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Side Dishes

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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recipe for slow cooker sweet potato stuffing

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Stuffing

Made with salt, sage, poultry seasoning, celery, onion, butter, bread crumbs, sweet potato, chicken broth, pecans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sourdough stuffing with sage, thyme, and marjoram

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

recipe for garlic parsnip fries

Garlic Parsnip Fries

Made with black pepper, parsnips, olive oil, garlic, sea salt, oil, garlic salt

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican potato pie

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

recipe for grillled garlic rosemary potatoes

Grillled Garlic Rosemary Potatoes

Made with black pepper, kosher salt, potatoes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for mixed vegetable grill with feta

Mixed Vegetable Grill With Feta

Made with olive oil, fresh oregano, zucchini, feta cheese, green bell pepper, tomato, onion rings

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled vegetables over couscous

Grilled Vegetables Over Couscous

Mediterranean flavors galore. Grilled eggplant and tomatoes make a satisfying, super healthy topping for a bed of couscous.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for skillet-roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary

Skillet-Roasted Potatoes With Garlic And Rosemary

These potatoes make a simple and tasty side dish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for colcannon with kale and guanciale

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

recipe for roasted carrots, onions and peppers

Roasted Carrots, Onions And Peppers

Made with balsamic vinegar, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, carrots, onions, red bell peppers, Italian salad dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pinto beans and potatoes

Pinto Beans And Potatoes

Made with paprika, cumin, parsley, water, potatoes, chicken broth, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, pinto beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cheesy veggie and rice casserole

Slow Cooker Cheesy Veggie And Rice Casserole

Made with butter, water, milk, instant white rice, onion, Cheez Whiz, frozen California-blend vegetables, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sharon's hominy casserole with fritos

Sharon's Hominy Casserole with Fritos

Made with corn or tortilla chips, hominy, process cheese, cream of mushroom soup, tomatoes and green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker broccoli potato casserole

Slow Cooker Broccoli Potato Casserole

Made with saltine crackers, frozen broccoli spears, cream of celery soup, sharp Cheddar cheese, green onion, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamed vegetables

Creamed Vegetables

Made with skim milk, vegetables, margarine, salt, flour, black pepper, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot dog and potato casserole

Hot Dog and Potato Casserole

Made with black pepper and spices, potatoes, hot dogs, velveeta cheese, milk, mushroom soup, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for marie caratelli's steamed cabbage and potatoes

Marie Caratelli's Steamed Cabbage and Potatoes

Made with celery seeds, green cabbage, potatoes, olive oil, onions, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetarian or chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for old-fashioned german sauerkraut with molasses and apples

Old-Fashioned German Sauerkraut With Molasses And Apples

Made with caraway seeds, wine, sauerkraut, bacon, molasses or dark brown sugar, apples

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ronald reagan's rancho california rice

Ronald Reagan's Rancho California Rice

Made with Cheddar cheese, green chiles, onion, butter, rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, bay leaf, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrot potato casserole

Carrot Potato Casserole

Made with carrots, potatoes, onion, margarine, flour, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked sauerkraut with apples

Baked Sauerkraut With Apples

Made with celery seeds, brown sugar, sauerkraut, onion, butter or bacon drippings, apples, white wine, beef stock or bouillon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zesty steamed carrots and red potatoes

Zesty Steamed Carrots And Red Potatoes

Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, parsley, red potatoes, carrots, green onion, margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creamy vegetable casserole

Slow Cooker Creamy Vegetable Casserole

Looking for a cozy dinner idea? Try this creamy vegetable casserole filled with potatoes, carrots, and a rich, creamy sauce. Your crock pot does all the work.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lemp mansion restaurant's cheddar-sour cream potato casserole

Lemp Mansion Restaurant's Cheddar-Sour Cream Potato Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onion, salt, black...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cantonese sweet and sour walnuts

Cantonese Sweet and Sour Walnuts

Made with garlic, green bell pepper, pineapple, baby corn, walnuts, rice cream, flour, baking powder, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli-pecan casserole

Broccoli-Pecan Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, pecans, frozen broccoli, onion soup mix, butter, sliced water chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker rice, corn and spinach casserole

Slow Cooker Rice, Corn And Spinach Casserole

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, whole kernel corn, frozen chopped spinach, rice, cream of mushroom soup, water, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bavarian sauerkraut and tomatoes

Bavarian Sauerkraut And Tomatoes

Made with dried parsley flakes, Bavarian-style sauerkraut, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ritz cracker stuffing

Ritz Cracker Stuffing

Made with salt and pepper, chicken broth, eggs, ritz crackers, vegetable or olive oil, onions, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamed sauerkraut

Creamed Sauerkraut

Made with water, oil, chicken bouillon, sauerkraut, mushroom soup, caraway seeds, white pepper, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for potato, cabbage and irish bacon casserole

Potato, Cabbage And Irish Bacon Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, chicken broth, non-stick cooking spray, cabbage, onion, bacon, parsley, dried thyme, salt and pepper, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet italian sausage and mozzarella stuffing

Sweet Italian Sausage And Mozzarella Stuffing

Made with olive oil, Italian sausage, onions, celery, garlic, mushrooms, cream sherry, Genoa salami, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for irish cheese corn spoon bread

Irish Cheese Corn Spoon Bread

Made with parsley, cornbread mix, Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese, cream cheese, butter, corn, creamed corn, eggs, onion

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mung bean and potato casserole

Mung Bean and Potato Casserole

Made with white pepper, salt, mung beans, garlic, onions, broth powder, water, potatoes, celery, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for yonah schimmel (new york city knish)

Yonah Schimmel (New York City Knish)

Made with phyllo dough, chives or pepper flakes, russet potatoes, butter, onion, chicken broth, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for braised celery hearts

Braised Celery Hearts

Made with celery hearts, butter, chicken broth, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian fennel casserole

Italian Fennel Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, fresh brown breadcrumbs, fennel, oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet corn tomalito

Sweet Corn Tomalito

Made with salt, corn kernels, masa, butter, milk, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for capitol grille's succotash

Capitol Grille's Succotash

Made with parsley, basil or chives, heavy cream, smoked bacon, shallot, corn, red bell pepper, baby lima beans, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for noodle and rice casserole

Noodle And Rice Casserole

Made with fresh sauteed mushrooms, margarine, fine noodles, raw converted rice, onion soup mix, chicken broth, soy sauce, water, sliced water chestnuts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for green corn tamale casserole

Green Corn Tamale Casserole

Made with cheese, green chilies, fresh or frozen corn, cornmeal, butter, sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for simple stovetop andouille-cheese grits

Simple Stovetop Andouille-Cheese Grits

Made with Cheddar cheese, quick grits, andouille sausage, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible broccoli casserole

Impossible Broccoli Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, frozen broccoli, baking mix, milk, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fool medamas (sudan)

Fool Medamas (Sudan)

Made with cayenne pepper, black pepper, fava beans, onion, tomato, olive oil, cumin, parsley, lemons, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker sausage and beans with potatoes

Slow Cooker Sausage and Beans with Potatoes

Made with fresh green beans, smoked sausage, potatoes, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for heavenly potatoes

Heavenly Potatoes

Made with paprika, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper, half and half, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for buckwheat grits

Buckwheat Grits

Transform your breakfast with a bowl of these hearty buckwheat grits, a simple yet soul-satisfying way to start your day.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for corn, rice and cheese casserole

Corn, Rice and Cheese Casserole

Made with milk, black pepper, salt, eggs, corn, cooked rice, sharp Cheddar cheese, fresh dill or basil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for potato puff casserole

Potato Puff Casserole

Made with fresh chives, eggs, potatoes, milk, salt, butter, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for broccoli-corn stuffing casserole

Broccoli-Corn Stuffing Casserole

Made with stuffing cubes, frozen broccoli, cream-style corn, eggs, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheese jalapeno rice casserole

Cheese Jalapeno Rice Casserole

A quick-and-easy casserole with layers of rice, sharp cheddar, and a kick from jalapenos, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sauerkraut chicken casserole

Sauerkraut Chicken Casserole

Made with Thousand Island Dressing, chicken breasts, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for falafel-potato casserole

Falafel-Potato Casserole

Made with cheese, olive oil or butter, falafel mix, olive oil, black pepper, garlic, water, potato

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crowd-size slow cooker party potatoes

Crowd-Size Slow Cooker Party Potatoes

Made with nacho-flavored taco chips, green onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, Colby-Monterey jack cheese, frozen southern-style diced hash...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for savory rice pudding

Savory Rice Pudding

Made with bread crumbs, oil, onion, celery, zucchini, carrot, salt, black pepper, water, brown rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dutch lettuce

Dutch Lettuce

Made with hard cooked eggs, lettuce, mashed potatoes, bacon, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fat tuesday vegetarian style

Fat Tuesday Vegetarian Style

Made with potato, butter, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamed hominy

Creamed Hominy

Made with evaporated milk or cream, butter, hominy, water, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted carrots and potatoes with dill

Roasted Carrots And Potatoes With Dill

Made with fresh dill, lemon juice, carrots, red potatoes, olive oil, coarse salt and ground pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for threadgill's garlic cheese grits

Threadgill's Garlic Cheese Grits

Made with yellow onion, garlic, water, salt, grits, milk, eggs, butter, American cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for backyard's jalapeno cheese grits

Backyard's Jalapeno Cheese Grits

Made with eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, water, quick grits, butter, jalapeno peppers, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, onion, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked corn puff

Baked Corn Puff

Made with cayenne pepper, garlic, cream of tartar, butter, flour, milk, cream-style corn, eggs, Cheddar cheese, Swiss or Provolone cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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