...

If you already have some cooked pasta, perhaps leftover from last night's dinner, this mac 'n' cheese will take you just 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick, filling breakfast. Simply toss the pasta into...

Serve these festive stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer or side dish, infused with the zesty flavor of thyme, onion, cumin, and vermouth. No need to remove the stems from the caps; just trim them...

Soft, gooey cheese curds coated in a crispy beer batter are one of the most popular street snacks in the United States at festivals and fairs, especially in Wisconsin. The curds are coated in batter and...

Want to make your potato salad more festive? Make it with purple potatoes! This side dish will be a vibrant addition to your dinner and is sure to be a hit, because in addition to...

Is a long-awaited match or an interesting movie about to begin? Set out a large bowl of guacamole for a quick, tasty, and healthy snack. Traditional guacamole is prepared in...

Transform pears into a sophisticated restaurant-quality dish that can be served as an appetizer or side dish with meat. Pear halves are filled with crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts.

This delicious and aromatic bread, filled with cheese and topped with piquant jalapeño rings, is made with just a few ingredients and is a success for anyone, even those who are baking for the first time.

Crispy, hot bread, topped with bubbling cheese and infused with the spicy aroma of garlic, is sure to drive anyone crazy. Indulge in this little pleasure and make some delicious bread...

Have fun baking Italian focaccia with your kids. They'll love helping you measure and mix ingredients, knead the dough, and decorate it with tomatoes, basil, and grated...

All children love fresh, soft bread with a crispy crust, and they'll love homemade bread even more. One of the easiest yeast bread options, easy even for kids, is...

This quick pasta in cheese sauce with tomatoes can be served as a standalone vegetarian dish or as a side dish for meat or chicken. To prepare, you'll need soft cheese...

For this recipe, the cauliflower head is cut into quarters rather than the usual florets. Firstly, this makes the vegetarian dish look more impressive when served. Secondly, the large pieces...

Gluten-free products and baked goods are easy to find in supermarkets these days, but it's much more enjoyable to bake your own soft and fluffy gluten-free buns and enjoy them fresh. English...

You can make fluffy, flaky buns without using wheat flour. To get perfect results, you'll need very cold butter and gluten-free flour, fast hands, a cast-iron pan, and...

Gluten-free cornbread, made with a flour base of ground millet, glutinous rice, and potato starch, is as fluffy, delicious, and flavorful as traditional bread. You won't even...

Classic Parker House buns, with a delicate buttery flavor and a crisp, coarse salt crust, are baked tightly together with three cups of fragrant butter for you to tear into...

Save this classic recipe for flaky American biscuits: you'll return to it again and again, as biscuits are versatile and go with everything. They can be eaten in place of...

All healthy eating enthusiasts simply need to make friends with a spiralizer, a vegetable cutter that will allow you and your loved ones to enjoy a variety of vegetable noodles. The star of this...

Toasting dry bulgur in oil before cooking creates a delicious, crumbly side dish. Moreover, after roasting, bulgur acquires a nutty flavor that complements pine nuts perfectly.

Beets are one of the healthiest and most affordable winter vegetables. Despite their apparent simplicity, they can make a delicious appetizer that will surprise even the most discerning palate. Make baked...

This recipe is the perfect solution if you're craving fresh, homemade bread but don't have time to knead the dough. You take store-bought French bread dough and give it a twist (both literally and...

Browned butter is a great way to infuse simple green beans with a deep, rich, nutty flavor. In this recipe, when frying, the butter...

Glazed Brussels sprouts are a great holiday side dish—delicious, healthy, impressive, and a crowd-pleaser. This recipe combines sugar, sherry, and butter to create a...

Olive oil is often used as a building block in cooking, but in this recipe, extra virgin olive oil is more than just a background ingredient. Its fruity...

A blend of tangy harissa, honey, lemon, and cumin pairs beautifully with sweet butternut squash. Simply combine all the ingredients in a pan and bake until the squash is coated...

Steam the couscous with green peas in boiling water, and in a few minutes you'll have a hearty, delicious side dish that can be garnished with fresh mint, lemon zest, and olive oil.

Despite the simplicity of the process, cooking perfectly fluffy rice isn't always easy for everyone. Follow this foolproof recipe, and you'll get tender, non-sticky rice every time...

Boiled beets served with a homemade pesto sauce made with parsley, walnuts, and pecorino sheep's cheese. An incredible combination of flavors and easy preparation. This dish works with regular red beets,...

Green beans simmered in a quick homemade marinara sauce make a delicious side dish for any meat or poultry. Before adding the beans to the sauce, blanch them in boiling water for a couple of minutes to...

Green beans are a quick side dish that will add flavor and health to any meal. They only need to be cooked for minutes to preserve their crispness and vitamins. In this basic recipe, the beans...

Biscuits are a classic American pastry. They're fluffy, flaky, and similar in texture to savory British scones, but most importantly, they're quick and easy to make. The dough for these biscuits...

Whole yams or sweet potatoes baked in the oven, skin on, are not only delicious but also healthy. They're easy to prepare and look impressive when served: simply cut each tuber, fluff the baked flesh...

Sweet potatoes are in the same family as potatoes, but they require a different approach to cooking to ensure they're plump and plump inside, with the sweet flavor for which they're so beloved. Tried...

The best way to cook baked potatoes is on an outdoor grill, not in the oven. They turn out just as tender with the added bonus of a charcoal-fired flavor. Charcoal,...

BLT is a classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, often used in sandwiches. In this recipe, these ingredients complement the coleslaw perfectly.

To enjoy juicy spring asparagus, simply blanch it for a few minutes in boiling water. This will make the stalks more tender while still retaining their crispness. To serve, prepare a sauce made from...

This salad combines popular antipasti, an Italian appetizer served before the main course. Salad greens, canned chickpeas, roasted peppers, artichokes, and olives...

This pasta is prepared with all the appetizers you'd find on a popular Italian antipasti plate. It includes deli meats, artichokes, olives, vegetables, and cheese. Antipasti is usually served before...

Delicate angel hair pasta (capellini) begs for a light, elegant sauce like this pesto trapanese, a variation of pesto made with grated fresh seasonal tomatoes, ground almonds instead of pine nuts...

These elegant roses will add a touch of beauty to your light spring lunch. They pair especially well with a leafy salad in a herby vinaigrette. They're much easier to prepare than you might think...

This casserole differs from the traditional American turkey bread stuffing in both its ingredients and appearance, but as a side dish for a roasted bird, it's no less delicious. The side dish is prepared in...

This flavorful turkey bread stuffing combines rich, roasted shiitake mushrooms with sweet-spicy chunks of butternut squash and shallots simmered in natural apple cider. The base...