Side Dish Recipes & Snacks
Round out a meal or put together a savory snack with this collection of side dishes. Explore potato croquettes, Brazilian potato mayonnaise salad, cheesy arancini, tuna pastries and vegetarian mushroom meatballs, alongside smaller dishes to serve and share.
The best choice depends on the rest of your meal. A chilled salad can accompany a barbecue, while croquettes or pastries make a different kind of addition to the table. Check each recipe for its serving size and preparation method before deciding how many dishes to make.
Recipes in this collection
- Perfect Potato Croquettes (Croquete de Batata) - A Must-Try Recipe
It costs less than $12 to make 16 croquets.Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these potato croquettes are made with simple ingredients and fried until golden. An easy, comforting recipe perfect for snacks, appetizers, or a side dish Perfect Potato Croquettes (Croq...
- Easy Air Fryer Egg and Bacon Toast
Less than 20 minutes to make. Serves 3 for only $5. Air fryer breakfast toast with egg and bacon—perfect for when you want something fast, tasty, and comforting. Inspired by the classic American breakfast, this version uses brioche bread, fresh mozzarella, veggies, and crispy...
- Easy Arancini Recipe (Italian Rice Balls with Cheese Using Leftover Risotto)
No Waste Risotto Balls - Arancini - Make 20 for only $14.
- Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Cream Cheese (Easy & Crispy)
You will never reach for that chicken nuggets at the supermarket again. Make 20 at home for only $5.
- Easy Homemade Tuna Pastry with Puff Pastry
Canned tuna and puff pastry, creamy, and savory snack that cost only $1 to make each.
- Easy Vegetarian Meatballs Recipe with Mushrooms
No Meat Meatballs with Mushroom. Easy to make and costs only $7 Dollars.
- Easy Preserved Onions Recipe with Olives and Herbs
For less than $6 Dollars a Jar make this incredible Preserved Onions Recipe at home. Easy Preserved Onion Recipe with Olives and Herbs
- Easy Brazilian Potato Mayonnaise Salad - Perfect for BBQs and Side Dishes
This quick and easy Brazilian mayonnaise salad (salada de maionese) is a delicious side dish made with tender potatoes, chopped eggs, olives, and vegetables, all mixed into a creamy seasoned mayo dressing. It’s perfect for barbecues, festive meals, or as a refreshing side for...
Pick an accompaniment that fits the meal
Balance richness and texture
If your main course is already creamy or fried, consider a contrasting side rather than repeating the same texture. For a lighter main, a crisp croquette or filled pastry can make the meal more substantial.
Coordinate the equipment
Check whether your main and side both need the oven, air fryer or frying pan at the same time. Read the methods together and plan which components can be prepared before the final cooking step.
Handle chilled dishes carefully
For potato salad and other chilled accompaniments, leave time for safe cooling and refrigeration. Follow the individual recipe and keep perishable ingredients chilled until they are needed.