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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 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

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 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 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

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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 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 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 acapulco mexican potatoes

Acapulco Mexican Potatoes

Made with cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, salt, black pepper, oil, baking potatoes, green bell peppers, onions, tomato, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrot pineapple casserole

Carrot Pineapple Casserole

Made with walnut halves, cornstarch, brown sugar, frozen baby carrots, orange, walnuts, pineapple tidbits, pineapple juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for savory red cabbage and red potatoes

Savory Red Cabbage And Red Potatoes

Made with water, black pepper, salt, red cabbage, prepared horseradish, red potatoes, butter, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy mashed parsnip

Spicy Mashed Parsnip

Made with walnut oil, milk, black pepper, parsnips, butter, cumin, hot chili powder, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange rice for 100

Orange Rice for 100

Made with dehydrated onion flakes, white rice, water, orange juice frozen concentrate, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tex-mex sweet corn cake

Tex-Mex Sweet Corn Cake

Made with salt, baking powder, sugar, masa harina, water, butter, cream, sour cream or yogurt, cornmeal, creamed corn

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 italian seasoned vegetables

Italian Seasoned Vegetables

Made with frozen mixed vegetables, butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesy new potatoes with bacon

Cheesy New Potatoes With Bacon

Made with pepper, new potatoes, bacon, Cheddar cheese, butter or margarine, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for southwest-style potatoes

Southwest-Style Potatoes

If you're in the mood for something cheesy and spicy, give this potato casserole recipe a try. Shredded or sliced potatoes are seasoned, oven-baked, and topped with spicy...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican black bean and jalapeno spoon bread

Mexican Black Bean And Jalapeno Spoon Bread

Made with butter or margarine, jalapenos, water, cornmeal, vegetable bouillon cubes, black beans, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 ethiopian vegetables with garlic and ginger (yataklete kilkil)

Ethiopian Vegetables with Garlic and Ginger (Yataklete Kilkil)

Made with carrots, fresh green beans, onions, oil, green pepper, jalapenos, garlic, ginger root, salt, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 hush puppy mix

Hush Puppy Mix

Made with ground red pepper, baking soda, yellow corn meal, all-purpose flour, dried minced onion, baking powder, sugar, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coconut chile rice

Coconut Chile Rice

Made with rice, coconut cream, chile pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 raclette potatoes

Raclette Potatoes

Made with baby white or Yukon gold potatoes, salt, raclette cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 potato mille-feuille with smoked salmon

Potato Mille-Feuille With Smoked Salmon

Made with smoked salmon, lemon, olive oil, russet potatoes, salt, creme fraiche or sour cream, fresh dill or parsley, scallion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shrimp and grits casserole

Shrimp And Grits Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, cheddar cheese, garlic, shrimp, water, salt, grits, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cubed potatoes with garlic and sage

Cubed Potatoes With Garlic And Sage

Made with fresh sage, black pepper, baking potatoes, butter, corn oil, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheesy slow cooker vegetable bake

Cheesy Slow Cooker Vegetable Bake

Made with American cheese, pimientos, frozen broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot blend, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barley and corn casserole

Barley And Corn Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, garlic, onion, carrots, oil, chicken broth, pearl barley, salt, black pepper, frozen corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for alu karela bhaja (potato and bitter gourd)

Alu Karela Bhaja (Potato And Bitter Gourd)

Made with oil, salt, bitter gourd, potatoes, green chili pepper, nigella seeds, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 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 green chili spoon bread

Green Chili Spoon Bread

Made with salt, eggs, corn, chicken broth, skim milk, yellow cornmeal, onion, red bell pepper, green chilies, jalapeno chilies

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cookout potatoes

Cookout Potatoes

Made with butter or margarine, bacon, potatoes, salt, black pepper, onion, Cheddar cheese or process American cheese product

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ginger rice with green onions

Ginger Rice With Green Onions

Made with green onions, ginger, rice, chicken broth, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 asian potatoes

Asian Potatoes

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for braised celery hearts

Braised Celery Hearts

Made with celery hearts, butter, chicken broth, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jerk vegetables

Jerk Vegetables

Made with Scotch bonnet pepper, canola oil, sugar, soy sauce, dried thyme, ground allspice, potatoes, ears corn, onion

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for broccoli and cauliflower gratin

Broccoli And Cauliflower Gratin

Made with breadcrumbs, ground red pepper, Dijon mustard, fresh broccoli, fresh cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, green onions

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for herbed corn and edamame succotash

Herbed Corn And Edamame Succotash

Made with canola oil, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, corn, dry white wine or water, rice vinegar, fresh parsley, fresh basil, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old french style potatoes with mushrooms

Old French Style Potatoes With Mushrooms

Made with lemon, nutmeg, black pepper, potatoes, onions, fresh mushrooms, olive oil, flour, parsley, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for campfire dutch oven potatoes

Campfire Dutch Oven Potatoes

Made with non-stick cooking spray, dry ranch salad dressing mix, red potatoes, onion, butter

Method:   outdoor grill, campfire
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 mozzarella potatoes

Mozzarella Potatoes

Made with mozzarella cheese, potatoes, olive oil, bread crumbs, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for country-style potatoes

Country-Style Potatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, Yukon gold potatoes, bacon, butter, shallots, garlic

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 burmese coconut rice

Burmese Coconut Rice

Made with salt, milk, shredded coconut, long grain rice, onions, peanut oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for delmonico potatoes with breadcrumb topping

Delmonico Potatoes With Breadcrumb Topping

Made with potatoes, salt and pepper, Cheddar or Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, butter, flour, milk, heavy cream, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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