Side Dishes Recipes
Browse all Side Dishes recipes from Chef Erin's Kitchen.
Instant Pot Collard Greens
Instant Pot collard greens with bacon, ham, and a touch of maple syrup — a Southern side made quick without losing that slow-cooked flavor.
Gluten-Free Stuffing
A gluten-free holiday stuffing with a crispy top and custardy center, built from homemade GF sourdough — herby, savory, and good enough to be the main event.
Quinoa Kale Salad
Massaged kale tossed with quinoa, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy tahini dressing — a nutrient-packed salad that's become a weekly staple.
Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
Garlicky, cheesy drop biscuits loaded with extra sharp cheddar — every bit as good as the ones you remember from your favorite seafood chain, and freezer-friendly to boot.
Smothered Mashed Potatoes
Loaded mashed potatoes topped with cheddar and bacon and baked until bubbly — a holiday side that's just as good made ahead.
Roasted Chipotle & Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato cubes roasted with chipotle, cinnamon, and sea salt — a sweet-and-smoky side dish good enough that seconds happen without anyone admitting it.
The BEST Creamed Corn
Sweet corn simmered into a thick, cheesy, parmesan-flecked sauce — the side dish our kids reliably go back for seconds on.
Sneaky Mashed Potatoes (with Hidden Cauliflower)
Mashed potatoes blended with pureed cauliflower — a sneaky way to get more vegetables on the table without anyone noticing.
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Crispy, golden red potatoes tossed with olive oil and sea salt — a simple, family-approved side that stands in for french fries at our table.
Our Favorite Broccoli
Simple steamed-and-sauteed broccoli with butter and sea salt — no cheese sauce required, and even the skeptics in your house will ask for seconds.
Super Simple Coleslaw
Just three ingredients stand between you and a creamy, tangy coleslaw that's ready for the cookout in five minutes flat.
Dairy-Free Keto Green Bean Casserole
A rich, bacon-studded green bean casserole made with coconut milk and dairy-free cream cheese — nobody at my Thanksgiving table missed the dairy.
Grampy's Hillbilly Chili
A three-ingredient sausage, salsa, and baked bean concoction that's just as good spooned over a hot dog as it is served as a dip or side.
Easy Beans and Brown Rice
A five-can, ten-minute freezer staple that sneaks brown rice and a rainbow of beans into an easy, protein-and-fiber-packed side.
All-Purpose Mexican Seasoning
One spice blend that covers every Mexican-style dinner in your rotation — mix it once and never pull out twelve jars again.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts tossed in garlicky maple oil and roasted until caramelized — a healthy side that eats like a treat.