3,238 side dish recipes

Hot curried fruit with poached pears, oranges, melon, and grapes in a warm spiced curry syrup topped with crystallized ginger. An elegant side dish for holiday entertaining.

Horenso hitashi, a classic Japanese blanched spinach side dish dressed in dashi, soy sauce, and sugar with toasted sesame seeds. Clean, simple, and ready in 20 minutes.

Aloo gobi style cauliflower with potatoes dry-fried with whole cumin seeds, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and fresh green chili. A classic Indian vegan side dish.

Stuffed tomatoes filled with anchovy-spiked toasted bread cubes, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and the reserved tomato flesh. Classic Italian-Mediterranean side dish baked in a shallow water bath.

Fresh shelled pinto beans slow-simmered with tomatoes, cumin, paprika, garlic, and olive oil. Finished with lemon juice and fresh herbs. A vegan side dish from scratch.

Baked herbed cauliflower with poultry seasoning, sage, mushrooms, and sauteed onion-celery base. A savory stuffing-flavored vegetable side dish that pairs with roast chicken or turkey.

Nasu karashi sumiso-ae: Japanese eggplant tossed in a white miso, soy sauce, and wasabi dressing. A simple, savory side dish served at room temperature with a gentle spicy kick.

Golden turmeric rice cooked with a bay leaf and a pinch of chili powder for warm color and subtle spice. A simple five-ingredient Indian-style side dish that pairs with curries, stews, and grilled meats.

Lentils and carrots with marjoram simmered in chicken broth until tender and the liquid is fully absorbed. A hearty, high-fiber side dish with warm herbal flavor from dried marjoram.

Savory lentils soaked overnight and simmered tender with sauteed onions in olive oil or bacon fat and a dash of hot sauce. A simple, hearty side dish with just 5 ingredients.

Slow cooker braised leeks with onion, garlic, tomato, and vegetable stock, finished with fresh dill. A gentle, hands-off side dish that cooks itself over 6-10 hours.

Slow-roasted potatoes in goose fat or duck fat, parboiled then baked until crusty brown all over. The classic British Sunday roast side dish with parsley and garlic finish.

Crawfish corn maquechoux with sweet corn, bell peppers, onion, and tomato smothered in butter. A classic Cajun side dish loaded with crawfish tails for a true Louisiana one-pot meal.

Traditional Japanese sunomono with paper-thin cucumber slices in sweet vinegar dressing, served with shrimp, crab, and tomato. A refreshing, light appetizer or side dish for any Japanese meal.

Italian herbed potatoes made in the microwave with frozen hash browns, green onions, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. A 20-minute side dish with herb-butter flavor and zero oven time.

Italian-style green bean salad tossed with thinly sliced onions, red wine vinegar, olive oil, basil, and Parmesan. A low-calorie make-ahead side dish that gets better the longer it chills.