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Side Dishes

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Sensational Sides

There's something for everyone in this special collection of side dishes, along with tempting new creations to try.
  • Peppered Corn on the Cob

    Side Dishes from the Slow Cooker

    Spare the oven and prepare these tasty side dish recipes in a slow cooker.
  • Oven-Roasted Green Beans

    Simple Green Bean Sides

    Don't limit your green beans to the steamer–there are tons of great ways to prepare this classic vegetable.
  • Baked Beans

    A Bevy of Baked Beans

    Serving barbecue without baked beans is just not done. And with all of these choices, you can change up your recipe to fit the occasion.
  • Warm Smoked-Trout Potato Salad

    Perfect Potato Salad

    Try these delicious variations on America's favorite summer side.
  • Wild Mushroom and Rice Timbales

    7 Ways With Brown Rice

    Brown rice has five times more fiber than white rice and is just as versatile.
  • Cabbage and Apple Slaw

    Sensational Slaws

    Coleslaw is the salad of choice at most barbecue joints. But we know that slaw can be so much more than simply shredded cabbage.
  • Grilled Sweet Potato Fingers with Curry Dip

    Hearty Grilled Veggies

    Grilling isn't just for meat. Try our recipes for grilled vegetable sides that even carnivores will love.

5-Star Side Dish Recipes

Find traditional Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, and Christmas recipes for your holiday get-together.
  1. Latkes

    Real Simple, November 2001
    5 stars
  2. Cheddar Cheese Soufflé

    Southern Living, January 1998
    5 stars
  3. Caribbean Rice and Peas

    Southern Living, November 2002
    5 stars
  4. Creamed Cauliflower with Herbed Crumb Topping

    Cooking Light, December 2004
    5 stars
  5. Green Beans with Crushed Walnuts

    Cooking Light, December 2001
    5 stars
  6. Spinach with White Wine

    Real Simple, May 2003
    5 stars
  7. Creamed Cauliflower with Herbed Crumb Topping

    Cooking Light, December 2004
    5 stars


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