Side dish recipes to complement any main course
Side dish recipes to complement any main course
Matching the right side dish to your main course is as nuanced as a wine-pairing. Sides serve to balance out flavors, textures, and colors of entrees, while also rounding out the nutritional benefits of a meal.
Stacker compiled a list of side dish recipes from Allrecipes. Here, vegetables take their rightful place at center stage to show off their complex array of flavors. Keep reading for 50 fresh ideas to round out your next meal
Lebanese Radish Salad
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Spring Pea Medley with Edible Bowl
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Hasselback Potatoes
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Lemon Couscous
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Tomato Zucchini Casserole
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Greek-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Gluten-Free Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Fior di Zucca Ripieni)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 mins
- Total: 17 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 10 stuffed blossoms
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
How to Make Perfect Polenta
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Coleslaw Dressing
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Alfredo Sauce
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Basic Mashed Potatoes
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Steak Marinade in Existence
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 1/3 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Tomato Zucchini Casserole
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Fried Green Tomatoes
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 quart sauce
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Microwave Baked Potato
- Prep: 1 min
- Cook: 11 mins
- Total: 12 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Microwave Corn on the Cob
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 1
- Read more about the recipe here
Low-Carb, Twice-Baked Cauliflower Casserole
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Air Fryer One-Bite Roasted Potatoes
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Buttery Garlic Green Beans
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Pickled Beets
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 60
- Yield: 10 (1 pint) jars
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Sarah's Applesauce
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Quick Tartar Sauce
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Old Fashioned Onion Rings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 mins
- Total: 18 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 serving
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 6 mins
- Total: 11 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
A Very Popular BBQ Sauce
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Mexican Rice II
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Yellow Squash Casserole
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Emily's Famous Hash Browns
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Spanish Rice
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Superb Sauteed Mushrooms
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Strawberry Jam
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 40
- Yield: 5 cups
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Simple Syrup
- Prep: 1 min
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 19 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 1 1/3 cups
- Number of ingredients: 2
- Read more about the recipe here
Garlic Aioli
- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Sauteed Garden Fresh Green Beans
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Pan-Fried Asparagus
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Glazed Carrots
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Garlic Butter
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
The Best Steak Marinade
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 1 cup marinade
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Cream Corn Like No Other
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Simple Chicken Brine
- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 gallon
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here