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Roasted Red Potatoes

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Fresh rosemary complements the earthy taste of roasted red potatoes in this simple but satisfying side dish.

Easy Creamed Spinach

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Our take on the classic creamed spinach side dish uses fresh spinach and cream cheese as a thickener. It's a crowd pleasing recipe that's popular with both young and old.

Quick Potato Side Dishes for Every Night of the Week

Mashed, fried, roasted, casseroled, or made into salad, we'll happily eat potatoes every night of the week—and with these quick potato recipes, we can.

By Jennifer Anderson

John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese

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When musician John Legend visited Martha Stewart, he shared this recipe for his favorite Southern comfort food. Learn how to make the singer's delicious, creamy macaroni and cheese at home.

13 Quick Vegetable Side Dishes You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

Let's face it: It's so easy to get stuck in a vegetable rut, but these quick recipes are going to lift you right out of it. Best of all, you can get each on the table in under half an hour. The gorgeous, delicious, vegetable recipes here will help you up your side-dish game.

12 Tasty Sides to Serve with Burgers (Other Than Fries!)

You love a burger, but you're not always in the mood to enjoy one with a pile of fries. Are they your only side option? We think the simplicity of a classic burger makes it an ideal canvas for pairing with all manner of easy dishes. These are our favorite ideas.

By Teri Tsang Barrett

Roasted Cabbage Wedges

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Super simple to make, this healthy side dish packs a crunchy, flavorful punch. Try serving the roasted wedged alongside our Slow-Cooker Corned Beef.

Easy Steamed Artichokes

These leafy, mild-flavored veggies get at the heart of spring. Our method for steaming artichokes could not be easier, but the result is an impressive, delicious side dish.

Baked Potato Slices

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Serve these elegant, thyme-seasoned potato slices with our Striped Sea Bass with Blood Oranges and Olives.

Sauteed Baby Bok Choy

Large bok choy can also be used: Just trim the stem ends and cut the heads into 2-inch pieces. Try serving alongside our Soy-Honey-Glazed Arctic Char.

Potato Pave

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Pave, the French word for "paving stones," is a term chef Thomas Keller uses to describe any such rectangular or square food preparation. Try his recipe -- a slightly more refined version of scalloped potatoes -- for an unforgettable holiday side dish. Excerpted from "Ad Hoc at Home," by Thomas Keller (Artisan Books. (c)2009. Photo credit: Deborah Jones

Sauteed Red Cabbage

The vegetable side has a slightly sweet-and-sour flavor.

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26 Vegetable Casserole Recipes That Are Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers

A colorful mix of vegetables takes center stage in this collection of comforting casseroles. From main courses to sides, and with nods to both the decadent and virtuous, there's a vegetable casserole in here to suit any need.

24 Cabbage Recipes That'll Add Color and Crunch to Your Meals

Whether it's shredded for a slaw or sauteed to a golden crisp for a side, cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables to include in your next meal.

30 Creamy Gratin Recipes That Are Super Comforting

Basic Potato Salad

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Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Onion

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Mint Jelly

Bell Pepper Saute

Cooking softens and sweetens these vegetables for a perfect side dish.

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Baked Sweet Potatoes

Making baked sweet potatoes is an easy, healthy way to add some nutrients to any meal.

Simple Scalloped Potatoes

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This rich side is a crowd-pleaser that can share the oven with your roasting bird (try pairing it with our Turkey with Brown-Sugar Glaze) at Thanksgiving.

Stuffed Peppers

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This staple recipe for stuffed peppers is packed with lean turkey sausage, couscous, and Monterey Jack cheese for a hearty and healthy meal that everyone will love.

Carrot Puree

All it takes is a sprinkling of salt and pepper to enhance the earthy flavors of the carrots in this simple side dish.

Sweet Potato and Sage-Butter Casserole

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Sage adds a savory note to sweet-potato casserole. Best of all: It can be made two days before the meal.

Scalloped Potatoes

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This scalloped potatoes recipe is a traditional recipe that can be prepped the night before serving. Creamy with a cheesy topping, scalloped potatoes can easily play side dish to almost any main course. Serve scalloped potatoes with your favorite meat and watch your family fall in love.

Roasted Squash with Parmesan

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Parmesan cheese complements tender summer squash and green zucchini in this recipe from chef Dan Kluger of ABC Kitchen. It's a delicious and versaitle summer side dish.

Cauliflower, Prosciutto, and Goat-Cheese Gratin

Cauliflower baked with goat cheese is a lush combination; orange juice gives surprising zing, and prosciutto and fresh thyme add more flavor.

Honey-Roasted Vegetables

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Honey glazes this simple side dish of roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips with sweetness and sheen. Walnut halves and thyme sprigs roast along with the vegetables for additional fall flavor.

Potato, Zucchini, and Tomato Gratin

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Drizzle fruity extra-virgin olive oil over thin slices of potato, zucchini, and tomato for a low-fat summery potato gratin. A sprinkling of cheese provides nutty flavor.

Simple Coleslaw

Layer pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw and cucumber, both of which provide crisp, cool counterpoints to the rich meat.

Ratatouille

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This hearty ratatouille is a country dish from the Provence region of France that's an easy mix of seasonal vegetables, garlic, and olive oil.

Roasted Radicchio

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Roasting the radicchio mellows its slightly bitter flavor; balsamic vinegar adds a touch of sweetness. You can use either of the popular varieties of radicchio—round Verona or slender Treviso—in this recipe, since they both yield delicious results. Serve the radicchio wedges alongside the pasta.

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