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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 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 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 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


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 virginia spoon bread

Virginia Spoon Bread

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 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 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 creole grilled chayote ratatouille

Creole Grilled Chayote Ratatouille

Made with Creole seasoning, chayotes, eggplant, onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley, bay leaves

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 lentil rice casserole

Lentil Rice Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chicken broth, lentils, brown rice, onion, sweet basil, dried oregano, dried thyme

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for corn and green chile casserole

Corn And Green Chile Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, butter or margarine, cream cheese, frozen whole kernel corn, green chiles

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for holiday bratwurst stuffing

Holiday Bratwurst Stuffing

Made with chicken broth, eggs, bratwurst, butter, onions, celery, green bell pepper, bread stuffing, sage, poultry seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mashed parsnips with brown sugar

Mashed Parsnips With Brown Sugar

Made with fresh parsnips, water, margarine, salt and pepper, brown sugar, maple syrup or honey, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 corn dodgers

Corn Dodgers

Made with oil, cornmeal, eggs, salt, flour, baking powder, milk, onion powder, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
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 slow cooker sour cream potatoes

Slow Cooker Sour Cream Potatoes

Made with frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, Cojack cheese, sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 buea coconut joloffe rice (cameroon)

Buea Coconut Joloffe Rice (Cameroon)

Made with bay leaf, onion, peanut oil, tomatoes, tomato puree, coconut milk, carrots, hot pepper, salt, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jasmine coconut rice with mango

Jasmine Coconut Rice with Mango

Made with mango, salt, Soft Jasmine Rice, coconut milk, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for don's omaha baked potato casserole

Don's Omaha Baked Potato Casserole

Made with green onion, potatoes, butter, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, salt, black pepper, sour cream

Method:   oven, 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 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 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 edamame with sesame jasmine rice

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

recipe for mexican rice casserole with chiles and cheese

Mexican Rice Casserole With Chiles And Cheese

Made with black pepper, cooked rice, Monterey jack cheese, green chilies, cilantro, sour cream, green onions, cumin, salt

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 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 batter fried parsnips

Batter Fried Parsnips

Made with lemon juice, chervil, all-purpose flour, tarragon, buttermilk, apple cider, Swiss cheese, shortening

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 boiled white rice

Boiled White Rice

Made with water, white rice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 green bean casserole with mozzarella cheese

Green Bean Casserole With Mozzarella Cheese

Made with corn flakes, salt, butter, onion, flour, black pepper, sugar, sour cream, green beans, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 callaloo bake (bahamas)

Callaloo Bake (Bahamas)

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for curried creamed radishes

Curried Creamed Radishes

Made with salt, milk, radishes, butter, flour, curry powder

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 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 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 patatas pobres

Patatas Pobres

Made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, potatoes, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy potato casserole

Spicy Potato Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, sour cream, milk, onion, potatoes, Italian bread crumbs, butter, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for garden rice

Garden Rice

Made with fresh parsley, margarine, onion, celery, mushrooms, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, water, long grain rice, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker ratatouille

Slow Cooker Ratatouille

Made with black pepper, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper, zucchini, olive oil, dried basil, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pressure cooker cheesy parmesan red potatoes

Pressure Cooker Cheesy Parmesan Red Potatoes

Made with parsley, chicken broth, red potatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for succotash with fresh corn, lima beans, tomatoes & onion

Succotash with Fresh Corn, Lima Beans, Tomatoes & Onion

Made with fresh basil, lima beans, olive oil, onion, kosher salt, garlic, tomatoes, corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for radish hash browns

Radish Hash Browns

Made with paprika, dried thyme, bacon drippings, onion, radishes, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave vegetables

Microwave Vegetables

Made with garlic, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, onion, dried Italian seasoning, tomato, Parmesan cheese, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for deep fried potato balls

Deep Fried Potato Balls

Made with vegetable oil, water, potatoes, nonfat dry milk, flour, salt, garlic powder or onion powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 green bean cashew casserole

Green Bean Cashew Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, half and half or light cream, cashew, green beans, oil, onion, white wine or reduced sodium chicken broth, salt, ground white pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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





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