Side dish recipes

Longevity noodles (yi mein) are a popular Chinese New Year dish symbolizing long life. Traditionally, the cook does not break the long noodles when boiling them, and guests eat the strands whole, without...

As the name suggests, this Mexican dish uses tender, boiled beans that are sautéed in a pan with spices, partially mashing them to create a thick, creamy, and delicious dish.

When summer arrives, it's time to make fresh salads with seasonal vegetables and fruits, which are abundant at local markets. This salad is best made with room-temperature tomatoes and cold...

Cool pasta salad is one of the most popular summer dishes, and this simple recipe takes just 20 minutes. It's easy to whip up in a hurry. All you need is small pasta...

The beauty of this salad is that it's easy to make ahead and serve for a crowd, and it's ready in just half an hour. Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions,...

Coleslaw is often served with burgers or fried chicken and is loved for its richness and refreshing flavor. This recipe adds pickles to the coleslaw, adding an even more...

If you're making mashed potatoes for a holiday meal, transform this everyday side dish into a sophisticated treat by adding some garlicky goat cheese along with butter and milk and...

A seasoning of dried Italian herbs and sweet-spicy fennel infuse this traditional coleslaw with the flavors of a Mediterranean dish. Slice the fennel very thinly, making the pieces paper-thin...

This is our fresh take on KFC's coleslaw. It's just the right amount of sweet and refreshing, perfect with savory fried chicken or any barbecue-flavored sandwich. It's perfect...

Ina Garten's spelt salad is incredibly simple to make, yet so delicious and healthy that you'll want to enjoy it again and again. It's made with tomatoes, fresh herbs, including mint and arugula, and...

In this recipe, spelt is roasted in the oven until it develops a nutty flavor, then boiled until tender and tossed with roasted asparagus and grape tomatoes, dressed with lemon...

These thick, spicy black beans, cooked Tex-Mex style, are a crowd-pleaser. And if you're looking for an easy recipe to feed a crowd, look no further: Ri...

This fragrant, creamy sauce with portobello mushrooms and tender leeks comes together in minutes and is perfect not only for chicken ravioli, as Tyler Florence serves it, but also for rice, pasta...

Garlic cloves, baked in butter until creamy, take on an almost sweet flavor, making this garlic bread perfect. The longer the bread sits, the better it will absorb all the flavor...

If you choose tomatoes of different colors for this simple salad, it will look magical on your table! And the combination of sweet tomatoes, tart balsamic dressing, salty feta pieces, and...

Marinated zucchini noodles make a delicious accompaniment to any meat, poultry, or fish. Use a spiralizer or grater to slice the zucchini into thin noodles, then lightly fry in a pan with...

This light vegetarian and gluten-free dish is a great substitute for meaty Italian pasta. Zucchini is sliced ​​into thin strips with a vegetable peeler and quickly heated in a frying pan with...

Grilled stone fruits are drizzled with a sweet-spicy balsamic syrup with black pepper and ginger and served as an appetizer, a side dish with grilled meats, or as a summer...

Charcoal-grilled sweet corn with a smoky flavor, sweet cherry tomatoes, tender avocado, and a hint of hot pepper—the perfect summer salad pairing with grilled meat. The corn is grilled in...

Infuse Mexican guacamole with the fresh flavors of Greek cuisine by adding some crumbled feta, olives, bell peppers, and dill. Replace the lime juice with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve as...

Even if you don't have any fresh seasonal vegetables on hand other than onions, you can still make a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love. This recipe uses four popular types...

Yuca con mojo is a traditional Cuban dish, usually served as a side dish. Despite its simplicity, it's incredibly delicious. Boiled pieces of cassava (yuca) are served with a Cuban...

This traditional Guyanese dish of root vegetables and other vegetables, including corn and okra, is prepared for large family celebrations. It pairs well with grilled fish or chicken, or is served...

If you want to add the flavor and aroma of Latin American cuisine to any dish, the easiest way is to make sofrito. This is a stir-fried vegetable base that has different ingredients in different Latin American countries...

This glaze has a balanced sweet-tart flavor with a hint of herbs and is perfect for chicken. It's made with lemon curd. Brush it on your chicken while grilling to...

For perfectly velvety and fluffy mashed potatoes, it's best to mash them with a potato masher. For a creamy, delicate flavor, top the mashed potatoes with heavy cream and melted butter.

Fragrant wild rice, bright, sweet oranges, white grapes, tart cranberries, and rich pecans complement each other beautifully in this luscious salad dressed with raspberry vinaigrette and olive oil.

This delicious and filling salad of long-grain and wild rice, sweet grape tomatoes, and green onions in a refreshing orange dressing is juicy and vibrant. It's great both...

For a special occasion, prepare this unique side dish of wild rice with pine nuts and lemon. This dish uses pure wild rice, not a blend. It takes much longer to cook...

Wild rice isn't actually rice, but the grains of the herbaceous plant Zizania. When cooked, the dark outer shell breaks open, revealing a rice-like grain inside, dense and capable of...

In this five-ingredient side dish, nutty wild rice pairs beautifully with the bright, fresh flavor of orange. The rice is simmered in orange juice, creating a tangy, sweet, and...

While traditional hash evokes images of hastily fried leftovers and potatoes for a hearty breakfast, Bobby Flay's wild mushroom version is a perfectly crafted dish that combines tender...

Make this savory bread pudding for your next holiday dinner; it's the perfect accompaniment to the main course. Day-old bread works best, and mushroom...

This quick pilaf of long-grain and wild rice with almond needles makes a wonderful side dish for any meat or poultry dish. Fragrant and rich, it's infused with sweet and tart bits...

The two main ingredients of a Mexican fajita, besides meat, are bell peppers and onions, the onions being finely chopped and visible. This spicy vegetable filling for the fajita is prepared...

This dressing is so thick and creamy, but you won't regret that it's dairy-free. It's made with nut milk and a fresh egg and is full of flavorful...

Plum sauce is typically made with vinegar, sugar, and spices. This version offers the perfect balance of sweetness, tartness, and a hint of heat. Traditionally, plum sauce is served as a dip...

Bean sprout stir-fry is a traditional Chinese side dish that may not look impressive, but it tastes absolutely fantastic. All you need are the sprouts themselves...

Day-old cooked rice works best for this recipe. Drying it overnight allows it to better absorb the flavors of the other ingredients. You can substitute fried bacon for the Chinese sausage. Everything is ready...

Sweet potatoes are a good source of nutrients. They're rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium, to name just a few of their benefits. Steaming them helps preserve most of the vitamins,...

Many people dislike Brussels sprouts because of their distinctive flavor and aroma, but with this recipe from Ina Garten, you can make a stunning side dish everyone will love. Your...

Portobello mushrooms are a type of button mushroom, and button mushrooms are known to be completely safe to eat raw and are perfect for fresh summer salads. Combine sliced ​​mushrooms with celery and...

A simple and savory salad with sweet Bibb lettuce, tomato wedges, red onion, and Kalamata olives, dressed with a creamy vinaigrette that brings together the flavors of simple...

This sweet and spicy vegetarian dish proves once again that cauliflower is the queen of vegetables and can even replace chicken. Kung Pao chicken originates from the Sichuan province, but is popular in...

This salad is made with blanched broccoli, fried pancetta, walnuts, and dried cranberries in a creamy mascarpone cheese and mayonnaise dressing. It's important not to overcook the broccoli, so it...

We tried several variations of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder. And while the buns turned out fluffy and beautiful, they ultimately turned out too dry...

Summer brings us an abundance of fresh vegetables, and we're eager to enjoy them before their greenhouse relatives hit the shelves again. This dish from the south of France is the perfect way...

This creamy peanut butter dipping sauce is perfect with both chicken and pork. You can also try it with other appetizers for an Asian twist. Brown sugar,...

As practice shows, the best way to grill asparagus is to place it directly on the grill grate at an angle. No foil wrap or grill basket required! Sprinkle the grilled asparagus...