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A TASTY LIST OF SIDE DISHES FOR DINNER THAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE

Sometimes side dishes are even more tasty than the main dish! They can turn an ordinary dinner into something special.

I've got side dishes like sweet cooked carrots that are easy enough for family dinners, but tasty enough to serve for holidays. And of course there's plenty of choices that will guarantee you come home with an empty pan at potlucks.

SIMPLE POTATO RECIPES

Potatoes are definitely a favorite at my house! There are so many tasty varieties that my kids probably wouldn't mind if we ate them every day. :)

Baked fries are tasty and much healthier than traditional fries, and cheesy ranch potatoes are so good that I could make a meal of just them and a spinach salad!

EASY VEGETABLES

Truth be told, most nights we just settle for heating up frozen vegetables. But when I want something tastier, I love making my sesame green beans. So easy, but one of the best green bean recipes ever!

If you have picky eaters, corn is one vegetable that they usually love. My skillet fried corn is packed with flavor, and especially tasty in the summer with fresh corn. Delish!

If you're looking to take your meal from basic to extraordinary, try making one of the recipes on this list of side dishes!

fry sauce with oven french fries

Fry Sauce Recipe (Utah Favorite for French Fries!)

crispy garlic sauteed diced potatoes

Crispy Sautéed Diced Potatoes Recipe

Best Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

bowl of garlic mashed potatoes with a pat of butter

Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

bowl of garlic bread spread

Easy Homemade Garlic Bread Spread Recipe

tray of roasted rosemary potatoes

Crispy Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

dish of sauteed green beans with bacon

Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon & Garlic

Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans Recipe

pesto roasted potatoes

Crispy Roasted Pesto Potatoes with Parmesan

bowl of steamed broccoli

How to Cook Broccoli Without a Steamer

overhead shot of authentic mexican red rice recipe

Easy Mexican Red Rice Recipe (Arroz Rojo)

Funeral Potatoes Recipe (Utah Favorite!)

green bean almondine in a white serving dish

Classic Green Beans Almondine Recipe

plate of tilapia and almond pilaf rice

Recipe for Rice Pilaf

plate of crispy baked potato slices

Crispy Roasted Sliced Potatoes Recipe

close up of cheesy ranch red potatoes with bacon

CHEESY RANCH POTATOES

plate of baked mashed potato balls with melted cheese coming out

Mashed Potato Balls (Baked)

spoonful of rice being held over a bowl of rice

Best Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Oven Roasted Cauliflower Florets

crispy oven french fries on a white tray

Crispy Oven Baked French Fries Recipe

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Hi. I’m Kara, and I've loved cooking since I was about 10. Great food brings people together and can create some amazing memories. I hope you will use my family friendly recipes to make memories with your loved ones!
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