Side Dish Recipes & Ideas

Like the boxed stuff, but so much better.

It's liquid gold, y'all.

It's a comforting classic.

Grab the butter and olive oil.

People will demand seconds...and thirds...and fourths.

So fast! So crispy!

Roasted cauliflower tacos? Yes, please.

It's perfect for beginners.

The cream sauce is magical.

Pass the veggies, please!

There's a secret pantry staple that makes it the best ever.

No knead, no problem.

They can even be frozen.

Because we all know the big feast isn't complete without it.

They're perfect.

I'm never making it another way.

They're rich in flavor, covered in sweet sauce, and flavored with vanilla (which really does make a difference).

The richest, creamiest, most classic version.

It does what the can can’t.

Fried cornbread slathered with salted butter? Sign us up.

You'll really want to eat these leftovers straight from the pan.

The salad that will steal the show.

Don't mess with a classic — unless you can improve it.

Spoiler: It's definitely in your fridge already.

In the winter, a baked potato (with the works!) is something my family enjoys on a regular basis. We oil and season the potatoes and roast them directly on the oven rack, then load up the steaming spuds with all the accoutrements our hearts desire. When summer approaches and we turn our attention to the grill, our baked potato habit typically comes to a halt. But this year, it’s only just ramping up.

No spiralizers or any special gadgets required — just an oven and a half-hour of your time.

I’m just here for the crispy onions.

It’s truly perfect.

The spice blend is so good.

They go with everything.

Meet your new favorite.

Watch this video to learn how to trim it down to bite-sized pieces, along with five ways to cook it up.

These are beyond worth the effort.

It's not a contest, but if you aspire to win Friendsgiving with the best side dish of the night, you're hardly alone.

Stuffings, mashes, casseroles and more.

Hint: It involves garlic.

It's so easy.

It's worth making room.

They have so much flavor.

It tastes like childhood.

It's the only side dish you need this fall.

It's giving Panera soup vibes, only it's way better.

Crackly edges and creamy centers every single time.

This three-ingredient fall side goes well with almost everything.

It turned me from a grape skeptic into a voracious grape eater. 

Ham is always good, but these side dishes make ham great.

A classic that we'll never get tired of.

Ready in a jiffy.

You don't even have to cut the potatoes.

It's like eating a giant cheesy, corn-filled cloud.

The perfect sauce does exist.

Nobody wants to settle for dry or gluey mashed potatoes.

Consider this a must for Thanksgiving dinner and meatloaf Sundays.

Fall in love with this tiny cabbage-like veg all over again.

We tried every method out there to come up with the very best.