Valentine’s Day marks a special occasion for couples as they set aside some effort and time out of the mundane for each other. Gifts are one thing, but if you want to impress them with your cooking or feed a party, you need a foolproof menu. Below is a list of the best side dishes you can try this Valentine’s Day whether you are having an intimate dinner or a party. Give one or more of them a try and thank us later.
Swamp Potatoes
The recipe is a hearty, one-pot meal that effortlessly turns simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful dish for Valentine’s Day. The potatoes absorb the sausage’s richness while swimming in a rich, buttery sauce with soft green beans and sweet onions. Find the full recipe.
Southern-Style Collard Greens
The greens are a soul staple that are slow simmered with smoked meat and savory seasonings. Add apple cider vinegar to the broth that adds a tangy note and balances the salt, making the perfect healthy side dish for Valentine’s Day gathering. Find the full recipe.
Maple-Dijon Roasted Carrots
The maple-dijon roasted carrots are a sweet and savory side dish where the natural sugars of the carrots caramelize alongside a tangy glaze. The recipe is easy to make and serves a sweet, salty, and rich flavor. Find the full recipe.
Roasted Beet and Orange Salad
The vibrant side dish is ready within 40 minutes and hits all the right notes. Served on a bed of peppery arugula, the salad is topped with pistachios, a pinch of flaky salt, and ricotta salata. Find the full recipe.
Lemon-Herb Rice Pilaf
Ready in just half an hour, the side dish is easy to make and is a great option for Valentine’s Day festivities. A crunch from the almonds, freshness from the herbs and lemon, a sharp punch of feta, all of these combine to give you the full bite in every bit. Find the full recipe.
Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole
The slow-cookers green bean casserole is easy to make and is a creamy and deeply comforting side dish. Made in a slow-cooker or crockpot, the dish saves the oven for various other tasks during the Valentine’s Day cooking session. Find the full recipe.
Mushroom Risotto
The side dish is prized for its luxurious, creamy texture, achieved by slowly releasing the starch from short-grain rice through constant stirring and gradual addition of warm broth. You can even add bacon and mushrooms if you like. Find the full recipe.
Melting Sweet Potatoes
Taking about 45 minutes to make, the side dish is just sweet potatoes coated in a savory maple-miso sauce. Apt for Valentine’s Day parties, the recipe challenges all the thing you think a sweet potato can be. Find the full recipe.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
The roasty, sweet, nutty brussels sprouts combine tender-crisp, whole-brussel bites with ultra-thin and crispy leaves. Everything is coated with a little maple mustard drench and speckled with juicy bites of dried cranberry. Find the full recipe.
Hasselback Potatoes
An impressive side dish, the hassleback potatoes are a hybrid between potatoes and a French fry. They’re cut into thin slices but left intact at the bottom. When they are baked in the oven, the slices become tender in the middle and crisp at the edges. Find the full recipe.
Let us know which Valentine’s Day sides you make for your romantic dinner.
