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    Side Dishes

    Complete any meal with these delicious side dish recipes. From comfort food classics like buttery mashed potatoes to twists on old favorites like creamed kale these are the best sides to serve with dinner. Find vegetarian and family-friendly options here, too!

    • A foil packed filled with buttery grilled potatoes sits on a white backdrop.
      30 Minute Buttery Grilled Potatoes in Foil
    • Slices of air fryer acorn squash are piled on a white plate.
      10 Minute Air Fryer Acorn Squash
    • A white bowl filled with mashed acorn squash and topped with butter pats and a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon.
      Sweet & Buttery Mashed Acorn Squash
    • Garlic Parmesan Creamed Kale
    • Buttery Mashed Potatoes
    • An orange jello mold garnished with mandarin orange sits on a white cake stand.
      Three Ingredient Mandarin Orange Jello Salad (No Cottage Cheese)
    • An overhead image of a blue bowl filled with freezer corn.
      Buttery and Sweet Freezer Corn (no canning required!)
    • Roasted Acorn Squash
    • Simple Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon (with video!)
    • Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
    • A plate filled with garlic sautéed green beans sits on a white backdrop.
      15 Minute Fresh Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
    • A small white oval dish filled with rosemary and mustard roasted cubed potatoes sit on a baking tray.
      Crispy Oven-Roasted Potato Cubes
    • Sheet Pan Oven Roasted Mixed Vegetables
    • A metal dish filled with honey glazed roasted carrots garnished with parsley.
      Honey Glazed Roasted Carrot Slices (Fork Tender!)
    • A close up of crispy smashed potatoes topped with shredded parmesan cheese on a rimmed baking sheet.
      Buttery & Crispy Smashed Potatoes (with video!)
    • Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
    • DIY Cheeseboard (& jealousy)
    • Charred Broccoli with Lemon (& copycats)
    • Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin
      Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin (& working)
    • Half an acorn squash sits in a bowl with a pat of butter in the center and brown sugar sprinkled on top.
      How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Microwave
    • An acorn squash half that's been cooked in the instant pot is on a white plate topped with butter and brown sugar.
      How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Instant Pot
    • A white baking dish filled with cornbread dressing.
      Cornbread Dressing Recipe

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