Veggies & Sides

“Sex is good, but not as good as fresh, sweet corn.”

— Garrison Keillor

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.

The Best Easy Cumin Roasted Broccoli Bits in the Air Fryer (or Oven)

Easy & Flavorful Marinated White Beans

Super Easy Onion Pakoras (Without a Deep Fryer)…with Tamarind Chutney

Fluffy, Fragrant Turmeric Rice

Easy Air Fryer Green Beans (Blistered Green Bean Fries)

Super Easy & Healthy “Loaded” Thai Chicken Salad (without the chicken)

Roasted Sicilian Cauliflower

Roasted Brussels Sprouts “Rubble”: The Easiest, Fastest, Most Delicious Way

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Fresh Basil

The Best, Simple Burrata Caprese Salad

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic-Honey Drizzle

Delicious & Easy Kale Salad

Hearty Fall Lentil, Butternut Squash, & Lentil Salad

Grilled Gorgonzola Potatoes

Farro Salad with Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, & Pepitas

Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts, Dates, & Thyme

Easy Fried Baby Potatoes

Cheesy Rosemary Sweet Potatoes on the Grill

Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts with Dijon Vinaigrette

Mom’s Sweet Potato Pudding

Roasted Carrots & Fingerling Potatoes with Turmeric

One-Pot Kale & Quinoa Pilaf

Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, & Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese (leave out the sausage for a side)

Fried Squash Blossoms (stuffed and regular)

Brussels Sprouts & Kale Slaw with Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Parmesan-Roasted Acorn Squash

Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

Roasted Carrots with Smoked Sea Salt & Thyme

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes

One-Pot Farro with Tomatoes (can also be an entrée)

Grilled Zucchini with Lemon Salt

Kohlrabi Two Ways – Baked Fries & Sauteed Greens

Grilled Eggplant with Goat Cheese, Balsamic, & Pine Nuts

Barley Corn Salad with Tomato, Avocado, & Tomato Vinaigrette

Awesome Homemade Salsa

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Gorgonzola

Kale & Quinoa Salad with Feta & Pecans

Pioneer Woman’s Crash Hot Potatoes

Roasted Cauliflower & Aged White Cheddar Soup

Risotto with Caramelized Onions & Roasted Turkey

Roasted Sweet Potato, Apple, & Sage Soup

Cauliflower & Brussels Sprout Gratin

Goat Cheese Tomato Soup

Leftover Pasta Frittata

Quinoa Mac & Cheese

Easy Beer Mac & Cheese

Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Spinach, Tomatoes, & Ricotta

Pasta with Asparagus, Lemon, Goat Cheese, & Kale

Breaded, Baked Okra

Kale Mac & Cheese

Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Cauliflower Leek Risotto (also can be an entrée)

Oven-Roasted Okra

Frittata with Summer Squash, Tomatoes, & Scallions (also can be an entrée)

Corn & Black Bean Salsa

Roasted Multi-Colored Carrots, Summer Squash, & Fingerling Potatoes

Sautéed Kale & Scallions

Fontina Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Sautéed Kale

Caramelized Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Cabbage

Brie & Jam Puff Pastry Hors d’Oeuvres