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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 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 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 raclette potatoes

Raclette Potatoes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 thanksgiving stuffing loaf

Thanksgiving Stuffing Loaf

Made with nutmeg, olive oil, sesame oil, whole wheat bread, fresh thyme, fresh sage, onion, parsnips, carrots, turkey or chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 garlic scapes with red bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms

Garlic Scapes with Red Bell Peppers and Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with garlic scapes, red bell pepper, grapeseed oil, salt, shiitake mushrooms, black pepper, sesame seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make-ahead rice casserole

Make-Ahead Rice Casserole

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, rice, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, creamed corn, sour cream, green onions, diced green chilies, dried cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 baked cajun rice

Baked Cajun Rice

Made with tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, ground meat, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, green onion, rice, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quinoa stuffing with oyster mushrooms and chestnuts

Quinoa Stuffing with Oyster Mushrooms and Chestnuts

Made with salt and pepper, thyme, fresh sage, quinoa, chicken or turkey stock, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage, oyster mushrooms, chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 corn and broccoli bake au gratin

Corn And Broccoli Bake Au Gratin

Made with butter, black pepper, dried minced onion, cream style corn, frozen chopped broccoli, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, saltine crackers, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black eyed peas & rice casserole

Black Eyed Peas & Rice Casserole

Made with garlic salt, rice, black-eyed peas, ground sausage, celery, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 czech mushroom potato casserole

Czech Mushroom Potato Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, potatoes, fresh morel mushrooms, onion, garlic, butter, egg, milk, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 potato balls with meat filling

Potato Balls With Meat Filling

Made with butter, milk, salt and pepper, nutmeg, eggs, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, butter or veg oil, shallot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy havarti grits

Creamy Havarti Grits

Made with Havarti cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, water, butter, salt and pepper, quick grits

Method:   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 new mexican potato bake

New Mexican Potato Bake

Made with salt and pepper, garlic, dried oregano, cumin, potatoes, onion, milk, chicken stock, chile powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked vegetables au gratin

Baked Vegetables Au Gratin

Made with onion, mushrooms, carrot, zucchini, Cheddar cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sweet corn grits

Sweet Corn Grits

Made with corn on the cob, garlic, butter, olive oil, mascarpone cheese, American or Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, corn cobs, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 grits and sausage breakfast casserole

Grits And Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, butter, bulk sausage, grits, sharp Cheddar cheese, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 mirliton seafood cornbread dressing

Mirliton Seafood Cornbread Dressing

Made with cornbread, vegetable oil, onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, black pepper, dressing mix, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tempeh & vegetables with pomegranate glaze

Tempeh & Vegetables with Pomegranate Glaze

Made with canola or grapeseed oil, mushrooms, garlic, red or yellow bell pepper, zucchini, carrots, tempeh, broccoli, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 baked fennel au gratin

Baked Fennel Au Gratin

Made with bread crumbs, Parmesan or Romano cheese, fennel bulbs, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, half and half, light cream, or milk, Swiss or Gruyere...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for healthy baked vegetable casserole

Healthy Baked Vegetable Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker red, white and blue potatoes

Slow Cooker Red, White and Blue Potatoes

Made with blue cheese, milk or soy milk, bacon bits, red potatoes, sweet red pepper, fresh chives, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 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 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 fresh vegetable skillet

Fresh Vegetable Skillet

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, olive oil, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, garlic, fresh basil

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 celery root ravioli with celery-mushroom filling

Celery Root Ravioli With Celery-Mushroom Filling

Made with Spanish onion, olive oil, celery roots, portobello mushrooms, salt and pepper, garlic, rosemary, celery, shallots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dutch oven turkey stuffing

Dutch Oven Turkey Stuffing

Made with garlic powder, sage, celery salt, dried thyme, black pepper, tarragon, butter, dried parsley, pine nuts, eggs

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

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 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 slow cooker cheesy hot dogs and hominy

Slow Cooker Cheesy Hot Dogs And Hominy

Made with cream of mushroom soup, hominy, cream of chicken soup, green chilies, processed cheese product, hot dogs or ham

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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




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