Whether it’s a traditional meal or you’re looking for something with a twist, side dishes are a staple for the well-rounded dining experience. In this special From the Menu Extra, we bring you an array of recipes to complement your entrees.

Since 1999, we’ve been tracking down recipes for your favorite dishes from metro Atlanta’s restaurants. Fresh ones are published each week in Thursday’s Food section, but with so much bounty in our vaults, we’ve decided to dip into the archive and bring you some of the best of “From the menu of” in a digital-only special section for AJC subscribers. We hope you enjoy this monthly special section.

And if there’s a recipe you’d like to see in our weekly Food section feature, email us at fromthemenu@gmail.com and put “From the menu of” and the name of the restaurant in the subject line.

Coming Nov. 15: Mac and cheese.