From crispy roasted veggies to vibrant salads, these delicious sides complement any main course.
Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade.
But I know that not everyone feels the same way.
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But if all else fails, ketchup with some Calabrese peperoncino is spicy goodness."
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Serve with chicken, fish or your favorite protein for a filling meal.
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Roasting the asparagus spears in a hot oven keeps them tender-crisp in this quick side dish!
Zucchini Parmesan Casserole
This is an excellent veggie side dish for summer, when zucchini are abundant.
Melty Parmesan cheese is in the mix to bring it all together.
Armando Rafael
For a twist on this recipe, try swapping pancetta for the bacon.
If you want to have leftovers, this recipe is easily doubled.
This simple recipe is firing on all cylinders.
Victor Protasio
Use any color beets if golden aren’t available.
Jalapeno Creamed Corn
Sweet and savory creamed corn gets a creamy kick from Cheddar cheese and jalapeno.
Try it alongside grilled steak or chicken or with your Thanksgiving spread.
Jason Donnelly
Spreading it out on two pans ensures that it gets golden brown.
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
A mix of colorful root vegetables may be your star side.
Vegan Creamed Spinach
This vegan creamed spinach is as good as the real thing.
Jacob Fox
It’s creamy and flavorful with rich umami from the mushroom powder and nutritional yeast.
If you have one handy, a small mandoline makes it easy to slice the Brussels and apple.
To make it a dinner salad, top with shrimp or chicken.
Pan-Roasted Carrots
This recipe gives you a faster route to “roasted,” lightly caramelized carrots.
The results are beautifully browned, crisp-tender carrots that take about a third of the time as oven-roasted.
A hint of hoisin and maple syrup enhances the sweetness of the carrots without rendering them cloying.
Brie Passano
Sauteed Cabbage
This easy side dish takes only 20 minutes from start to finish.
Enjoy all the versions of this quick side dish with roasted pork or chicken.
In just 20 minutes you’ll have a flavorful and healthy vegetable side to go with dinner.
Crumbled goat cheese tops these melt-in-your-mouth beets for an easy side dish.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Saute
Mix up these nutrient-packed cruciferous vegetables for a flavorful and healthy side dish.
Creamed Asparagus and Mushrooms
This vegetable side dish combines mushrooms with crisp-tender asparagus.
Victor Protasio
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