2,100 side dish recipes

Easy to pack and perfect as crudités for that favorite dip, the crunchy texture and sweet taste of carrots is popular among both adults and children. Although they are shipped around the country from California throughout the year, locally grown carrots are in season in the summer and fall when they are the freshest and most flavorful.

Roasting is one of the best cooking methods for optimizing root vegetables' flavor. Unlike boiling, where water dilutes some of the vegetable's flavor, roasting intensifies it.

Oven-roasted rutabagas and carrots with fresh rosemary turn sweet and caramelized at the edges. Simple prep, big flavor for busy weeknight dinners.

Tried this green split peas, easy to make, whole family love it!

I LOVE THIS RECIPE:) Asparagus salad is typical of many Chinese vegetable salads, in that the vegetable is first steamed, then cooled, before slicing and dressing.

It's a very interesting way to make soup in egg shells and it's also fun to eat it from the shells too.

Orzo simmers in chicken stock with briny kalamata olives, then bakes until creamy and tender. Fresh herbs stirred in at the end add a burst of color and bright flavor.

Anyone who is a fan of pickled beets will love this tangy dish that is made with orange rind.

Sweet-tangy mustard vinaigrette with dry mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar whisked into olive oil. A simple, sharp dipping sauce for whole cooked artichokes.

Amazing lasagna, I exaclty followed up every step of the ingredients, it was almost perfect, will denfinitely make it again and again.

Salad made with cocktail tomatoes, avocado, rocket and proscuitto and drizzled in a strawberry dressing.

Whole peeled tangerines soaked overnight in a honey-lime syrup spiked with dark rum. An elegant, refreshing fruit dessert that's simple to prepare and feeds a crowd.

Creamy carrot cheddar soup uses canned cream of cheddar, chicken broth, milk, and a quick roux for a 30-minute weeknight bowl. Sweet carrot, savory cheese, paprika, and Worcestershire give it depth.

Quinoa and leek casserole with tofu, sesame oil, and grated cheese baked under a crispy breadcrumb topping. A protein-rich vegetarian main or side dish.

Steamed asparagus with bacon, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. A quick 20-minute diabetic-friendly side dish that works on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Glazed carrots in a sweet orange juice and raisin sauce thickened with cornstarch. A bright, naturally sweet side dish with no butter or cream needed.