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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 baked grits and corn

Baked Grits and Corn

Made with frozen corn, water, grits, salt, black pepper, eggs, butter, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked vegetable casserole

Baked Vegetable Casserole

Made with olive oil, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, green bell peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for callaloo bake (bahamas)

Callaloo Bake (Bahamas)

Made with breadcrumbs, callaloo, onion, bacon, cheese, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheese and rice casserole

Cheese and Rice Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, eggs, celery, onion, margarine or butter, rice, American cheese, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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recipe for st. patrick's day green rice

St. Patrick's Day Green Rice

Made with parsley, black pepper, green food coloring, chicken broth, green onions, olive oil, green bell pepper, rice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baby potatoes with saffron mayonnaise

Baby Potatoes with Saffron Mayonnaise

Made with fresh Italian parsley, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, red or white potatoes, parsley, garlic, saffron, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 bananas with green split peas

Bananas with Green Split Peas

Made with onion, green split peas, bananas, salt, palm oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for holiday carrots casserole

Holiday Carrots Casserole

Made with carrots, onion, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, black pepper, cracker crumbs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy vegetable casserole

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Made with crackers, American cheese, frozen vegetable blend, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jack jubilee

Jack Jubilee

Made with cheddar cheese, onion, butter, tomato sauce, green chili peppers, salt, eggs, half-and-half, corn chips, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for french potato pie

French Potato Pie

Made with egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper, potatoes, all-purpose flour, salt, butter or margarine, water, parsley, shallots

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 vegetable paella

Slow Cooker Vegetable Paella

Made with frozen chopped spinach, white rice, vegetable stock, green bell pepper, roasted red bell peppers, onion, garlic, saffron threads, black pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for wheat berry stuffing

Wheat Berry Stuffing

Made with water, salt, white bread, croutons, onion, butter, celery, ground sage, dried whole sage, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for foolproof slow cooker white rice

Foolproof Slow Cooker White Rice

If you've ever battled with sticky rice or tricky cooking times, this recipe is your new best friend. Effortless and reliable, it brings perfect results with minimal...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 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

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 grilled vegetables with roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette

Grilled Vegetables With Roasted Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette

Made with zucchini, red onion, red peppers, green peppers, mushrooms, fennel bulb, eggplant, olive oil, fresh oregano, salt and pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for potato puppies

Potato Puppies

Made with eggs, oil, mashed potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tunisian keftaji

Tunisian Keftaji

Made with red wine vinegar, ground coriander, zucchini, green peppers, olive oil, potatoes, water, tomato paste, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 roasted garlic with garlic-infused olive oil

Roasted Garlic with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil

Made with garlic, olive oil

Method:   oven
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 coconut chile rice

Coconut Chile Rice

Made with rice, coconut cream, chile pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rice with leek and silverbeet

Rice With Leek And Silverbeet

Made with salt and pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, leek, garlic, short-grain rice, water, silverbeet, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy green bean casserole with water chestnuts and mushrooms

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Water Chestnuts and Mushrooms

Made with margarine, onion, all-purpose flour, half and half, sharp Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, mushrooms, soy sauce, hot pepper...

Method:   stovetop, oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker green bean and potato casserole

Slow Cooker Green Bean and Potato Casserole

Made with butter, white or cheese sauce, frozen cut green beans, red potatoes, onion, dill weed, salt, black pepper, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mashed potato stuffing

Mashed Potato Stuffing

Made with eggs, white bread, milk or water, potatoes, butter, salt, milk, bacon grease or butter, onion, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for israeli potatoes with mustard and honey

Israeli Potatoes with Mustard and Honey

Made with salt and pepper, mustard, honey, corn oil, potatoes, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potato samosa

Potato Samosa

Made with vegetable oil, spring roll wrappers, potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, chili flakes, lemon juice, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker bacon cheese potatoes

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheese Potatoes

Made with butter, bacon, onions, potatoes, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for squash and corn casserole

Squash and Corn Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, cheese, onion, butter, yellow squash, garlic salt, cumin, salt, black pepper, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spinach stuffing balls

Spinach Stuffing Balls

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, frozen chopped spinach, garlic powder, onion, thyme, eggs, seasoned stuffing mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mushroom and chestnut stuffing

Mushroom And Chestnut Stuffing

Made with white bread, butter, onions, mushrooms, celery, fresh chestnuts, chestnuts, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lighthouse inn nutty puppies

Lighthouse Inn Nutty Puppies

Made with buttermilk, Spanish peanuts, black pepper, cornmeal, cream style corn, bacon, jalapeno peppers, onion, flour, salt

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oyster mushroom stuffing

Oyster Mushroom Stuffing

Made with onion, chicken stock, garlic, celery, bread, sage, thyme, parsley, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for squash dressing

Squash Dressing

Made with salt and pepper, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, cornbread mix, butter, yellow squash, cream of chicken soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker parmesan potatoes

Slow Cooker Parmesan Potatoes

Get ready for comfort food heaven with layers of potatoes, bacon, and Parmesan cheese, all cooked in a creamy mushroom soup sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low country red rice

Low Country Red Rice

Made with tomatoes, bacon, onion, red bell pepper, celery, olive oil, jalapenos, poblano or yellow bell pepper, bay leaves, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp and grits with andouille sausage

Shrimp and Grits With Andouille Sausage

Made with grits, butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and fresh ground pepper, shrimp, tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, scallions

Method:   stovetop
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 le ann rimes' southern style grits bake

Le Ann Rimes' Southern Style Grits Bake

Made with chives or green onion, bacon, onion, milk, quick cooking grits, salt, egg substitute, eggs, maple syrup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for boston baked corn

Boston Baked Corn

Made with bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, onion, fresh corn

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 potato slices with cheese

Slow Cooker Potato Slices With Cheese

Made with stock, potatoes, cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker creamy potato wedges

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Wedges

Made with frozen new potato wedges, sour cream chive dip, Asiago cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vegetable casserole

Vegetable Casserole

Made with white shoe peg corn, French cut green beans, butter or margarine, water chestnuts, onion, cream of celery soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crackers

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for young peas and potatoes in white gravy

Young Peas And Potatoes In White Gravy

Made with flour, evaporated milk, peas, new potatoes, salt, black pepper,, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for clam stuffing bake

Clam Stuffing Bake

Made with lemon juice, minced clams, seasoned stuffing mix, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, butter, carrot, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mujadara

Mujadara

Made with cumin, black pepper, onions, olive oil, dry lentils, water, long grain white rice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for marrakesh vegetable curry

Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

Made with onion, garlic, turmeric, curry powder, ground cinnamon, sea salt, cayenne pepper, garbanzo beans, almonds, zucchini

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spanish style potatoes

Spanish Style Potatoes

Made with tomatoes, oregano, chicken bouillon granules, potatoes, onions, green bell pepper, water, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for adai

Adai

Made with coconut, salt, rice, urad dal, chana dal, yellow split peas, chili powder, onion, carrot


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for asian potatoes

Asian Potatoes

Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, black pepper, paprika, soy sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled vegetable platter

Grilled Vegetable Platter

Made with zucchini, asparagus, vidalia onion, portabella mushrooms, spike seasoning, butter, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crispy brabant potatoes with lemon and garlic

Crispy Brabant Potatoes With Lemon And Garlic

Made with potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, green onions, fresh cilantro or parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon peel, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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