Side Dishes
A side dish can support the main course or provide a contrasting texture and flavor. Potatoes, vegetables, beans, grains, pasta, and dressings offer different ways to complete the meal. Begin with the ingredient or serving you want, from browned mushrooms to a creamy gratin, then choose a preparation that fits the rest of the table.
Browse the posts below, or choose a subcategory when available.
Beans & Legumes
Butter beans and pinto beans offer substantial side dishes with different seasonings and sauces. Browse these legumes for a preparation that can accompany another dish or become part of a wider meal.
Pasta & Macaroni Side Dishes
Macaroni and other pasta forms provide a base for creamy or savory side dishes. These recipes offer portions to serve alongside another dish, with sauces and finishes shaping their texture.
Potato Side Dishes
Mashed, gratinéed, fried, and smashed potatoes offer different ways to complete a meal. Lemon-garlic mash and layered potato preparations show how the same ingredient can change texture through the method.
Rice, Grains, & Grits
Rice, grains, and grits provide a base for both simple seasonings and fuller combinations. Mushroom rice, cilantro-lime rice, and buttery corn rice offer different flavors to serve beside another dish.
Stuffings & Dressings
Bread and other ingredients gather into stuffings and dressings with different seasonings. Beer cheese and pecan preparations provide starting points for an accompaniment, with the cooking method specified in each recipe.
Vegetable Side Dishes
Browned mushrooms, zucchini preparations, and other vegetables offer sides with varied textures. Browse dishes that use sautéing, baking, or another method to bring a vegetable accompaniment to the table.
In this collection
Rotkohl – Red Cabbage
Ingredients 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or canola oil 1 small head red cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds), shredded 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped 1 cup water 1/4…
Bacon Jalapeño Mac and Cheese
Ingredients Basic Mac and Cheese 1 16-onuce box cavatappi or penne pasta 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Cups milk 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (+ more grated cheese if…
Corn Nuggets
Instructions 1 (11 ounce) can creamed corn 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg white 2 tablespoons…
Zucchini Quinoa Fritters
Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa 1/2 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained overnight, optional 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or seasoned breadcrumbs) 2 zucchinis,…
Onion Flowers
Ingredients 6 medium red onions or sweet onions (such as Walla Walla), skin on, roots intact 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt (smoked is delicious here) Herbs-either a…
Corn Fritters with Roasted Tomatoes and Lime Aioli
For convenience, you can make the tomatoes and fritters in advance, then reheat them to serve. Reheating the fritters in an oven or toaster oven will keep them…
Okra Patties
Ingredients 1 lb fresh okra or 1 (18 ounce) bag frozen cut okra 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large egg 1/2 cup…
Crispy Baked Avocado Fries
Creamy baked avocado fries coated is crispy panko breadcrumbs. Ongredoents 2 large avocados, sliced salt, pepper and cayenne to taste 1/2 cup flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1…
Madras Potatoes
Madras Potatoes comes from the Southern part of India in a town called Madras. In 1996 Madras became Chennai and has a population of around 4 million people.…
Spicy Herb Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 2 cups crushed potato chips…
