1,029 side dish recipes

Slow-braised red cabbage with apples, red wine, lemon juice, and butter. Sweet, tangy, and deeply savory after a long, gentle simmer. A classic European side dish for 6.

Shredded yellow summer squash seasoned with oregano, garlic, and chicken bouillon, then microwaved to crisp-tender in minutes. The fastest veggie side dish in your rotation.

Easy baked beans doctored from canned pork and beans with crispy bacon, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire, and mustard. The classic 6-ingredient potluck side dish.

Baked winter squash casserole with cranberries and nutmeg. A simple, low-fat, diabetic-friendly side dish with tart cranberry pops in every spoonful.

Fresh green beans cut into fine strips and sauteed with pearl onions and garlic in olive oil. A simple Italian-style vegetable side dish.

Retro molded potato salad set in lemon gelatin with ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs for a cool vintage side dish.

Pickled beets and Granny Smith apple salad with lemon juice and ground cloves. A tangy no-cook side dish that pairs crisp tart apple slices with tender pickled beets.

Helen Evans Brown's corn chili bread bakes fresh corn kernels with cornmeal, sour cream, melted butter, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chilis into a rich, golden side dish. Pairs beautifully with roast pork or turkey.

Thakkali is a Sri Lankan curried tomato dish simmered in coconut milk with cumin, fenugreek, cinnamon, and curry leaves. A tangy, creamy vegetarian side ready in 40 minutes.

Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, then finished with butter and salt. A simple German-inspired side dish with just four ingredients ready in 25 minutes.

Nutty brown rice and chewy wheat berries simmered together and tossed with sauteed scallions for a wholesome whole grain side dish. Just 5 ingredients and zero fuss.

Broccoli and shredded carrots baked in a creamy cheddar and sour cream sauce with a crunchy herb stuffing topping. The side dish that gets even veggie skeptics coming back for seconds.

Sauteed spinach and red peppers with garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. A low-calorie vegetable side dish ready in 10 minutes that works alongside almost any protein.

Indonesian cucumber salad featuring crisp vegetables in a tangy sweet and sour dressing with peanuts and chilies. Refreshing side dish that balances rich main courses with bright, pickle-like flavors.

Shredded cabbage and bok choy sautéed in butter and olive oil, finished with ribbons of fresh basil. A light, vibrant side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Retro gelatin salad with shredded carrots, celery, and cabbage set in orange or lime Jello with a splash of lemon. A crunchy, jiggly side dish that chills in just 30 minutes.