Family Friendly Side Dishes Recipes for the Holidays

Easy Side Dishes

Easy side dishes with few ingredients for families to make during Thanksgiving, Christmas, year round and all the holidays in between. Using simple pantry ingredients you can make fresh and delicious sides for dinner.

What are some common side dishes?

The 4 most common sides people make with dinner would be either pasta, bread, rice or potatoes in some form. During the year you would likely make one that pairs with your main protein while during the holidays like Easter you may make one of each for a party.

What is a good side dish for a party?

A good side dish for a party depends on the main course and the theme of course, but here are some unique and crowd-pleasing options such as:

Roasted zucchini and squash are cheap and healthy like carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and potatoes is always a hit. They’re easy to prepare in large quantities and can be served hot or at room temperature.
4 Ingredient Pasta Salad is easy to throw together with a light vinaigrette, mixed with vegetables, olives, cheese, and herbs, is a refreshing and filling side dish.
Garlic Bread or Little Caesars Cheese Bread sticks are perfect for soaking up any sauces from the main dish and are always a crowd favorite.
Chips and Qdoba salsa verde is a classic combination is easy to prepare and perfect for a casual gathering.
Hawaiian Coleslaw is an easy crunchy and tangy dish that can complement a variety of main dishes, especially BBQ or grilled items.
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs are a classic party favorite, easy to make ahead, and can be dressed up with different toppings like bacon bits, chives, or paprika.