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    Side Dish Recipes

    I like keeping side dishes scaled to what I actually need because it cuts waste and keeps dinner feeling manageable. Small portions make it easy to try new flavors without committing to a huge batch. These recipes help me round out a meal quickly while still feeling like I'm putting something thoughtful on the table.

    Top Sides for One or Two People

    • yeast rolls.
      Easy Yeast Rolls for Beginners (Small Batch)
    • easy scalloped potatoes in casserole pan.
      Quick and Easy Scalloped Potatoes for Two
    • Four cabbage steaks on platter.
      Roasted Cabbage Steaks
    • Macaroni and cheese in a slow cooker.
      Crock Pot Mac and Cheese in the Slow Cooker

    By Diet

    • Twice baked potatoes in casserole pan.
      Gluten-Free Side Dishes
    • A plate of cooked asparagus spears topped with grated cheese and pepper, garnished with lemon slices.
      Low-Carb Side DIshes
    • A black pot filled with creamy penne pasta, placed on a white cloth next to a wooden board with chopped green onions and garlic on a gray surface.
      Vegan Side Dishes
    • Close-up of a wooden spoon holding a colorful mix of sautéed vegetables, including eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and tomato, garnished with chopped herbs.
      Vegetarian Side Dishes

    Air Fryer Side DIshes

    • A white bowl filled with smooth pumpkin puree sits on a white surface, with a pumpkin and wooden board partially visible in the background.
      How to make fresh pumpkin puree
    • A plate of roasted Brussels sprouts halves, lightly browned and arranged in a circular pattern on a white dish.
      Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar
    • A bowl of seasoned and roasted sweet potato cubes garnished with herbs.
      Air Fryer Butternut Squash
    • Sweet potatoes on a plate with butter and thyme.
      Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
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    More Small-Batch Side Dishes

    • Sautéed Brussels sprouts in a cast iron skillet with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries, being stirred with a wooden spatula.
      Cranberry Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • A bowl of mixed fresh berries, including strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, garnished with mint leaves.
      Mixed Berry Salad with Hot Honey Lemon Dressing
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • A white bowl filled with a colorful salad of chopped tomatoes, avocado, and greens, topped with a creamy yellow dressing and sprinkled with black pepper.
      Mango Avocado Salad
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • A white scalloped plate with a serving of fruit and vegetable salad containing diced peaches, tomatoes, apples, and red onions.
      Ensaladang Mangga
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • A white scalloped plate holds a salad made of mango chunks, cucumber slices, red onion, and basil on a light wooden surface.
      Cucumber and Mango Salad
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • A bowl of stir-fried noodles with vegetables, topped with sesame seeds, and served with chopsticks on a brown textured napkin.
      Teriyaki Noodles
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • A black pot filled with creamy penne pasta, placed on a white cloth next to a wooden board with chopped green onions and garlic on a gray surface.
      Dairy Free Mac and Cheese
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • A plate of cooked asparagus spears topped with grated cheese and pepper, garnished with lemon slices.
      Oven Baked Asparagus with Parmesan
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • A white oval dish filled with seasoned, roasted Brussels sprouts with a serving spoon. Nearby are lemon slices on a small plate and two pieces of bread on a light-colored surface.
      Braised Brussels Sprouts
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • A bowl of mashed potatoes garnished with parsley sits on a table. Red potatoes are visible in the background.
      Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Twice baked potatoes in casserole pan.
      Cheesy Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
      Cook Time1 Hours 25 Minutes
    • vegan rice in serving dish with spoon.
      Vegan Mexican Rice
      Cook Time42 Minutes
    • vegan ratatouille on white plate.
      Vegan Vegetable Ratatouille
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Air fryer roasted tomatoes on a white plate with parsley.
      Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes
      Cook Time18 Minutes
    • air fryer frozen sweet potato fries with dip.
      Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
      Cook Time17 Minutes
    • Two bowls of fried rice on a red and white checkered tablecloth.
      Crab Fried Rice
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Shrimp pasta salad in a pink bowl with lemon wedges.
      Shrimp Macaroni Salad
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • broccoli salad with bacon and wooden spoon.
      Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon
      Cook Time17 Minutes
    • Plate of green beans with crispy bacon pieces on a white dish, with a fork beside it.
      Bacon Green Beans
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Wooden plate with cooked green beans and sliced mushrooms, garnished with herbs. Additional similar plates and spices surround it on a light-colored table.
      Mushrooms and Green Beans
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • air fryer vegetables collage.
      10 Simple Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes
    • White rice in a bowl next to a fork.
      Slow Cooker Rice
      Cook Time2 Hours 5 Minutes
    • Two bowls of green bean casserole on a cutting board.
      Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Maple-glazed carrots in a white bowl with herbs.
      Maple Glazed Carrots in Air Fryer
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Roasted air fryer brussels sprouts on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Cheesy air fryer smashed potatoes on a white plate with sprigs of rosemary.
      Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes with Cheese
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • A delectable sweet potato casserole with canned yams topped with pecans and marshmallows, cooked to perfection in a skillet.
      Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Green beans with pine nuts on a white plate.
      Green Beans with Garlic Butter
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • A plate with broccoli slaw and dressing on it.
      Broccoli Slaw Salad
      Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
    • Air fryer potato wedges with dip in paper lined basket.
      Air Fryer Potato Wedges
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Overhead view of potato salad in bowl with parsley and chopped bacon.
      Red Skin Potato Salad with Bacon
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Aloo gobi masala in skillet with naan bread.
      Aloo Gobi Masala (Cauliflower Potato Curry)
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Two bacon wrapped cabbage wedge on white plate.
      Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges
      Cook Time27 Minutes
    • Sliced Italian artisan bread with buttered slice in front.
      No Knead Italian Artisan Bread
      Cook Time3 Hours 5 Minutes
    • Southern fried cabbage in serving bowl.
      Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Home fries in air fryer with green bell pepper.
      Air Fryer Home Fries
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • four biscuits on a white plate.
      Small Batch Buttermilk Biscuits For Two
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • radish salad on serving plate.
      Easy Radish Salad
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • green bean tomato salad on plate with fork.
      Green Bean Tomato Salad with Feta
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    A woman in a green shirt stands in a kitchen holding a bowl of strawberries.

    Hi, I'm Lisa! I'm a cookbook author who has been creating recipes for over a decade. I'd like to show you how easy it is to downsize your cooking for one or two people.

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