1,030 side dish recipes

Pearl onion gratin baked in seasoned cream with nutmeg until browned and bubbly. A classic French side dish with just six ingredients and a blanching trick for easy peeling.

Mashed buttercup squash baked with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter, then topped with fresh chives. A cozy fall side dish that brings out the squash's natural sweetness.

Basil-Vegetable Saute with zucchini, bell peppers, scallions, and fresh basil, ready in 15 minutes. A low-calorie, vegan side dish that works alongside grilled meats or pasta.

Baked adzuki beans with chopped mushrooms, scallions, tarragon, and dill seed in olive oil. A simple, earthy vegetarian side dish with just seven ingredients and 40 minutes total.

Piselli alla Napoletana, tender green peas braised in tomato paste with olive oil and onion. A classic Neapolitan side dish with just six ingredients and big Italian flavor.

Broccoli spears with a homemade Swiss cheese sauce made in the microwave. A quick two-serving vegetable side dish with a creamy, melty cheese topping in 30 minutes.

Orange carrots with egg noodles tossed in a bright orange juice and apple cider vinegar glaze with sauteed onions. A quick, tangy side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Herb spinach bake with cheddar cheese, rice, eggs, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. A savory spinach casserole side dish that feeds a crowd and comes together with minimal prep.

Quick skillet cabbage sauteed with celery, green pepper, and onion until crisp-tender. A simple, low-calorie vegetable side dish that's on the table in 15 minutes flat.

Knabrus, a Pennsylvania Dutch steamed cabbage and onion side dish with butter. Layered in a kettle and slow-steamed until tender. Simple, old-fashioned, and just 4 ingredients.

Oil-free curried vegetables cooked in a non-stick pot with apple juice, curry powder, onions, and garlic. A quick vegan weeknight side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Cornbread stuffing loaded with browned sausage, pink shrimp, red bell pepper, and celery, spiked with cayenne. A Cajun holiday side dish that steals the show from the turkey.

Ancient Roman-style glazed carrots simmered with cumin, mint, lovage, and a splash of champagne vinegar. A rustic Italian side dish with herbaceous depth and a glistening finish.

Southern yellow squash casserole with sauteed onions, green chiles, crushed saltines, and a bubbly cheddar cheese top. A quick, comforting side dish that puts summer squash to work.

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.

Baked peas layered with green bell pepper, onion, and canned tomatoes in a simple vegetable casserole. An old-fashioned side dish baked uncovered in tomato juice until tender.