833 side dish recipes

Fresh asparagus spears roasted with extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, and parsley. Tender and golden in just 10 minutes. The easiest spring side dish.

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.

Couscous with red peppers, onion, garlic, and cumin finished with lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh parsley. A quick side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Chilled penne pasta salad with julienned carrots, zucchini, green onions, and fresh basil in a light sesame-cream dressing. A vibrant make-ahead side dish.

Cheddar scalloped potatoes made stovetop with broccoli cheese soup, milk, and sauteed onion. A quick, creamy side dish ready in 30 minutes, no oven needed.

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.

Indian-style chile tomato salad with fresh green chili, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and cayenne. A spicy, bright no-cook side dish or appetizer.

Wilted greens with a hot bacon vinaigrette, mustard, and horseradish, cooked in the microwave. A tangy, warm salad side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

German beer-braised Brussels sprouts simmered until tender and finished with butter and salt. A simple 4-ingredient side dish that might convert sprout skeptics.

Braised cabbage with apple, onion, caraway, and champagne, finished with cream. A holiday-elegant side dish meant to accompany pheasant or other roast game birds.

Grilled potato wedges with garlic, paprika and olive oil brushed on parboiled sweet or red potatoes. Smoky barbecue side dish with crisp-edged, fluffy interiors.

Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, then finished with butter and salt. A German-inspired side dish where the beer adds malty depth and tames any bitterness.

Cold ramen noodle salad with shredded cabbage, cheddar cheese, and a tangy vinegar-mustard dressing. A crunchy, budget-friendly side dish that chills in under an hour.

Asparagus with a lemongrass and shallot vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar. A Southeast Asian-influenced make-ahead side dish served at room temperature.

Fresh spinach draped in a classic homemade béchamel sauce, ready in just 20 minutes. This French-inspired vegetable side dish turns simple greens into something silky and elegant with only four ingredients.

String beans and coconut koora, a South Indian stir-fry with green beans, toasted chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, and coconut. A quick vegetable side dish with a crunchy tadka topping.