Side Dish Recipes

Broccoli Salad Recipe

This Broccoli Salad recipe makes a quick and easy side dish. Made with fresh broccoli, bacon, cranberries, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds,…

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon-wrapped asparagus isn’t exactly revolutionary, but it’s astonishing how many people get it wrong. The trick isn’t just slapping bacon around vegetables – it’s about balancing cooking times on the grill so the asparag…

Garlic Parmesan Cavatappi and Broccoli

I didn’t expect to love this as much as I did but wow, this garlic parmesan cavatappi pasta and broccoli dish is so good. The flavors are simple, but they work together perfectly. The olive oil, garlic, and salty parmesan coat the pasta just enou…

Chickpea Pasta Salad

There’s something about this chickpea pasta salad that hits all the right notes. It’s creamy, a little sweet, full of fresh crunch, and way more interesting than most pasta salads at the potluck table. I originally planned this as a cold side dish, but…

Cowboy Pasta Salad

This cowboy pasta salad has a little kick, a smoky BBQ vibe, and all the bold flavor you want in a hearty side dish. It’s loaded with ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, bacon, and jalapeños, then tossed in a creamy BBQ mayo dressing that ties …

Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

This easy, creamy garlic parmesan sauce is the perfect sauce for everything from pasta to chicken breasts and vegetables. Love creamy sauce recipes? Try our Homemade Alfredo Sauce. Garlic Parmesan Sauce: A Versatile Kitchen Staple I believe the ke…

Best Pasta Salads for Easter Brunch

Looking for a pasta salad that’s actually worth bringing to Easter? Whether you want something light and colorful to brighten the table, or you’re chasing that nostalgic flavor everyone secretly still wants on the table, this list has you covered…

Chimichurri Pasta Salad

This cold chimichurri pasta salad is a fresh twist on the usual pasta salad recipes, tossed in a garlicky herb sauce instead of classic mayo. It’s bold, bright, easy to prep ahead, and perfect for potlucks and summer parties. I actually threw this toge…

Honey Butter Skillet Corn

This sweet (and a little bit spicy) honey butter skillet corn is creamy, buttery, and the perfect mix of sweet heat. Made with frozen corn, honey, cream cheese, and a splash of hot sauce, it’s such an easy side dish. You’ll love this recipe…

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

If you love the flavors of street corn as much as I do, you will be obsessed with this Street Corn Pasta Salad. It takes everything I adore about elote – sweet corn, creamy dressing, tangy cheese, fresh lime, and a little kick of heat – and…

Corn Succotash Pasta Salad

If you’re looking for a fresh and colorful side dish that everyone will love, this Corn Succotash Pasta Salad is it! Tender pasta shells are tossed with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, zucchini, creamy feta, and a squeeze of fresh…

Broccoli Strawberry Salad

Some salads are too good to save for special occasions, and this broccoli strawberry salad is exactly that. It’s bright, fresh, and has the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors. I’ve been making versions of this salad for years, and it’s…

Pear Salad Recipe

This classic Southern Pear Salad recipe is an old-fashioned side dish found at many family gatherings! It’s a bright and…

Mexican Corn Pasta Salad

One of our favorite party appetizers is Fiesta Corn Dip — a creamy, cheesy, slightly spicy dip loaded with corn, Rotel, and green onions. But since I’m always on the hunt for easy side dishes to bring to BBQs and summer cookouts, I wanted to take that …

Indian-spiced potato gratin

One of the ways I learned to cook was by preparing the recipes presented to me in my daily media consumption. Thirty years ago, this included reading a paper version…
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

When I made this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, I knew it was going to be good, but I didn’t expect my daughter to love it as much as she did! The mix of tender chicken, crisp romaine, and perfectly cooked pasta tossed in Caesar dressing makes it a …

Cauliflower and Mushrooms

When I made this Cauliflower and Mushroom Stir Fry, I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but it was better than I expected. This kind of vegetable side dish pairs with almost anything, from a weeknight dinner to a holiday spread. If you’re …