3,238 side dish recipes

Cinnamon-scented couscous with plump raisins and butter. A five-ingredient North African-inspired side dish that's ready in 10 minutes with no active cooking.

Pecan wild rice pilaf with wheat pilaf, dried currants, fresh mint, orange zest, and Italian parsley. A festive room-temperature side dish for holiday tables.

Sweet potato salad with crushed pineapple, green peas, and fresh parsley tossed in creamy dressing. A no-cook vegetarian side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Microwave broccoli and mushroom scallop with sharp cheddar cheese sauce. A 30-minute one-dish side that cooks entirely in the microwave. No oven required.

Spicy garbanzo beans cooked with whole mustard seeds, cinnamon, ground cloves, and tomato paste. A warming, aromatic chickpea side dish ready in under 25 minutes.

Cranberry mousse with whole cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, sour cream, and pecans set in a gelatin mold. A tangy, creamy holiday dessert or side dish.

Sweet-sour braised red cabbage with bacon, apples, cloves, red wine, and wine vinegar. A classic German-style side dish simmered until tender and glossy.

Microwave squash Parmesan with yellow squash baked in a milk-soaked bread and Parmesan mixture, topped with Italian bread crumbs. A quick, cheesy side dish.

Layered rice and sour cream casserole with green chiles, Monterey Jack strips, and melted cheddar on top. A creamy, cheesy vegetarian Mexican-inspired side dish.

Tender brussels sprouts drizzled with browned butter and toasted pecans. A 20-minute side dish with only 4 ingredients that turns sprout skeptics into believers.

Shredded green cabbage and grated carrots sautéed in foamy butter with chives until tender-crisp. A 20-minute side dish that's light, buttery, and pairs with just about anything.

Basic quinoa cooked pilaf-style with garlic and olive oil, toasted in the pan before simmering in chicken broth. A nutty, fluffy grain side dish in under an hour.

Tender cabbage baked in cream with nutmeg and topped with golden, bubbling Gruyère cheese. A simple European-style side dish that elevates humble cabbage into something extraordinary.

Southern-style marinated vegetable salad with green beans, shoe peg corn, peas, pimentos, and onion rings in a sweet red wine vinegar dressing. A classic make-ahead side dish for potlucks.

Indian curried cabbage with cumin, turmeric, tomato, carrots, and bell pepper simmered until tender. A vegan, low-calorie side dish ready in 30 minutes with no sauce needed.

Baked spiced apple rings in cranberry juice with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and lemon. Slow-baked until transparent and jewel-toned, served hot or cold as a garnish or vegan side dish.