Side Dishes

When it comes to chicken dinners, the spotlight may not always be on side dishes. But, they are most certainly the co-stars that make an entire meal shine even more brightly. These side dishes for chicken are amazing sidekicks to a variety of main course ideas. ...

Rich with vitamins and minerals, this savory side dish is packed with flavor, enhanced beautifully by the roasting process. Rosemary and garlic lend their aromatic essence, while a hearty blend of chickpeas, twin potatoes and carrots ensures that this vegetarian delight will satisfy. Rinse chickpeas well to remove excess salt. ...

Here's the traditional bread stuffing you've been looking for. Bake up this bread stuffing recipe as a delicious side dish or use it to stuff a 12-pound turkey. You'll want to compare it to grandma's old fashioned stuffing recipe. ...

Although it's available year-round, the best time to enjoy zucchini is during the summer. Here's how to make quick sautéed zucchini, one of our favorite summer side dishes. ...

Dill vinaigrette and deviled eggs top this salad loaded with bacon and vegetables — perfect for a kicky Easter brunch. ...

These pasta side dishes might outshine the main. Whether you flip for farfalle, go wild for gnocchi, or prefer your noodles in soup, you’ll find new and classic pasta side dish recipe ideas in this guide. Add these easy pasta side dishes to your menu alongside protein and you have a quick and well-balanced meal. ...

Mashed New Potatoes ...

Make-ahead side dish magic: Prep and roast the sweet potatoes and broccoli up to three days ahead. Once you're ready to eat, all that's left to do is reheat, toss with dressing, and serve. ...

Traditionally, fricassee recipes involve sautéing and simmering meat in a creamy sauce. Here, we transform the same technique into a side dish format with a mushroom fricassee recipe that's topped with plenty of fresh herbs. ...

Make butternut squash even more delicious by stuffing it with goat cheese or caramelized onions. ...

You’ll root for root veggies even more when you try them in these carrot side dishes. Ranging from creamy soups and mashes to roasted and glazed carrot side dishes, these crowd-pleasing vegetable recipes might just steal the show from the entrée. ...

These side dishes for ham will help round out your dinner menu. We’ve narrowed down the best side dishes for ham including potatoes, salad, and more. ...

Frozen vegetables make this side dish casserole recipe super simple to assemble. Choose from several combinations of vegetables. ...

Stuffed acorn squash recipes are trending and for good reason, this vegetable is just begging to be stuffed. Here we filled it with hearty bulgur and carrots, but also included dried fruit and citrus to brighten things up. ...

Bake this Classic Giblet Stuffing in a casserole dish for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner side dish. Turkey giblet gravy adds rich flavor to each bite. If you prefer a turkey-free stuffing recipe, try our variations that call for oysters or chestnuts. ...

This macaroni pasta salad is perfect for family gatherings and is kid friendly. ...

Side dishes for pork chops can go far beyond applesauce. (Although that is a delightful pairing, and an applesauce recipe is definitely included among our best side dishes for pork chops!) Try roasted vegetables, buttery biscuits, salads, and casseroles to complement your top-notch chops. ...

Ranging from classic side dishes for BBQ chicken like baked beans, mac and cheese, and corn bread to creative BBQ chicken side dish ideas like corn ribs and bacon-potato salad, you can’t go wrong here. Choose two or three side dishes for BBQ chicken from this guide, and all of sudden, you have a crowd-pleasing feast. ...

These side dishes for spaghetti are the perfect pairing for your next Italian dinner. Whether you're looking for simple salads, roasted vegetables, bread, or meatballs, these sides are the answer to "what goes with spaghetti." ...

Need a side dish for your next cookout? Look no further than Trisha Yearwood's Baked Bean Casserole. Sweet and tangy, this tried-and-true baked bean recipe is loaded with flavor (including smoky bacon!). ...