13 Sides Worth A Second Helping

If you want sides that go beyond “just okay”, these 13 recipes are so good, they’ll have you questioning why the main dish even matters. From comfort food classics to fresh takes on veggies, these sides are here to steal the spotlight.

Maple Roasted Glazed Carrots

These maple roasted glazed carrots are sweet with a touch of spice. Super simple to make, they’re ideal for entertaining or a quick weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Maple Roasted Carrots

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

Crispy baked potato wedges are the ultimate game day snack, perfect finger food for football, or a tasty side for steak dinner. This easy recipe is baked right in the oven for maximum crunch. Get the recipe: Oven Baked Potato Wedges

Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

Who’s craving rich and creamy veggies? This broccoli cauliflower cheese casserole is a delicious side that can easily double as a vegetarian main dish. Get the recipe: Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

Crispy Baked French Fries

Everybody loves fries, and this homemade version takes them to a whole new level. Follow this easy step-by-step recipe to make crispy oven-baked fries that are ready for all your dipping needs. Get the recipe: Oven Baked French Fries

Perfectly Cooked Cilantro Lime Rice

This cilantro lime rice is fresh, flavorful, and super easy to whip up. It adds some serious flair to your plate—whether as a side or the base for your burrito bowl. Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Slightly spicy with a touch of maple, these oven-roasted sweet potatoes are quick and simple to make. Just slice, bake, and enjoy—perfect for easy weeknight meals. Get the recipe: Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Bacon

Tangy, cheesy, and topped with crispy bacon, these parmesan roasted green beans are a 20-minute side dish that’s packed with flavor and sure to steal the spotlight. Get the recipe: Parmesan Roasted Green Beans with Bacon

Roasted Carrots and Potatoes

This simple side dish of roasted carrots and potatoes is easy to make and sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Perfect alongside basic main dishes or as part of a sheet pan dinner. Get the recipe: Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Minted Creamed Peas

This minted creamed peas recipe brings together the fresh flavors of peas and mint in a rich, creamy white sauce. It’s the perfect side dish for roast beef, ham, fish, or even a cozy weeknight meatloaf dinner. Get the recipe: Minty Creamed Peas

Goat Cheese and Roasted Beet Salad

This roasted beet salad with goat cheese is a flavor explosion on a plate. Oven-roasted beets and creamy goat cheese, paired with crunchy pistachios and a homemade honey-dijon vinaigrette—what’s not to love? Get the recipe: Roasted Beet Salad With Goat Cheese

Sweet Potato Mash

This sweet potato mash is ultra creamy, smooth, and super easy to make. The perfect side dish for the holidays or any dinner, and it’s ready in under 20 minutes. Get the recipe: Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Fries

These air fryer sweet potato fries are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfectly textured. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a game changer. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Garlic Butter Corn

This buttery skillet corn is next-level, with fresh garlic vibes and a sprinkle of parmesan on top. A total crowd-pleaser you don’t want to skip. Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Fried Corn