Side Dish Articles

This beloved dish is a must-have at many a holiday meal. Join us as we review a little American history, demystify yams vs. sweet potatoes, and explore the wide world of candied yam recipes — with and without marshmallows.

Sweet, spicy, fruity, chunky, sliceable — how do you like your cranberry sauce? Skip the canned stuff and follow this colorful how-to guide for 21 fabulous (and surprisingly easy!) cranberry sauce recipes.

Everyone loves a juicy bird, but a great Thanksgiving stuffing can steal the show on your holiday plate. This versatile side shines deliciously on its own — once you master the basics.

Here are the essential Thanksgiving sides, old and new! Stick with the classics, or branch out and get creative — we've got all the Thanksgiving recipes you dream of.

Think beyond lettuce and beat the heat with these 26 refreshing, resilient, and irresistible summer salads

These smart and simple sides guarantee a barbecue you'll remember, long after the coals have cooled down

Homemade vegan cheese is not as complicated as it sounds! Use everyday ingredients and a blender or food processor — and you’re on your way.

George Washington ate his first meal alone. Andrew Jackson partied with possibly 20,000 guests before sneaking out the back door. Prepare your own inaugural feast this year, inspired by presidential repasts in our shared history.

Everything you need to know about kale, collards, chard, and other leafy greens, plus 16 ways to use them

Got some prepared Italian dumplings? You’re halfway to an easy weeknight dinner.

What are some quick and easy Christmas side dish recipes? Here’s how we spell festive 28 ways.

Just as the expression “Merry Christmas” varies around the world, so do ways to celebrate the holiday meal. Each region’s menu is steeped in local traditions and flavors. Here are some tasty examples.