Starches

Craving some Cuban? This creamy Cuban-style risotto with butter, onions, and rice cooked in saffron chicken stock makes a great base for some Cuban-spiced chicken or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make your own copycat version of the famous fried rice at Benihana's. It's quick and easy to prepare, and even has tips on how to make it in advance.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These slow cooked cheesy grits can be served for breakfast (toss a poached egg on top!) or as a savory side dish for dinner.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

These twice-baked potatoes are fully loaded with bacon, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Love risotto but don't have time to stand around stirring? Try this delicious crock pot recipe that uses arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese.

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

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Boiled potatoes and green beans with pan fried bacon and onion are a sure thing for a good home cookin' side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Let's be real, it's cheesy potatoes we're talking about. But elevating those cheesy 'taters with fresh grated asiago and a fresh burst of parsley? Now we're really...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These wonderful wedges are just like they make 'em at KFC, but better since you'll have them super fresh. A blend of herbs and spices gives them a tasty, spicy coating and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you can boil water, then you can make a fabulous polenta. Simply add cornmeal to your water and stir in your favorite cheese. Makes a great side meal to your meat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Hush puppies are delicious, deep-fried bites of bready goodness. They are often served alongside other fried food like fish or chicken but really can be served anytime you want a carb side...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe is a great copycat of the restaurant's Young Chow Fried Rice. It calls for shrimp, ham, and shredded barbecued pork which is the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Potato slices are seasoned with garlic pepper and pan-fried in bacon drippings with onion and topped with crumbled bacon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A cheesy scalloped potato recipe is just about the best way to make the most of a spud. A slow cooker turns the velvety side dish into a set it...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

These oven fries are tender on the inside but have a nice crunch on the outside, unlike other oven-baked fries.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This side dish couldn't be simpler. Just slice the potatoes, season, and bake!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

You can make these tasty tots ahead of time and freeze them for later (or, eat them right away!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Ground beef is a popular addition to fried rice because it is quick cooking and adds a lot of flavor. This hearty fried rice recipe makes a great main dish meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These potatoes take on a Greek flavor with the addition of oregano and lemon juice. So simple to prepare yet they go with a variety of entrees.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, carrots, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, vegetables, white rice, brown rice, water, vinegar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

There's avocado everything these days, so it was only a matter of time until they got turned into fries. Panko-coated avocado slices would go perfect with a Mexican main...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Butter, vanilla, and a golden-baked marshmallow topping turn some sweet potatoes into an utterly life-changing casserole.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A healthier, low sodium version of homemade rice-a-roni made with no-salt seasoning and brown rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

There's nothing quite like a big plate of Chuck Wagon Fries. Loaded with bacon, potatoes, cheese, and onions, they're the perfect comfort food.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Turn some basic basmati into radiant rice. The mixture of spices, rich ghee, and nutty basmati make this rice dish a winner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

You have to imagine that Oprah has eaten some of the best foods imaginable. So, these creamy horseradish mashed potatoes must be divine!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Considered a snack or "street food", these deep-fried, meat-filled rice balls have become popular not just in Italy but around the globe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Cheddar cheese, chicken broth, non-stick cooking spray, cabbage, onion, bacon, parsley, dried thyme, salt and pepper, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

No need to drag out the deep fryer for these tasty nuggets. They are just like regular hush puppies but are baked in muffin tins instead of deep frying.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A pleasing blend of legumes and grains. Quinoa is cooked in vegetable stock and mixed with chickpeas, red onion, and feta cheese. Perfect for a last minute side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with paprika, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese soup, buttermilk, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper, hash brown...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

These mashed cowboy 'taters with carrots and corn make one heck of a side dish. The only missing ingredient is the cowboy attitude, so these are best...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Colby, mozzarella, and bechamel sauce turn ordinary potatoes into an extravagant affair. No need to dine out for this delicious dish. This copycat can easily be...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This delicious crawfish stuffing can be used to stuff poultry, mushrooms, salmon or other fish, or simply serve as a side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Want a foolproof way to cook rice? Try this oven-baked method with easy to follow instructions for baking rice in the oven for perfect results every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Trisha doesn't overcomplicate her mashed potatoes. Potatoes, milk, butter, and seasoning. Perfection doesn't have to be complex

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Here's a creamy risotto worthy of some seared scallops or a fine fillet of sea bass. Using a pressure cooker makes a usually work-intensive risotto...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

A simple yet tasty baked side dish made with white rice, green onions, fresh mushrooms, chicken broth, and sherry.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Put the sweet back in sweet potatoes, then add a layer of marshmallow creme on top. This decadent dish is the perfect sweet and savory bridge between dinner...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, chicken broth, water, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe is the perfect way to add a little bit of seafood flair to your Thanksgiving feast. This traditional oyster stuffing is sure to please even the most discerning...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Forget everything you know about mashed potatoes! This is the only recipe you'll need from now on. Perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime of the year.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green onion, hot pepper sauce, potatoes, butter, salt, cajun spice blend, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Copy the popular cheese fries from Outback Steakhouse with this simple recipe that starts with frozen french fries and ends with a sprinkling of bacon.

Method:   deep fryer, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, onion, green bell pepper, corn, tomato, rice, Swiss cheese, whipping cream, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

New potatoes are oven-roasted with a variety of herbs, resulting in a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Slow cooking the saffron and rice ensures the full flavor of the saffron is infused in the rice. The result is perfectly tender grains of rice with a lovely yellow hue.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A delicious and lower fat alternative to French fries. Made with polenta, salt, and ketchup or marinara sauce for dipping.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Zucchini and yellow squash give this fried rice recipe an extra veggie kick. It also has Canadian bacon instead of the more commonly used ham in fried rice recipes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, onion, potatoes, milk, salt and pepper, bacon, cabbage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Beef, tomato, and rice with a hint of spice. Spanish rice made easy in the crock pot.

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