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Side Dish Recipes

Don't underestimate the power of a delicious side dish! Great, well-chosen side dishes can elevate a simple main course into a well-rounded and satisfying meal.

Whether you're craving creamy mashed potatoes, a refreshing Korean cucumber salad, simple sautéed spinach or flavorsome French ratatouille, there's a side dish recipe here to perfectly complement your protein. Plus, many or our side dishes are quick and easy to prepare, saving you time in the kitchen.

From the simplest green salad recipe to the fanciest stuffed squash recipe, we've got great sides for all your mains!

  • How to make perfect guacamole - recipe by Panning The Globe
    Guacamole
  • bowl filled with caponata, eggplant and bell pepper relish
    Caponata (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant Relish)
  • labneh on a plate with olive oil and mint and a knife in it
    Labneh
  • Fingers holding a thin seeded cracker.
    The Best Homemade Seed Crackers: Thin, Crisp and Delicious!
  • White bean salad with red onions and parsley in a bowl.
    Turkish White Bean Salad (Piyaz) with Tahini Lemon Dressing
  • sautéed spinach in a bowl, topped with lemon zest.
    Sautéed Spinach with Garlic & Olive Oil (Simple and Delicious!)
  • roasted potatoes with tahini sauce
    Spicy Za'atar Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Tahini Sauce
  • Bowl of lemon asparagus risotto topped with shredded basil and parmesan
    Lemon Asparagus Risotto
  • Chinese ham and egg fried rice in a bowl
    Authentic Chinese Ham and Egg Fried Rice
  • hasselback potatoes with lemon dijon vinaigrette drizzled on top.
    Hasselback Potatoes
  • glazed carrots cooked in wine, in a dutch oven.
    Sicilian Glazed Carrots: Cooked In Marsala Wine
  • turmeric roasted cauliflower salad with spinach.
    Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Salad
  • Risotto cakes on a plate with roasted fennel and roasted tomatoes
    Risotto Cakes with Goat Cheese, Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes
  • cast iron skillet filled with halved sweet and spicy brussels sprouts. 3 small red chili peppers around the pan.
    Ottolenghi's Sweet and Spicy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
  • White bowl on a black and white striped dish towel, filled with tricolore salad: arugula, radicchio and endive, with wooden salad spoons in the bowl.
    Insalata Tricolore: Italian Tricolore Salad
  • Round serving bowl filled with hot pink rosolje potato salad, with slices of hard boiled egg around the edge.
    Rosolje: Estonian Beet and Potato Salad
  • small glass bowl on a black and white cloth napkin, filled with cranberry bourbon bbq sauce, a few cranberries scattered around
    Cranberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce
  • Sweet potato fries in a shallow serving bowl with chipotle aioli dip and one fry that has just been dipped, in someones fingers.
    Chili and Brown Sugar Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli
  • A slice of french onion tart on a fancy china appetizer plate with the rest of the tart in the background.
    French Onion Tart
  • Shredded carrot salad in a bowl topped with a sprig of parsley. A bowl of lemons on the background.
    Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad
  • oven roasted spaghetti squash half on a sheet pan with a fork twirling the noodles
    How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
  • Overhead shot of a white bowl filled with shredded Brussels sprout and arugula salad with toasted pecans and grated parmesan cheese.
    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Two rows of roasted rainbow carrots arranged on a rectangular platter with whipped feta down the center and toasted bread crumbs sprinkled on top.
    Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta
  • Creamy Spicy Chipotle Coleslaw
    Chipotle Coleslaw
  • platter of rice and quinoa salad with a small bowl of dried apricots and a small bowl of toasted pistachio nuts in the background.
    Ottolenghi's Citrusy Rice Salad with Quinoa, Apricots and Pistachios
  • Butterfly pasta noodles mixed with asparagus, corn and snap peas
    Lemon Pasta Primavera
  • bite-sized rectangular pieces of pan fried tofu in rich sauce with chopped scallions and a fork holding one piece of tofu.
    Easy Pan Fried Tofu with Korean Sweet and Spicy Sauce
  • Overhead shot of a white bowl filled with vivid green chimichurri sauce, two parsley sprigs surrounding it
    Chimichurri Sauce
  • A mason jar on a striped cloth napkin, filled halfway with lemon vinaigrette, half a sliced lemon sitting next to it and a few lemons in the background, small wire whisk to the side
    Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette: Perfect Everyday Salad Dressing
  • Dutch oven on a striped cloth, filled with ratatouille
    The Best Easy Ratatouille Recipe
  • Halved roasted brussels sprouts with thick cut bacon lardons and dried cherries.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries
  • Blue bowl filled with sautéed shredded zucchini. A mint leaf on top.
    Julia Child's Sautéed Shredded Zucchini Recipe
  • Eggplant Parmesan Stacks • Panning The Globe
    Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
  • Spicy Moroccan Sweet Potato Stacks | Panning The Globe
    Spicy Moroccan Sweet Potato Stacks
  • Spanish Romesco Sauce
    Spanish Romesco Sauce
  • Potato latkes with sour cream
    Easy Potato Latkes
  • This wild rice salad is bejeweled with cranberries, apricots and pecans and dressed with orange shallot vinaigrette. It's The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any festive meal.
    Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots and Pecans
  • Spaetzle with Caramelized Onions, Wilted Greens and Gruyere
    Spaetzle with Caramelized Onions, Wilted Greens And Gruyere
  • Skillet brussels sprouts, browned and caramelized with bacon, shallots & sherry vinaigrette. A super flavorful side dish recipe worthy of a special occasion
    Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Sherry
  • loaf of Irish brown bread on a parchment lined cutting board with three slices cut and a small bowl of honey next to it with a small wooden spoon.
    Irish Brown Bread
  • a grey plate on a vivid blue cloth napkin, the plate topped with rice and beans flecked with red bell peppers, scallions and cilantro, and topped with a fried egg
    Gallo Pinto: Costa Rican Rice and Beans Breakfast
  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes • crisp on the outside, tender inside • Panning The Globe
    Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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