Side dish recipes

To maximize the richness and intensity of her sweet potato mash, Alex Guarnaschelli makes it using baked sweet potatoes. After baking, the flesh is easily mashed with a spoon or whisk. Alex pats the mashed potatoes dry...

Many people think Caesar salad is an Italian dish, but it was actually invented at Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. This recipe features corn prepared Caesar-style.

This recipe works with both yams and sweet potatoes. Halved lengthwise, the tubers are drizzled with a mixture of butter and brown sugar and sprinkled with toasted spices, including fennel,...

You'll definitely love this sauce: it's made with fresh or frozen tomatoes, so no peeling or chopping required! Simply add whole tomatoes to a saucepan with a little onion,...

This classic brown sauce is one of the five essential sauces of French cuisine and is used as the base for a number of other sauces for meat or poultry, including bordelaise, robert, chasseur,...

Incredibly, creamy Alfredo sauce can be made dairy-free! Cashews are blended with toasted aromatic spices, nutritional yeast, and almond milk, and...

Rich, flavorful, and delicious, baked acorn squash wedges can be served as an appetizer or side dish. This recipe uses plenty of butter and brown sugar. But don't let this...

Chaat is the Indian name for various appetizers, and there are many variations. This sweet potato and star fruit chaat is a light salad that offers a wonderful combination of flavors...

Grilled corn is a popular street snack in Mexico. Street vendors sell the corn from their stands, generously seasoned with a spice mixture and topped with cheese. This recipe follows one...

"I'm constantly asked for this incredibly delicious cauliflower recipe," says recipe author Mary McCartney. "Crispy-baked cauliflower florets are coated in batter and...

With this recipe, you'll cook perfect asparagus in a steamer. It's just the right amount of tender, remains pleasantly crisp, and gets its amazing flavor from the shallot topping...

This classic St. Patrick's Day side dish isn't actually fried, but rather braised, using plenty of butter and rendered bacon fat. A touch of Worcestershire sauce adds...

Make a juicy spring salad with fresh snap peas, asparagus, green beans, cucumber, and radish. Blanch all green vegetables (except the cucumber) first to give them a slightly...

Radishes are among the first to appear in spring gardens, and they make the most delicious, juicy, and vitamin-rich salads. For this recipe, use radishes of different varieties and colors—the more colorful, the better.

Creamy, tart ranch dressing and fresh spring vegetables are a perfect match in this light green salad of asparagus, greens, shallots, and...

Any cooked grain you like, such as quinoa, pearl barley, or bulgur, will work for this salad. Fill it with bright spring colors by adding cherry tomatoes in various colors, green...

To make these wonderfully fluffy buns for lunch, knead the soft yeast dough the night before and refrigerate until tomorrow. The recipe's simplicity lies in the fact that you don't need to knead the dough...

This is the perfect dinner roll recipe for busy homemakers: the bread machine kneads and bakes the dough. All you need to do is quickly shape the rolls mid-cycle. Herbed butter adds a...

This refreshing coleslaw is packed with flavor. Pickled jalapeño adds a mild spiciness, mayo adds a creamy note, and apple cider vinegar adds a touch of tartness and sweetness. Perfect...

Black beans get a pleasant tropical flavor with the addition of coconut water, coconut oil, and lime juice. Top the cooked beans with green onions for a delicious side dish to accompany stir-fried...

This simple bread requires no bread machine or special pan. It's made with just yeast, flour, salt, and a little honey for a subtle flavor. The bread forms right on the baking sheet. Grease it...

For this light coleslaw, all the vegetables need to be very thinly sliced. A mandoline slicer will do the trick. Dress the salad with vinegar, let it marinate briefly, and squeeze out any excess...

Moist, fluffy, and slightly sweet, Trisha Yearwood's cornbread is easy to make, packed with rich corn flavor, and perfect as a side dish for meats and sauces like...

Sweet canned peaches and spicy jalapeños pair beautifully in Sunny Anderson's cornbread. As soon as Sunny takes the bread out of the oven, she...

Any dense Asian greens will work for this recipe, such as spinach, bok choy, or kai lan (also known as Chinese broccoli), or even better, a combination of several. Steam the greens and immediately...

Trisha Yearwood makes this cornbread in just three ingredients, and it takes just minutes. All you need is butter, cornmeal, and buttermilk! If you have any leftover bacon grease,...

Red pepper flakes and green bell pepper pieces add a tangy flavor to these rich, cheesy muffins, which are essentially cornbread in a more convenient serving form...

Every summer, farmers' markets are bursting with zucchini of all colors and varieties. Unlike its more popular cousin, the zucchini, the pattypan squash is one of those unique vegetables that's only available...

We took inspiration from the incredibly popular Tik Tok recipe for baked pasta with feta and reimagined it to make a huge batch of holiday side dish. The best part about this recipe is that you...

"These are very cheesy mashed potatoes! Mind you, there's as much cheese as possible in this," says Molly Yeh. She also recommends making a gravy with her holiday mashed potatoes...

Sweet potatoes, also known as yams, are also great for mashing. This recipe uses both regular potatoes and sweet potatoes for mashing. It's delicious! Perfect...

There are a million recipes for this simple side dish. Why? Because we always want to make it in a new way. Because at Thanksgiving, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce are...

Maple syrup and orange zest beautifully bring out the sweet potato's natural sweetness in this fluffy mashed potato, which, despite its slightly sweet flavor, makes the perfect complement to baked...

If you love the taste and freshness of homemade pizza but are hesitant to make yeast dough, we have a great recipe for you! Get out your bread machine. It makes mixing pizza dough easy:...

Want the secret to perfectly caramelized acorn squash with a crispy crust using very little oil? It's a clever air fryer! We sprinkled the baked squash with Parmesan cheese and drizzled...

The air fryer cooks perfectly crispy-tender green beans with very little oil. Serve with a simple gremolata topped with fragrant lemon zest, fresh parsley, and...

Want your mashed potatoes to be a memorable holiday side dish? Try adding fresh dill and spicy horseradish. If you prefer a fluffier, velvety mash, skip the...

These velvety mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or even the freezer until ready to serve. Reheat the mashed potatoes slowly in the oven, and they'll...

Homemade gluten-free croutons will add a delightful crunch to your salads and soups, and they're much quicker and easier to prepare in an air fryer than in the oven. Take your favorite gluten-free bread, slice it...

To quickly make coleslaw for sandwiches or roasts, use a store-bought mix of chopped vegetables. Add some dressing, fresh dill, and parsley, and you'll have a delicious...

These charming flower-shaped potatoes, made with an apple slicer and a watermelon scoop, are a hit with both kids and adults. Fry them whole in the air fryer until tender inside and...

In Mexico, pico de gallo refers to various types of salsa made with fresh, finely diced fruits and/or vegetables. The most common version is made with red tomatoes, white onions, and...

Roasted corn is a popular street food throughout Mexico. You'll often see it roasted in its husk over a fire, but it can also be made at home on the stovetop. This recipe suggests...

White beans are slow-cooked in a rich, sweet and spicy tomato sauce, and they're just as flavorful and aromatic as if they were baked in the oven. Unlike the traditional recipe, you don't have to...

The vinaigrette dressing for this vegetable salad is reminiscent of a popular Japanese sesame-based dressing. A touch of fresh jalapeño adds a piquant flavor, while fresh cilantro adds...