3,289 side dish recipes

Southern-style curried sweet potatoes: tender sweet potatoes with Madras curry, plump apricots, and raisins. A warmly spiced side dish that bridges Southern and Indian cooking.

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.

Boiled baby potatoes dipped in a green broccoli cheese sauce made from blended broccoli and melted cheese spread. A fun, kid-friendly side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Fried plantains sliced thin on the bias and deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. A 3-ingredient Caribbean and Latin American side dish ready in minutes.

Twice-baked crab stuffed potatoes with sauteed mushrooms, dry vermouth, Gruyere cheese, sour cream, and yogurt. A rich, restaurant-quality seafood potato that works as a main dish or impressive side.

Wild rice with butter-warmed green and purple grapes and fresh parsley. An unexpected sweet-savory side dish where juicy grapes burst against nutty, chewy wild rice.

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.

Creamy hominy casserole baked with sour cream, cheddar cheese, green chilies, and cumin. A Southwestern-style side dish that's hearty, cheesy, and ready in about an hour with pantry-friendly canned hominy.

Tender eggplant simmered with tomatoes, bay leaves, caraway seeds, and a bright splash of lemon and red wine vinegar. A tangy, vegan-friendly side dish ready in 45 minutes.

Baked acorn squash rings with maple syrup and cinnamon, covered and baked until tender. A simple vegan fall side dish - add apple slices between the layers for a sweeter variation.

Noodles Romanoff with egg noodles tossed in sour cream, Parmesan, garlic, and chives. A creamy, tangy side dish that comes together in minutes with no baking required.

Couscous with sun-dried tomatoes, onion flakes, and garlic powder cooked in vegetable broth. A five-ingredient side dish ready in 15 minutes with concentrated tomato flavor in every bite.

Southwest baked beans with three types of beans, Roma tomatoes, molasses, honey, cumin, and apple cider vinegar. A smoky-sweet, slow-baked side dish that feeds a crowd.

Thin-sliced zucchini baked in a light custard of egg, Swiss cheese, mustard, and nutmeg. A low-calorie, diabetic-friendly side dish with just 7 simple ingredients.

Onion caviar with black-eyed peas, sweet Vidalia onions, green bell pepper, pimentos, and garlic in Italian dressing. A Southern marinated appetizer or side dish, best made overnight.

Glazed Carrots cooked in honey, orange juice, and ginger, finished with coarsely chopped sweet pickle. A simple side dish with a sweet-tangy twist ready in 25 minutes.