Who says comfort food can't be a little exotic? These South African sweet potatoes are here to bring some warmth and sweetness to your dinner table.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Vegetables are an important part of our diet however they often get a reputation as being boring or bland. Liven them up with our collection of recipes for veggies like eggplant, green beans, pumpkin, and potatoes.
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South African Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Rosemary
For a side dish that stands out, try these roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The unique combination of roasted garlic's depth and the fresh herbal notes...
Method: oven, 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
Paula's Patates Lemonates
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
Grilled Mushroom Packets
Fresh mushrooms, zucchini, onion, a bell peppers are mixed with dry couscous and Alfredo sauce in a foil wrap and cooked on the grill (or in the oven).
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
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Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are good and garlic mashed potatoes are better, but horseradish garlic mashed potatoes are best. The spicy horseradish works great with savory...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Buffalo Potato Wedges
Potato wedges are basted with a Buffalo-style sauce while they cook and served with blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Wilted Green Beans With Basil
Made with bell peppers, salt and pepper, green beans, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Cowboy Mashed Potatoes With Carrots And Corn
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
Herbed Green Beans With Roasted Peppers
Made with pepper, salt, dried basil, butter or olive oil, whole green beans, frozen whole green beans, roasted red peppers, French fried onions, water
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Miso Braised Kohlrabi
Ever cooked with kohlrabi before? This recipe showcases kohlrabi's flavors, giving you the perfect canvas for that umami-packed miso magic.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
French Peas
Fresh peas, onions, and lettuce combine for a light and vibrant side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a fast side dish that complements a variety of main courses.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Ratatouille
Did you watch Ratatouille once and vow to recreate the dish? Delay no longer. The beautiful arrangement of veggies is a total showstopper, and if you're looking to do dinner and a...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Green Beans
These baked green beans would make any Southern grandma proud. Onions and mushrooms sauteed in bacon grease bake with the beans for a staple in comfort food side dishes.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramelized Apples And Onions
The apples and onions are golden brown and glistening with that tantalizing mix of sweet and savory. Perfect accompaniment to roasted or grilled meat.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
African Squash And Yams Futari for Kwanzaa
Made with ground cloves, yams or sweet potatoes, ground cinnamon, onion, oil, coconut milk, hubbard squash, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary
Roasted potatoes with just the simple stuff are simply the best.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Barbecued Potatoes
If you're grilling your main course already then this potato side dish recipe is a breeze to add to your meal.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Slowcooked Mashed Potatoes
The crockpot comes to the rescue, along with an electric mixer to whip up creamy, buttery potatoes in a snap.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Dressed Up Green Beans
Made with kosher salt, sesame seeds, fresh green beans, shallot, garlic, butter, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Made with black pepper, salt, sour cream, potatoes, garlic, bacon, scallions, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potato Noodles
Sweet potato noodles are high in vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber. They have a chewy texture and a slightly sweet taste.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato-Stuffed Eggplant
Fresh parsley and chives add some fresh herbal flavor to the tomato-breadcrumb stuffing mixture. If you're not vegan, some gooey mozzarella would be right at home on top of...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 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
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
Apple Baked Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter, brown sugar, sweet potato, tart apple, apple cider
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Tomato & Olive-Stuffed Portobello Caps
Made with soy sauce, lemon juice, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, kalamata olives, garlic, olive oil, fresh rosemary, black pepper, portobello mushroom caps
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Haricots Verts With Shaved Parmesan
Thin green beans are tossed with a blend of sour cream and lemon juice and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh Green Beans With Bacon Dressing
Green beans and bacon are a Southern standard, right up there with collard greens. Grab this recipe and get it right.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Poke Salad Greens
Made with green onions, poke leaves, pork fatback
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Potato And Carrot Latkes
Whether you like to top them with sour cream, applesauce, or even turn them into a sandwich with corned beef, fried latkes are absolutely classic.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Kathie's Tater Toes
Made with green onion, hot pepper sauce, potatoes, butter, salt, cajun spice blend, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots
Made with dried thyme, olive oil, butter, haricots verts or slender green beans, shallots
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Grillled Garlic Rosemary Potatoes
Made with black pepper, kosher salt, potatoes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Sesame Green Beans
These green beans get their flavor not only from sesame seeds but also from the toasted sesame oil, which if you haven't tried it is totally worth it
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Green Beans With Tomato-Olive Butter
Plain green beans can get a bit boring, so upgrade them with some tomato olive butter. A bit of lemon zest is the secret for brightness that brings out all the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Slow Cooker Calabacitas
Made with salt and pepper, sugar, dried oregano, zucchini, stewed tomatoes with juice, onion, cooked whole kernel corn, roasted green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Mushroom Souffle
Made with onion, cream of mushroom soup, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Copycat Buca Di Beppo Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Made with butter, potatoes, garlic, dried oregano, salt, Romano cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turnip Greens Casserole
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, saltine cracker, black pepper, salt, turnip greens, spinach or kale, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, vinegar, prepared horseradish, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
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
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
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
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