3,238 side dish recipes

A quick and delicious soup that can be served alone, with a side dish or just with a crusty bread and crackers!

This tasty side dish made with pinto beans, salt pork and jalapeno peppers goes great with rice or even bread bowls.

German Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, drained, and tossed with butter and salt. A traditional Bavarian side dish where the beer adds malty sweetness and tames the bitterness.

Garlicky Italian broccoli sautéed with red pepper flakes and white wine turns everyday vegetables into a vibrant side dish in 20 minutes.

Creamy ambrosia fruit salad with mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, coconut, mini marshmallows, and sour cream. A no-cook, make-ahead holiday side dish.

Whole artichokes steamed until tender and served chilled with a garlicky orange aioli dipping sauce. A simple, elegant vegetable appetizer or side dish with bright citrus flavor.

Crustless cauliflower pie with feta cheese, dill, and a tangy nonfat sour cream custard baked under a crispy paprika bread crumb topping. A lighter vegetable side dish.

Basmati rice pilaf with dried apricots, garam masala, fresh mint, and pistachios. An aromatic Indian-inspired side dish with lemon zest brightness and warm spice depth.

Italian sweet and sour onions braised in white wine vinegar, honey, and coriander. Cipollini-style agrodolce side dish simmered until glazed and tender.

Smoky, spicy black bean pesto made with ham hock, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro stems. A thick, spreadable paste for tacos, chips, or as a bold side dish. Makes 3 cups.

Easy marinated asparagus blanches fresh spears and soaks them overnight in Italian dressing for a tangy, make-ahead side dish. Cool, crisp-tender, and ready to plate on a lettuce leaf.

Warm rice salad with marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, Parmesan, and scallions in a tangy artichoke vinaigrette. A fresh, no-cook side dish.

Glazed root vegetables with turnip, rutabaga, sweet potato, and winter squash baked in a brown sugar, ginger, and apple cider vinegar glaze, finished with toasted walnuts. Holiday side-dish gold.

Creole-style navy beans simmered with tomatoes, celery, onion, and green pepper in a garlic-seasoned sauce. A simple, hearty Southern side dish ready in under an hour.

Butternut squash casserole mashed with butter, brown sugar, egg, and evaporated milk, topped with toasted almonds. A sweet, custard-like side dish baked until set.

This simple recipe will have you making this scrumptious side dish that is great to serve when having guests over for dinner.