This is the BEST Mushroom Stuffing recipe. Featuring pecans, fresh herbs and a splash of white wine, it’s a true family favorite recipe for Thanksgiving!
Side Dish Recipes
This is your one-stop-shop for finding that perfect side dish for dinner. This roundup of easy side dishes will help you find what to pair with chicken, steak, salmon, BBQ, Mexican dishes and more!
These are some of my most popular side dishes. And I’m here to answer the question:
“What do I serve on the side?”
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Side Dishes for Chicken.
Whether you’re making my Easy Roasted Chicken, deliciously saucy Chicken Piccata, or even some simple Air Fryer Chicken Breasts, these are my go to chicken dish sides:
- Arugula Salad
- Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
- Sauteed Spinach
Side Dishes for Steak
Making a juicy Sous Vide Ribeye, Steak Diane, or even some Steak Bites? These are the dishes that pair with steak:
Sides for Salmon
My favorites like Sheet Pan Salmon, Sriracha Glazed Salmon and Everything Bagel Salmon call for something a bit on the lighter side. I like to serve these sides with salmon:
Potato Side Dishes
Potatoes are perfect for soaking up sauces. Whether you’re making Instant Pot Pork Chops & Gravy, Turkey Swedish Meatballs or Instant Pot Pot Roast…
Mashed Potatoes – 3 Ways!
- Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe (Savory)
- Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potatoes – Any Way You Like:
Fancy Potato Dishes. Aim to impress with these yummy sides:
Mexican Side Dishes
Sides to serve on taco night:
- Instant Pot Pinto Beans
- Cheesy Instant Pot Lentils
- Instant Pot Black Beans
- Instant Pot Refried Beans
- Oven Roasted Carrots (Elote Style)
- Quick Pickled Onions
Summer Sides.
These easy side dishes for BBQ get togethers are always a hit!
- Hawaiian Coleslaw
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
- Blistered Shishito Peppers
- Apple Slaw with Celery Root
- German Potato Salad
- Vinegar Coleslaw
- Grilled Potato Salad
Vegetable Side Dishes.
Eating your veggies never looked so good…
- Miso Roasted Cauliflower
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Basil Tahini Sauce
- Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
My most recent side dish recipes:
Here are the newest recipes I’ve created that are guaranteed to keep you experimenting in the kitchen. Find a new favorite side here:
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a salty, crispy, savory, and slightly sweet side dish you can pair with almost anything! Lightly spiced and so simple, this easy recipe is a total crowd pleaser and a must-have for weeknight dinners.
Spoon Bread with Cheddar Cheese
This simple Spoon Bread recipe combines the savoriness of cornbread and the softness of a souffle in one delicious dish! Made with savory scallions and sharp cheddar cheese, you won’t be able to get enough of this classic Southern recipe.
Balsamic Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries + VIDEO
Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts with cranberries is a simple side dish recipe that both kids and adults love! They’re crispy, delicious and packed with so much flavor. I get asked to make this dish every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
PS – Craving more crispy brussel sprout recipes? Be sure to try these Smashed Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Tahini Sauce or these Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.
Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes are a fancy piped potato side dish that must make an appearance at your next dinner party. Rich, creamy, and cheesy with just a subtle crisp, these elegant baked mashed potatoes are unlike anything else!
Peach Caprese Salad
This fresh and tangy Peach Caprese Salad features sweet peaches, creamy burrata cheese, and juicy tomatoes. A perfect blend of summery flavors, this simple yet delicious salad is the ideal late summer side dish!
