Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, these recipes are great when you want something that feels a little more current without being complicated. Level up dinner with these 27 trendy sides that bring something fresh and fun to the table. Think bold flavors, simple steps, and the kind of dishes that make people ask for seconds. They’re perfect for mixing things up on busy weeknights or adding something extra when you’re hosting.
BBQ Green Beans
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Add a smoky twist to your dinner with these BBQ Green Beans. Tender beans, crispy onions, and a tangy sauce make this no-fuss side dish a winner. Packed with flavor, it’s an easy recipe that delivers maximum taste.
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Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon
Creamy and flavorful, this Ranch Pasta Salad with Bacon is ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for potlucks or weekend dinners, it’s loaded with deliciousness in every bite.
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Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole In Crockpot
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy side dish your whole family will love, then you need to make this Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes in Crock Pot recipe. It will only take you 10 minutes to prep and then your crock pot does all the work from there.
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Caesar Salad with Bacon and Ranch
Keep it simple with this classic Caesar Salad. Featuring bacon and ranch dressing, it’s a refreshing option for summer dinners. This easy recipe delivers maximum flavor without any fuss.
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Marinated Tomatoes
These marinated heirloom tomatoes capture the flavor of summer. Garden fresh tomatoes sit in a bright, bold marinade of olive oil, vinegar, fresh garlic, and oregano to create a salad or sandwich topping that looks beautiful and tastes even better!
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Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries
Liven up your side dish with Baked Sweet Potatoes paired with sweet apples and tart cranberries. It’s a tasty and healthy addition to any meal. Perfect for fall gatherings.
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Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread
Try this made-from-scratch Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread that’s full of veggies for an easy quick bread to pair with soups and salads.
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Caprese Garlic Bread
There is no flavor more fresh and more classic than caprese! With this Caprese Garlic Bread, you’ll have the amazing flavors of fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic, and beautiful red Roma tomatoes all together on delicious French bread.
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Easy Homemade Biscuits
Homemade biscuits from scratch are so easy to make and can be on your table in 30 minutes. Pair these hot-from-the-oven biscuits with jam or top them with creamy butter and enjoy. Bake a batch for breakfast or enjoy with your even meal.
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Grilled Corn On The Cob
Take your corn game to the next level with this grilled goodness! A little char brings out corn’s natural sweetness, creating the perfect smoky-sweet combo. It’s so good, you might never boil corn again!
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Ham and Cheese Scones
Enjoy the savory goodness of Ham and Cheese Scones—tender, soft, and featuring a crisp-crumbly edge. Packed with cheddar cheese, ham, fresh herbs, and a hint of black pepper, these scones provide a satisfying twist to the traditional sweet options. Quick and easy to make, they’re an excellent choice for a hearty brunch or a flavorful addition to any meal.
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Pickled Red Onions
Learn how easy it is to quick pickled red onions! They are tangy, and sweet, and perfect for jazzing up your tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more. With just seven simple ingredients and 30 minutes of brining time, you’ll have pickled onions in no time.
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Rainbow Salad
Our Rainbow Veggie Salad is made with garden-fresh produce and is a feast for both your eyes and taste buds! Packed with a vibrant mix of crisp veggies, it’s a colorful salad that is a feast for the eyes.
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Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
With a satisfying crunch and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, these Bread and Butter Pickles have won hearts for their nostalgic taste and get rave reviews from pickle lovers.
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This is a favorite recipe for Broccoli Cauliflower Salad that is perfect for any time of year! Enjoy it as a make-ahead dish for potlucks and picnics in the summer, and it’s just as tasty for a side salad.
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Stuffing Muffins
These stuffing muffins are filled with sweet Italian sausage, apples, cranberries, sage and pine nuts for a fun alternative to traditional stuffing in the perfect portion size.
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Amish Macaroni Salad
Amish macaroni salad is the perfect creamy & sweet side dish for your gatherings! With its simple yet delicious ingredients this salad is a crowd-pleaser.
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Lime Jello Salad
Lime Jello Salad is a fun green dessert that is an old fashioned favorite. It is the perfect addition to any holiday or picnic.
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Pea Salad
Vintage pea salad is a creamy, tangy, & sweet salad. Whether it is a cookout, Easter or Christmas, it is the perfect make-ahead salad.
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Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
Homemade rolls are so much better than store-bought. These Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls recipe makes pillowy soft, luscious, and fluffy homemade rolls with that special sourdough tang.
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Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad with Walnuts
Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad is brimming with broccoli, apples, carrots, cranberries, walnuts, and a creamy yogurt mayo dressing.
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Moroccan pearl couscous salad
This pearl couscous salad recipe uses Israeli couscous with feta, pumpkin, peppers, tomatoes, fresh herbs and all the fixings of a traditional Moroccan couscous, in a tahini lemon dressing tinged with turmeric.
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Roasted Broccolini
Roasted broccolini is delicious when cooked until just crisp with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. It’s a simple, versatile side dish perfect for just about any meal.
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Red Cabbage Coleslaw
This red cabbage slaw will easily become your new favorite side salad for every occasion. With its bold flavors, beautiful color, and satisfying crunch, it’s a dish that truly delivers. Red onion, shredded carrots, cilantro and dill add more flavor and textures.
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Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These brown butter garlic mashed potatoes feature Yukon gold potatoes and a brown butter garlic and sage sauce. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any family gathering.
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Savory sweet potato casserole
This savory sweet potato casserole is a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole. Made with sweet potatoes, garlic, with a delicious honey walnut topping, this casserole is perfect for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner!
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Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Bacon wrapped green beans are a classic side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. They’re easy to make and require only 2 ingredients. They can even be prepared ahead of time and baked in the oven just before serving.
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