Quick side dish recipes

Perhaps the most delicious part of this salad is the tart dressing made from bacon fat rendered during frying. It pairs perfectly with any hearty salad greens, especially spinach. Serve the salad...

Here's the perfect recipe for a delicious and healthy weeknight dinner. The dish is filled with bright, juicy vegetables tossed in a rich, orange-based sauce. Chop all the vegetables ahead of time and serve...

Brown button and shiitake mushrooms are sautéed in vegetable oil with garlic and topped with a ginger-based sauce made with ketchup and mayonnaise. This mushroom stir-fry can be served as a side dish with meat or...

Make this quick and versatile peanut sauce, mix it with your favorite noodles (rice noodles, yakisoba, egg noodles, spaghetti—any kind will do), and you'll have...

Combine cooked rice noodles with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs in a spicy Asian dressing with fresh chili and ginger. Sprinkle with cashews for crunch and serve as an appetizer or...

This warm salad of roasted grape tomatoes and toasted bread is a cozy, comforting take on summer panzanella. Add garlic and oregano for a zesty flavor. Toss the pieces...

With this recipe, you can make fluffy, airy rice like pilaf. The secret is to lightly fry it before adding water. If desired, you can add lemon zest or thyme. The finished...

The star of this vegetable stew isn't the eggplant, traditional for Sicilian caponata, but the bell pepper. Roast it until blackened, then remove the charred skin, toss the tender peppers with raisins,...

"As a child, I could eat a whole bowl of my mother's 'arroz con elotes' (rice with corn)," recalls Marcela Valladolid. "Every Mexican family makes this side dish in one form or another, but..."

This quick stew uses canned beans and tomatoes, then simmered with smoked sausage. It makes a two-serving dish, which Sandra Lee recommends including with...

Spaghetti squash is a great way to make vegetable pasta without any special vegetable cutters or spiralizers. Simply microwave it, and the flesh falls apart naturally.

If you love crumbled potatoes with toppings but don't want to wait an hour for them to bake in the oven, this recipe is for you. The potatoes are steamed and fluffy in just minutes...

This classic American casserole is made entirely in the microwave with fresh spinach, which retains its rich, vibrant green color after a brief heating. Toss it with a creamy sauce,...

To make this stunning holiday side dish, all you need is carrots, a little butter, a teaspoon of sugar, and fresh thyme. The carrots turn out glossy and look delicious when...

With this recipe, your brown rice will always be perfectly and evenly cooked. The main rule: don't peek under the lid. Once the rice is cooked, let it steam for a few more minutes under the lid, and the result...

This oven-baked zucchini recipe is incredibly simple, but the addition of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and fresh thyme makes the zucchini incredibly flavorful and perfect...

Oven-baked corn is much tastier than boiled corn. And with this simple recipe, it's just as easy. Bake the cobs directly in the husks, after removing the "hair" and...

If you love pumpkin in savory dishes, this meat side dish recipe won't disappoint. This vibrant Middle Eastern-style ptitim side dish balances the natural sweetness of butternut squash and dates...

This vibrant rice gets its sunny color from saffron. Saffron is an expensive spice, but when used correctly, you only need a tiny amount. It imparts a unique flavor and...

These fragrant dumplings are filled with a whole bouquet of aromatic herbs. After boiling in water or steaming, they turn out plump and tender. Add them to soup, broth, or serve as a side dish with baked poultry.

Enjoy the combination of fresh, sweet tomatoes, creamy Brie cheese, and fragrant basil. This no-cook sauce is made with just four ingredients in the time it takes to cook the pasta.

Sweet crab meat, creamy cheese, and crisp bell peppers come together beautifully in this super-simple yet delicious appetizer that's guaranteed to please everyone...

Everyone loves whole cauliflower baked in the oven for its tender interior and golden, caramelized exterior. But there's also a summery option: grilled over coals. If...

Make this delicious pasta salad with broccoli, green peas, ham, salami, and provolone cheese in a herby mayo dressing that's perfect for picnics and summer in general.

For a healthy side dish, roast asparagus in the oven and serve it in a creamy almond sauce. The sauce is made with nuts and lemon juice in a blender, but it tastes like a creamy sauce. It's perfect with both meat and...

Snow pea pods are so tender that they can be eaten whole fresh. They're a great companion to grated carrots in an Asian salad. Dress the vegetables with store-bought Asian dressing and, for a crispy crunch...

This cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for grilled or barbecued meat. The cucumbers, in a sour cream dressing with fresh dill and a touch of red wine vinegar, are incredibly flavorful...

Radicchio is a robust lettuce whose bitterness is enhanced by a quick grilling. Grill quarters of the lettuce until the outside is lightly charred, while...

Fresh, sweet summer corn is cooked barbecue-style in this recipe. Topped with a sweet-and-spicy seasoning and slathered in tangy barbecue sauce, the corn is coated with a delicious...

This creamy, sweet Korean appetizer and side dish is traditionally served sizzling straight from the pan or cooked during a Korean barbecue dinner. It's most often prepared using...

This thick salsa goes great with more than just chips. Try it, for example, as a side dish for baked or grilled fish. The salsa doesn't require cooking and is simply blended, so...

Cook green beans in boiling water for a couple of minutes to soften them slightly but retain their juiciness, and toss with sautéed mushrooms for an easy, delicious, and healthy...

"Spinach is very tender and lean. To give it flavor, I always add cheese or something rich," shares Alex Guarnaschelli. "I adore fresh spinach salads, but I also love..."

Bake whole potatoes and serve them crumb-style with a refreshing pesto of kale, walnuts, and Swiss cheese. This recipe offers a quick version of potatoes in...

Transform a store-bought salad by adding grilled peaches and bacon to spinach for a perfect summer barbecue side dish. For this recipe, choose ripe but firm peaches to...

To make grilled corn look festive, coat the cobs with mayonnaise and roll them in crushed crispy corn snacks of various colors. For a striking ombre pattern, choose corn snacks in three shades...

Small bell peppers can be cooked whole, and they'll look beautiful and vibrant when served. Grill the small peppers, toss with herbs and a lemony dressing, and sprinkle with walnuts –...

Use a vegetable peeler to slice the carrots into long ribbons for a beautiful Moroccan-style salad. The carrots' natural sweetness is perfectly complemented by golden raisins and spicy coriander...

Aina's 5-ingredient dish is baked in the oven instead of deep-fried, meaning you can enjoy it guilt-free. What's the secret to a crispy crust without deep-frying? Light brown sugar helps...

This winter salad is rich in vitamins and fiber, and looks absolutely summery! Crisp and juicy endive, escarole, and celery are perfectly complemented by a sweet and tart Granny Smith apple in a refreshing...

If you're looking for a show-stopping yet easy-to-make side dish for your next holiday, consider these stuffed tomatoes filled with brown rice, herbs, Mexican...

Spicy baked sweet potato wedges can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with meat. Once cooked, they are tossed with a mixture of butter, harissa, garlic, and lime zest. This spicy concoction...