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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 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 caramelized garlic

Caramelized Garlic

Made with garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker potatoes with bacon, gruyere, and cheddar cheese

Slow Cooker Potatoes With Bacon, Gruyere, And Cheddar Cheese

Made with salt and pepper, bacon, onions, potatoes, Gruyere cheese, Cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for southern spoon bread

Southern Spoon Bread

Made with eggs, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, butter or margarine

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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 adai

Adai

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


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy corn casserole

Cheesy Corn Casserole

Made with Monterey jack cheese, sugar, creamed corn, milk, Bisquick, egg, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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


recipe for greek ratatouille

Greek Ratatouille

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, garlic, brown rice, oregano, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for artichokes with potatoes, greek style

Artichokes With Potatoes, Greek Style

Made with salt, black pepper, olive oil, fresh parsley, frozen artichokes, onion, garlic, new potatoes, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and broccoli potato gratin

Bacon and Broccoli Potato Gratin

Made with Swiss cheese, black pepper, Yukon Gold potatoes, frozen broccoli florets, bacon, heavy cream, onion, kosher salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for thanksgiving broccoli casserole

Thanksgiving Broccoli Casserole

Made with croutons, butter, fresh broccoli, American cheese, cream of mushroom soup, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pea shoots with fermented bean curd

Pea Shoots With Fermented Bean Curd

Made with fermented bean curd, pea shoots, vegetable oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low carb stuffing

Low Carb Stuffing

Made with eggs, cauliflower, yellow squash, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, fresh sage, fresh thyme, garlic, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for gourmet slow cooker potatoes

Gourmet Slow Cooker Potatoes

Made with milk, black pepper, salt, potatoes, margarine, American cheese, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for herbed parsley rice

Herbed Parsley Rice

Made with fresh parsley, onion, margarine, water, rice, chicken bouillon granules, dried basil, dried thyme, black pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for al's oasis restaurant sausage stuffing casserole

Al's Oasis Restaurant Sausage Stuffing Casserole

Made with parsley flakes or snipped parsley, bulk pork sausage, onion, green or red bell pepper, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, cream style corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for kraut-stuffed mushroom caps

Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hush puppy pie

Hush Puppy Pie

Made with baking powder, butter, onion, corn, buttermilk, egg, salt, black pepper, cornmeal, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pommes dauphine

Pommes Dauphine

Made with oil, black pepper, baking potatoes, salt, butter or margarine, flour, eggs

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


recipe for asparagus potato casserole

Asparagus Potato Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, potatoes, asparagus, onions, milk, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for celery au gratin

Celery Au Gratin

Made with Romano cheese, black pepper, celery, beef broth, egg yolks, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetable napoleon

Vegetable Napoleon

Made with mozzarella cheese, tomato, yellow squash, zucchini, garlic and herb seasoning mix, black pepper, powdered garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 sauteed potatoes in goose fat

Sauteed Potatoes In Goose Fat

Made with kosher salt, parsley, Idaho potatoes, goose fat, garlic

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 easy cheesy carrot casserole

Easy Cheesy Carrot Casserole

Made with saltine crackers, carrots, butter or margarine, American cheese, dill weed

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spinach-broccoli buffet casserole

Spinach-Broccoli Buffet Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, salt, frozen chopped spinach, frozen chopped broccoli, sour cream, onion soup mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamed fresh peas with new potatoes

Creamed Fresh Peas With New Potatoes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for okra and tomatoes over grits

Okra And Tomatoes Over Grits

Made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, bay leaves, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, dry oregano, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, tabasco

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 low fat creamy baked grits

Low Fat Creamy Baked Grits

Made with eggs, skim milk, chicken stock, quick cooking grits, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for indian spiced vegetables in sour cream

Indian Spiced Vegetables In Sour Cream

Made with ground coriander, fresh ginger root, garlic, turmeric, salt, chicken broth, cauliflower, frozen cauliflower, garbanzo beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 slow cooker alfredo green bean casserole

Slow Cooker Alfredo Green Bean Casserole

Made with frozen cut green beans, water chestnuts, roasted red bell pepper, Alfredo pasta sauce, French fried onions

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

recipe for john wayne casserole

John Wayne Casserole

Made with flour, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, chopped green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, eggs, evaporated milk

Method:   oven
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 sweet and gold potato hash

Sweet and Gold Potato Hash

Made with olive oil, French bread, yukon gold potatoes, sweet potato, vegetable oil, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jimmy dean sausage stuffing

Jimmy Dean Sausage Stuffing

Made with black pepper, poultry seasoning, pork sausage, mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, frozen spinach, dried rosemary

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 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 scalloped vegetables

Scalloped Vegetables

Made with processed cheese product, buttery round crackers, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cassoulet of zucchini and rice with mushrooms, onions and cheese

Cassoulet of Zucchini and Rice with Mushrooms, Onions and Cheese

Made with salt and pepper, French fried onions, eggs, zucchini, green onions, mushrooms, garlic, butter, tomatoes, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pommes de terre noisette

Pommes De Terre Noisette

Made with black pepper, salt, potatoes, margarine, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheddar cheese spoon bread

Cheddar Cheese Spoon Bread

Made with scallions, Cheddar cheese, water, salt, cornmeal, black pepper, butter, milk, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 oven-roasted autumn vegetables

Oven-Roasted Autumn Vegetables

Made with rutabaga, carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, yams or sweet potatoes, olive oil, butter, fresh sage, fresh thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 low-fat baked zucchini, tomato, and potato casserole

Low-Fat Baked Zucchini, Tomato, And Potato Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, olive oil cooking spray, tomatoes, zucchini, russet potato, garlic, fresh basil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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