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    Side Dish Recipes

    Side dish recipes vary from pastas and salads to veggies and beans.  They will compliment a simple grilled steak or chicken breast for an easy dinner.  Try the Polenta with Mushrooms and Gremolata for a special occasion dinner or this Roasted Delicata with Honey Ancho Vinaigrette for a simple fall meal.

    • A white bowl contains the curly macaroni pasta cooked in the butternut sauce and a breadcrumb and cheese topping.
      Butternut Mac and Cheese
    • The deeply caramelized roasted delicata squash is glazed with the maple and ancho vinaigrette.
      Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple and Ancho Chile
    • The slaw contains visible pieces of green apples, red onions, cabbage, carrots, and fennel in thin shreds.
      Fennel and Apple Slaw
    • An oblong white bowl is piled with cantaloupe melon balls speckled with mint and line zest and garnished with mint leaves.
      Melon Salad with Mint and Lime
    • A green plate is loaded with baked gnocchi with breadcrumbs, grape tomatoes, basil, and spinach visible in the sun dried tomato sauce.
      Baked Gnocchi in Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
    • The salad, with visible grains of farro, kernels of corn, grilled zucchini slices, torn basil, burrata, and green vinaigrette, is piled on a wide platter.
      Grilled Zucchini Salad with Corn and Basil Oil
    • A white bowl is filled with cooked pinto beans and garnished with lime and cilantro.
      Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
    • The baked rice is transferred to a white bowl for serving.
      Baked Rice
    • The ricotta pasta is served garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
      One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
    • The finished creamy pasta is piled into a white bowl and garnished with chives.
      One Pot Boursin and Pasta
    • Tender green stalks of broccolini with crisp florets are piled into a serving platter with lemon wedges for garnish.
      Air Fryer Broccolini with Miso and Honey
    • Mashed potatoes swirled in a white bowl and garnished with finely chopped parsley.
      Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    • A gray bowl is piled with a orange-red pasta with chickpeas and grated Parmesan cheese.
      Cozy One Pot Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)
    • A serving of the pasta sits on a gray and green patterned plate.
      Miso Mushroom Pasta
    • Fluffy mashed potatoes are swirled in a white round serving dish and drizzled with melted butter.
      Classic Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes
    • The mixed salad is plated on a black and white plate and has pieces of crispy pepperoni, chickpeas, olives, mozzarella, basil, pepper, and tomato visible.
      Antipasto Chopped Salad with Air Fryer Pepperoni Chips
    • A detail image of the chickpea stew shows the beans in an orange broth flecked with basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil, and garnished with fresh basil.
      Simple Speedy Chickpea Stew with Lemon and Basil
    • The baked biscuits sit in a basket lined with a blue striped towel.
      Zucchini Cheddar Cornmeal Biscuits
    • The finished salad is plated up in a gray bowl.
      Cucumber and Carrot Salad
    • A platter of the finished dish sits on a red and black surface next to a small dish of chili onion crunch and an ear of corn.
      Sautéed Corn with Peppers and Chili Onion Crunch
    • A serving of the loaded potatoes on a light blue plate sits next to a casserole dish of the mashed potatoes.
      Cheesy Loaded Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
    • The bronzed gratin in a black cast iron skillet is at the center of the image, surrounded by plates, forks, an ear of corn, a Parmesan cheese wedge, and cloves of garlic.
      Garlic Parmesan Corn Au Gratin
    • Burst cherry tomatoes on the vine sit in oil with pepper, garlic cloves, herbs, and salt.
      Cherry Tomato Confit with Garlic and Herbs
    • A detailed image of the baked focaccia with a browned top and sunken tomatoes.
      Caprese Focaccia with Mozzarella, Basil, and Tomatoes
    • The finished brussel sprouts are golden and shiny and some of the pieces are caramelized and crisp looking.
      Crave-Worthy Roasted Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
    • A white plate is piled with mixed greens, fresh strawberries, almonds, bacon, goat cheese with pink coating, and a pink dressing.
      Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • A blue plate is filled with bean and broccoli tacos in charred tortillas topped with radishes and crumbled cheese.
      Charred Broccoli Tacos with Honey Chipotle Sauce
    • A beet and avocado salad in a glass dish sits on a black surface. A spoonful of chili-soy vinaigrette is nearby next to a striped black and white towel.
      Beet and Avocado Salad with Chili-Soy Vinaigrette
    • Polenta with Mushrooms and Gremolata rests on a gray napkin over a wooden surface.
      Polenta with Mushrooms and Gremolata

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    • Finished treats are stacked 4 layers high on a wooden cutting board.
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    • Fusilli pasta is coated with a red pesto and tossed with tomatoes, spinach, and pine nuts before being plated on a white platter.
      Red Pesto Pasta
    • Slices of broiled chicken thighs are stacked on a blue platter with lime wedge garnish.
      Everyday Broiled Chicken Thighs
    • Pork tenderloin slices sit on a bed of rice alongside roasted broccoli, raw carrots, and cabbage and are drizzled with a orange-red sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and cilantro.
      Hoisin Pork Rice Bowls with Zippy Gochujang Sauce

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      Sweet and Salty Fall Snack Mix
    • Coffee cake pieces are piled on a pewter plate where the crumb filling layers are visible.
      Fragrant Cardamom Coffee Cake
    • Avocado slices are fanned out over the top of a bowl of soup along with crisp tortilla strips and cilantro leaves.
      Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
    • The baked dip is sprinkled with parsley, has golden edges, and is displayed on a round platter with crackers and chips around the sides.
      Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon and Dates

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