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    Home » Recipe » Side Dishes

    Top 100+ Side Dishes To Serve With Veggie To Beef Stew

    Published: Nov 30, 2023 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Last Updated on November 30, 2023 by Sabrina Currie

    Stew is one of the most comforting dishes in the world, and in fact, every country and cuisine has their own versions of stew. No matter what stew you are making, here are the top 100+ side dishes to serve with veggie to beef stew. I guarantee, no matter your recipe, that you'll find the perfect side dish here.

    Collage of stew, roast potatoes, green bean salad and stew with a triangular piece of toast with title, "Top 100+ side dishes to serve with stew", in the middle.

    Use the table of contents to jump to the type of side you want, or browse all the best side dishes to take your favorite stew to the next level.

    (Looking for more side dish ideas? Check out the best side dishes to pair with BBQ Shrimp, sides for flank steak, sides to pair with grilled cheese or Recipe Collections for all the recipe round-ups!)

    Jump to:
    • Potatoes
    • Mashed Veggies
    • Rice
    • Noodles
    • Polenta + Bulgur
    • Salads
    • Mushrooms
    • Vegetable Side Dishes
    • Bread, Biscuits, Buns + More
    • Gluten-Free Breads
    • Top 10+ American Stew Recipes
    • Best 15+ International Stew Recipes
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    Potatoes

    Classic mashed potatoes, roast potatoes and other potato recipes are always a great option with hearty beef stew, Irish stew, and vegetarian mushroom and lentil stews. Try out one of these tried and true recipes for a great side dish, guaranteed.

    Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy white mashed potatoes sprinkled with finely chopped green parsley in a white bowl.
    Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
    These creamy greek yogurt mashed potatoes creamy and buttery, but a lightened up version of the traditional dish.
    Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
    Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
    Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes (high protein)
    These cottage cheese mashed potatoes (high protein) are the best healthy mashed potato recipe. They are easy to make and so good.
    Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes (high protein)
    French Mashed Potatoes: Paris Mash
    This French mashed potatoes recipe was provided by French-born Chef Guillaume Brahimi and it can be also be found in his cookbook Guillaume: Food for Friends.
    Paris Mash
    French Mashed Potatoes: Paris Mash
    Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
    Discover the ease of making creamy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. Get tips, variations, and meal prep.
    Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
    Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

    Roasted, Smoked + Boiled Potatoes

    Roasted, halved new potatoes in a black pan garnished with fresh green rosemary sprigs.
    Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
    These rosemary garlic roasted potatoes are so fluffy and soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The perfect side dish for any dinner!
    Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
    Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
    Garlicky Roasted Potatoes
    These garlicky roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They're an easy, delicious side dish.
    Garlicky Roasted Potatoes
    Garlicky Roasted Potatoes
    Smoked Potatoes
    Smoked potatoes make a delicious side dish that's one of the easiest smoker recipes you can cook on a wood pellet grill. It's perfect for cookouts and
    Smoked Potatoes
    Smoked Potatoes
    Swedish New Potatoes with Dill (Färskpotatis med dill) - Kristy's Kitchn
    Swedish new potatoes with dill are tender new potatoes are boiled until they are fork-tender, then tossed with melted butter and fresh dill.
    Dill New Potatoes
    Swedish New Potatoes with Dill (Färskpotatis med dill) - Kristy's Kitchn

    Individual Serving Potato Side Dishes

    Round, golden brown potato croquettes with a side of ketchup.
    Air Fryer Potato Croquettes
    Air Fryer Potato Croquettes are pillowy soft on the inside & perfectly crispy on the outside! Versatile, easy, & healthier - great as a side dish, appetizer, or snack!
    Air Fryer Potato Croquettes
    Air Fryer Potato Croquettes
    Aunt Lillian's Authentic Polish Potato Pancakes
    With just a few ingredients, you can make these authentic Polish Potato Pancakes which are perfect for dipping in applesauce or sour cream!
    Polish Potato Pancakes
    Aunt Lillian's Authentic Polish Potato Pancakes
    Fondant Potatoes
    Fancy Fondant potatoes are not only a French classic but a Gordon Ramsey specialty. Smothered in herbs, golden brown and tender centers.
    Fondant Potatoes
    Fondant Potatoes

    Potato Casseroles

    Delicious and creamy scalloped potatoes recipe (gluten-free)
    This recipe for scalloped potatoes with heavy cream, the perfect side dish to almost any recipe, and they can even be prepared a day before!
    Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes
    Delicious and creamy scalloped potatoes recipe (gluten-free)
    Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
    These Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes are a creamy (and dreamy) combination of red potatoes, zesty bacon, and ranch seasoning
    Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
    Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes

    Mashed Veggies

    Instead of the classic starchy foods, why not serve up a big bowl of cauliflower mash or a perfect combination of mashed carrots or sweet potatoes topped with feta cheese? Easy, healthy, and delicious, they're a great way to add in more veggies and bring a mild, sweet flavor.

    Orange carrot mash in a white dish.
    Mashed sweet potatoes with feta cheese
    Mashed sweet potatoes with feta cheese combines sweet and salty into a delightful and tasty side dish. It is a hearty and comforting meal which is very easy to make for a weeknight dinner, but is also elegant enough to serve as a festive side dish.
    Mashed sweet potatoes with feta
    Mashed sweet potatoes with feta cheese
    Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower Recipe: Easy and Keto-Friendly
    Today's Instant Pot mashed cauliflower recipe is an easy and low-carb take on the creamy mashed potatoes with little time and effort spent.
    Mashed Cauliflower
    Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower Recipe: Easy and Keto-Friendly
    Carrot and Swede Mash - Cinnamon and Kale
    Carrot and swede mash is a really tasty, healthy alternative to mashed potato. Lower in carbs and calories. Easy to make.
    Carrot + Swede Mash
    Carrot and Swede Mash - Cinnamon and Kale

    Rice

    Plain white or brown rice is classic comfort food and goes well with almost any stew but there are more exciting rice recipes too. Rice pilaf, risotto and sticky rice balls are all here. Pick the rice side dish recipe that best pairs with the flavors in your stew!

    Overhead shot of chanterelle mushroom risotto in a wide rimmed white bowl on a rustic wooden table.

    Pair up chicken stew with the fluffy texture of rice pilaf or a vegetarian curry stew with coriander studded rice. Creamy risotto is a one of the best sides for Italian stews like osso bucco and Turkish rice pairs well with Mediterranean stews.

    Cook rice simply with a little chicken broth or get fancy with turmeric. Shape it into Japanese onigiri rice balls to pair with a Japanese flavored stew or stir it for a creamy and rich side dish.

    Lemon Dill Rice
    This lemon dill rice has simple ingredients but big flavors. Perfect as a light and aromatic side that brightens up weeknight dinners.
    Lemon Dill Rice
    Lemon Dill Rice
    Turkish Rice Recipe
    Sehriyeli Pilav, Turkish Rice with orzo is a classic side in Turkish cuisine. Light and fluffy every time if you follow these steps.
    Turkish Rice
    Turkish Rice Recipe
    Classic Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto
    Creamy, earthy and comforting, this chanterelle risotto is so luxurious. A delicious main course or side dish for fall and winter.
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead shot of chanterelle mushroom risotto in a wide rimmed white bowl on a rustic wooden table.
    Easy Yaki Onigiri (Japanese Grilled Rice Balls)
    This Salmon Yaki Onigiri recipe will make your reimagine leftovers - especially when it fits in the palm of your hand (in under 30 minutes)!
    Grilled Rice Balls
    Easy Yaki Onigiri (Japanese Grilled Rice Balls)
    Easy Homemade Rice Pilaf
    This Easy Homemade Rice Pilaf is a classic rice dish that's simple to make in one pot or skillet, is packed full of flavor, and is a favorite side dish in our house!
    Rice Pilaf
    Easy Homemade Rice Pilaf
    Red studded white rice in an oblong wooden bowl on a blue tablecloth.
    One Pot Kashmiri Pulao Recipe - Flavours Treat
    Indulge in the exotic Kashmiri Pulao recipe. Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, dried fruits, and aromatic spices.
    Kashmiri Pulao
    One Pot Kashmiri Pulao Recipe - Flavours Treat
    Butter Rice
    This butter rice recipe is a simple side dish that elevates any meal. The garlic, butter, and onion make it so flavorful and rich!
    Butter Rice
    Butter Rice
    Indian Turmeric Yellow Rice
    Fragrant Indian Turmeric Yellow Rice, a healthy alternative to white rice. Learn to make this vibrant rice on the stovetop or instant pot.
    Indian Turmeric Yellow Rice
    Indian Turmeric Yellow Rice
    Hatch Green Chile Rice
    Hatch Green Chile Rice is a delicious Mexican rice for a side dish. Vegan and gluten free, packed with diced green chile flavor.
    Green Chile Rice
    Hatch Green Chile Rice
    Spinach Mushroom Rice
    Bold in flavor, this spinach mushroom rice recipe is a great accompaniment to almost any meal! With hints of garlic, this side dish will be the star of the show!
    Spinach Mushroom Rice
    Spinach Mushroom Rice

    Noodles

    Sometimes the best side dishes are the simplest. You can't go wrong with a bowl of fresh egg noodles or brown butter pasta. It makes a perfect side dish for any stew recipe. Make your own or dress up some boiled dry pasta and let it soak up the rich broth from your stew.

    Creamy buttered fettuccini noodles in a white bowl on a dark grey table cloth.
    Simple Homemade Egg Noodles (Perfect For Soup)
    Creating fresh egg noodles from scratch is a breeze with my simple recipe. This recipe yields enough noodles for one pot of soup or stew or a nice pasta dinner.
    Homemade Egg Noodles
    Simple Homemade Egg Noodles (Perfect For Soup)
    Brown Butter Noodles - The Graceful Dame
    Brown butter noodles - an old-fashioned, Amish style side dish. Egg noodles tossed in caramelized butter and salt. Simple but delicious!
    Brown Butter Noodles
    Brown Butter Noodles - The Graceful Dame
    One Pot Easy Cheesy Garlic Buttered Noodles
    One Pot Easy Cheesy Garlic Buttered Noodles is a super quick side dish that is my kids most favorite pasta dish!
    Garlic Butter Noodles
    One Pot Easy Cheesy Garlic Buttered Noodles

    Polenta + Bulgur

    Here are two more great side dishes that pair with hearty stews around the world. Polenta can be served creamy like risotto or mashed potatoes, or it can be made thick and sliced into squares.

    Bulgur cooks up similar to rice and adds a nice nutty flavored grain side dish that pairs well with rustic stews.

    Crispy yellow sticks of polenta on a wooden board with a dark reddish brown dipping sauce beside.
    Creamy Polenta Recipe
    This Creamy Polenta Recipe is a 4 ingredient recipe using Parmesan cheese to create a rich, creamy and cheesy polenta dish. This works great as the base for roasted vegetables or slow roasted meats.
    Creamy Polenta
    Creamy Polenta Recipe
    Mascarpone Polenta
    This mascarpone polenta is nourishing and creamy with a touch of sweet corn from the cornmeal and richness from the mascarpone.
    Mascarpone Polenta
    Mascarpone Polenta
    Crispy Polenta - Corrie Cooks
    Try this delicious crispy polenta recipe for a versatile Italian dish that can be served as a main, side, or appetizer. It's easy to make
    Crispy Polenta
    Crispy Polenta - Corrie Cooks
    Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Bulgur Rice Pilaf) - Cooking Gorgeous
    Bulgur Pilavi - Turkish Bulgur Rice Pilaf is a healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meat, chicken, kebabs, casseroles, and stews.
    Bulgur Pilaf
    Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Bulgur Rice Pilaf) - Cooking Gorgeous

    Salads

    Classic, light cucumber salad, boldly flavored Greek salad, crisp salad of apple and nuts, simple green salad, slaw and more, all make easy side dishes that bring crisp fresh vegetables. Salads are a versatile dish. They make a great palate cleanser and a nice contrast to any hearty stew.

    Elevated Garden Salad With Orange Vinaigrette on Instagram
    Orange Vinaigrette
    Delicious orange salad dressing is quick and easy. Fresh, bright citrus flavours with a mild sweetness to complement mild garden greens and tender vegetables as well as peppery greens like nasturtium, watercress and arugula.
    Top your salad with some delicious tangy goat cheese to make it a meal! This will dress salad for approximately 6-8 servings.
    Green Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
    Easy Garden Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
    Apple Walnut Salad
    Crispy, crunchy, salty and sweet, this apple walnut salad is so delicious and takes only minutes to make!
    Apple Walnut Salad
    Sliced apples, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese and greens in a white bowl.
    Caesar Salad Recipe - Amanda's Cookin'
    Classic Caesar Salad includes romaine lettuce, croutons, and of course, Caesar dressing made from lemon juice, anchovies, and several other ingredients.
    Caesar Salad
    Caesar Salad Recipe - Amanda's Cookin'
    Rocket and Pear salad
    Sweet and salty, soft and crunchy, rocket and pear salad has a ton of flavor and texture from Asian pear, blue cheese, walnuts and spicy rocket. Easily a main course or a side dish.
    Arugula Pear Salad With Blue Cheese
    Rocket Pear and Roasted Veg Salad with yams and walnuts
    Wedge Salad Recipe
    This wedge salad recipe is chunks of iceberg lettuce topped with homemade blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes and chives.
    Wedge Salad
    Wedge Salad Recipe
    Traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
    A traditional Greek salad made with only fresh tomato, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives. Topped with a thick slice of feta, fresh oregano, and olive oil this simple, healthy, and delicious meal can be enjoyed within minutes.
    Greek Salad
    Traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
    Orange Radicchio Salad
    Crunchy and fresh, sweet and salty, bitter and briny this salad is a refreshing addition to heavier fall and winter dinners.
    Orange Radicchio Salad
    Radicchio Salad with Orange, Basil and Olives
    Easy Old Fashioned Pea Salad Recipe
    This easy old fashioned pea salad recipe is the perfect chilled side dish for any summer gatherings. Combine
    Pea Salad
    Easy Old Fashioned Pea Salad Recipe
    Citrus Salad with Blue Cheese - Art of Natural Living
    Citrus Salad with Blue Cheese is sweet & bright for winter. And with lettuce, fruit & cheese, it's extra healthy when it counts!
    Blue Cheese + Citrus Salad
    Citrus Salad with Blue Cheese - Art of Natural Living
    Cold Italian Green Bean Salad - My Quiet Kitchen
    Marinated cold Italian green bean salad is the perfect side dish for spring and summer. Quick, easy, fresh and delicious! WFPB, oil-free option.
    Italian Green Bean Salad
    Cold Italian Green Bean Salad - My Quiet Kitchen
    Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
    Sweet and tangy strawberries blend up into the tastiest easy vinaigrette to top peppery arugula, creamy, salty goat cheese and hazelnuts for a salad everyone loves.
    Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
    Strawberry dressing on arugula with goat cheese and hazelnuts on top
    Roasted Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
    This Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese (or Feta cheese) and Nuts is drizzled with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. The salad makes a great light lunch or lovely first or second course for a dinner party. Jump show How to Make Roasted Beet Salad Ingredients Directions Related Posts The beets salad is one of my favoriteContinue Reading
    Roasted Beet Salad
    Roasted Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Close up front view of colorful kale and apple salad showing the cashews and purple onion slices.
    Apple Kale Slaw With Maple Tahini Salad Dressing (V)
    Maple, tahini and lime make a fantastic creamy and tangy dressing while apples and kale give satisfying crunch and texture. This is a fast, vegan and gluten-free kale salad that's big on flavor and goes great with BBQ!
    Apple Kale Slaw
    Close up front view of colorful kale and apple salad showing the cashews and purple onion slices.
    Beet Apple Salad
    Our favorite beet apple salad with balsamic dressing. This raw beetroot salad is crunchy, sweet, refreshing, and utterly delicious.
    Beet Apple Salad
    Beet Apple Salad
    Raw Carrot Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
    Raw carrot salad is a versatile side dish with paper-thin carrot slices and honey lime dressing. Add vibrant color and crunch to your plate.
    Honey Lime Carrot Salad
    Raw Carrot Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
    Apple Spinach Salad | Get Inspired Everyday!
    This easy Apple Spinach Salad comes together quickly & it's incredibly flavorful. It's topped with balsamic vinaigrette & tangy feta cheese.
    Apple Spinach Salad
    Apple Spinach Salad | Get Inspired Everyday!
    Pressgurka (Pressed Swedish Cucumber Salad)
    Pressgurka - Make pressgurka, a quick pickled salad that is a perfect combination of sweet and sour - a hallmark of Scandinavian cuisine. While this dish is simple and easy to make, set aside time
    Swedish Cucumber Salad
    Pressgurka (Pressed Swedish Cucumber Salad)
    Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad with Vinegar) - Earth to Veg
    German cucumber salad (Gurkensalat) is an easy way to use up your cucumbers. This traditional German side dish features crunchy cucumbers, a vinegar dressing and lots of fresh dill.
    German Cucumber Salad
    Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad with Vinegar) - Earth to Veg

    Mushrooms

    If you're a mushroom lover, these savory and delcious funghi recipes are the perfect companion to a rich stew. Serve up crispy mushroom fritti on the side or fry up the garlicky oyster mushrooms to serve alongside or stirred right into the main dish!

    A pile of golden crispy mushroom fritters on a white plate sprinkled with fresh parsley leaves.
    Fried Oyster Mushrooms
    These mushrooms fry up golden brown and delicious with garlic and herbs. Done in 20 minutes or less and can be made vegan by substituting margarine for the butter.
    Fried Oyster Mushrooms
    Overhead shot of fried oyster mushrooms on a piece of toast cut in 3 pieces. It is on a wooden cutting board with bits of parsley around it.
    Mushroom Fritters (Italian Funghi Fritti Recipe)
    Tender and juicy on the inside, crisp and golden on the outside, these mushroom fritters are always a hit! Use your favorite mushrooms in this recipe and double it if you like. (To double the recipe, double all ingredients except for the oil.)
    Mushrooms Fritters
    Overhead view of crispy mushroom fritters on a white plate with Italian parsley leaves and a wedge of lemon.
    Miso Glazed Mushrooms | Mikha Eats
    These easy Miso Mushrooms (with Soy Sauce) are a flavor-bomb side dish that'll satisfy vegetarians and carnivores with minimal effort!
    Miso Glazed Mushrooms
    Miso Glazed Mushrooms | Mikha Eats
    A sheet pan of roasted mushrooms.
    Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
    These delicious sliced roasted mushrooms are cooked with garlic butter and thyme for one delicious vegetable side dish. Super simple and easy to make with just a few ingredients.
    Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
    Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
    Drunken Mushrooms (Beer Braised Mushrooms)
    Drunken Mushrooms, or Beer Braised Mushrooms, are the type of dish that you will be asked for over and over again! Serve them on top of steak or chicken, or as a savory side dish.
    Drunken Mushrooms
    Drunken Mushrooms (Beer Braised Mushrooms)
    Vegetarian Mushroom Dumplings
    Mushroom dumplings are the perfect party appetizer or main dish! This vegetarian dumpling recipe can be pan-fried, steamed, boiled, or baked!
    Mushroom Dumplings
    Vegetarian Mushroom Dumplings

    Vegetable Side Dishes

    Veggies are always a great side dish for stew, especially it's a rich beef stew. Crunchy and refreshing, these side dishes are a welcome addition to rich hearty stew recipes.,

    Bright green bean salad with sliced mushrooms all in a white bowl.
    Roasted Green Beans And Carrots
    We all need more easy and tasty veggie sides in our lives, don't we? These Roasted Green Beans and Carrots are not only delicious, but they work well with almost any main dish you can
    Green Beans + Carrots
    Roasted Green Beans And Carrots
    Green Beans and Mushrooms
    Buttery, garlicky Green Beans and Mushrooms are made with just a few simple ingredients in less than 20 minutes. A perfect side dish for busy weeknights and welcome on your Thanksgiving and Christmas tables!
    Green Beans + Mushrooms
    Green Beans and Mushrooms
    Baked Maple Balsamic Carrots
    These Baked Maple Balsamic Carrots are the best veggie side. They are super easy to make and taste so flavorful.
    Maple Balsamic Carrots
    Baked Maple Balsamic Carrots
    Roasted Carrots And Asparagus With Goma Dressing
    Simple and delicious roasted carrots and asparagus with a traditional Japanese sesame flavored goma dressing.
    Carrot Gomae
    The roasted orange carrots and deep green asparagus are piled on a blue round plate and topped with the thick, creamy brown-orange colored goma dressing.
    Creamed Spinach with Croutons
    This Creamed Spinach with Croutons is perfect for your next holiday or special occasion-a simple yet elegant vegetable side dish.
    Creamed Spinach
    Creamed Spinach with Croutons
    Oven Roasted Vegetables - Let's Go Tomato
    Let's make some of the most delicious side dishes ever: Oven roasted vegetables! They are easy & quick to prepare and freaking tasty.
    Oven Roasted Veggies
    Oven Roasted Vegetables - Let's Go Tomato
    Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
    Sweet, spicy, crispy and soft, these honey sriracha Brussels sprouts are SO good! These take just minutes to prepare and bake, are great as an appetizer or as a side dish with a main course.
    Sweet + Spicy Brussels Sprouts
    The finished honey sriracha brussels sprouts are in a glass serving bowl with gold cocktail picks stuck in a few for an appetizer.
    Garlic Rosemary Roasted Beefsteak Tomatoes
    Need a super simple side dish? These roasted beefsteak tomatoes in garlic and rosemary are tender, juicy and ever so delicious!
    Roasted Tomatoes
    Garlic Rosemary Roasted Beefsteak Tomatoes
    Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze
    This easy Roasted Asparagus with homemade Balsamic Glaze transforms plain veggies into a truly scrumptious sweet, savory, healthy side dish!
    Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze
    Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze
    Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye Tarifi (Turkish style runner beans)
    Zeytinyagli Taze Fasulye Tarifi - a fast Turkish side dish with runner beans, olive oil, and Mediterranean flavors. It's vegan & gluten-free!
    Turkish Green Beans
    Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye Tarifi (Turkish style runner beans)
    Urap Sayur Salad (Indonesian Coconut Vegetables)
    Urap Sayur Salad: Coconut crunch, sambal kick, and local greens. A healthy vegan and gluten-free recipe from Bali.
    Easy Indonesian Curry Vegetables
    Urap Sayur Salad (Indonesian Coconut Vegetables)
    White plate of bright green cooked broccolini.
    Sauteed Broccolini and Garlic
    Sautéed Broccolini and Garlic is vibrant and delicious. You'll love this easy side dish that comes together in under 10 minutes.
    Sautéed Broccolini
    Sauteed Broccolini and Garlic
    Best Oven Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan
    This is the Best Oven Roasted Broccoli perfectly caramelized with extra variations including a lemon parmesan roasted broccoli!
    Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan
    Best Oven Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan
    Braised Cabbage & Onions
    Braised Cabbage & Onions, made with tender, yet slightly crisp green cabbage sautéed with plenty of onions and garlic, make an excellent veggie portion of your meal or low-carb side dish!
    Braised Cabbage & Onions
    Braised Cabbage & Onions
    Cauliflower Au Gratin
    Our creamy cauliflower au gratin recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion. This dish is sure to be a hit.
    Cauliflower Gratin
    Cauliflower Au Gratin
    Cornbread Casserole - Corrie Cooks
    Savor a hearty cornbread casserole with this simple recipe! Perfectly moist, deliciously sweet, and ideal for BBQs, chili nights, or veggie feasts. Enjoy!
    Cornbread Casserole
    Cornbread Casserole - Corrie Cooks

    Bread, Biscuits, Buns + More

    A French baguette, garlic bread or hearty sourdough from your local bakery are always good sides for a hearty stew, but if you have the time, why not make your own? Homemade bread makes your home smell delicious and comforting on a cold day and pairs great with a bowl of beef stew.

    Overhead view of gold brown sourdough loaf of bread with a scored top on a wire cooling rack.
    Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Breadsticks
    With less than 10 ingredients, these garlic Sheet Pan Breadsticks come together quickly and are the perfect addition to any meal.
    Breadsticks
    Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Breadsticks
    Fast and Easy Rosemary No Knead Bread
    Homemade bread with one bowl and one measuring cup to wash. The bread comes out easily from the pot and there is no oil so you should be able to wipe it out with a dry tea towel and you're all done!
    Quick + Easy Same Day No-Knead Bread
    Easy No Knead Bread Recipe
    Homemade Beer Bread
    This simple homemade beer bread is soft, moist, and chewy with a beautiful golden crust. It is the easiest bread you'll ever make, just simply mix and bake!
    Beer Bread
    Homemade Beer Bread
    How To Make Delicious Vegan Buckwheat Sourdough Bread
    A tasty and light buckwheat flour sourdough bread with a great crumb. Don't be daunted by the instructions, it's just stretching and folding!
    Buckwheat Sourdough Bread
    Overhead view of gold brown sourdough loaf of bread with a scored top on a wire cooling rack.
    Puerto Rican Pan Sobao
    Pan Sobao is a popular Puerto Rican bread, which is commonly consumed on the walk from the bakery counter to the car. Make it at home easily!
    Puerto Rican Pan Sobao
    Puerto Rican Pan Sobao
    Cranberry Wild Rice Bread Recipe
    A unique and delicious cranberry wild rice bread recipe full of comforting flavors - perfect for soup nights, sandwiches, or grilled cheese!
    Cranberry Wild Rice Bread
    Cranberry Wild Rice Bread Recipe
    Fluffy Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread
    Fluffy sourdough bread with the perfect blend of airy and tangy, with a texture so light you'll feel like you're biting into a cloud.
    Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread
    Fluffy Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread

    Popovers, Biscuits + Scones

    A popover ripped in half to reveal the bright yellow, airy interior.
    Cheddar Chive Popovers
    This easy popover recipe makes the best no yeast dinner rolls. Mix the cheddar chive batter in your blender and use a popover pan or muffin tin to bake.
    Cheddar Chive Popovers
    Cheddar Chive Popovers
    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe with Cheddar and Chives
    Love homemade biscuits but don't have a lot of time? This homemade buttermilk biscuit recipe is quick and easy to make and has loads of flavor!
    Buttermilk Biscuits with Cheddar and Chives
    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe with Cheddar and Chives
    Cheddar Bacon Biscuits with Maple Cinnamon Butter
    Cheddar Bacon Biscuits with Maple Cinnamon Butter! #baconcheddarbiscuits #cinnamonmaplebutter #glutenfreebiscuits #serranochili
    Cheddar Bacon Biscuits with Maple Cinnamon Butter
    Cheddar Bacon Biscuits with Maple Cinnamon Butter
    Savory Cheddar and Sage Biscuits
    Light and fluffy buttermilk biscuits get a savory boost with cheddar and sage. Slathered in salty butter, they are perfect for brunch!
    Cheddar and Sage Biscuits
    Savory Cheddar and Sage Biscuits
    Apple Cheddar Scones with Sage
    Apple Cheddar Scones with sage are crispy, buttery, and filled with a delicious flavour trio that delicately complement one another.
    Apple Cheddar Scones
    Apple Cheddar Scones with Sage

    Buns

    Golden brown garlic knot buns basted with melted butter and sprinkled with chopped parsley.
    Garlic Knots
    These easy garlic knots are smothered in butter, garlic, herbs and parmesan and are baked to golden brown perfection.
    Garlic Knots
    Garlic Knots
    Homemade Cheddar Cheese Buns
    Delicious, soft, fluffy, cheddar cheese buns are tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside, and make perfect dinner roll alternative! Filled
    Cheddar Cheese Buns
    Homemade Cheddar Cheese Buns
    The Best Vegan Dinner Rolls
    Vegan Dinner Rolls are gluten-free,taste incredible and are perfect for sammies, dipping in soup or chili and they're even meal prep friendly.
    Vegan Dinner Rolls
    The Best Vegan Dinner Rolls
    Pretzel Rolls Recipe - Mini Pretzel Buns
    Want to make some fun rolls? Try my Pretzel Rolls recipe. These mini pretzel buns make great sliders too, so much better than store bought slider rolls! Jump show Pretzel Rolls How to Make Pretzel Rolls How to make Pretzel Dough How to Make the Rolls Why are Pretzel Rolls boiled? Related Posts Pretzel RollsContinue Reading
    Mini Pretzel Buns
    Pretzel Rolls Recipe - Mini Pretzel Buns
    Bolillo - Crusty Mexican Bread Rolls
    Learn the traditional method of making Bolillo, the iconic crusty Mexican bread rolls, with this foolproof recipe.
    Mexican Bolillo Rolls
    Bolillo - Crusty Mexican Bread Rolls

    Cornbread

    A wedge of green flecked yellow cornbread on a white plate.
    Sweet Potato Cornbread
    This subtly sweet, tender sweet potato cornbread is everything you love about the classic side with a fun Fall twist. Serve alongside your favorite chili!
    Sweet Potato Cornbread
    Sweet Potato Cornbread
    Corn Spoon Bread
    Corn Spoon Bread - classic Southern comfort food, great for any occasion. It's a perfect side dish of cornmeal, creamed corn, and other ingredients to give it a sweet and savory flavor that's SO good!
    Corn Spoon Bread
    Corn Spoon Bread
    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread is a quick & easy addition to serve with just about any meal. Buttery cornbread with a spicy kick & crunchy crust.
    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
    Southern Cornbread Recipe
    Fill your kitchen with the smell (and taste) of THE BEST freshly baked, fluffy, moist, and buttery Southern Cornbread recipe in just about an hour!
    Southern Cornbread
    Southern Cornbread Recipe
    Honey Cornbread
    This honey cornbread is the ultimate cornbread recipe! It's slightly sweet, perfectly tender and absolutely delicious.
    Honey Cornbread
    Honey Cornbread

    International Breads

    Msemen (flaky vegan Moroccan rghaif pancakes)
    The flakiest Moroccan Msemen pancakes. Easy to make, perfect for laminated bread beginners, and completely vegan.
    Vegan Moroccan Pancakes
    Msemen (flaky vegan Moroccan rghaif pancakes)
    Best Sourdough Naan Recipe
    This sourdough naan is a fail proof recipe for a chewy, fluffy, soft and truly delicious flatbread using unfed sourdough, very easy to put together even by novices .
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    Best Sourdough Naan Recipe
    Homemade Pita Bread (Pita Pocket)
    This homemade pita bread recipe is super easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and creates fluffy and pillowy pita pockets.
    Pita Bread
    Homemade Pita Bread (Pita Pocket)
    Australian Damper Bread - Traditional Plant-Based Cooking
    Australian Damper Bread is like soda bread, and is so easy, so quick, so tasty, and so budget-friendly. No yeast, rising, or kneading!
    Australian Damper Bread
    Australian Damper Bread - Traditional Plant-Based Cooking

    Gluten-Free Breads

    Black cast iron pan with golden cornbread baked in it.
    Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Cornbread
    This Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Cornbread is moist, flavorful, and warmly spiced. Made with almond flour and maple syrup! Dairy-free.
    Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Cornbread
    Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Cornbread
    Gluten-Free Soda Bread
    Gluten-free soda bread- our take on the traditional Irish recipe but made without gluten, nuts or dairy. A simple recipe with great results!
    Gluten-Free Soda Bread
    Gluten-Free Soda Bread
    Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins
    These gluten-free cornbread make the perfect single serving side! This gluten-free cornbread recipe can be easily modified into a loaf should you desire!
    Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins
    Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins

    Top 10+ American Stew Recipes

    The classic American hearty meal, stew is always a favorite. From a favorite vegetarian, mushroom, bean, seafood, chicken, pork or beef stew recipe, there is one for everyone!

    Bright orange, white and green chicken stew in a white bowl on dark wooden table.
    Wild Chanterelle Mushroom Stew
    Rich, comforting and delicious vegan stew. Wild chanterelles and cultivated mushrooms, caramelized onions and lentils come together to make this satisfying winter meal.
    This takes about an hour to make but if you put your lentils on first, you can make the rest while it cooks and get this done in about 45 minutes.
    Wild Mushroom + Lentil Stew
    Chanterelle and lentil stew in a grey bowl with mashed potatoes and carrots. There is chopped green onion and parsley sprinkled over.
    Vegan White Bean Stew Recipe
    Simple, classic vegan white bean stew is both traditional and fresh. A great vegan main dish made creamy by a low slow simmer and equally at home as a side dish or served on crostini as an appetizer.
    Vegan White Bean Stew
    Simple Traditional Italian Beans With Fresh Herb Gremolata-A Vegan Recipe
    Oyster Stew
    A delicious, easy and luxurious dish, traditional on Christmas Eve. Done in under 30 minutes with less than 10 ingredients, this is the perfect soup for a chilly day.
    Oyster Stew
    Vancouver Island Oysters In West Coast Oyster Stew
    Chicken Stew Recipe
    This chicken stew is a hearty blend of tender chicken pieces, potatoes and vegetables, all in a thick and hearty broth. The perfect comfort food classic!
    Classic Chicken Stew
    Chicken Stew Recipe
    The Best Chipotle Chicken Stew (A healthy Chicken Stew recipe)
    Love chicken stew? Let's add some spice to it. Try this quick and easy Mexican chicken stew recipe perfect for family dinner. It's the best spicy chipotle chicken stew recipe you can make.
    Chipotle Chicken Stew
    The Best Chipotle Chicken Stew (A healthy Chicken Stew recipe)
    Pork Stew
    This Pork Stew Recipe features melt in your mouth tender pork shoulder and an assortment of veggies in a flavorful red wine enhanced gravy.
    Pork Stew
    Pork Stew
    Chunky beef stew with carrots and potatoes in it.
    Oxtail Stew Recipe
    This beef oxtail stew recipe is hearty, savory, flavorful and so easy! The meat becomes so tender and fall off the bone delicious.
    Oxtail Stew
    Oxtail Stew Recipe
    Easy Venison Stew | Recipes From A Pantry
    Ths easy Venison Stew is warming, nutritious and requires minimal prep and effort. Great for meal prep weeknight dinners & lazy lunches.
    Venison Stew
    Easy Venison Stew | Recipes From A Pantry
    Classic Dutch Oven Beef Stew
    Tender beef and hearty vegetables are cooked to perfection in the oven.
    Classic Beef Stew
    Classic Dutch Oven Beef Stew
    Brunswick Stew Recipe
    This recipe for Brunswick Stew is a thick and hearty southern Classic thats jam packed with smokey meat, bbq sauce, and plenty of veggies.
    Brunswick Stew
    Brunswick Stew Recipe
    Poor Man's Stew (Hamburger Stew In The Slow Cooker!)
    Cozy hearty slow cooker Poor Man's Stew recipe is not only easy to make, it has budget-friendly ingredients for an easy dinner.
    Poor Man's Stew
    Poor Man's Stew (Hamburger Stew In The Slow Cooker!)

    Best 15+ International Stew Recipes

    With extra flavor from herbs, spices and seasoning from around the world, here are some of the best stews from other countries.

    White bowl of cioppino stew with black mussel shells with bright orange mussel meat inside, bright orange crab legs, white vegetable chunks and a slice of toast with creamy aioli spread over it.
    Easy Cioppino Recipe - An Italian Seafood Stew
    An easy and delicious seafood soup or stew flavoured with orange, fennel and tomato. With juicy crab, moist cod and plump shellfish, this is a luxurious meal that anyone can make. Cioppino only takes 45 minutes and comes in at well under 400 calories per bowl (not including the aioli). Dairy-free and gluten-free.
    Italian Seafood Stew
    White, wide-rimmed bowl filled with crab, mussels and fish with a piece of aioli topped toast on the side.
    Julia child's coq au vin
    Coq au vin is a classic French dish. You make this delicious chicken stew with red wine, chicken and stock.
    French Chicken Stew
    Julia child's coq au vin
    Irish Stew Recipe
    This Irish stew is a blend of tender meat, carrots and potatoes, all simmered to perfection in a savory and complex beer broth. The perfect comfort food!
    Irish Stew
    Irish Stew Recipe
    Puerto Rican Sancocho with Beef, Chicken, Ham, and Pork
    Sancocho is a true comfort stew beloved in many Latin American countries. This Puerto Rican version is loaded with different proteins and root veggies.
    Latin American Meat + Veggie Stew
    Puerto Rican Sancocho with Beef, Chicken, Ham, and Pork
    Hilachas - Guatemalan Shredded Beef Stew
    Hilachas is a traditional Guatemalan stew featuring shredded beef in a velvety, lightly-spiced tomato sauce with tender potatoes.
    Guatemalan Shredded Beef Stew
    Hilachas - Guatemalan Shredded Beef Stew
    Authentic Jamaican Oxtail Stew With Butterbeans
    You need to make this authentic Jamaican oxtail stew with butterbeans. It's cooked low and slow until the meat is falling off the bones.
    Jamaican Oxtail Stew
    Authentic Jamaican Oxtail Stew With Butterbeans
    White Bean & Smoked Pork Stew {Croatian Grah i Varivah}
    Grah is a traditional Croatian peasant stew of white beans, potatoes, carrots, and smoked pork. This is a hearty and healthy budget meal.
    Croatian Bean + Pork Stew
    White Bean & Smoked Pork Stew {Croatian Grah i Varivah}
    Authentic Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
    Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew) is hearty, flavorful and fragrant. My authentic recipe will show you how to cook and enjoy it just like in Saigon. You can serve this classic dish of Saigon with banh mi (baguette) or noodles.
    Vietnamese Beef Stew
    Authentic Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
    Sinigang na Baboy (Filipino Pork Sinigang Recipe)
    Get warm & cozy with a heartwarming bowl of Sinigang na Baboy that feeds that soul! This easy Pork Sinigang is a bowl of love for the family.
    Filipino Pork Stew
    Sinigang na Baboy (Filipino Pork Sinigang Recipe)
    Lebanese chicken and pearl couscous in shades of cream and white flecked with green parsley in a black bowl.
    Moghrabieh (Lebanese Pearl Couscous and Chicken Stew)
    Moghrabieh is a hearty and comforting Lebanese pearl couscous and chicken Stew that is popular throughout the Middle East.
    Lebanese Chicken + Couscous Stew
    Moghrabieh (Lebanese Pearl Couscous and Chicken Stew)
    Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)
    Carne Guisada is a Latin flavor bomb of a stew. Melt in your mouth tender chunks of beef along with veggies and plenty of flavor enhancers.
    Puerto Rican Beef Stew
    Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)
    Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine (Moroccan Lamb Stew)
    Moroccan stew with lamb, warm ras el hanout spice mix, and apricots and dates. Slow cooker lamb tagine is a flavorful and satisfying stew.
    Moroccan Lamb Stew
    Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine (Moroccan Lamb Stew)
    One-pot Greek Pork And Celery Stew With Avgolemono (Lemon & Egg Sauce)
    This hearty Greek pork and celery stew is the perfect food for chilling days. Tender chunks of pork are simmered until they are melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the celery greens add an earthy flavor and aromas to the dish. This stew is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious flavors. Enjoy!
    Greek Pork Stew
    One-pot Greek Pork And Celery Stew With Avgolemono (Lemon & Egg Sauce)
    Loubia (Moroccan stewed white beans)
    Moroccan Loubia, a hearty and aromatic stewed white bean dish. This gluten-free, vegan recipe is a healthy, satisfying meal.
    Moroccan White Bean Stew
    Loubia (Moroccan stewed white beans)
    Nalli Nihari
    Prepare homestyle Pakistani nalli nihari by simmering lamb shanks with homemade nihari masala and aromatics for a soothing comfort meal that's perfect for special gatherings and cozy dinners at home. For another variation, try nihari
    Pakistani Lamb Stew
    Nalli Nihari
    Hachee (Dutch beef stew)
    Hachee is one of those dishes that are perfect for a cold winter's day. Made with beef, onions, and bay leaves. This warming beef stew is the perfect winter comfort food.
    Dutch Beef Stew
    Hachee (Dutch beef stew)
    Easy Homemade Palak Chicken Recipe (Spinach Curry Sauce)
    Palak chicken is a creamy and comforting traditional Indian dish. The sauce is with warm spices, earthy from spinach and rich with real cream. This homemade recipe uses easy to find ingredients and spices and is quick to make.
    Indian Chicken Spinach Stew
    White bowl of finished palak chicken with naan to the left and spicy Indian pickles to the top right.

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