Side Dishes

My paternal grandmother used to make this for Christmas dinner. I'm not sure how many batches she made since there...

These green beans travel so well because they can either be served at room temperature or reheated at the party....

I love potatoes but hate the work involved in making mashed potatoes from scratch. So I came up with a...

Being from California, my family has always been big veggie eaters. I wanted to share a little taste of home...

When we have company, these sprouts are my go-to side dish because they look and taste fantastic. Fancy them up...

I wanted a hash brown casserole I could feel good about eating. This light version keeps the cozy flavor while...

Earthy grilled mushrooms taste like flame-kissed goodness. The balsamic vinegar adds just enough tanginess to the savory side. —Melissa Hoddinott,...

A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will...

If you don't typically enjoy a side of Brussels sprouts at dinnertime, then this recipe will change your mind. It’s...

I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed...

Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...

Bold, savory flavor from bacon, Stilton cheese and fresh garlic take mashed potatoes to a whole new level. This side...

This was inspired by my mother's stuffing recipe. It smells like heaven while you're making it, and people can never...

I’ve heard radishes are the only vegetable you don’t cook, but a cookbook from the 1950s disagrees. Green beans and...

When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous...

Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Try this slimmed-down dish with any entree. —Janet Homes, Surprise, Arizona

Garlic mashed potatoes are high on our love list. To intensify the flavor, I combine garlic and olive oil in...

No need to peel the potatoes—in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They’re chunky, tasty...

Simple and flavorful, this recipe is a tasty and healthy way to use up all those zucchini that are taking...

What could be better on a cold day than a warm casserole and creamy sweet cornbread put together? Since it...

This colorful casserole is very popular among family gatherings in many New Orleans homes. I started making it years ago,...

This recipe, one of my favorite holiday side dishes, makes a lot. It's perfect for company, even though it started...

I often make these fries for my husband and myself, especially when our garden is full of zucchini. The cornmeal...

Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...

My husband and father go crazy for this dressing. Leftovers are rare but they freeze quite well. To save time,...

With its golden, crunchy topping and gooey, cheesy interior, this comforting spin on a classic side dish is brimming with...

At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival....

These make-ahead mashed potatoes save me a ton of time on Christmas Day. No more frantically whipping the potatoes while...

Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. It's perfect for large family gatherings, but you can also...