Side Dishes & Veggies

Sometimes finding the right side to pair with a main dish is the WORST! It’s almost as much work as figuring out what to make for dinner in the first place.

But these veggie and side dish recipes will pair perfectly with all your different main dishes, from simple to a little fancier. You can also see a visual index if desired.

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Fresh Basil
October 10, 2021
Risotto always feels pure FALL to me, and that’s particularly…
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The Best, Simple Burrata Caprese Salad (…& How You’ve Been Doing Caprese Wrong)
June 15, 2021March 9, 2025
It’s caprese season!!! One of my quintessential summer food pleasures…
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Grilling Tips For First-Timers & How To Use A Gas Grill
March 30, 2021December 11, 2023
I am a massive fan of grilling, and actually run…
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Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic-Honey Drizzle
December 12, 2020November 22, 2025
I needed to mix up my veggie side dish game…
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The Best Thanksgiving Recipes: 20+ Of My Family’s Favorites
November 8, 2020November 22, 2025
Thanksgiving is a BIG deal in my family. And that…
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Delicious & Easy Kale Salad
October 25, 2020November 22, 2025
I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to…
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Hearty Fall Lentil, Butternut Squash, & Kale Salad
November 30, 2019February 3, 2024
I had some hesitation as I decided to try out…
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Grilled Gorgonzola Potatoes
September 7, 2019October 30, 2020
The grilling extravaganza continues! And this time we go a…
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Farro Salad with Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, & Pepitas
April 14, 2019December 30, 2020
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a simple healthy…
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Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts, Dates, and Thyme
November 3, 2018January 2, 2026
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I am a well-known lover of cauliflower, but even I…
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Easy Side Dish: Fried Baby Potatoes
August 12, 2018January 2, 2026
I moved away from home when I left for college,…
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Cheesy Rosemary Sweet Potatoes on the Grill
July 29, 2018January 2, 2026
Guuuuuyyyyys. I know I haven’t posted a non-dessert recipe on…
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Creamy Oven Risotto with Spinach, Roasted Cauliflower & Sage
February 26, 2018January 2, 2026
Risotto is one of my favorite things to make, when…
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Korean BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpeas (vegan, gluten-free)
January 3, 2018January 2, 2026
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I’ve been completely obsessed with these “korean BBQ” cauliflower and…
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash with Dijon Vinaigrette
December 17, 2017November 22, 2025
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I am obsessed with this side dish. It is one…
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Mom’s Sweet Potato Casserole: A Thanksgiving Staple
December 5, 2016January 1, 2026
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Pretty much anyone you talk to will tell you what…
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