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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 southwest corn casserole

Southwest Corn Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, baking mix, corn, creamed corn, green chiles, green onions, cumin, dried basil, black pepper, eggs

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 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 louisiana pecan rice

Louisiana Pecan Rice

Made with hot sauce, unsalted butter, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun or Creole seasoning, rice, beef broth, toasted pecans

Method:   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

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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 slow cooker cheese potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheese Potatoes

Made with milk, cheddar cheese, potatoes, salt and pepper, margarine

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

recipe for african-style vegetables in coconut milk

African-Style Vegetables In Coconut Milk

Made with coconut milk, ghee or vegetable oil, whole cloves, onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, green beans, berbere, Hungarian paprika

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 perfect microwave rice

Perfect Microwave Rice

Made with black pepper, rice, water or stock, butter or oil, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 winter lima bean succotash

Winter Lima Bean Succotash

Made with dill, cream, margarine, baby lima beans, frozen sweet kernel corn, scallions

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 sausage and black bean grits casserole

Sausage And Black Bean Grits Casserole

Made with water, quick grits, garlic salt, smoked sausage or kielbasa, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, vegetable oil, salsa, black beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 crushed new potatoes with olive oil and basil

Crushed New Potatoes With Olive Oil And Basil

Made with Parmesan cheese, new potatoes, olive oil, sea salt and black pepper, basil

Method:   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 slow cooker cheesy hash brown potato casserole

Slow Cooker Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, ham, frozen hash browns, evaporated milk, cheddar cheese soup, butter or margarine, salt

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


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 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

recipe for cheese grits souffle

Cheese Grits Souffle

Made with cayenne pepper, hominy grits, water, salt, eggs, butter, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 best lithuanian turkey stuffing

Best Lithuanian Turkey Stuffing

Made with onion, black pepper, brown sugar, sage-based spice mixture, corn bread stuffing mix, corn bread, carrot, salt, water or chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for frank & potato bake

Frank & Potato Bake

Made with potatoes, onion, margarine or butter, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, american cheese, parsley, prepared mustard, frankfurters

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 coconut chile rice

Coconut Chile Rice

Made with rice, coconut cream, chile pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 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 swiss chard and rice casserole

Swiss Chard and Rice Casserole

Made with dill weed, rice, water, Swiss chard, olive oil, onions, salt and pepper, tomato sauce

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 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 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 jalapeno rice casserole

Jalapeno Rice Casserole

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, water, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, parboiled rice, plain low-fat yogurt, creamy Italian salad dressing, jalapeno pepper, fresh parsley...

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 smoked sausage dressing

Smoked Sausage Dressing

Made with oil, onions, celery, green bell peppers, Cajun sausage, butter, sweet paprika, garlic, Tabasco sauce, turkey, duck or chicken stock

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker spinach spoonbread

Slow Cooker Spinach Spoonbread

Made with seasoned salt, cottage cheese, eggs, butter, frozen chopped spinach, green onions, red bell pepper, cornbread mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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





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