Side Dishes

Don’t skimp on the sides – in my humble opinion, side dishes are just as important as the main event! These side dish recipes are the perfect companion to a holiday feast or everyday dinner. They are even a great contribution to a potluck! We’ve got side dishes for chicken, sides for grilled dinners, as well as, quick & easy sides.

We even have seasonal side dish recipes (like this Summery Pesto Pasta Salad), impressive but easy sides to serve to guests (like this Tomato Burrata Salad), classic thanksgiving side dishes (like these Maple Mustard Roasted Brussel Sprouts or Chris’ Kinda-Famous Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes) & so much more! Life & meals are just better with delicious side dishes!

An overhead shot of a mixed green side salad on a white scalloped plate atop a white surface. Fresh Mixed Greens Side Salad (for Steak, Pasta, & More!)
An overhead shot of a serving of kale and brussels sprouts salad topped with parmesan and black pepper on a scalloped brown and white plate atop a white surface. A striped cloth sits alongside the plate. 20-Minute Hearty Kale Brussels Sprout Salad
An overhead shot of a woman's hands massaging kale in a glass bowl atop an off-white surface. How to Massage Kale
An overhead shot of an assembled Christmas salad: arugula, candied nuts, shaved brussels sprouts, and pomegranate goat cheese balls. The salad is in a large white bowl atop a green plaid cloth on an off-white surface. Christmas Salad with Pomegrante Bejeweled Goat Cheese “Ornaments” and Pancetta Candied Nuts
An overhead shot of a serving of butternut squash orzo topped with grated parmesan in a dark green shallow bowl atop an off-white surface. One-Pot Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo with Kale
An overhead shot of shaved zucchini salad in a large bowl atop a white marbled surface. Basil leaves, a jar of shaved parmesan, and an orange cloth sit beside the bowl. Shaved Zucchini Salad with Pistachios & Parmesan
An overhead shot of tomato goat cheese salad on a white oval platter atop a white marbled surface. A bowl of honey balsamic, silverware and a cream cloth sit beside the platter. Tomato Goat Cheese Salad with Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs
A close-up overhead shot of cucumber avocado salad in a white bowl atop a pink surface. Cucumber Avocado Salad with Dill & Feta
A white crock full of baked beans sits atop a red and white striped cloth on a white textured surface. A small dish of crumbled bacon sits next to it. Brown Sugar Baked Beans with Bacon & Sausage
An overhead shot of a blue bowl of hummus topped with grilled sweet potatoes, cilantro, jalapeno slices and fresh cojijta cheese atop a white marbled surface.. A second bowl, bowls of jalapeno and cilantro, and a cloth with a fork and knife sit beside the bowl. Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Lime Hummus
Close up of Falafel-ish Quinoa Salad shown in a large pink ceramic serving bowl. The salad is topped with lots of fresh parsley leaves. Two vintage spoons are nestled in the left side of the bowl. The bowl sits atop a white surface, with a gray & white striped linen nestled next to it. Falafel-ish Quinoa Salad
An overhead shot of a large bowl of prepared pasta salad topped with pesto, sitting alongside a wooden cutting board, bowl of basil leaves, striped dish towel, jar of pesto, and bowl of pepper atop a white surface. Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Veggies
Greek farro salad in large clear glass bowl atop a white surface. The farro salad ingredients are grouped in the bowl - lemony red onions, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, farro, feta, etc. The bowl is surrounded by a small bowl of Greek dressing, a striped gray linen napkin, lemon wedges & a few leaves of baby arugula. Greek Farro Salad
An overhead shot of truffle mac and cheese is served inside a shallow speckled ceramic bowl. The mac and cheese is topped with toasted garlic breadcrumbs and crispy roasted mushrooms. A gold fork rests atop the bowl and the bowl sits atop a black textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a small ceramic plateful of crispy roasted mushrooms, a small white pinch bowl filled with finely chopped fresh herbs, another bowl of mac and cheese, and a light gray linen napkin tucked underneath the bowl at center. Quick 30-Minute Truffle Mac and Cheese
Finished roasted mushrooms are piled atop a black plate that sits atop a black textured surface. The mushrooms have been finished with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese cheese and fresh herbs. A gold spoon rests atop the plate and the pate is surrounded by a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan cheese with a small wooden spoon resting inside and a light gray linen napkin. Crispy Roasted Mushrooms
A side angle shot of Thanksgiving salad tossed inside of a large gray ceramic bowl with cider cinnamon vinaigrette. A woman's hands hold a large spoon and a fork to toss the salad together. The bowl sits atop a light cream colored textured surface surrounded by a small white bowl filled with maple spiced nuts, another small bowl filled with goat cheese, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a natural woven placemat. Thanksgiving Salad with Cinnamon Cider Vinaigrette
An overhead shot of fall caesar salad inside of a cream colored ceramic bowl that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a burnt orange colored linen napkin, a small ceramic bowl filled with shaved parmesan, and a few loose sprigs of fresh thyme. Two gold spoons rest inside of the bowl for serving. Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons
A close up shot of five twice baked sweet potatoes with streusel topping are arranged atop a white oval serving platter. The platter sits atop a white and gray marble surface surrounded a small white scalloped pinch bowl filled with chopped pecans and walnuts, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a light cream colored linen napkin. Streuseled Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
A stack of four glass casserole dishes with gray lids are filled with and labeled as make ahead mashed potatoes, make ahead sweet potato casserole, make ahead green casserole, and make ahead stuffing. A mason jar filled with and labeled as make ahead gravy rests atop the casserole storage dishes. The dishes sit atop a light peach textured surface with a peach background. A red muted linen napkin and Fall colored florals rest in the background. Make Ahead Thanksgiving Guide (Complete with Easy Recipes & Prep Timeline!)
Make ahead turkey gravy inside of a white ceramic gravy boat is poured out overtop of a plate filled with Thanksgiving dinner plate. The plate sits atop a light peach colored textured surface with a red muted linen napkin and a small clear glass vases filled with Fall florals rest in the background. Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (With or Without Drippings)