Curried veggies make for a spectacular spicy side dish. Potatoes and cauliflower get spiced with ginger, garlic, and garam masala for that magical blend of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Side Dishes

The role of the side dish is to round out and complete the meal. Simple side dishes complement a bold entree. Or, spice up a plain dinner with flavorful sides. We have tons of side dishes to peruse. Great choices include mashed potatoes, risotto, bok choy, French fries, cornbread stuffing, couscous, green beans, hush puppies and more.
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Aloo Gobi (Indian Potatoes And Cauliflower)
Baked Stuffing Casserole
A simple bread stuffing made with onion, celery, bread, seasonings and instead of plain chicken broth it uses chicken and rice soup for a different twist.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Dolmas - Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed grape leaves are one of the most deliciously kept secrets of Greek cooking. Rice, olive oil, and a ton of of fresh herbs are the path to refreshing and...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Honey-Glazed Roasted Vegetables
You're about to start craving vegetables. A mix of honey, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar brings delicious flavor to all your favorite roasted veggies.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tuscan Fried Potatoes
With just a handful of ingredients this Tuscan fried potato recipe transforms basic spuds into a crispy, golden delight.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Easy Oven-Baked Vegetables
Don't fear the frozen veggies. This is an easy way to bring them to life and have a flavorful side dish in a pinch.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beefy Jalapeno Corn Bake
Made with ground beef, eggs, cream style corn, milk, vegetable oil, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Colcannon with Kale and Guanciale
Mashed taters with bacon, onions, and kale come together perfectly for an ultimate comfort food. If you've got leftovers, throw on a fried egg for breakfast!
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Oven Roasted Parsnips
Why does everybody always forget about parsnips? Show the root veggie a little love and roast it simply with olive oil and salt.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Plantains
Interested in exploring a bold new flavor? Fried plantains offer that irresistible combination of sweetness and savory crunch, making them a must-try.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is a holiday staple. This version has a twist in that it's made in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Creole Grits And Cheese Casserole
Baking this cheesy casserole gives you that beautiful crust on top and the creamy grits underneath while a little creole seasoning spices it up.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Potatoes
Let's be clear, this is not diet food! It is, however, the best cheesy potatoes you'll ever eat. Go ahead, indulge.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Iowa Corn Casserole
Made with cream style corn, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Kale with Cilantro
Black kale is an extra cool looking way to get your veggies, but regular kale works fine too. Onion, cilantro, and white wine help make an exquisite pile of greens that'll go...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes
A simple skillet-baked side dish made with potatoes, rosemary, oil, and salt.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Potatoes With Bacon
Whether you are looking for a side dish for a holiday or weeknight meal, this rich, layered, creamy bacon and potato recipe is the perfect accompaniment.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Arancini (Italian Stuffed Rice Balls)
Stuffed rice balls aren't just an Asian delicacy. These cheesy Italian saffron rice balls are filled with pork or veal and then breaded and fried until golden...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sourdough Stuffing With Sage, Thyme, And Marjoram
Turkey may be the star of the Thanksgiving spread but a good herb-packed stuffing is a huge part of the supporting cast, and this sage and sourdough...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Polish Kutia
Made with almond extract, honey, cracked wheat grains, water, poppy seeds, hazelnuts, walnuts, golden raisins
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Potato Pie
Potato slices and Mexican rice are layered in a baking dish and topped with a zesty tomato topping. Add cheese and your choice of taco-style condiments when serving for a delicious...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Millet Casserole
Made with dried sage, tofu, soy sauce, millet, sesame oil, water, onion, mushrooms, celery, parsley
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon Basmati Rice
Ready in about 20 minutes and full of flavor. This basmati rice makes a great side dish with fish, chicken, pork, etc.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ratatouille Provencale
Ratatouille provencale is a traditional vegetable stew from the south of France. The dish includes eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers. It can be served as an...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Southern Succotash
Succotash gets a facelift, Southern-style. It's made up of tomato, corn and okra - with a good dash of hot sauce for some extra flavor
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fluffy Bread Stuffing
A Yankee favorite; this creamy bread stuffing is full of flavor and goes great with just about anything.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
San Francisco Sourdough Stuffing
Here's a stuffing recipe that goes beyond the norm: think sourdough paired with the sweet notes of figs and cranberries, all nestled in savory turkey sausage.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Applebee's Vegetable Medley
Made with zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red bell pepper, red onions, corn cob, salt, butter or margarine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Potato Chips With Blue Cheese Sauce
Made with butter, milk, Spanish onion, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, blue cheese, Idaho potatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grilled Garlic-Potato Skewers
Skewered potatoes make an easy grilled side dish or appetizer. Add extra spices to take this dish up a notch. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces (we're partial to...
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Soft Potato Bread Stuffing
This soft potato bread stuffing is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving feast or alongside any poultry or pork dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Irish Potato Stew
Made with water, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, carrots, bacon grease, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Broccoli Casserole
Classic family-style casserole. A can of mushroom soup cuts down on the ingredients and time involved so you can spend less time with the casserole and more time with the family...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Edamame With Sesame Jasmine Rice
Made with salt and pepper, toasted sesame seeds, salt, water, jasmine rice, edamame, peanut oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sauerkraut and Mushrooms (Kapusta Kiszona Z Grzybami)
The bite from sauerkraut along with umami flavor of the butter-sauteed mushrooms gives this Polish side dish its distinctive finish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Herbed Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Stuffing
This stuffing does so many things right, but here's what really sets it apart: adding a sweet, tart, apple to balance out the savory flavors. Truly a stand-out...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Traditional Irish Champ
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, baking potatoes, milk, butter, green onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
BBQ Potatoes
Made with onion, red potatoes, Barbecue Seasoning, vegetable oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Garlic Skillet Potatoes
This is a great go-to potato recipe to have handy. Potato wedges skillet-fried with onion, parsley, and garlic powder nail that crispy outside, soft inside balance....
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mama Losasso's Hot Italian Sausage Stuffing
Mama knows her stuffing! This hearty Italian sausage stuffing can be served with poultry or pork or as a general side dish.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vegetable Kugel
If a frittata is an egg dish with some vegetables inside, this kugel is the exact opposite. Eggs hold together a load of veggie goodness from zucchini, broccoli, and carrots while the...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
River Lane Inn's Baked Apples in Blue Cheese with Walnuts and Leeks
Made with ruby port, blue cheese, leek, butter, walnuts, salt and pepper, tart apples
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Garlic Dill Rice
A little dill, garlic, and onion powder can really dress up some plain white rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Hominy
Made with cheddar cheese, corn chips, yellow hominy, white hominy, chili cheese dip, sour cream, green chiles
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Green Mashed Potatoes
Made with milk, cheddar cheese, potatoes, sour cream, sugar, butter, salt, black pepper, chives, frozen chopped spinach
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Grilled Vegetables
Made with assorted cut up vegetables, olive or vegetable oil, Montreal chicken seasoning
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic & Onion Grilled Vegetables
Made with garlic & onion medley seasoning, olive oil, asparagus spears, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Garlic Grilled Vegetables
Made with vegetables, oil, garlic & herb seasoning
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Congee
Congee can be doctored up in dozens of savory ways, from a simple splash of soy sauce to shredded nori seaweed and soft-boiled eggs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Deluxe Mushroom Green Bean Casserole
What makes this casserole deluxe, you ask? Some might say it's the fresh sliced mushrooms. Others might suggest the crispy fried onions.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
This is a festive holiday stuffing with the addition of fresh cranberries.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Celery And Sage Bread Stuffing
This savory stuffing combines the earthy flavors of celery and sage with soft bread cubes. Whether you prefer it slightly crispy on top or tender throughout, this dish...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Virginia Spoon Bread
Made with baking powder, milk, cornmeal, salt, shortening, water, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Slow Cooker Stuffing
Stuffing is a delicious and classic dish that is often served during holiday meals. There are many different ways to make stuffing, but this one uses cream soup as a base.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Bread And Butter Stuffing With Fresh Sage
Truly a stuffing that pulls all the stops. Fresh sage is an absolute must, of course, but the sweet apples and raisins in this spectacular stuffing help...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
White Castle Turkey Stuffing
White Castle isn't just for late night burger cravings! Chopped up burgers actually make a great stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey (or weeknight chicken).
Time: under 30 minutes
Paula's Patates Lemonates
These potatoes take on a Greek flavor with the addition of oregano and lemon juice. So simple to prepare yet they go with a variety of entrees.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven Baked Spicy Rice
A great, easy side dish made with rice, tomatoes with green chiles, green olives, onion, and Jack cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
White Rice
Want the secret to making perfect white rice every time? Here you go!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Vegetables With Parmesan And Truffle Oil
Made with garlic, portobello mushroom caps, zucchini squash, yellow squash, carrots, roma tomatoes, radishes, red onion, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ratatouille With Cinnamon Basil
A great way to use the end-of-summer vegetables! This version of ratatouille uses cinnamon basil which gives it a unique "warm" basil flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Roasted Carrots And Julienne Vegetables
Tasty roasted vegetables - the secret ingredient is orange marmalade!
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.






































































