This versatile puree can be a crowd-pleasing appetizer or add texture and dimension to a plate when used as a base for protein or cooked vegetables.

Chef Jason Travi uses a peppery olive oil to sauté blanched Broccolini with garlic and crushed red pepper.

Cucumbers shine in these refreshing salads, featuring bright herbs, bold dressings, and flavors from around the world.

This simple, flavor-packed bean salad comes together in only 20 minutes.

This easy side combines lima beans, fresh corn, tomatoes, and basil in a tangy lemon and vinegar dressing for a vibrant summer salad.

This stovetop casserole layers tender summer squash, sweet corn, and tomatoes in a smoky, oregano-scented tomato sauce.

Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy roasted broccoli makes a great side dish for grilled or roasted meat or fish and can be served atop pasta or rice.

Roasting is an excellent way to cook this versatile brassica.

This lemony, herbal slaw is a Lebanese favorite for a reason. It’s easy to make and can feed a crowd — perfect for your next cookout.

This quick and easy sautéed kale with garlic and olive oil gets a slight kick from red chile flakes.

Smoky bacon, tangy kimchi, and silky cream give slow-braised collard greens a rich, savory twist on a Southern classic.

When roasted with a little olive oil, cauliflower florets turn wonderfully sweet, crisp, and caramel-brown.

Turn simple roasted beets into a vivid sweet and tangy dish with a lively ginger kick that works as a side or chilled salad.

Crispy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these fried eggplant slices are a crowd pleaser.

These simple steamed carrots are dressed with sweet Irish butter and flecks of fresh herbs.

Crisp cucumber is dressed simply with tangy Chinese red vinegar and spooned with aromatic shallot oil and crunchy fried shallots for a refreshing, restaurant-worthy side.

Buttermilk and plenty of butter gives these whipped potatoes a creamy, light, and fluffy texture and tangy flavor that is out of this world delicious. This recipe uses Russet potatoes and includes instructions for additions and substitutions. I know, I know, that most recipes for mashed potatoes say to treat the potatoes with gentle care,...

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Slowly cooking carrots in brown butter creates a rich, indulgent side dish that's the perfect compliment to a wide variety of main dishes. This simple recipe requires just 5 ingredients and is the perfect match for nostalgic, comforting dishes like braised brisket and meatloaf. I could happily eat an entire bowl of these brown buttered...

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Smoky braised collards meet a garlicky blend of onions and tomatoes bolstered with crushed red pepper for this classic Southern side.

These honey-soy brussels sprouts balance salty, sweet, and tangy flavors with crisp edges and a glossy sesame-scented finish.

From caramelized roast vegetables to crisp potatoes and bright salads, these dependable sides bring balance, texture, and flavor to any roast chicken dinner.