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    Side Dishes for One or Two

    When cooking for one or two people, there's no need to cook more than you need. With these simple side dishes, you won't have many, if any leftovers.

    Small batch sides are great way to add variety to your meals without having to prepare a lot of food. These dishes are quick and easy to make, and they can be tailored to your taste.

    Whether you're looking for something healthy or something indulgent, there's a single serving side dish for you.

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      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Dairy Free Mac and Cheese
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Oven Baked Asparagus with Parmesan
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • Braised Brussels Sprouts
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Butternut Squash
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Quick and Easy Scalloped Potatoes for Two
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Crock Pot Mac and Cheese in the Slow Cooker
      Cook Time2 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Cheesy Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
      Cook Time1 Hours 25 Minutes
    • Slow Cooker Rice
      Cook Time2 Hours 5 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Vegan Mexican Rice
      Cook Time42 Minutes
    • Vegan Vegetable Ratatouille
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes
      Cook Time18 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
      Cook Time17 Minutes
    • Crab Fried Rice
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Shrimp Macaroni Salad
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon
      Cook Time17 Minutes
    • Bacon Green Beans
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Mushrooms and Green Beans
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • 10 Simple Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes
    • Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Maple Glazed Carrots in Air Fryer
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes with Cheese
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Green Beans with Garlic Butter
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Broccoli Slaw Salad
      Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Red Skin Potato Salad with Bacon
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Aloo Gobi Masala (Cauliflower Potato Curry)
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Roasted Cabbage Steaks
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges
      Cook Time27 Minutes
    • Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Home Fries
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Small Batch Buttermilk Biscuits For Two
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Easy Radish Salad
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Green Bean Tomato Salad with Feta
      Cook Time20 Minutes

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    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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