12. all about them sides

15 side options to serve with any meal

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Last week I wrote about how to plan a dinner party and I said that once “you’ve got appetisers, sides and salads being passed, the main dish hardly needs to be a showstopper.” And that’s true, and that got me thinking a lot about side dishes that can accompany a main dish. In planning my own dinner party for New Years, I’ve been hunting the internet for good, but easy, recipes that can be whipped together - food that offers flavour and flair and variation to the table.

So after delicate hours of research, I present to you fifteen options that you could mix and match to have a wonderful set of sides. I’ve broken it down into categories so you’ve got a good selection to balance out the main meal.

Remember - you can make any of these dishes in your own style. Tomatoes lean to more of a summer dish but if you love them, make it as a winter salad instead. There are no limits to what you bring to the table, as long as you and your guests enjoy it.

Refreshing Salads

• emily nunn
  Bandera chicken salad

• Alison Roman
  Tomato salad with anchovies and onion

• Zucchini panzanella salad

• Grilled apple tossed salad

• Caprese salad

Vegetables

• Sautéed green beans with garlic

• Maple glazed brussel sprouts

• Spicy acorn squash with feta

• Parmesan roasted asparagus

• Broccolini with lemon

In the Oven

• Carolina Gelen
  Olive oil dinner rolls

• Bacon and Sage Mac 'n' Cheese

• Cauliflower cheese with capers

• Cheese spinach stuffed mushrooms

• Roast potatoes

Have a side dish or salad that always has a place at your table? Comment below what it is and share the recipe with us!

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