Side Dishes

Homemade cranberry orange sauce in a small serving bowl with a spoon, garnished with fresh orange slices and whole cranberries, surrounded by cinnamon sticks, orange halves, and cranberries for a festive holiday presentation.

Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe

Skip the canned cranberry sauce this holiday season and make your own cranberry orange sauce from scratch! Fresh cranberries, real orange juice, and a hint of cinnamon make a sweet-tart sauce that's easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be made ahead of Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Homemade cranberry orange sauce in a small serving bowl with a spoon, garnished with fresh orange slices and whole cranberries, surrounded by cinnamon sticks, orange halves, and cranberries for a festive holiday presentation.
Large serving bowl of Mexican street corn pasta salad garnished with chili powder and surrounded by fresh cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeños, cotija cheese, and a bowl of chili powder.

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Mexican street corn pasta salad is the ultimate summer side dish. Made with charred fresh corn, small pasta, and a creamy lime dressing, it’s bright, fresh, and the kind of recipe you’ll keep going back to.
Large serving bowl of Mexican street corn pasta salad garnished with chili powder and surrounded by fresh cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeños, cotija cheese, and a bowl of chili powder.
Overhead view of caprese pasta salad with cavatappi pasta, juicy grape tomatoes, pearl mozzarella, and fresh basil tossed in a light vinaigrette.

Caprese Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

This caprese pasta salad combines juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with a light garlic parmesan vinaigrette for a fresh, summer side dish. It’s simple to make and perfect for picnics, BBQs, and warm-weather dinners.
Overhead view of caprese pasta salad with cavatappi pasta, juicy grape tomatoes, pearl mozzarella, and fresh basil tossed in a light vinaigrette.
Large bowl of Greek pasta salad with feta, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper tossed in vinaigrette with wooden serving spoons.

Easy Greek Pasta Salad with Feta

This easy Greek pasta salad combines bow tie pasta, crisp vegetables, olives, and feta, all coated in a bright homemade Greek vinaigrette. It’s simple to make and makes a big bowl that’s the perfect summer side dish for sharing at cookouts and picnics, or enjoying as a light meal.
Large bowl of Greek pasta salad with feta, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper tossed in vinaigrette with wooden serving spoons.
Parmesan roasted broccoli being served in a side dish. You can see grated parmesan on top of the roasted broccoli and some lemon zest.

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli (Easy and Flavorful Side Dish)

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is crispy, flavorful, and so simple to make. Tossed with olive oil, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon, then finished with freshly grated Parmesan, it’s an easy vegetable side dish that goes with almost any meal. It's a favorite for weeknights and holidays alike.
Parmesan roasted broccoli being served in a side dish. You can see grated parmesan on top of the roasted broccoli and some lemon zest.
Garlic dill mashed potatoes in a serving dish. You can see melted butter and flecks of fresh green herbs in the potatoes. There are sprigs of fresh thyme, oregano and parsley around the side dish.

Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

These garlic herb mashed potatoes are fluffy, flavorful, and foolproof. With garlic boiled right into the potatoes and a trio of fresh herbs, they're packed with flavor. These mashed potatoes are the side dish that works for holiday dinners and weeknights alike.
Garlic dill mashed potatoes in a serving dish. You can see melted butter and flecks of fresh green herbs in the potatoes. There are sprigs of fresh thyme, oregano and parsley around the side dish.
Buttery garlic dill red potatoes in a serving dish. There is fresh minced dill and a bulb of garlic behind the side dish.

Garlic Dill New Potatoes (Boiled Recipe)

Garlic dill new potatoes are a simple side dish recipe made with boiled potatoes, butter, garlic, and fresh dill. The tender potatoes are tossed until coated and seasoned to perfection. Quick to make and full of flavor, this easy recipe pairs with everyday meals and is a favorite for holiday dinners too.
Buttery garlic dill red potatoes in a serving dish. There is fresh minced dill and a bulb of garlic behind the side dish.
Roasted sweet potatoes in a serving dish. The potatoes are cubed and roasted.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Rosemary and Garlic Recipe)

These oven-roasted sweet potatoes are a simple and healthy roasted vegetable side dish made with olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, and a touch of spice. Diced into cubes and roasted until tender and golden, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or holiday gatherings.
Roasted sweet potatoes in a serving dish. The potatoes are cubed and roasted.
Crispy ranch roasted potatoes in a serving dish, garnished with fresh dill.

Crispy Ranch Roasted Potatoes (3-Ingredient Recipe)

These crispy ranch roasted potatoes are an easy side dish that pairs with just about any meal. Tossed with olive oil and ranch seasoning, they bake up golden on the outside and tender inside. They're simple, flavorful, and a recipe you'll want to make on repeat.
Crispy ranch roasted potatoes in a serving dish, garnished with fresh dill.
A big bowl of Italian pasta salad with rotini noodles, salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, olive, provolone cheese and more.

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad (No Mayo Recipe)

This Easy Italian Pasta Salad is loaded with spicy, savory cured meats, creamy provolone cheese, and crisp veggies, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. It’s like your favorite Italian sub in pasta salad form—perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, and meal prep.
A big bowl of Italian pasta salad with rotini noodles, salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, olive, provolone cheese and more.
Greek orzo salad on a salad plate. You can see the pasta salad loaded with halved grape tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta and onion.

Flavorful Greek Orzo Salad

Greek Orzo Salad combines orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta, all tossed in a simple homemade Greek vinaigrette. This pasta salad is easy to make and a great side dish for summer picnics, potlucks or everyday meals.
Greek orzo salad on a salad plate. You can see the pasta salad loaded with halved grape tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta and onion.
Roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic and honey in a serving dish with a a few brussels sprouts leaves in the foreground and a small bowl of honey in the background.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic & Honey

Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are crispy, caramelized, and coated in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. This easy oven-roasted vegetable side dish is simple to make and full of flavor. Even if you think Brussels sprouts aren’t for you, this recipe might just change your mind!
Roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic and honey in a serving dish with a a few brussels sprouts leaves in the foreground and a small bowl of honey in the background.