This always rich and warming Butternut Squash Risotto is the perfect meal for fall. Roasted squash, creamy and tender rice, and fresh sage come together to form dreamy and heavenly flavors in every bite.
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 Delicata Squash
Roasted Delicata Squash is a winter side dish that’s really easy to prepare. There’s no peeling required and the maple flavors and warm spices taste divine!
The BEST Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes (Quick + Easy)
This Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes recipe is a lifesaver! They cook up quicker than in the oven and they’re deliciously fluffy and creamy every time! Learn how to make perfect sweet potatoes in the pressure cooker in just about 30 minutes!
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas + VIDEO
{No Soak} Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas cook up quickly with the help of your pressure cooker. It’s southern tradition to serve this side dish on New Year’s for good luck!
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with mustard & parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
Mushroom Stuffing with Pecans & Fresh Herbs
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!
