Side Dishes

Discover the perfect accompaniment to your next meal with our guide to the best side dishes. We have dinner sides made from grains, veggies and much more.

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    Hummus Pasta Salad

    Adding the dressing while the pasta is still warm allows the pasta to absorb some of the dressing. It's a...


    Coleslaw Waldorf Salad

    Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome...


    Gluten-Free Biscuits

    3 reviews

    Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe...


    Vegan Potato Salad

    Don't be fooled by the green color—this vegan potato salad is absolutely delicious! It's perfect for potlucks and for those...


    Orzo with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Bacon

    1 review

    The year my garden produced a bumper crop of butternut squash, I made so many new dishes trying to use...


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    32 Vegan Thanksgiving Sides You Need to Try

    These vegan Thanksgiving sides prove you don't need meat or dairy to add festive flavor to your holiday dinner.


    Our Best Cranberry Sauce Recipes

    Enjoy these Thanksgiving cranberry sauce recipes on turkey day—or any day!


    Buttery Mashed Potatoes

    3 reviews

    These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm...

    50 Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes

    Add some variety to your holiday table with these Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes. We have recipes featuring squash, Brussels sprouts,...


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    38 Midwestern Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can’t Miss

    Pass the green bean casserole! These Midwestern Thanksgiving side dishes prove that there's even more to enjoy from the breadbasket...


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    30 Southern Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can’t Miss

    Bring down-home flavors to your holiday table with these southern Thanksgiving side dishes. We have delicious ideas for collard greens,...


    35 Small-Batch Thanksgiving Sides

    Serving between four and six guests, these small Thanksgiving side dishes just might steal the show.


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    50 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides Everyone Will Enjoy

    From crisp veggies to creamy mashed potatoes, these vegetarian Thanksgiving sides may just make you forget about the turkey!


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    Tabbouleh

    2 reviews

    Tabouleh, also known as tabbouleh, is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light...


    Kale Caesar Salad

    I love Caesar salads, so I created this blend of kale and romaine lettuces with a creamy Caesar dressing. It...


    Grilled Zucchini Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

    This zucchini salad with Mediterranean dressing is the best side dish. I also like to add summer squash for a...


    Cauliflower Gnocchi

    I came up with this cauliflower gnocchi recipe after trying Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi. This dish reminds me...

    Smoked Mac and Cheese

    2 reviews

    I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe, and I kept working with the ingredients until I discovered the perfect...


    Cauliflower Gratin

    3 reviews

    This is a lower-carb side dish that pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It's so creamy and delicious! If...


    Pesto Star Bread

    I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my


    Perfect Sushi Rice

    2 reviews

    There's a lot more you can do with sushi rice besides making homemade sushi. Use it to create...


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    Best Hummus

    3 reviews

    Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I've picked up a...


    59 Cold Salads to Make When the Weather Gets Hot

    When the temperature rises, reach for one of these refreshingly cold salads. They're perfect for a steaming hot summer day.

    39 No-Cook Sides Perfect for Summer

    Check out these chill salads and sides that'll keep you and your kitchen cool.


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    How to Make Salad That’s Anything But Boring

    Dull, lifeless salads are so yesterday. We're breaking down how to make salad the right way by covering the different...


    38 Cauliflower Recipes to Try with Dinner Tonight

    There’s nothing cauliflower can’t do.


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    32 Labor Day Side Dishes

    These Labor Day side dishes let you do your day off the right way. Prepare to make crowd favorites for...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 review

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


    Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

    6 reviews

    This scalloped potatoes with apples dish is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same...