There's nothing that makes a get-together feel ultra-fancy quite like serving lamb. And while it does feel like one of those "special occasion" meals, it really doesn't have to be. Especially with all of these perfectly paired side dish recipes, your lamb dinner will come together so quickly, you'll want to re-create it on a regular weeknight and not just on Easter.

Depending on how you season your lamb main, you can really take the sides in whole host of directions. Maybe you're going for a Greek-inspired feast? Look no further than our Greek lemon potatoes, Greek salad, and saffron rice. Lamb is also a great protein for any Indian or Moroccan-spiced feasts, too, especially alongside curried rice or air-fryer Moroccan-spiced carrots. If you want to go the more classic route, you really can't beat serving your lamb alongside creamy Dauphinoise potatoes, a bright bacon pea salad, and plenty of goat cheese-stuffed rolls for good measure.

Now that you've got your side dishes settled, time to nail down how you're going to cook up your lamb. We're huge fans of our classic roast lamb recipe, but our how-to guide to cooking rack of lamb is a surefire dinner-winner pretty much always. Our garlicky lamb chops are also beyond weeknight-friendly too! And if you're lucky enough to have leftovers this Easter, you'll love all these clever uses for leftover lamb. And whatever you do, don't forget to make plenty of Easter desserts; you'll definitely want to have leftovers of those, too...

Dauphinoise potatoes hail from 18th-century France—when you taste this utterly creamy delight, you'll see why they've stuck around so long. The preparation is simple: You simmer sliced potatoes in a garlic-infused cream and milk mixture until just barely tender, then layer them with Gruyère cheese in a casserole dish to bake into cheesy, melty heaven.

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A quick side dish is always appreciated, especially one as easy as this combo. It goes well with your steak dinners, your rice & beans, or your vegan meatloaf, but if you really love your peas and carrots, you could just eat this in one sitting, as a meal (we have! 😉).

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With minimal time and zero effort, you can have asparagus ready faster than your oven could even preheat. With a teaspoon of olive oil and a little lemon juice to brighten it up, you have a quick and healthy side ready to go. It's our new favorite way to cook asparagus.

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When you think pea salad, you might envision a heavy, mayonnaise-based side dish. Those are great in their own right, but we decided to lighten things up a bit for our extra springy version. This one is fresh and crunchy—thanks to radishes and red cabbage—and has the most addicting bacon vinaigrette you might just be tempted to pour over everything.

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Cozy, warming, and perfectly rich, our classic French onion soup is a recurring favorite on the weekly rotation. But when we want to put those bowls away and dig into something a bit heartier, we turn to the tried-and-true potato to transform the staple soup into a filling comfort food we crave.

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Creamed spinach is a simple side dish that is also the perfect way to use up an abundance of dying spinach. The creaminess will make you forget you're eating greens!

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Just a heads up: Any dish that features the word “candied” is bound to be on the sweet side and more than likely something you won’t be eating every day. That said, don’t be shy about the amount of butter and brown sugar that goes into these candied carrots: Decadence is the goal here!

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Just when we thought dinner rolls couldn't get any better—we stuffed them with goat cheese. These golden brown beauties are rich, soft, and full of honey and herby goat cheese. Best part of a cheese-stuffed roll? It doesn’t need any butter. But we still opt for some anyway! The choice is entirely up to you, but the slightly sweet, cheesy center provides all the necessary creaminess required for devouring a warm dinner roll.

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This salad recipe is simple, with 2 types of mustard (Dijon for kick and whole-grain for a bit of sweetness) and some pickled red onions for acid and crispness. With only 2/3 cup of mayo, it isn't too creamy but you still get the richness you expect in a potato salad.

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This farro and white bean salad has roasted veggies along with crunchy veggies like bell pepper and radicchio. It's all tossed in a bright lemony dressing and finished with some goat cheese to add creamy tanginess.

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With pecans, Parm, green apples, and leafy arugula, this salad is hearty and holds up well—AKA a make-ahead dream. It's got ALL the elements you need: sweet, salty, soft, crunchy, fatty, fresh, but feel free to make it your own with your preferred mix-ins too

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You know the only thing that may be better than mashed potatoes? Roasted garlic mashed potatoes! That extra-savory flavor from melty, roasted garlic adds the perfect kick to classic mashed spuds (we also add a splash of tangy balsamic vinegar to kick them up a notch).

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If you're cooking over an actual grill, place a heavy-duty piece of foil over the grates before adding the green beans. It'll prevent all the veg from falling through the cracks. Not a fan of peanuts? Use any crushed nuts or seeds here for crunch!

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Saffron rice is quite possibly the most beautiful side dish to grace any dinner table. Colored with the reddish threads from saffron flower stigmas and paired with bright red pomegranate seeds, this rice has a subtle yet fragrant aroma that'll enhance the flavor of the meat you serve alongside it.

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Have a leftover baked potato? The only logical thing to do is to mash the insides and make dinner rolls. These are truly the fluffiest. Dinner. Rolls. Ever. Fresh out of the oven, each roll has a crispy bottom, buttery top, and unbelievably soft center.

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Broccolini is a hybrid of "supermarket" broccoli (Calabrese variety) and Chinese broccoli. It features, longer, slimmer, more tender stems that do not require peeling. Hot tip for getting perfectly charred and crispy florets: Try not to overcrowd the baking sheet!

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The hardest part of making these Brussels sprouts is leaving them alone. They're cooked until perfectly tender and golden brown, then glazed with a balsamic glaze that will change your life. If you're anything like us, you're going to be popping these in your mouth like they're popcorn.

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Adding sweet potatoes to your diet is an easy and delicious habit to pick up when you're trying to eat healthy—the vegetable is a total superfood, packed with vitamin C and fiber. They're also totally versatile, but baking them whole in the oven is arguably the simplest way to prepare them, and they will be the perfect base for all types of toppings.

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Couscous often gets forgotten about, and honestly, we don't know why. It's much easier to make than most grains or pastas. A simple drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice is our favorite way to serve it, but the possibilities are endless.

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Tangy and bright from generous amounts of lemon, a batch of these flavorful potatoes are great served with any number of Greek-inspired dishes. Looking to bring the flavors of your Aegean vacation home? Try these potatoes served alongside a lamb souvlaki, vegetarian moussaka, or Greek shrimp.

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A combo of spices adds a riot of flavor to those carrots that may or may not have been sitting in the crisper for too long. Serve alongside anything grilled, like our grilled tofu or grilled pork tenderloin.

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If you’ve never made risotto because you didn’t want to stand there stirring forever, then this recipe is for you. It packs all the satisfying flavor of a slow-stirred version into a fraction of the hands-on time. This is all possible because you'll bake the risotto rather than cooking it on the stovetop... and did we mention that it all comes together in one pot? It's the ultimate hands-off dinner side.

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We created this salad as an homage to everything crunchy. Each ingredient has been chosen to amplify texture while also adding bold flavors. We included things like green apple, roasted peanuts, cucumber, and cabbage, but go ahead and add anything with crunch that you like!

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A lot of skillet potatoes take way longer than they should. The truth is you don't need to pre-cook the potatoes at all. You just need to slice 'em thin and choose the best oils—we use olive and vegetable oil to achieve the best crispiness.

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Quick, easy, and made with the simplest ingredients, air fryer green beans give you tender, crispy results without having to turn on your oven or light up your stove. This rendition comes with a treat: 8 cloves of creamy, buttery roasted garlic. You can eat them alongside the beans or reserve them for another use, like smearing alongside butter and flaky sea salt on a slice of toasted sourdough bread.

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Potatoes au gratin is a creamy, decadent dish that no matter how hard we try, we can never give it up. This version made with cauliflower lets us have the decadence as often as we want without the guilt.

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Parsley, rosemary, and thyme are classic and simple ways to season these potatoes, but really, any herbs or spices are welcome here. Try hot smoked paprika and turmeric for spicy, herbal potatoes or za’atar and cumin for floral, smoky potatoes.

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Here's how to roast perfect asparagus every time.

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The beer pulls double-duty here, serving both as a boost to the leaveners and the flavor of the bread. Beer bread can be a delicious accompaniment to any hearty soup, makes for a killer lunch or dinner sandwich, and is delicious enough to stand on its own with a simple slather of butter.

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Cauliflower is one of our favorites to roast because, flavor-wise, it's very much a blank canvas. You can keep it simple with just salt and pepper or go nuts with a custom spice blend. Our recipe adds just a touch of color and zesty flavor with Old Bay seasoning, but feel free to get creative!

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How do you make a picky eater fall in love with vegetables? When it comes to carrots, our answer is two-part: slather them in a sweet and sticky glaze and then roast them. In the oven, the honey and butter in the glaze will caramelize, transforming plain, boring carrots into an addictive side dish.

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Known as horiatiki, this traditional Greek salad is made with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, and feta. Simply said, it's the best. Especially considering this Mediterranean side dish only takes 15 minutes to prepare and goes perfectly with grilled chicken and baked Greek salmon.

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This version of curry rice is a sort of like a pilaf: Rice is toasted in aromatic butter before being steamed to perfection. Perfectly spiced, it makes for a solid side dish or a filling main. Not to mention the beautiful golden hue thanks to the essential yellow curry powder.

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Parm, butter, and garlic take these taters to a whole new level. But these crispy potatoes are totally versatile; you can top them with bacon and cheddar, ranch seasoning, or even brie!

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We've gotta be honest: The required stirring of risotto is honestly kind of therapeutic. Plus, stirring the rice into a rich, creamy mixture is complemented by button mushrooms, peas, fresh herbs, and a generous helping of grated Parmesan—it's 100% worth it.

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Sweet baby carrots are the perfect match for this tangy balsamic glaze. Fancy enough for a holiday meal, but easy enough for a weeknight, this recipe is endlessly riffable and guaranteed to deliver crisp-tender carrots every time.

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