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    Delicious sides for every type of meal. Browse through our collection of healthy and easy side dishes, perfect to accompany main dishes, and some satisfying enough to be the star themselves.

    • A serving bowl of spinach and arugula salad with a lemon thyme vinaigrette on a butcherblock countertop.
      Spinach and Arugula Salad
    • Gouda mac and cheese in a skillet fresh out of the oven.
      Gouda Mac and Cheese
    • A serving of bulgur pilaf in a white bowl topped with chopped fresh herbs.
      Bulgur Pilaf
    • A close up of a bowl with air fryer honey roasted carrots.
      Air Fryer Honey Roasted Carrots
    • A bowl of butternut squash and red pepper soup topped with pepitas and sour cream.
      Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup
    • Crispy Roasted Black Beans
    • A platter of roasted bok choy lightly browned and garnished with sesame seeds.
      Roasted Bok Choy
    • Charred broccolini topped with garlic and chili peppers in a serving bowl.
      Charred Broccolini with Chili and Garlic
    • A serving of red lentil fritters on a plate topped with fresh parsley and a tahini yogurt sauce to the side.
      Red Lentil Patties
    • Strawberry and goat cheese salad in a white mixing bowl.
      Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad
    • A platter of air fryer zucchini fritters with sour cream and chive dip to the side and lemon wedges as garnish.
      Air-Fryer Zucchini Fritters
    • A bowl of yogurt topped with sauteed spiced carrots and pistachios.
      Sautéed Spiced Carrots with Pistachios
    • Overhead shot of a white platter with air fryer smashed potatoes topped with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
      Air Fryer Smashed Parmesan Potatoes
    • A big bowl of tuna potato salad on a napkin with two small plates of the salad off to the side.
      Tuna Potato Salad
    • A serving bowl of crispy air fried red potatoes garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme.
      Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes
    • A green bowl filled with golden-grown crispy quinoa.
      How to Make Crispy Quinoa
    • A roll of homemade miso butter on a small brown dish with a small butter knife to the side.
      Miso Butter Recipe
    • Skillet charred corn on the cob topped with butter and dill.
      Skillet Charred Corn on the Cob
    • A white serving bowl of pesto pasta with chopped tomatoes, basil leaves and shaved parmesan on top.
      Pesto Orzo Salad
    • A white plate of creamy one-pan broccoli orzo topped with cheese and parsley.
      Creamy Broccoli Orzo
    • A white bowl of roasted miso cauliflower topped with thinly sliced scallions on a dark table.
      Roasted Miso Cauliflower
    • A serving of sweet chili roasted cauliflower on a white plate with a skillet to the side.
      Sweet Chili Roasted Cauliflower and Almonds
    • A white serving bowl with coconut cilantro rice topped with toasted shredded coconut and cilantro leaves with lime wedges to the side.
      Coconut Cilantro Rice
    • A white platter of crispy air fryer steak fries sprinkled with chives.
      Air Fryer Steak Fries
    • A couple bowls with cheesy polenta topped with smashed roasted tomatoes and oregano.
      Cheesy Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes
    • A small bowl of pear arugula salad topped with goat cheese and spiced pecans.
      Arugula and Pear Salad with Spiced Pecans
    • A caramelized onion and goat cheese tart on parchment paper with a piece cut away.
      Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
    • A green serving bowl of crispy herb roasted potatoes with a gold spoon.
      Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes
    • A bowl of vegan refried beans topped with cilantro, tomatoes, limes and pickled jalapenos.
      Vegan Refried Beans
    • A serving platter of brussels sprouts salad with bacon and fig dressing and topped with pears and pomegranate arils.
      Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Fig Dressing
    • A bowl of Yukon gold mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives.
      Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
    • Roasted honeynut squash with maple pecans on a serving platter topped with fresh sage.
      Roasted Honeynut Squash with Maple Pecans
    • A plate of tomato rice (Mexican Rice) topped with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
      Easy Tomato Rice (Mexican Inspired)
    • A serving platter of maple balsamic Brussels sprouts.
      Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
    • Smoked Trout Tartines with Crispy Capers
    • Sauteed delicata squash with crispy sage on a couple small plates and a larger platter to the side.
      Sautéed Delicata Squash with Crispy Sage
    • Maple roasted carrots on a white platter topped with goat cheese and toasted pepitas.
      Maple Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese and Spiced Pepitas
    • Mango and Corn Salsa in a medium bowl with a spoon.
      Mango and Corn Salsa
    • A single portion of seared green beans with toasted spiced almonds sitting on a blueish gray round plate with a rustic brown table.
      Seared Green Beans with Spiced Almonds
    • Kale and Apple Slaw topped with maple Dijon dressing in a serving bowl.
      Kale and Apple Slaw

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    Hi! I’m Adam. I’m an experienced recipe developer, food writer, test cook and journalist. I have developed hundreds of recipes for magazines like Cooking Light, Real Simple, EatingWell, Southern Living, Fine Cooking and more. I'm a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and I've worked in nearly every position of the restaurant industry. At The Real Recipes I share recipes that have been tested to perfection. Learn more about me and the site.

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    • A plate with crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken, spaghetti, tomato sauce, and salad on a gray countertop.
      Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    • A serving of honey ginger chicken with rice, broccoli and bok choy on a small plate.
      Honey Ginger Chicken
    • A platter or air fried buffalo chicken strips with a dip and celery to the side.
      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders - No Breading
    • A white serving bowl of pesto pasta with chopped tomatoes, basil leaves and shaved parmesan on top.
      Pesto Orzo Salad

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