side-dish
Not the main
A side-dish is a food served alongside the main course—vegetables, salads, starches, or other accompaniments that complement the entrée: The steak came with a side-dish of creamed spinach.
Often shortened to side: What sides come with that?
The hyphenated form is less common than the open compound side dish.
Dressed shredded cabbage
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
- cornbreadQuick bread from maize
- gritsBoiled ground maize
- pilafSeasoned broth-cooked grain
polenta · ratatouille · succotash · sauerkraut · tabbouleh · mac-and-cheese · hushpuppies · applesauce
Supplementary support element
- complementWhat makes complete
- pairingJoining two together
- portionDivided share given
- servingMeasured food portion
optional · shareable · extra · upgrade · substitute · choice · selection · sampler
Staple cereal grain
- potatoesEdible underground tubers
- mashedCrushed to softness
- noodlesBoiled dough strands
- pastaShaped wheat dough
quinoa · couscous · bread · fries · biscuits · rolls · dumplings · plantains
Heated by vapor
- sautéedCooked quickly in fat
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- blanchedMade white by heat
glazed · braised · creamed · buttered · seasoned · greens · broccoli · asparagus
coleslaw
Dressed shredded cabbage
pilaf · polenta · ratatouille · succotash · sauerkraut · tabbouleh · mac-and-cheese · hushpuppies · applesauce · pickles
accompaniment
Supplementary support element
- complementWhat makes complete
- pairingJoining two together
- portionDivided share given
serving · optional · shareable · extra · upgrade · substitute · choice · selection · sampler · platter
rice
Staple cereal grain
pasta · quinoa · couscous · bread · fries · biscuits · rolls · dumplings · plantains · yuca
steamed
Heated by vapor
blanched · glazed · braised · creamed · buttered · seasoned · greens · broccoli · asparagus · carrots
parsley
Culinary herb for garnishing
scallions · lime · paprika · croutons · cheese · drizzle · sprinkle · topping · finishing · presentation
garden
Cultivated plant area
wedge · slaw · cucumber · tomato · dressed · vinaigrette · tossed · leafy · crisp · refreshing
side-dishmain course
Primary dish served
entrée · main dish · centerpiece · main · protein
side-dishmain course
Primary dish served
entrée · first course · appetizer · dessert · starter
side-dishmain event
Featured performance or contest
main attraction · centerpiece · focal point · headline act · primary concern
side, dish, beside, sides, sideline, dishwasher, dishing, dishwashing, dishcloth