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Home Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Most nights, side dishes are an afterthought to me that never makes it past the brainstorming stage because there’s just too much going on with our family. Maybe I can open a can of green beans and throw them in the microwave? However, when I have the time, and especially when it’s holiday time, side dish recipes are my jam!

Some are so quick and easy you can throw them together in no time, like oven roasted asparagus. Others are long-time comfort food favorites (You bow to no one, Mashed Potatoes!). And my children are actually very good at eating their veggies when I serve them one of these dishes. So please check out my vegetable and side dish recipes!

Sautéed Carrots and Shallots with Thyme from The Food Charlatan
close up showing the detail of Mexican rice cooked in a super flavorful tomato sauce.

Mexican/Tex Mex Recipes

Mexican Rice Better than a Restaurant

Italian Tortellini and Pepperoni Pasta Salad from The Food Charlatan

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad

Classic Deviled Eggs from The Food Charlatan

Easter Recipes

Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe

thanksgiving stuffing in a white dish with a spoon, over head

Holidays & Events

Best Thanksgiving Stuffing

Breads, Muffins & Rolls

Sweet and Moist Cornbread Recipe

Christmas Recipes

Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potato Casserole)

Mandarin Orange Ambrosia Salad from The Food Charlatan

Dessert

Best Recipe for Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Ultra Creamy, Cheesy, MAKE AHEAD Mashed Potatoes from The Food Charlatan

Easter Recipes

Ina Garten Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Make Ahead Green Beans with Garlic Bread Crumbs and Almonds from The Food Charlatan

Christmas Recipes

Make Ahead Green Beans with Garlic Bread Crumbs and Almonds

close up picture of spoonful of broccoli bacon salad with cranberry

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad Recipe

Roasted Carrots with Dill from The Food Charlatan

Easter Recipes

Roasted Carrots with Dill

red, white, and yellow onions stacked in a basket on the wall with dried thyme hanging next to it.

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

How to Cut an Onion

Indian flatbread stacked and folded over

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Roti – The Best Buttery Indian Flatbread

cold noodles with sesame sauce mixed with several vegetables in ceramic bowl.

Recipes for Dinner

Easy Sesame Noodles with Spring Veggies

thai cucumber salad with cucumbers, shallots, red pepper, and cilantro in a wooden bowl

Salad Recipes

Thai Cucumber Salad (for Chicken Satay)

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Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

The Very Best Fruit Salad

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Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Easy Cheese Sauce

Pasta

The BEST Mac N Cheese

Close up of cooked white rice with parsley and a fork.

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

How to Cook Rice on the Stove

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Lemon Almond Green Beans

a metal fork digging in to a close up shot of green cilantro lime rice with cilantro garnish.

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Better Than Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Easy BLT Pasta Salad from The Food Charlatan

Fourth of July, Memorial Day & Labor Day!

Easy BLT Pasta Salad

Red Beans on top of white rice with fried chicken

One-Pot One-Pan Recipes

Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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