Side Dishes

Discover the perfect accompaniment to your next meal with our guide to the best side dishes. We have dinner sides made from grains, veggies and much more.

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    Hawaiian Fruit Salad

    9 reviews

    A simple dressing made with flavored yogurt coats this refreshing combination of fresh and canned fruit. It looks spectacular when...


    Easy Baked Mushrooms

    5 reviews

    Bet you've never had mushrooms quite like this! Skipping the deep fryer keeps them low in fat. —Denise DiPace, Medford,...


    Parmesan Baked Potatoes

    54 reviews

    It always amazed me that this simple recipe could make potatoes taste so good. Mom liked to make them for...


    Old-Fashioned Cheese Potatoes

    8 reviews

    When my husband and I got married in 1951, one of the first appliances we bought was an apartment-size electric...


    Sweet and Sour Green Beans

    6 reviews

    "GREEN BEANS are the perfect accompaniment to Mother's pork roast. The flavors are compatible and blend well. I've never cooked...


    Boston Baked Beans

    10 reviews

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...


    Smoky Cauliflower

    32 reviews

    The smoked Spanish paprika gives a simple side of roasted cauliflower extra depth. This is definitely a favorite. —Juliette Mulholland,...


    Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots

    3 reviews

    The herb butter can be used for everything from vegetables to roast chicken, turkey, game hens—let your imagination be your...

    Lemon-Glazed Carrots

    3 reviews

    These lovely tangy carrots are a super vegetable side dish.—Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana


    Slow-Cooked Broccoli

    18 reviews

    This family-favorite side dish is quick to fix and full of flavor. Because it simmers in a slow cooker, it...


    Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

    16 reviews

    These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the...


    Roasted Herbed Squash with Goat Cheese

    1 review

    Cooking is a hobby I'm so happy to share with my toddler. She (and all our Christmas Eve party guests)...


    Creamy Pumpkin Polenta

    10 reviews

    Sometimes I like to hollow out a pumpkin and serve this creamy, hearty polenta inside it. The salted pumpkin seeds...


    Tomato Dumplings

    6 reviews

    The wonderful fresh tomato taste of the sauce complements these light savory dumplings. They make a perfect side dish for...


    Pasta with Asparagus

    33 reviews

    Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish....


    Corn Pudding Supreme

    15 reviews

    Big on corn taste, this traditional, slightly sweet side dish comes from Martha Fehl of Brookville, Indiana. "When I'm hungry...


    Lemon-Roasted Asparagus

    10 reviews

    When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy lemon...

    Roasted Acorn Squash & Brussels Sprouts

    6 reviews

    I love creating dishes with few ingredients and easy steps, like squash with Brussels sprouts. Maple syrup adds a slight...


    Cranberry-Apple Red Cabbage

    1 review

    When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish....


    Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

    1 review

    What's not to like about these tender potatoes with cheese topping? This recipe, shared by Edie Farm of Farmington, New...


    Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

    5 reviews

    For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning....


    Green Beans Amandine

    11 reviews

    It's hard to improve on the taste Mother Nature gives to fresh green beans, but Mom has done just that...


    Stewed Tomatoes with Dumplings

    7 reviews

    When I was young and did not feel well, my mother made one of my favorite dishes. Just smelling it...

    Olive and Red Pepper Linguine

    3 reviews

    With 16 grandchildren, I find that someone is always hungry. This is a quick dish to fix. I sometimes serve...


    Mom’s Tangy Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    This chunky potato salad is a great dish for a family picnic or on a night when you're grilling out....


    Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes

    5 reviews

    Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab...


    Fresh Green Beans & Garlic

    18 reviews

    I am a firm believer that fresh is best. I developed this recipe to take advantage of our garden veggies....


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    Mexican Street Corn Bake

    19 reviews

    We discovered Mexican street corn at a festival. This easy one-pan version saves on prep and cleanup. Every August I...


    Island Mango Slaw

    2 reviews

    The cooling effect of tropical fruit and Greek yogurt meets jalapeno spice in this snappy mango slaw. To ensure ripeness,...