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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 roasted marinated vegetables

Roasted Marinated Vegetables

Made with zucchini squash, yellow squash, red onions, baby carrots, asparagus, eggplant, red or green bell peppers, dry oregano, dry basil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked vegetables au gratin

Baked Vegetables Au Gratin

Made with onion, mushrooms, carrot, zucchini, Cheddar cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grits and sausage breakfast casserole

Grits And Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, butter, bulk sausage, grits, sharp Cheddar cheese, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 slow cooker lemon potatoes

Slow Cooker Lemon Potatoes

Made with red potatoes, water, butter, lemon juice, parsley, fresh chives, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 baked herb rice

Baked Herb Rice

Made with salt and pepper, butter or olive oil, onion, long grain rice, chicken, beef or vegetable broth, fresh chives, fresh tarragon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black eyed peas & rice casserole

Black Eyed Peas & Rice Casserole

Made with garlic salt, rice, black-eyed peas, ground sausage, celery, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked brown rice and carrot casserole

Baked Brown Rice And Carrot Casserole

Made with cheese, brown rice, sea salt, onions, carrots, celery, water, olive oil, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rice au gratin supreme

Rice Au Gratin Supreme

Made with pepper, cooked rice, onion, green pepper, pimentos, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, milk, cheddar cheese, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chantilly potatoes with a parmesan crust

Chantilly Potatoes With A Parmesan Crust

Made with Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, freshly ground pepper, unsalted butter, milk, salt, Yukon Gold potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dillard house potatoes o'brien

Dillard House Potatoes O'Brien

Made with salt and pepper, red bell pepper, new potatoes, Italian salad dressing, garlic salt, Italian seasonings, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked zucchini and rice

Baked Zucchini and Rice

Made with rice, zucchini, salt, olive oil, onion, eggs, Swiss cheese, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramelized garlic

Caramelized Garlic

Made with garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for virginia spoon bread

Virginia Spoon Bread

Made with baking powder, milk, cornmeal, salt, shortening, water, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 korean seasoned potatoes

Korean Seasoned Potatoes

Made with scallion, sesame oil, potatoes, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for saratoga chips

Saratoga Chips

Made with non-stick cooking spray, black pepper, baking potatoes, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, ground red pepper, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alu bagan

Alu Bagan

Made with garlic, potatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, water, turmeric, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 indian-style rice with cashews, raisins and turmeric

Indian-Style Rice With Cashews, Raisins And Turmeric

Made with bay leaf, vegetable oil, basmati rice, coconut milk, chicken stock, cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for einstein bros. bagel stuffing

Einstein Bros. Bagel Stuffing

Made with chicken broth, butter, walnuts, bagels, carrots, celery, yellow onion, shiitake mushrooms, raisins, dried apples

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 deep fried grits

Deep Fried Grits

Made with salt and pepper, egg, buttermilk, grits, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steamed rice cake with mung beans

Steamed Rice Cake With Mung Beans

Made with sugar, salt, glutinous rice, yellow mung beans

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   over 5 hours

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 slow cooker vegetable medley

Slow Cooker Vegetable Medley

Made with black pepper, dried dill weed, sugar, potatoes, whole kernel corn, tomatoes, carrots, onion, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef and hominy casserole

Slow Cooker Beef And Hominy Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, hominy, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, green bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, taco sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 spicy hush puppies

Spicy Hush Puppies

Made with milk, egg, onion, yellow corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, monterey jack cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 connoisseur casserole

Connoisseur Casserole

Made with shoepeg corn, sour cream, celery, pimiento, onion, cheese, cream of celery soup, Ritz crackers, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mirliton seafood cornbread dressing

Mirliton Seafood Cornbread Dressing

Made with cornbread, vegetable oil, onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, black pepper, dressing mix, garlic, salt

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 pennsylvania dutch-style apple sausage stuffing

Pennsylvania Dutch-Style Apple Sausage Stuffing

Made with Italian sausage, bacon, onion, celery, mushrooms, sage, thyme, white bread, chicken broth, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 mediterranean spicy rice

Mediterranean Spicy Rice

Made with salt, olive oil, chicken broth, orzo, instant rice, pimiento, dry minced celery leaf, dry minced parsley, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for parmesan rice cakes

Parmesan Rice Cakes

Made with vegetable oil, onion, butter, rice, chicken or vegetable stock, Parmesan cheese, whole wheat toast, eggs, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
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 grilled portobello and vegetable stacks

Grilled Portobello And Vegetable Stacks

Made with Fontina or mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, zucchini, yellow summer squash, red bell pepper, olive oil, salt, black pepper, portobello mushroom

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cypriot tourlou-tourlou (vegetable potpourri)

Cypriot Tourlou-Tourlou (Vegetable Potpourri)

Made with soft white bread crumbs, water, black pepper, sage, eggplants, zucchinis, tomatoes, corn oil, garlic, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked rice

Baked Rice

Made with water, butter or margarine, onions, chicken bouillon powder, salt and pepper, poultry seasoning, celery, rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheese and brown rice casserole

Cheese and Brown Rice Casserole

Made with dijon mustard, milk, brown rice, green onions, cottage cheese, dried dill, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for iowa corn casserole

Iowa Corn Casserole

Made with cream style corn, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 yataklete kilkil (ethiopian gingered vegetable stew)

Yataklete Kilkil (Ethiopian Gingered Vegetable Stew)

Made with ground cardamom, water or stock, oil, butter or niter kibbeh, new potatoes, carrots, green beans, onions, garlic, ginger root, jalapeno...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 zucchini and potato pie

Zucchini And Potato Pie

Made with potatoes, water, butter, eggs, mozzarella or provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, zucchini, fresh oregano, dried oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker company potato casserole

Slow Cooker Company Potato Casserole

Made with frozen hash browns, butter or margarine, salt, onion, cream of chicken soup, potato chips or corn flakes, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker green beans with water chestnuts

Slow Cooker Green Beans With Water Chestnuts

Made with black pepper, milk, green beans, French fried onion rings, Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, cream of chicken or mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 old-fashioned bread and egg dressing

Old-Fashioned Bread And Egg Dressing

Made with giblet stock, egg, black pepper, salt, onions, celery, butter or drippings, bread cubes or crumbs, hard-cooked egg, herbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker creamy red potatoes

Slow Cooker Creamy Red Potatoes

Made with red potatoes, milk, cream cheese, cream of potato soup, Ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for potato balls with meat filling

Potato Balls With Meat Filling

Made with butter, milk, salt and pepper, nutmeg, eggs, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, butter or veg oil, shallot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for italian green bean casserole

Italian Green Bean Casserole

Made with bacon, onion, red wine, salt, black pepper, parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, ground beef

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lithuanian potato kugili

Lithuanian Potato Kugili

Made with eggs, black pepper, bacon, onions, potatoes, margarine, Milnot, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for boiled white rice

Boiled White Rice

Made with water, white rice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for green bean-artichoke casserole

Green Bean-Artichoke Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, olive oil, onion, garlic, green beans, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun cheesy hash brown casserole

Cajun Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

Made with frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, garlic, celery, onion, butter, flour, heavy cream, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese or Mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beaches and sandals' festivals

Beaches and Sandals' Festivals

Made with vegetable oil, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, sugar, butter, almond extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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