SIDE Dishes with Herbs

Bay Leaf Rice

Bay Leaf Rice is a simple, aromatic side dish made by simmering rice with butter, broth or water, and bay leaves. The bay leaves add a warm, savory flavor that pairs beautifully with chicken, beef, vegetables, and stews. Remove the leaves before serving.

Basil Garlic Butter

Basil Garlic Butter is a rich, flavorful spread made with softened butter, fresh basil, and minced garlic. It adds a delicious herbal touch to warm bread, roasted vegetables, pasta, potatoes, chicken, steak, and other grilled meats.

Mom's Baked Beans

Mom’s Baked Beans are a rich, sweet-and-savory casserole made with pork and beans, smoky bacon, tender onion, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, and mustard. Slowly baked until thick and flavorful, this comforting family recipe is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, holidays, or hearty weeknight meals. A little chili powder or chili sauce can be added for a gentle kick.

Bubbies Bacon Collard Greens

Bubbie’s Bacon Collard Greens are tender, slow-simmered greens loaded with smoky bacon, savory onion, garlic, and herbs. A comforting Southern-style side dish with rich homestyle flavor in every bite.

Cheryl's Fried Cabbage

Cheryl’s Fried Cabbage is a hearty, comforting side dish made with tender cabbage, smoky bacon or ham, onions, garlic, and savory herbs. Simple, flavorful, and perfect alongside your favorite homestyle meal! 

Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peppers & Herbs

A colorful, savory vegetable dish featuring cauliflower, broccoli, and bell peppers seasoned with garlic and herbs. Roast or sauté it for a flavorful, healthy side that pairs well with chicken, steak, rice, pasta, or eggs.

Cheryl's Creamy Whipped Potatoes

Cheryl’s Creamy Whipped Potatoes are light, fluffy, and buttery, with warm milk and savory herbs blended into every bite. This comforting side dish pairs beautifully with chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, or gravy.

Dill Garlic Butter

A rich, creamy compound butter blended with fresh dill, garlic, and a pinch of salt. It adds bright herbal flavor to warm bread, potatoes, vegetables, seafood, steak, and other grilled dishes.

Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce

A cool, creamy yogurt sauce blended with fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bright, tangy, and refreshing, it makes a delicious dip or topping for vegetables, fish, wraps, grilled meats, and potatoes.

Simple Dill Potato Toss

Simple Dill Potato Toss is a light, flavorful side made with tender baby potatoes, olive oil, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Serve warm alongside chicken, beef, fish, or grilled vegetables.

Fenugreek Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

Fenugreek Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are roasted until crisp and golden, then finished with savory Parmesan. A touch of fenugreek adds a warm, slightly nutty flavor, making this an easy and flavorful side dish.

Fenugreek Butter Corn

A quick, family-friendly side dish of sweet corn warmed in butter and seasoned with black pepper and a touch of fenugreek. Naturally sweet, buttery, and gently earthy, it pairs well with chicken, pork, burgers, or grilled foods.

Fenugreek Cabbage Skillet

A budget-friendly skillet dish of tender cabbage and onions seasoned with paprika and a touch of fenugreek. Savory, lightly earthy, and high in fiber, it makes a comforting side dish for sausage, pork chops, chicken, or roasted meats.

Fenugreek Cucumber Yogurt

Fenugreek Cucumber Yogurt is a cool, creamy blend of cucumber, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and mildly earthy fenugreek. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side, dip, or topping for grilled meats.

Garlic Fenugreek Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes blended with tender garlic and a touch of ground fenugreek for warm, subtle depth. This comforting side dish pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, beef, pork, or vegetables.

Fenugreek Garlic Green Beans

A quick, flavorful side dish of crisp-tender green beans tossed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and a touch of fenugreek. Savory, lightly earthy, and nutritious, it pairs beautifully with chicken, fish, or rice.

Fenugreek Green Peas

A quick, buttery green pea side dish seasoned with garlic and a touch of fenugreek for gentle earthy warmth. Bright, flavorful, and ready in about 10 minutes, it pairs well with chicken, fish, rice, or roasted meats.

Fenugreek Herb Biscuits

Fluffy, golden homemade biscuits seasoned with rosemary and a touch of fenugreek for a warm, savory flavor. Buttery and aromatic, they are delicious served warm with soups, stews, roasted meats, or a pat of herb butter.

Fenugreek Herb Stuffing

Fenugreek Herb Stuffing is a warm, savory side made with toasted bread, celery, onion, sage, and chicken broth. Fenugreek adds a mild, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with turkey, chicken, pork, or holiday meals.

Fenugreek Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower 

A savory roasted cauliflower dish seasoned with fenugreek, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. The florets become golden and crisp around the edges with a warm, lightly earthy flavor and a cheesy finish. It makes a delicious low-carb side for steak, chicken, pork, or seafood.

Fenugreek Rice Pilaf

A light, buttery rice pilaf simmered in savory broth with a touch of fenugreek and parsley. Fragrant and gently earthy, it makes a versatile side dish for grilled chicken, beef, fish, or roasted vegetables.

Fenugreek Roasted Carrots

Sweet roasted carrots tossed with olive oil, honey, thyme, and a touch of fenugreek. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness while the herbs add a warm, lightly earthy flavor. A colorful side dish for chicken, pork, or fish.

Fenugreek Sweet Potato Wedges

Crispy roasted sweet potato wedges seasoned with paprika, garlic, and a touch of fenugreek. Naturally sweet with warm, earthy flavor, they make a fiber-rich side dish for chicken, pork, burgers, or grilled vegetables.

Fenugreek Yogurt Dip

A cool, creamy Greek yogurt dip seasoned with fenugreek, dill, garlic, and a pinch of salt. It has a gently tangy, savory flavor and makes a protein-rich dip for vegetables and crackers or a refreshing sauce for grilled chicken.

Fenugreek Zucchini Sauté

A light, quick side dish of tender zucchini sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and a touch of fenugreek. It has a savory, gently earthy flavor and pairs beautifully with chicken, fish, pasta, rice, or grilled meats.

Garlic Butter Spread

Garlic Butter Spread is a creamy blend of softened butter, fresh garlic, parsley, and salt. Spread it on toast or bread, melt it over vegetables and baked potatoes, or use it to add rich garlic flavor to chicken, steak, seafood, and pasta.

Garlic Butter Spinach & Sweet Peppers

A colorful, buttery skillet dish featuring tender spinach and sweet peppers sautéed with garlic, dill, and parsley. It is a quick, flavorful side for chicken, steak, pasta, rice, or roasted potatoes.

Garlic Herb Butter Rice

A buttery, savory rice side dish simmered in broth with garlic, parsley, thyme, and chives. It is fluffy, flavorful, and pairs well with chicken, beef, pork, or roasted vegetables.

Garlic Herb Mayo Dip

Garlic Herb Mayo Dip is a creamy, zesty blend of mayonnaise, garlic, dill, parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper. Serve it with vegetables, fries, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, or wraps.

Garlic Herb Pull Apart Bread

Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Bread is a warm, cheesy appetizer made with crusty bread filled with garlic-parsley butter and melted mozzarella. Serve it as a snack or flavorful side with pasta, soup, salad, or holiday meals.

Garlic Herb Rice Bowl

Garlic Herb Rice Bowl is a hearty, fresh meal made with seasoned chicken or shrimp, rice, sautéed spinach, cucumber, and a creamy lemon-dill yogurt sauce. It is flavorful, filling, and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables.

Garlic Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes with Onion

Crispy roasted baby potatoes and tender onions tossed with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and dill, then finished with fresh parsley. A warm, flavorful side dish that pairs well with almost any meal.

Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Golden roasted potatoes seasoned with garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, and olive oil. Crispy outside and fluffy inside, they make a delicious side for chicken, steak, pork, or holiday meals.

Garlic Herb Roasted Veggie Medley

A savory roasted vegetable medley featuring zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots tossed with garlic, thyme, parsley, and rosemary. It makes a flavorful side dish for chicken, fish, or rice bowls.

Garlic Herb Smashed Potatoes

Crispy smashed baby potatoes seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and parsley. They are golden and crunchy outside, tender inside, and delicious topped with Parmesan.

Garlic Nettle Potatoes

Garlic Nettle Potatoes are a rustic, savory side dish featuring golden roasted Yukon Gold potatoes tossed with fresh nettles, fragrant garlic, thyme, paprika, and parsley. The nettles add a mild, spinach-like earthiness, while optional Parmesan creates a rich, flavorful finish. Always wear gloves when handling raw nettles and blanch them before cooking to remove the sting.

Garlic Sautéed Plantain Greens

Garlic-Sautéed Plantain Greens is a rustic, savory side dish featuring tender young plantain herb leaves cooked with olive oil and fresh garlic. The greens are first blanched to soften their texture and reduce bitterness, then quickly sautéed and finished with lemon juice. Salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes add a bright, flavorful finish.

Ginger Basil Asian Veggie Stir Fry

A quick, colorful stir-fry featuring crisp vegetables, fresh basil, and zesty ginger in a light sesame-soy sauce. Serve over brown rice for a flavorful, wholesome meal.

Herb Butter Green Beans

Tender-crisp green beans tossed in a rich garlic-herb butter with parsley and dill. A quick, flavorful side dish for chicken, beef, pork, or holiday meals.

Herb Cream Cheese Ball

This creamy, herb-filled cheese ball combines fresh chives, parsley, pimento olives, and crunchy walnuts for a delicious appetizer that’s perfect with crackers, celery, carrots, cucumbers, and other fresh vegetables. Easy to prepare ahead of time, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser for parties, holidays, or everyday snacking.

Herb Fried Sliced Potatoes with Onion

Golden skillet-fried potato slices and tender onions seasoned with garlic, paprika, parsley, and rosemary or thyme. A crispy, savory comfort-food side dish that pairs well with breakfast or dinner.

Homemade Mustard

Homemade Mustard is a tangy, flavorful condiment made by soaking mustard seeds in vinegar and water, then blending them to your preferred texture. Yellow seeds create a milder mustard, while brown or black seeds add more heat. Honey or maple syrup can soften the sharpness, and turmeric, garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne, dill, or thyme can be added for extra flavor. After resting in the refrigerator, the mustard develops a deeper, smoother taste that is delicious on sandwiches, burgers, roasted meats, vegetables, and in dressings or marinades.

Lemon Herb Baby Potatoes with Onion

Crispy roasted baby potatoes and caramelized onions seasoned with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and oregano, then finished with fresh lemon, parsley, and optional Parmesan for a bright, savory flavor.

Lemon Herb Garden Veggies

A bright, fresh vegetable side dish featuring zucchini, squash, and carrots seasoned with basil, oregano, and parsley, then finished with lemon juice for a light, summery flavor.

Lemon Herb Rice

A bright, light rice side dish flavored with fresh lemon juice, dill, parsley, and olive oil. Its fresh, zesty flavor pairs especially well with chicken or fish.

Lemon Thyme Garden Stir Fry

A bright, savory vegetable stir-fry featuring zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, and yellow bell pepper, tossed with fresh thyme, lemon juice, and olive oil. It is light, fresh, and quick to prepare.

Lemon Thyme Roasted Potatoes 

Lemon Thyme Roasted Potatoes are crispy, golden baby potatoes seasoned with olive oil, fresh thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. A drizzle of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy finish that balances the savory herbs. This easy side dish pairs beautifully with chicken, beef, pork, fish, or roasted vegetables.

Mediterranean Herb Chickpea Stir Fry

A light, savory Mediterranean stir-fry made with chickpeas, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, parsley, and oregano. It is colorful, protein-rich, and perfect as a quick vegetarian meal.

Mediterranean Herb Rice

Mediterranean Herb Rice is a light, flavorful side dish made with fluffy basmati rice cooked in savory broth, then tossed with olive oil, oregano, basil, parsley, and fresh green onion. It pairs beautifully with chicken, fish, beef, or roasted vegetables.

Parmesan Herb Baked Vegetables

A savory baked vegetable side dish featuring zucchini, squash, and carrots seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, then topped with Parmesan for a golden, flavorful finish.

Creamy Parmesan Herb Rice

Creamy Parmesan Herb Rice is a rich, comforting side dish made by blending hot rice with butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper. It is quick, creamy, and delicious with chicken, beef, fish, or vegetables.

Parsley Garlic Butter

Parsley Garlic Butter is a rich, savory spread made by blending softened butter with fresh parsley, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. The parsley adds a bright herbal freshness while the garlic gives it bold flavor. It is delicious on warm bread, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables, pasta, chicken, seafood, or steak.

Parsley Potatoes

Parsley Potatoes are a simple, comforting side dish made with tender boiled potatoes tossed in butter or olive oil, fresh chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. The parsley adds bright color and a clean herbal flavor, while the butter gives the potatoes a warm, savory finish. Serve them hot alongside chicken, beef, pork, fish, or roasted vegetables.

Plantain Herb Pesto

Plantain Herb Pesto is a fresh, earthy variation of traditional pesto made with tender young plantain herb leaves, basil or parsley, garlic, nuts, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blanching the plantain leaves softens their texture and mild grassy flavor. The finished pesto is creamy, savory, and bright—perfect for pasta, potatoes, sandwiches, roasted vegetables, chicken, or fish.

Cheryl's Potato Latkes

Cheryl’s Potato Latkes are crispy, golden potato pancakes made with shredded potatoes, onion, fresh parsley, dill, and chives. Serve them warm with sour cream or applesauce as a delicious breakfast, side dish, or holiday favorite.

Ranch Veggie Cups with Dill Dip

These colorful veggie cups are filled with crisp fresh vegetables and a creamy homemade dill ranch dip for a healthy, crowd-pleasing snack. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties, potlucks, lunches, or grab-and-go snacking, they’re as delicious as they are refreshing.

Red, Yellow, Orange Peppers with Veggies & Herbs

A colorful, sweet-and-savory skillet dish featuring red, yellow, and orange peppers with zucchini, squash, carrots, onions, garlic, and herbs. Enjoy it as a light meal, flavorful side dish, or topping for rice, pasta, chicken, or steak.

Herbal Remoulade Sauce

Herbal Remoulade Sauce is a creamy, zesty blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon, capers, relish, garlic, and fresh herbs. Serve it with seafood, sandwiches, burgers, fries, roasted potatoes, vegetables, or as a flavorful dipping sauce.

Rosemary Focaccia Bread 

Rosemary Focaccia Bread is a warm, golden bread with a soft, airy center and lightly crisp edges. Olive oil keeps it rich and tender, while fresh rosemary and sea salt add a fragrant, savory flavor. It is delicious served with soups, pasta, salads, or warm marinara for dipping.

Rosemary Garlic Butter 

Rosemary Garlic Butter is a rich, savory compound butter blended with fresh rosemary, garlic, and a touch of salt. Chilling allows the flavors to meld, creating a fragrant spread that melts beautifully over warm bread, steak, roasted vegetables, potatoes, chicken, or pasta.

Rosemary Roasted Carrots

Rosemary Roasted Carrots are a simple, colorful side dish with tender centers and lightly caramelized edges. Olive oil and fragrant rosemary give the carrots a savory, earthy flavor, while optional honey adds a gentle sweetness. They pair beautifully with roasted chicken, beef, pork, or a holiday dinner.

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and seasoned with fragrant rosemary, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. This simple, rustic side dish pairs beautifully with chicken, beef, pork, or vegetables and is perfect for everyday dinners or holiday meals.

Sage Herb Focaccia Bread

Sage Herb Focaccia Bread is a golden, rustic bread with a soft, airy center and lightly crisp edges. Olive oil adds richness, while fresh sage and coarse sea salt give it a warm, earthy flavor. It is delicious served with soups, pasta, salads, roasted meats, or dipping oil.

Sage White Bean Dip

Sage White Bean Dip is a creamy, protein-rich appetizer made with white beans, olive oil, fresh sage, garlic, and lemon juice. It has a smooth texture with a bright, savory, earthy flavor. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with crackers, fresh vegetables, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices.

Cheryl's 7 Layer Taco Dip

A hearty layered taco dip made with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, creamy Tostitos cheese, restaurant-style salsa, and shredded cheddar, served with sour cream on the side.

Skillet Butter Herb Vegetables

A quick, buttery skillet side dish made with tender zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots, seasoned with dill, parsley, and garlic. It pairs especially well with steak, pork, or chicken.

Mom's Sweet & Sour Cabbage

Mom’s Sweet & Sour Cabbage is a comforting, old-fashioned side dish made with tender cabbage, smoky bacon, sliced onion, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. The cabbage is coated in a lightly thickened sweet-and-tangy sauce, then finished with crisp bacon for rich, savory flavor. It pairs beautifully with pork, sausage, roasted chicken, or a hearty family dinner.

Vegetable Herb Stir Fry

A quick, colorful stir-fry made with zucchini, squash, carrots, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and savory herbs. Serve it as a light meal or flavorful side with rice, noodles, quinoa, chicken, or steak.