The Ultimate Guide to Sensational Sides

Complement your favorite main dishes with hundreds of recipes for quick, make-ahead, and freezable sides.

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8 Delicious Mashed Side Dishes To Try, Because Why Should Potatoes Get All the Fun?

Add creative (and healthy) flavor to your Thanksgiving table this year.
By Kirsten Nunez

13 Satisfying Sides for Pizza Night

Try one of these creative sides to serve with your favorite slice. 

15+ Side Dishes for Pasta Dinners

Think outside the box with these fresh idea for pasta sides.

10 Sensational Side Dishes for Chicken Pot Pie

Complement your next pot pie with one of these easy (and delicious!) sides for a well-rounded lunch or supper.

15+ Picnic Side Dishes for Outdoor Summer Meals

These picnic side dishes can all be made ahead of time and transport well. 

10+ Spectacular Sides for Mother's Day Brunch

Pick your brunch casserole, then choose a few of these delicious sides to round out a fabulous Mother's Day morning.

Air Fryer French Fries

Perfectly crispy french fries are a breeze to make thanks to the air fryer. Plus, without all that extra oil, these fries are a snack you can feel good about.
By Julia Levy

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Even picky eaters will enjoy these crispy, flavorful Brussels sprouts.
By John Somerall

Cheesy Semolina

Rating: 3 stars 5
Cheesy semolina is like a warm hug from a cherished aunt.
By Stacey Ballis

Air Fryer Broccoli

Broccoli gets crispy on the outside and tender on the inside in this simple air fryer veggie dish.
By Pam Lolley

Instant Pot Hoppin' John

Rating: 4.5 stars 10
Use your instant pot to make a Hoppin' John dish that is so hearty and flavorful, the promise of luck when eaten on New Years is merely an added bonus. The old Southern tradition says that each person should eat one pea per year for good luck and posterity. You've got everyone covered with this fast, delicious go-to recipe. 
By Amanda Williams
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