Side Dish Recipes | Gimme Some Oven

Turkey Gravy

Ali — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:05:57 +0000

Turkey Gravy Is Easier Than You Think!

I mean, honestly, if you’re already going to the trouble of roasting a whole turkey, you might as well put those flavorful pan drippings to good use and whisk together a quick homemade turkey gravy. ♡

It only takes about 15 minutes (a perfect job for the 30-minute window while your turkey rests before carving). And with just a few simple ingredients, you can make a richly flavored gravy to spoon over your turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, all of it.

I’ve made this turkey gravy recipe for years, and it’s the one I trust because it’s simple, dependable, and easy to customize with herbs or a splash of wine. Totally worth the effort. You’re going to love it!

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Air Fryer Carrots

Ali — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:43:00 +0000

Carrots You Can’t Help But Love

A super-easy and nutritious veggie side that my kids actually love? Yes, please. ♡

These air fryer carrots turn out beautifully caramelized on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of that naturally sweet, roasted flavor we all love — but they’re ready in a fraction of the time it takes to bake them in the oven. All you need are a few simple ingredients and your air fryer to make this quick, no-fuss side that somehow always disappears fast.

We honestly love these carrots made simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper. (They’re still so sweet!) Or you can have fun dressing them up with a drizzle of honey, balsamic glaze, or a sprinkle of your favorite herbs and seasonings. However you make them, these air fryer carrots are one of those easy wins you’ll want to keep in your regular rotation. They’re always a hit in our house!

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Creamed Spinach

Ali — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:36:19 +0000

My All-Time Favorite Creamed Spinach

Rich, savory, and perfectly creamy, this creamed spinach always steals the show. ♡

Over the years I’ve tested countless versions of this classic side dish — from frozen spinach shortcuts to heavier cheese variations to various seasoning blends — and this simple recipe is the one I’ve landed on as a forever favorite. It starts with a heaping pile of fresh baby spinach that wilts down into a silky, delicate base, then gets gently mixed with sautéed shallot, garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of nutmeg. The result tastes vibrant and fresh, creamy without feeling too heavy. And best of all, it’s quick and easy to make.

Whether you serve it up on Thanksgiving alongside roast turkey, pair it with steak on date night, or just serve it up as a simple weeknight side dish, it’s pretty much impossible not to love this creamed spinach. Let’s make some!

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Cornbread Muffins

Ali — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:47:28 +0000

Golden, Buttery, and Gone in a Flash!

Your new go-to side for cozy soup nights, game day chili hangs, and everything in between. ♡

These honey cornbread muffins are sweet, buttery, and tender with that perfect golden cornbread crumb we all love. The magic touch here is a bit of brown butter, which adds a subtle nutty richness that makes these taste extra special. They come together in just one bowl, bake up beautifully golden on top, and are ready to serve in about 30 minutes.

Serve them straight from the oven with a pat of butter (or better — honey butter!), and watch them disappear fast. These little guys are irresistible!

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Air Fryer Mushrooms

Ali — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:22:05 +0000

Crispy, garlicky, and ready in 15 minutes!

If you love roasted mushrooms but want them even faster, it’s time to meet your new favorite side dish — air fryer mushrooms. These bite-sized beauties cook up golden brown and deeply savory with almost no effort at all.

Just toss your mushrooms with olive oil, soy sauce, and a few pantry seasonings, then let the air fryer work its magic. In less than 15 minutes, you’ll have perfectly caramelized mushrooms with crispy edges and a rich umami flavor that pairs with just about anything.

Serve them as a quick side with steak or salmon, toss them into pasta or risotto, or (my fave) grab a fork and eat them right out of the air fryer basket as a savory snack. However you serve them, these air fryer mushrooms are guaranteed to disappear fast!

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Garlic Bread

Ali — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:50:31 +0000

This easy homemade garlic bread recipe bakes up golden, buttery, and perfectly garlicky with just 10 minutes of prep time.

My Longtime Favorite Garlic Bread

Sometimes the simplest recipes steal the show. ♡

That’s certainly the case with my favorite homemade garlic bread recipe — a quick, cozy side that’s golden, buttery, and brimming with garlicky goodness. With just a handful of pantry staples and 10 minutes of prep, you can transform an ordinary loaf into something insanely irresistible. A simple mix of softened butter, fresh garlic, herbs, and Parmesan bakes up crisp at the edges and tender in the center. And it’s positively guaranteed to have everyone wandering into the kitchen asking what smells so good.

It’s the perfect side for pasta night, hearty soups, or any meal that could use some bread on the side. And the best part? You can easily customize it with your favorite herbs, cheeses, or a little kick of heat. Let’s make some!

Cheers,

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Air Fryer Zucchini

Ali — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:19:47 +0000

This air fryer zucchini recipe makes perfectly seasoned slices that cook up tender, lightly crisp, and irresistibly delicious in just minutes.

We have a bumper crop of zucchini in our garden right now that our 4-year-old absolutely loves picking. So whenever he proudly runs in with his harvest just before dinner, air frying has become our favorite way to cook it up quickly. ♡

This simple method couldn’t be easier — just slice up the zucchini, toss it with a drizzle of olive oil and a few seasonings, then let the air fryer work its magic. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have zucchini that’s tender on the inside with irresistible golden edges. It’s so simple but remarkably good!

Pair it with any weeknight dinner, toss it into pastas, salads or grain bowls, or enjoy it warm straight out of the basket (our personal favorite). However you serve it, this air fryer zucchini is a quick, healthy, and delicious way to put the season’s produce to good use.

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Air Fryer Green Beans

Ali — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:16:09 +0000

This air fryer green beans recipe turns out perfectly each time and can be on the table in just 15 minutes!

We can’t stop making these air fryer green beans! ♡

They’ve become an absolute staple in our weeknight dinner routine lately — easy to make in 15 minutes total, perfectly tender in the middle, and irresistibly crisp and golden around the edges every time. I always used to roast green beans in the oven, but the air fryer version is faster and easier. And honestly, just as delicious every time.

I highly recommend using French green beans (haricots verts) here, since they cook quickly and stay extra delicate, but regular green beans work just as well if that’s what you have on hand. We most often make ours simply with salt, pepper, and a hint of garlic powder, but you can absolutely play around with other spices to make them your own. However you choose to season them, air frying is the way to go!

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Sautéed Spinach

Ali — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:06:26 +0000

This quick and easy sautéed spinach recipe is easy to make in 10 minutes with garlic, olive oil, and lemon — a healthy side dish that pairs well with just about any meal!

Looking for the quickest way to get more iron-rich greens on the table? This easy sautéed spinach recipe is my go-to. ♡

Honestly, I could happily polish off the whole pan myself (and often do). It takes less than 10 minutes to make with just a few simple ingredients — a bag of baby spinach, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper — and it always turns out so fresh and flavorful. We usually serve ours with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, but you could easily add in some freshly-grated Parmesan, a pinch of chili flakes, a splash of soy sauce, a sprinkling of nuts, you name it. This base recipe is easy to customize and adapt to whatever flavors you’re craving or ingredients you have on hand.

Sautéed spinach is of those go-with-anything sides that works with whatever you’re cooking — chicken, salmon, pasta, eggs, you name it. And as a bonus, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and packed with nutrients. Definitely a great side dish to keep in your repertoire for busy weeknights. Let’s make some!

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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Ali — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:01:37 +0000

These air fryer baked potatoes turn out perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside in under 45 minutes — the easiest way to make crisp baked potatoes without heating up your oven!

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and so easy to make in the air fryer. ♡

If you’ve been craving a perfectly baked potato but don’t want to wait an hour for the oven to do its thing, the air fryer is here to save the day! These potatoes cook up with irresistibly crisp, golden skins and tender, pillowy insides in about 45 minutes — with zero need to heat up the whole kitchen. Just rub with oil, season with flaky salt, pop them in the basket, and let the air fryer work its magic.

You can go the classic route and serve them up simply with butter and chives, or load them up with all your favorite toppings for a cozy side. However you serve them, this method has easily become my go-to for perfect baked potatoes every time.

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