Side Dishes

Sometimes figuring out what to serve with dinner takes longer than choosing the main dish. These side dish recipes include everything from crispy potatoes and roasted vegetables to fresh salads, homemade bread, and family favorites for everyday meals and holidays.

Classic Sides

These are the familiar side dishes that work with all kinds of meals. They’re the ones I come back to when I want something everyone already knows and enjoys.

Potatoes

Potatoes go with just about anything, and there’s more than one way to make them worth putting on the plate. These recipes work for everyday dinners and family gatherings alike.

Bread & Rolls

Sometimes a warm piece of bread is all you need to finish dinner. These homemade breads and rolls are especially good alongside soups, pasta, and saucy meals.

Kid-Favorite Veggies

These are some of the vegetable sides I’ve made for my family over the years. They’re good options when you want to put more vegetables on the table without making dinner complicated.

Holiday Sides

Holiday meals call for a few extra sides, and these are the kinds of recipes I like to make when everyone’s gathered around the table.

Air Fryer Sides

The air fryer is handy when the oven is already busy with dinner. These sides cook without taking up more oven space, and they’re a good way to get vegetables on the table.

Side Salads

When dinner needs something fresh, a side salad is usually an easy choice. These recipes work especially well with pasta, grilled meats, and other hearty meals.

Roasted Veggies

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in vegetables and gives them those browned edges I love. These recipes are an easy way to make everyday vegetables taste a little different.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs aren’t just for holidays. These recipes give you a few ways to make the classic for family gatherings, cookouts, or whenever you feel like making a batch.

Summer Sides

When it’s hot outside, I like sides that work with whatever we’re grilling and don’t make dinner more complicated. These are some of my favorites for summer meals and cookouts.

Fall Sides

As the weather cools down, I start reaching for sweet potatoes, squash, and other vegetables that taste especially good roasted. These recipes fit right into fall dinners.

Appetizers

Not every meal needs another traditional side dish. These appetizers are easy to put out when you’re feeding a group or want something everyone can share.

More Side Dish Recipes

Still deciding what to serve? Keep browsing for more side dish recipes to go with everything from simple weeknight dinners to special occasions.