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.
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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.
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Creamed Mustard Greens
If you’re looking for a Southern-inspired side dish to accompany any grilled meats, look no further than this recipe for creamed mustard greens. Eating your greens is a…
Creamed Mustard Greens
Ingredients 6 pounds mustard greens (6-8 bunches), tough stems and ribs removed 3 Tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 1…
Southern Instant Pot Collard Greens
Ingredients 2 teaspoon olive oil 2 slices uncooked bacon chopped 4 ounces country ham sliced and chopped 1 small onion chopped 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 16 ounces…
Instant Pot Greens
Before adding the greens, you can build flavor by browning onions/garlic and/or bacon or ham using Instant Pot’s Saute Function. Or the greens can simply be batch-cooked alone…
Succotash
Succotash is an incredibly versatile side — it can be served hot, warm, or even chilled from the fridge. The freshly sautéed summer vegetables are classically paired with…
Creole Cabbage
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced 1…
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancake)
This cabbage pancake is a popular dish throughout Japan and is easily adapted to one’s preferences. While the fillings and toppings can vary, from pork and fried eggs…
Rumbledethumps
This breakfast casserole is Scotland’s answer to the English bubble and squeak—potatoes coarsely mashed with cabbage and baked with a Cheddar cheese topping. Spoon out with fried eggs and bacon or…
Chantilly Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Chantilly)
Chantilly potatoes, or Pommes de Terry Chantilly, are the ultimate fast-and-fancy side dish. They’re essentially fluffier, creamier mashed potatoes. And it’s all thanks to one smart ingredient. This ingredient…
Giada’s Classic Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes, nothing beats classic mashed potatoes – especially for a holiday dinner. Mine are quite simple, but a few key ingredients make it absolutely delicious. Mascarpone gives an…
