Crispy Salt and Pepper Brussels Sprouts
Salt and Pepper Brussels Sprouts are a perfect vegetable side dish! Crispy, golden brown and tossed with garlic, salt and pepper.
Side Dishes
Whether you are looking for easy side dishes for weeknights or the best Thanksgiving side dishes for your holiday table, Life’s Ambrosia has got you covered with over 100 side dish recipes.
What is a side dish?
Some of you may be asking “What is the purpose of a side dish?” A side dish is exactly what it sounds like: a dish served along-side a main dish. Side dishes are the dishes that hold your whole meal together. As good as perfectly cooked as flat iron steak may be, if there aren’t any sides to go with it, your family and guests will probably be a bit disappointed.
Easy Side Dish Recipes:
If you are looking for the perfect weeknight meal side dish, I’ve got dozens for you! And since the emphasis for weeknight meals is always on “easy” these recipes usually include 10 ingredients or less. Some of my most popular easy side dishes recipes are roasted red potatoes and garlic rice.
Vegetable Side Dishes:
We can’t forget the vegetables when it comes to side dishes either. Whether you’re looking for something classic sauteed broccoli or roasted brussels sprouts. Or if you’re looking for something to hide the veggies and please the kiddos, like in zucchini cakes, you’ll find it here!
Holiday Side Dishes:
I have got your holidays covered too including the best thanksgiving side dishes. The side dishes that will become a tradition in your house, just as they are in ours. Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Gravy are a must. As is stuffing, stovetop macaroni and cheese and cranberry sauce.
So, if you are looking for side dishes that go well with chicken, or what to serve alongside pasta or really anything you’re making, there’s a side dish for you here. Simply scroll through the list below!
Christmas Salad
A delicious, colorful salad, perfect for your holiday spread.
Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice baked potatoes with bacon, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses.
How to Caramelize Onions
If you've ever wondered how to Caramelize Onions, this post is for you! Cooking onions low and slow will give you perfectly sweet caramelized onions every time.
Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Pesto Smashed Potatoes make a great side dish! These crispy potatoes are coated in pesto and baked until golden brown.
Grilled Zucchini with Burrata
Grilled Zucchini with Burrata is a great way to use up all of that summer garden zucchini. It makes a great side dish for grilled meats and seafood.
White Bean Salad
This quick This easy White Bean Salad made with parmesan and an herb vinaigrette is a great, hearty side dish that is perfect for hot days.
Tomato Artichoke Bake
Tomato Artichoke Bake is the perfect summer side dish! It's loaded with artichoke hearts, fresh bread crumbs, tomatoes, grated parmesan and then baked until golden.
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Smashed Cucumber Salad is refreshing, quick and easy. Made with smashed cucumbers tossed in an Asian dressing, this salad is flavor-packed!
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts are a quick and easy side dish. These crisp, buttery sprouts will be your new favorite vegetable side.
Okra and Tomatoes
A classic for a reason! Okra and Tomatoes is a quick and easy vegetable side dish perfect for weeknights. Gluten free and vegan.
Arugula Chickpea Salad
This Arugula Chickpea Salad is loaded with arugula, crispy fried chickpeas, boiled eggs, shallots and a mustard vinaigrette.
Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a steakhouse favorite that's easy to make at home! This spinach simmered in a decadent creamy sauce is side dish heaven.
Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes are creamy and full of garlic flavor. This easy side dish is great for weeknights and holidays too!
Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is a classic! Tender green beans, creamy mushroom sauce and crunchy onions. This from scratch recipe is a must for your holiday table!