Made with curry powder, rice, onion, water, salt, butter, coconut, salted peanuts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Starches

We've collected some of our favorite starchy side dish recipes here for you to help complete your meal.
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Coconut Rice Curry
Vegetarian Risotto with Fresh Broccoli Florets
Use a good, rich vegetable stock in this recipe for the best results. Wilted spinach adds additional flavor and visual appeal.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sausage And Vegetable Risotto
Made with sweet Italian sausages, water, onion, butter, white wine, arborio rice, zucchini, kosher salt, fresh baby spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Congee
Congee can be doctored up in dozens of savory ways, from a simple splash of soy sauce to shredded nori seaweed and soft-boiled eggs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Very Sage Slow Cooker Stuffing
The two keys to this scrumptious recipe are using cornbread for moisture and fresh sage for maximum herby flavor.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Traditional Stuffing
This is a simple, traditional stuffing made with white bread, celery, onions, and sage. It is a staple recipe on many holiday tables.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Bulgur with Pecans
Made with pecans, water, bulgur wheat, dried basil, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brazilian-Style Black Beans and Rice
Made with oranges, raisins, salt, dried black beans, ham bone, water, mustard seed, dried oregano, garlic, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Hearty Slow Cooker Hash Brown Potatoes With Turkey Or Beef
Made with frozen hash brown potatoes, ground turkey or beef, onion, cream-style corn, mushrooms, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Curried Rice
Made with rice, egg yolk, butter, onion, green bell pepper, curry powder, turmeric, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes
You've gotta have a go-to mashed potato recipe, and this one is a winner. The creamy, garlicky result is convincing enough on its own, but the convenience of...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Oven Baked Spicy Rice
A great, easy side dish made with rice, tomatoes with green chiles, green olives, onion, and Jack cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cranberry Rice Pilaf
Made with italian parsley, dried cranberries, vegetable stock, brown rice, lemon juice, Granny Smith apple, olive oil, garlic, scallions, celery
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple and Sage Stuffing
If you thought stuffing was just a sidekick, think again. This apple and sage version is here to steal the spotlight at your next holiday or dinner gathering.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Curried Rice Mix
Made with long-grain rice, curry powder, chicken bouillon, raisins, dried minced onion
Time: under 30 minutes
How To Cook Foolproof Brown Rice
The best way to cook amazing food is to master the basics. Perfect brown rice is so versatile, whether for stir-fries, burrito bowls, or serving alongside grilled fish...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Best Turkey Dressing
The combination of white bread and cornbread cubes mixed with pork sausage makes the best turkey dressing you'll ever have.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Basmati Pullao
This basmati is toasted in oil, studded with juicy raisins and salty cashews, and spiced with cinnamon and cloves. You'll never look at rice the same way again, and you shouldn't.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potato-Tomato Pot
Made with frozen shredded hash browns, green beans, onion, dried parsley, cream of celery soup, stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easter Egg Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes
These Easter delights are a cross between baked potatoes and deviled eggs. Potatoes mashed with Dijon, chives, and creamy gouda and stuffed back into their own...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Wild Rice Dressing
Made with wild rice, water, breakfast sausage, cream of mushroom soup, butter, croutons, poultry seasoning, dry onion, celery, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
John's Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are roasted with rosemary, onion, garlic, olive oil, and a generous amount of sea salt and coarse ground black pepper.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Chipotle Veggie Rice Bowl
Wipe that takeout menu off the table because this Chipotle copycat veggie rice bowl is about to become your new favorite at-home dish. With fresh ingredients and bold...
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Apple Baked Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter, brown sugar, sweet potato, tart apple, apple cider
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Polenta With Wild Mushrooms
The polenta is cooked in a flavorful broth, then topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions. Serve this dish as a main course or as a side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Stuffing
Made with salt, sage, poultry seasoning, celery, onion, butter, bread crumbs, sweet potato, chicken broth, pecans
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Applebee's Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Made with black pepper, salt, sour cream, potatoes, garlic, bacon, scallions, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grillled Garlic Rosemary Potatoes
Made with black pepper, kosher salt, potatoes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Pecan Stuffing
Want to balance out rich dishes with something a bit fruity? This apple pecan stuffing brings the perfect contrast with its savory herbs and sweet apples.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Meringue And Streusel Topped Sweet Potatoes
Made with maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, maple flavoring, eggs, non-stick cooking spray, pecans, brown sugar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Brown Rice And Cranberry Stuffing
A truly delicious and different stuffing recipe made with brown rice, dried cranberries, fennel, celery, carrots, onion, and thyme.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Risotto with Homemade Turkey Broth and Porcini Mushrooms
Do yourself a favor, take that Thanksgiving carcass and make a broth. Then do yourself another favor, use that broth to make this rich risotto...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pinto Beans And Potatoes
Made with paprika, cumin, parsley, water, potatoes, chicken broth, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, pinto beans
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Buca Di Beppo Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Made with butter, potatoes, garlic, dried oregano, salt, Romano cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Missy Potatoes
Made with Tabasco sauce, cracker crumbs, black pepper, frozen hash brown potatoes, sour cream, cream of celery soup, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter or margarine, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Made with American cheese, cream of mushroom soup, potatoes, onion, flour, salt, black pepper, butter
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Zesty Steamed Carrots And Red Potatoes
Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, parsley, red potatoes, carrots, green onion, margarine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork Fried Rice With Water Chestnuts And Bean Sprouts
Made with bean sprouts, eggs, green onion, garlic, rice, water chestnuts, pork, soy sauce, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Risotto With Chicken, Lemon Grass And Coconut Milk
Made with garlic, scallions, lemongrass, salt, onion, arborio rice, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rice Krispy Potatoes
Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, puffed rice cereal, seasoned salt, salt, butter or margarine, cream of chicken soup, onion
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Ham Hock, Red Beans and Rice
Made with garlic, andouille sausage, bay leaves, black pepper, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, ham hock, red beans, chicken stock
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Bayou Dirty Rice
Made with celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, cumin, ground oregano, rice
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Marie Caratelli's Steamed Cabbage and Potatoes
Made with celery seeds, green cabbage, potatoes, olive oil, onions, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetarian or chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Dog and Potato Casserole
Made with black pepper and spices, potatoes, hot dogs, velveeta cheese, milk, mushroom soup, onion
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Classic Mexican Rice
Made with monterey jack cheese, long grain rice, oil, onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, tomato sauce, water or canned chicken broth
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Acapulco's Mexican Rice
Made with salt, onion, long grain rice, ground cumin, lard or chicken fat, chicken broth, tomato juice, diced tomatoes, parsley, garlic
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Scalloped Potatoes With Ham For A Crowd
Made with canned ham, milk, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Dutch Lettuce
Made with hard cooked eggs, lettuce, mashed potatoes, bacon, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
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