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Side Dishes Recipes

Browse 23 side dishes recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.

Side Dishes

Cheesy Winter Vegetable Casserole with Cheddar and Gruyère

Select broccoli as well as cauliflower that exhibit firm, tight florets, together with carrots that create a hard and heavy sensation due to their size, since they preserve their shape beneath the cheese sauce. The carrots bring a little sweetness, while the broccoli stays firm in the middle after its brief time in steam.

45 minOct 21, 2026

Side Dishes

Melting Sweet Potatoes with Buttery Brown Sugar Glaze

Choose medium Garnet or Jewel sweet potatoes featuring firm, smooth skin for these melting sweet potatoes in preparation. The orange flesh of the fruit contains the essential moisture needed to become tender once placed in the oven, while the butter creates a sticky, caramelized glaze which is made with brown sugar in addition to cinnamon around the sliced rounds of the fruit.

75 minOct 20, 2026

Side Dishes

Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes with Toasted Garlic and Parsley

Baby yellow and red potatoes with papery skins work best for this baked garlic butter potato recipe because the skins brown and the potato flesh softens. Melted garlic and butter are spooned over the potatoes after baking, and chopped parsley is garnished on top. I like the little green bits.

40 minOct 19, 2026

Lunch

Fresh Tomato Gazpacho with Cucumber and Basil

This cold tomato gazpacho recipe can be incorporated into a summer meal plan with 20 minutes of preparation time and a blender. Olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, and basil make a tasty soup.

140 minOct 16, 2026

Side Dishes

Mexican Street Corn Salad With Charred Corn and Cotija

Dressings and corn have been made ahead of time. Other vegetables have been added to the Mexican-style salad at serving time. Six servings: A buffet or lunch or dinner side dish; grilled corn kernels have been combined with a cold chili-lime dressing (my preference).

25 minOct 13, 2026

Side Dishes

Coconut Pineapple Rice with Jasmine Rice and Coconut Milk

Fresh pineapple with firm, yellow-fleshed fruit works well in this coconut pineapple rice recipe as a side dish. This pineapple rice recipe also works well with jasmine rice when you want moist, shiny rice. Other ingredients in this recipe include red pepper and herbs to add small sweet bites to the dish and herbs to enhance flavor.

35 minOct 12, 2026

Side Dishes

Moroccan Cauliflower with Cumin and Cinnamon

Roast a whole cauliflower for four servings and cut some roasted pieces to eat throughout the week. Serve the meal on the first night with the baking pan. The cumin spice blend on the cauliflower has a smoky flavor and a touch of cinnamon. I like the darker parts of the cauliflower.

40 minOct 11, 2026

Side Dishes

Crispy Parmesan Polenta Rounds with Golden Charred Edges

I bake polenta rounds ahead of time as part of meal planning and serve them hot with browned and crispy Parmesan and other toppings. Slicing polenta from a tube can make it easier to serve. Baking polenta rounds in a heavy baking pan makes a gritty, crunchy center (tip for serving tube polenta).

40 minOct 11, 2026

Dinner

Zucchini Boats with Spinach Mushroom Ricotta Filling

These zucchini boats make a four-serving quick meal. Lower-fat ricotta cheese and other filling ingredients for the zucchini boats include spinach, mushrooms, and garlic. Bake the zucchini boats in a 350-degree oven or air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes for soft, tender zucchini boats with cooked mushrooms and tasty fillings.

Oct 11, 2026

Side Dishes

Homemade Brown Gravy: Rich Roux-Based Sauce Without Pan Drippings

Use this brown gravy as a side dish with other foods at mealtimes if you want to serve gravy with mashed potatoes, roasted meat, or other vegetables. This brown gravy recipe does not use meat drippings. It uses a roux made from browned butter and flour. Other liquids and ingredients are added and cooked for 15 minutes to make a dark brown gravy.

15 minOct 8, 2026

Snacks & Appetizers

Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce with Fresh Cilantro and Parsley

Choose fresh, mostly tender cilantro and parsley leaves. Dried herbs will not work in this chimichurri recipe. Argentinian chimichurri is a sauce made mainly with cilantro and parsley, garlic, oil, and vinegar. It has a strong garlic flavor and a little red pepper heat.

5 minOct 1, 2026

Lunch

Prasorizo: Greek Leeks and Rice with Lemon and Dill

For a main dish or side dish at lunch, try prasorizo, a Greek one-dish meal made with leeks and medium-grain rice. Lemon peel and juice provide citrus flavor to the olive oil-enriched, starchy rice used in prasorizo. Fresh dill provides characteristic herb flavor in prasorizo dishes.

45 minSep 28, 2026

Snacks & Appetizers

Dutch Oven Garlic Rosemary Bread with a Crusty Golden Crust

Bake an eight-slice loaf over the weekend. Eat the bread during the week as part of other meals and snacks. Mix and rise the dough now. Bake bread in a Dutch oven with chopped garlic and rosemary mixed into the dough.

135 minSep 28, 2026

Snacks & Appetizers

Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread with Golden Parmesan Topping

Bake four loaves at a time for sandwich and other bread uses or freezing; baked bread will keep for 1 to 2 days. Make unbaked dough and finish each loaf with butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and two kinds of cheese to create a soft interior and a golden cheese-topped crust.

50 minSep 27, 2026

Dinner

Butter Beans with Leeks: Creamy Cheddar, Herbs, and Lemon

Butter beans and leeks are nutritious weeknight main or side dishes. Cannellini beans and leeks, which have a sweet flavor, are sautéed with garlic, rosemary, thyme, white wine, and broth. Cheese, including cheddar and vegetarian pecorino, and lemon juice are added to thicken the dish.

30 minSep 26, 2026

Snacks & Appetizers

Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites with Golden Panko Crust

Choose a medium cauliflower with compact florets and no discoloration to ensure equal coverage and cooking of small floret pieces. Parmesan Bites is a warm baked dish of cauliflower florets coated with a Parmesan and panko mixture that has browned, slightly crispy exteriors and soft interiors.

40 minSep 26, 2026

Side Dishes

Greek Potato Salad with Feta, Capers, and Fresh Herbs

Choose waxy baby potatoes such as Jersey Royals and other red potatoes to add to a Greek potato salad recipe. These potatoes will hold their shape after cooking. Add ingredients such as feta cheese, capers, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill and parsley to the potato salad for a tangy, salty flavor.

30 minSep 24, 2026

Snacks & Appetizers

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Paprika

Choose small, dense, fresh Brussels sprouts for tender, sweet interior and extra surface area to brown. This Brussels sprouts side dish recipe features crispy Brussels sprout leaves seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika and grated Parmesan cheese.

40 minSep 23, 2026

Snacks & Appetizers

Air Fryer Potato Wedges With Garlic, Paprika, and Crispy Edges

Total prep time is approximately 1 hour, with most of that time spent soaking potatoes as you prepare other dish ingredients. This recipe calls for using an air fryer to prepare potato wedges at 400°F until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The wedges are seasoned with garlic and paprika.

60 minSep 23, 2026

Lunch

Southwest Chopped Salad: A Fresh, Colorful Meal for Summer Days

This vibrant Southwest chopped salad is perfect for a summer lunch while serves four. Crisp lettuce mingles with hearty black beans, sweet corn, along with fresh veggies for a satisfying bite.

15 minSep 22, 2026

Side Dishes

Creamy Broccoli Bacon Salad: A Perfect Make-Ahead BBQ Side

This creamy broccoli bacon salad is the go-to dish at summer barbecues, pleasing everyone with its crunchy texture and rich flavors. Fresh broccoli florets are gently mixed in a creamy mayo dressing, improved by crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and sweet red onion for an irresistible medley. Make it ahead of time while watching it get even better as it chills in the fridge, turning those last-minute preparations into a breeze.

Sep 21, 2026

Lunch

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Crunchy Romaine: A Satisfying Lunch Bowl

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad featuring Crunchy Romaine is a refreshing meal that is ready for serving at either lunch or dinner. Filled with crispy romaine, juicy chicken, along with creamy Caesar dressing, it's a delightful blend of flavors coupled with textures.

Sep 20, 2026

Side Dishes

Asian Cucumber Salad: A Viral TikTok Recipe with Sweet-Salty Dressing

This TikTok Asian cucumber salad delivers a must-try experience for your meal prep lineup, featuring crisp spiral cucumbers tossed in a sweet-salty dressing with a spicy kick. The recipe is quick to prepare. It works well for a refreshing side dish that holds up well in the fridge, which means you can enjoy it over several days.

13 minSep 17, 2026

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