Browse 29 side dishes recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.
Side DishesHoney butter skillet corn takes 15 minutes to make in one pan. I usually make honey butter skillet corn as a quick side dish for dinner on nights when I'm busy and making other dishes for dinner. Sweet corn is cooked in a pan with honey and butter. It gets a sauce with smoked paprika and garlic at the end (I like that little note).
Side DishesWarm water activates fermentation in active dry yeast quickly and contributes to rising when proofed dough is placed in a warm oven. These 30-Minute Dinner Rolls yield 15 soft, fluffy rolls with golden-brown crusts.
Snacks & AppetizersTen minutes and six ingredients can make pico de gallo a quick choice for tonight's snack, taco topping, or burger topping. Pico de gallo is a salsa mixture of diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. It has a tart, spicy taste and other fresh vegetables.
Side DishesChoose 16-20 raw jumbo shrimp, like black tiger shrimp, to provide large, juicy shrimp that retain their shape when fried. Bang bang shrimp is an appetizer dish featuring fried shrimp served with sweet chili and sriracha mayo.
Side DishesThis 13-minute garlic bread recipe includes a loaf of bread bought from a bakery and an 8-minute garlic butter recipe. Bread slices are broiled for 3 to 5 minutes. The bread is crispy and topped with melted Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. This garlic bread is a fast side dish to serve with pasta dishes.
DinnerPrepare the broth and shredded Parmesan before making this six-serving Parmesan risotto recipe, cook it close to mealtime, and store leftovers to eat at another time. Arborio rice becomes creamy when cooked in hot broth. Butter and shredded Parmesan add creaminess and flavor to risotto.
Snacks & AppetizersBake this almond flour focaccia, which yields 16 portions, as an appetizer or main dish. Save some baked focaccia to reheat at another time to avoid having to make and proof additional dough in the future. This bread recipe, which does not contain yeast, includes whipped egg whites and rosemary and has a crispy olive oil edge and slightly sweet, nutty bread interior.
DinnerThis asparagus risotto recipe makes a filling vegetarian main course appropriate for a family meal or other occasion. Asparagus and Parmesan in this dish with dry white wine pair well with risotto rice that won't become mushy when cooked.
Side DishesI offer pineapple cucumber salad as a side at cookouts and other informal gatherings when I want a cold salad option. Ingredients include cucumber and pineapple chunks mixed with a lime dressing and red onion and cilantro; jalapeño peppers can be added for a spicy kick. Cucumber adds a contrast to the sweetness of pineapple.
Side DishesI prepare this gluten-free focaccia for dinner. It is golden brown on top and topped with rosemary and sea salt. Olive oil collects in the dimples. The fully cooled focaccia is light and airy with large air pockets inside but oily in the dimples.
DinnerBoiling broth and removing the pot from heat helps steam this Moroccan couscous recipe to keep individual grains from falling apart. This Parmesan spinach couscous, which takes 20 minutes to make on the stovetop, includes tender spinach and a salty Parmesan finish.
DinnerWrapping soft dough around garlic and parsley butter and two types of cheese makes spiral rolls. Baking in a 9-by-13-inch pan allows the cheese filling to mix with and make the dough's exterior crispy. Twelve portions of Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls, savory cheese rolls with a garlic and parsley filling, are made from bread-machine dough.
LunchThai quinoa salad with cold cooked quinoa and other raw vegetables and herbs, such as cucumber and carrot, is a good option for a simple lunch or side dish. Thai salad dressing with lime juice, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes can add tart, salty, and spicy flavors to a dish.
Snacks & AppetizersServed with tacos and burritos and enchiladas. Flour tortillas made with five basic ingredients are soft and somewhat puffy with toasted areas after cooking in a skillet. Flour tortillas are sturdy enough to be used as wraps.
Side DishesSaute Arborio rice in olive oil and butter to precook the rice starches. Gradually adding hot broth to the rice mixture makes Mushroom Risotto. Precooking Crimini mushrooms before adding them to the risotto can help reduce sogginess.
Side DishesA five-ingredient recipe means this watermelon, cucumber, and feta salad is a great hot-weather lunch or barbecue dish. Seeded watermelon and sliced cucumbers are refreshing eating companions for feta cheese. Mint and lime juice add flavor. A bowl with just the three ingredients tossed together and lightly seasoned is a simple serving suggestion.
Side DishesA splash of fresh lime juice and olive oil tossed with salad ingredients adds flavor to fruits and vegetables without making them waterlogged. Ingredients for Healthy Mango Salad include ripe mango, avocado, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, and a light chili kick.
DinnerThis Lebanese dish, mujadara, is a side or main dish that cooks in about an hour with few ingredients. Green or brown lentils and rice are simmered until cooked and mixed with spices and caramelized onions. A generous topping of caramelized onions is added to the cooked lentils and rice.
Snacks & AppetizersHeating rolled dough in a thick pan creates air pockets in the dough that create the hollow center of a Bazlama. Lowering the heat after the air pockets form helps the bread finish baking without shrinking. A Bazlama is a type of soft, fluffy, flat Turkish bread often filled or served with curry.
Side DishesThis 45-minute spinach spiral made with phyllo dough feeds nine. Spinach and three types of cheese layered in rolled phyllo dough turn out with a golden crust and fully cooked interior.
LunchBoiling whole potatoes until they are fully cooked but still firm reduces the likelihood that cubed potatoes will break up during preparation. Sumac Potato Salad combines buttery Yukon gold or red potatoes with sumac, fresh parsley, olives, pickles, and balsamic vinegar.
LunchThis avocado and mango salad is ready in 15 minutes. Sliced fresh mangoes and avocados served with arugula and pine nuts and drizzled with honey and lime vinaigrette can be served as a side dish, lunch, or snack with little effort.
LunchPrep vegetables, herbs, chickpeas, and vinaigrette ahead of time. Assemble before serving or chill the complete salad for 1-2 hours. This Tuscan artichoke and tomato salad with no lettuce features marinated artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes mixed with capers and chickpeas.
Side DishesThis Old Fashioned Potato Salad recipe can be made ahead of time. It can be prepared a few hours or days in advance to ensure fresh vegetables and tender potatoes. This recipe works well for dinner parties and weeknight meals. This potato salad tastes best cold. Small amounts of vinegar and mustard pair well with the mayonnaise.