Side Dishes

Discover a vibrant collection of side dish recipes to complement any meal! From creamy mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables to zesty salads and cheesy casseroles, this board offers a variety of options to suit every palate. Whether you're preparing for a festive gathering or a cozy family dinner, find inspiration to elevate your menu with delicious and diverse side dishes.​
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To expand your Italian cooking skills we can show you how to cook polenta in three different ways! Polenta is an Italian pantry staple that can be served creamy, grilled, or fried, and pairs perfectly with many Italian entrées.
Ingredients for Cooking Polenta 3 Ways
To expand your Italian cooking skills we can show you how to cook polenta in three different ways! Polenta is an Italian pantry staple that can be served creamy, grilled, or fried, and pairs perfectly with many Italian entrées.
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Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Easy Recipe)
Fresh Mediterranean Pasta Salad – Light & Flavorful. ​This colorful pasta salad is refreshing, easy to make, and full of bright summer ingredients. Visit The Purple Pumpkin Blog for the recipe.
Give your vegetable side dish a make-over with this inspired yet super simple oven-roasted Parmesan Green Beans recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, the ingredients include green beans, garlic, and parmesan.
Oven-Roasted Parmesan Green Beans - A Delicious Simple Side Dish
Give your vegetable side dish a make-over with this inspired yet super simple oven-roasted Parmesan Green Beans recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, the ingredients include green beans, garlic, and parmesan.
You can still enjoy a delicious ol’ slaw, even if you don’t eat mayo, with this inspired Carolina Coleslaw Recipe. A coleslaw that originated in the south and has no mayonnaise in the recipe yet still tastes great with burgers and chicken dishes. Ready to enjoy in 20 minutes just add the following to your grocery list - cabbage, onion, carrots, kale, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
No Mayo Carolina Coleslaw Recipe
You can still enjoy a delicious ol’ slaw, even if you don’t eat mayo, with this inspired Carolina Coleslaw Recipe. A coleslaw that originated in the south and has no mayonnaise in the recipe yet still tastes great with burgers and chicken dishes. Ready to enjoy in 20 minutes just add the following to your grocery list - cabbage, onion, carrots, kale, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
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How To Make Sweet & Smoky Baked Beans
Looking for a rustic, sweet, and smoky side dish to serve at the next BBQ or family gathering? Then you need to make these Slow Cooker Baked Beans with bacon! The recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and then 4-8 hours simmering in the slow cooker. Ingredients include canned beans, bacon, tomato paste, Dijon, and maple syrup.
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15 Minute Dill Cucumber Salad
Dill Cucumber Salad looks, smells, and tastes delicate, fresh, and scrumptious! It takes just 15-minutes to make using Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic, cucumbers, and red onion. Ideal as a side dish at BBQs or summer parties.
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How To Make Grilled Summer Vegetables
When it comes to grilling, meat and fish are always the stars. But it's time for the veggies to shine in this recipe for Grilled Summer Vegetables! Get your red onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and summer squash cooking on the barbecue grill for an explosion of new flavors!
Chili-Lime Cuban Mojo Potatoes – Packed with Flavor ​Golden roasted potatoes coated in a vibrant mojo marinade make the perfect companion to grilled meats. Visit The Purple Pumpkin Blog for the recipe. Mojo Potatoes, Zesty Salad, Purple Pumpkin, Cheesy Casserole, Chili Lime, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Meat, Yummy Sides
Cuban Mojo Potatoes Cooked on a BBQ Grill or in the Oven
Chili-Lime Cuban Mojo Potatoes – Packed with Flavor ​Golden roasted potatoes coated in a vibrant mojo marinade make the perfect companion to grilled meats. Visit The Purple Pumpkin Blog for the recipe.
Add flavor to your summer meals with this Loaded Broccoli Salad! It’s a delicious side dish that’s as easy to make as it is to love. Head to The Purple Pumpkin Blog for the full recipe! Broccoli Craisin Bacon Salad, Roasted Broccoli Bacon Salad, Broccoli Apple Bacon Salad, Broccoli Raisin Bacon Salad, The Kitchn Broccoli Bacon Salad, Recipes With Cool Whip, Crab Salad Recipe, Bacon Salad, Yummy Salad Recipes
Loaded Broccoli Salad – A Savory Side with Serious Flavor
Add flavor to your summer meals with this Loaded Broccoli Salad! It’s a delicious side dish that’s as easy to make as it is to love. Head to The Purple Pumpkin Blog for the full recipe!
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Quick Side Dish - Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes, Herbs & Feta
Simple Green Bean Salad – With Mediterranean Flavor ​A light and flavorful salad that complements grilled mains or works beautifully on its own. Visit The Purple Pumpkin Blog for the recipe.
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This summer-ready roasted broccoli salad features crispy broccoli, salty bacon, juicy raisins, and a creamy yogurt dressing. It’s a light yet hearty dish ideal for sunny lunches, picnics, and barbecues. Grab the recipe today from The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Zesty Salad, Food Scales, Yogurt Dressing, Purple Pumpkin, Bacon Salad, Potluck Dishes, Chicken Kebabs, Fresh Broccoli, Large Salad Bowl
Summer Roasted Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Yogurt Dressing
This summer-ready roasted broccoli salad features crispy broccoli, salty bacon, juicy raisins, and a creamy yogurt dressing. It’s a light yet hearty dish ideal for sunny lunches, picnics, and barbecues. Grab the recipe today from The Purple Pumpkin Blog!
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Greek Lemon Potatoes (Easy Recipe)
These Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes are a delicious and light side dish for fish or meat. Full of zesty lemon flavor and fragrant oregano, once you try these potatoes, you will definitely be making them again!
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Savory Peach Compote – Perfect BBQ Side Dish or Topping
Savory Peach Compote – Perfect BBQ Side Dish or Topping ​This peach chutney adds sweet and tangy depth to grilled chicken, pork, or burgers. Made with fresh peaches, onions, and vinegar, it's a must-have summer condiment. Get the recipe from The Purple Pumpkin Blog.
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Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Mexican Street Corn – A Flavor-Packed Party Favorite. ​This popular side dish is creamy, tangy, and perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or taco nights. Visit The Purple Pumpkin Blog for the recipe.
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Lemony Grilled Asparagus Side with Gremolata Topping
Crisp-tender asparagus spears are grilled and topped with a fresh gremolata of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest—an ideal side for meat, fish, or pasta. Perfect for entertaining! Full recipe on The Purple Pumpkin Blog.
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