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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 sugar snap peas with new potatoes

Sugar Snap Peas With New Potatoes

Made with black pepper, mint, sugar snap peas, kosher salt, new potatoes, butter, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oven baked potato crisps

Oven Baked Potato Crisps

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 fat tuesday vegetarian style

Fat Tuesday Vegetarian Style

Made with potato, butter, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli and corn casserole

Broccoli and Corn Casserole

Made with cheese, bacon, creamed corn, frozen chopped broccoli, bread crumbs, butter, egg, thyme, salt and pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for pressure cooker southwest succotash

Pressure Cooker Southwest Succotash

Made with cumin seeds, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, dried chipotle pepper, water, tomato paste, butternut or kabocha squash

Method:   pressure cooker
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-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 irish parsnip cakes

Irish Parsnip Cakes

Made with oil, parsnips, flour, mace, butter, salt and pepper, egg, breadcrumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for artichoke rice bake

Artichoke Rice Bake

Made with fresh Parmesan, butter, mushrooms, onion, garlic salt, black pepper, chicken broth, rice, tomatoes, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cheryl's kentucky spoon bread

Cheryl's Kentucky Spoon Bread

Made with sugar, sour cream, Jiffy Corn Bread, butter, eggs, creamed corn

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 veggie hash in a dash

Veggie Hash In A Dash

Made with black pepper, salt, frozen asparagus cuts, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, garlic, frozen cubed potatoes, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 cuban rice with pigeon peas

Cuban Rice With Pigeon Peas

Made with salt, Scotch bonnet pepper, dried pigeon peas, water, smoked ham, onion, green bell pepper, plum tomatoes, garlic, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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

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 country fried potatoes

Country Fried Potatoes

Made with oil, sage, potatoes, flour, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for o'brien potato casserole

O'Brien Potato Casserole

Made with whole wheat breadcrumbs, non-stick cooking spray, frozen hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, diced pimiento, low-fat milk, sour cream, garlic, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ellinikos lemoni patatas (greek lemon potatoes)

Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas (Greek Lemon Potatoes)

Made with lamb stock, chicken broth, black pepper, potatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, sea salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cowboy spuds

Cowboy Spuds

Made with parsley, milk, bacon, onions, potatoes, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for broccoli and tomato casserole

Broccoli And Tomato Casserole

Made with milk, eggs, egg noodles, olive oil, broccoli, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, onion, basil, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker broccoli souffle

Slow Cooker Broccoli Souffle

Made with margarine, buttery round crackers, frozen chopped broccoli, cream of celery soup, mayonnaise, onion, eggs, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for curried parsnip pie

Curried Parsnip Pie

Made with dried thyme or oregano, water, baby onions or shallots, parsnips, carrots, butter or margarine, whole wheat flour, curry or tikka paste, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 jasmine tarragon rice

Jasmine Tarragon Rice

Made with margarine or butter, jasmine rice, water, dried tarragon, salt

Method:   stovetop, rice cooker/steamer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 mexican grilled vegetables

Mexican Grilled Vegetables

Made with olive oil, red wine or balsamic vinegar, ground chile powder or cayenne, salt, sweet potatoes, zucchini, chayote, eggplant, green onions, cherry tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked cucumbers

Baked Cucumbers

Baked cucumbers, layered with butter and dill, make an easy yet elegant side dish that brings a fresh twist to routine vegetables.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for walnut broccoli casserole

Walnut Broccoli Casserole

Made with walnuts, stuffing mix, water, broccoli spears, butter, flour, powdered chicken stock base, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tomato-green bean casserole

Tomato-Green Bean Casserole

Made with butter, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, bacon, stewed tomatoes, green beans, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffing like boston market

Stuffing Like Boston Market

Made with unseasoned croutons, carrots, mushrooms, chicken broth, celery, sage, poultry seasoning, chicken bouillon granules, butter, English muffins

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cornbread grits casserole

Cornbread Grits Casserole

Made with sausage, Cheddar cheese, grits, cornbread mix, eggs, milk, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lone star rice

Lone Star Rice

Made with fresh cilantro, water, garlic powder, green bell pepper, oil, long grain rice, tomatoes with green chiles, turmeric, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 cajun smothered potatoes

Cajun Smothered Potatoes

Made with black pepper, red pepper, salt, garlic powder, green onion, potatoes, bacon, Tasso sausage, pork sausage, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for persian orange rice with almonds

Persian Orange Rice With Almonds

Made with curry powder, ground cinnamon, fresh dill, dried dill, orange juice concentrate, sugar, anise seed, butter, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for million-dollar potatoes

Million-Dollar Potatoes

Made with potatoes, black pepper, butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sese plantains (cameroon)

Sese Plantains (Cameroon)

Made with cashew nuts, plantains, water, tomatoes, salt, hot pepper, onion, vegetable bouillon, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheese grits casserole with chicken

Cheese Grits Casserole with Chicken

Made with process cheese food, celery, water, salt, hominy grits, cheese, onion powder or garlic powder, chopped mushrooms, butter or margarine, chicken, ham or beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheese, zucchini & carrot casserole

Cheese, Zucchini & Carrot Casserole

Made with celery, olive oil, garlic, zucchini, carrot, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, dry mustard, hot pepper sauce

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for foo foo (pounded plantain) jamaica

Foo Foo (Pounded Plantain) Jamaica

Made with salt and pepper, plantains, plantain, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker broccoli ham casserole

Slow Cooker Broccoli Ham Casserole

Make dinner a breeze with this crock pot broccoli ham casserole. Filled with chopped veggies, ham, and a creamy cheese sauce that kids will love.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked rice with butternut squash

Baked Rice with Butternut Squash

Made with sage, dried rubbed sage, olive oil, onion, garlic, Arborio or other short-grain rice, white wine, fresh thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pizza potatoes with sausage

Slow Cooker Pizza Potatoes With Sausage

Made with pizza sauce, salt, potatoes, onion, smoked sausage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fresh broccoli casserole

Fresh Broccoli Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, breadcrumbs, broccoli, butter, cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jamaican coconut rice and peas (beans)

Jamaican Coconut Rice and Peas (Beans)

Made with rice, black pepper, fresh thyme, red kidney beans, coconut milk, green onion, garlic, hot chile pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sausage potato casserole

Slow Cooker Sausage Potato Casserole

This casserole combines cubed potatoes, sliced smoked sausage, and melted cheese, all enveloped in a creamy soup mixture and cooked low and slow until ready to...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mexican-style vegetable saute

Mexican-Style Vegetable Saute

Made with cumin, avocado, lime juice, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, garlic-flavored oil, garlic, hot chile pepper, bell pepper, summer squash, frozen corn kernels

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rice casserole with eggs

Rice Casserole With Eggs

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, salt, olive oil, butter, white onion, white rice, cumin, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for castle browns

Castle Browns

Made with cheddar cheese, White Castle hamburgers, hash brown potatoes, green bell pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for asian roasted vegetables

Asian Roasted Vegetables

Made with rice or noodles, stir-fry sauce, nonstick oil spray, sweet potato, onions, fresh broccoli and cauliflower mix, garlic, roasted red peppers, salt and black pepper...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chow sub gum (fried mixed vegetables)

Chow Sub Gum (Fried Mixed Vegetables)

Made with onion, celery, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, peanut oil, salt, sugar, soy sauce, sherry, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shoney's broccoli casserole

Shoney's Broccoli Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, ritz crackers, broccoli florets, velveeta cheese, eggs, rice, half and half, salt, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for french fried potato casserole

French Fried Potato Casserole

Made with onions, milk, frozen shoestring potatoes, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creole succotash

Creole Succotash

Made with fresh thyme, butter, oil, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, corn, lima beans, garlic, stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy sauerkraut

Easy Sauerkraut

Made with black pepper, salt, sugar, bacon, sauerkraut, cabbage, onion, butter

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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