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Simple Side Dish Recipes

We all know side dishes are almost always the best part of a meal. These simple recipes taste great and pair perfectly with any main course!

This Lemon Herb Couscous is a go-to and these Sheet Pan Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are great for picky eaters!

Potato Sides

  • Smashed potatoes on a sheet pan.
    Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
  • Mashed sweet potatoes topped with parsley and a piece of butter.
    Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • A close up of french fries.
    Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries (Seasoned French Fries)
  • A spoon scooping potato salad on a plate.
    Roasted Italian Potato Salad

Vegetables

  • Sheet pan full of roasted Italian veggies with fresh basil.
    Easy Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Oven-Baked in 30 Minutes)
  • Rosemary garnished potatoes and carots.
    Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
  • Crispy brussels sprouts and crispy bacon.
    Maple Brussels Sprouts
  • Broccoli on a sheet pan with parchment paper and on a white plate.
    How to Cook Frozen Broccoli (Oven & Microwave Methods) in 20 Minutes

Sides to Pair with Your Favorite Recipes

  • Pulled pork slider with text overlay "21 sides for pulled pork sliders".
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  • A photo of fish tacos with the text "What to serve with fish tacos" overlayed.
    What to Serve with Fish Tacos
  • Burger photos topped with text "what to serve with burgers".
    What to Serve with Burgers: 27 Side Dishes

More Side Dishes

  • Instant Pot Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Crispy Air Fryer Butternut Squash (Easy Fall Side Dish)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Steak Fries
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Easy Pesto Orzo Salad
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Potato Salad without Mayo (No Eggs!)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Antipasto Tortellini Salad (Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Parmesan Crusted Potatoes (Garlic & Herb)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Strawberry Tomato Salad
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Potato and Green Bean Salad
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese (No Flour)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Grilled Zucchini Salad
    Cook Time14 Minutes
  • Greek Lemon Potatoes
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Jamaican Rice and Peas
    Cook Time16 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Quinoa
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Parmesan Roasted Carrots
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Garlic Butter Potatoes
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Couscous Stuffed Peppers
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Acorn Squash
    Cook Time19 Minutes
  • Easy Roasted Broccoli 
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Spinach and Arugula Salad
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Panzanella Toscana
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Italian Tomato Salad
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Cannellini Bean Salad
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Grilled Corn Salad
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Moroccan Couscous Salad (No raisins or almonds)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Easy Summer Salad Recipes
  • Grilled Peach Salad
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Ultimate Summer Cookout Menu
  • Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Roasted Garlic Air Fryer Carrots
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Greek Cucumber Salad
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Lemon Pearl Couscous
    Cook Time17 Minutes

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Sarah Hill, food blogger behind Real Food with Sarah, in her kitchen preparing fresh ingredients for a weeknight dinner.

Hi, I'm Sarah!

I'm a recipe developer and food photographer based in NJ. My goal is to bring you delicious recipes without having to spend hours in the kitchen. I hope you find something you and your family enjoy! Feel free to reach out with any questions, I'm happy to connect.

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    Braised Short Rib Ragu
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