Side Dishes - Fruits and Vegetables, Potato Recipes, Rice Recipes
Side dishes make the meal. These easy side dishes include potato recipes, rice recipes, fruits and vegetables.
Barley Risotto Recipe
This barley risotto recipe is as creamy and satisfying as traditional rice risotto, yet it has far more fiber and nutrients. Made with onions, carrots and pearl barley, this pearl barley risotto makes a great vegetarian main dish or side dish for any meal.
This barley risotto recipe is as creamy and satisfying as traditional rice risotto, yet it has far more fiber and nutrients. Made with onions, carrots and pearl barley, this pearl barley risotto makes a great vegetarian main dish or side dish for any meal.
Broccoli Bacon Salad
This broccoli bacon salad has a wonderful contrast of flavors. Crunchy broccoli and peanuts, salty bacon and sweet, juicy grapes give this broccoli bacon salad great flavor.
This broccoli bacon salad has a wonderful contrast of flavors. Crunchy broccoli and peanuts, salty bacon and sweet, juicy grapes give this broccoli bacon salad great flavor.
Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
This broccoli rice casserole recipe uses jarred queso sauce for an easy, spicy cheese sauce that makes this broccoli cheese rice casserole one of the best broccoli recipes you'll ever taste.
This broccoli rice casserole recipe uses jarred queso sauce for an easy, spicy cheese sauce that makes this broccoli cheese rice casserole one of the best broccoli recipes you'll ever taste.
Broccoli Raisin Salad
This broccoli raisin salad has a citrus-yogurt dressing that really brightens up this dish.
This broccoli raisin salad has a citrus-yogurt dressing that really brightens up this dish.
Broccoli Salad Recipe
This broccoli salad recipe is made with broccoli, raisins, bacon, almonds, cheese and diced red onion. This broccoli salad recipe is perfect for picnics and cookouts.
This broccoli salad recipe is made with broccoli, raisins, bacon, almonds, cheese and diced red onion. This broccoli salad recipe is perfect for picnics and cookouts.
Broccoli Salad
A broccoli salad recipe with dried cranberries, bacon and walnuts.
A broccoli salad recipe with dried cranberries, bacon and walnuts.
Broccoli Stuffed Potatoes - Stuffed Baked Potatoes
These stuffed potatoes are a kid-pleasing favorite. The filling for this recipe for stuffed potatoes features a creamy combination of broccoli, cheese, sour cream and bacon. Serve these stuffed baked potatoes as a side dish for dinner or a main dish for lunch.
These stuffed potatoes are a kid-pleasing favorite. The filling for this recipe for stuffed potatoes features a creamy combination of broccoli, cheese, sour cream and bacon. Serve these stuffed baked potatoes as a side dish for dinner or a main dish for lunch.
Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Broccoli is steamed, the topped with a creamy cheese sauce in this easy, kid-friendly broccoli recipe.
Broccoli is steamed, the topped with a creamy cheese sauce in this easy, kid-friendly broccoli recipe.
Brown Rice Salad
This brown rice salad recipe makes a wonderful side dish that goes with just about anything. Full of vegetables, this brown rice salad is as healthy as it is tasty.
This brown rice salad recipe makes a wonderful side dish that goes with just about anything. Full of vegetables, this brown rice salad is as healthy as it is tasty.
Brown Sugar Asparagus Recipe
Cooking asparagus couldn't be easier than this brown sugar asparagus recipe. With just three ingredients, this asparagus recipe can be prepared in no time. Kids, especially, will appreciate this brown sugar asparagus recipe.
Cooking asparagus couldn't be easier than this brown sugar asparagus recipe. With just three ingredients, this asparagus recipe can be prepared in no time. Kids, especially, will appreciate this brown sugar asparagus recipe.
Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup and Bacon
Brussels sprouts are shredded, then tossed with sweet maple syrup, salty bacon and tangy Parmigiano cheese in this tasty side dish recipe.
Brussels sprouts are shredded, then tossed with sweet maple syrup, salty bacon and tangy Parmigiano cheese in this tasty side dish recipe.
Buttered Noodles Recipe
Buttered noodles is one of those classic recipes every family cook should have in her back pocket. Simple as can be, this buttered noodles recipe is always a hit with kids.
Buttered noodles is one of those classic recipes every family cook should have in her back pocket. Simple as can be, this buttered noodles recipe is always a hit with kids.
Butternut Squash Fries
Butternut squash is cut into steak fry-sized strips and tossed with olive oil and salt in this tasty recipe for butternut squash fries.
Butternut squash is cut into steak fry-sized strips and tossed with olive oil and salt in this tasty recipe for butternut squash fries.
Caramelized Fennel Recipe
Fennel is sliced, then sauteed with onions until it becomes sweet and mellow in this tasty fennel recipe.
Fennel is sliced, then sauteed with onions until it becomes sweet and mellow in this tasty fennel recipe.
Caramelized Onion Carrots - Carrots Recipes
Carrots are paired with caramelized onion jam in this quick and easy carrot recipe.
Carrots are paired with caramelized onion jam in this quick and easy carrot recipe.
Carrot Salad
Sweet and crunchy, this simple carrot salad is made with fresh carrots and sweet, juicy apples.
Sweet and crunchy, this simple carrot salad is made with fresh carrots and sweet, juicy apples.
Carrot Souffle - Carrot Pudding in Individual Ramekins
Carrot souffle recipes can be sweet, like a carrot pudding, or savory. This one is savory and simple, with an elegant presentation.
Carrot souffle recipes can be sweet, like a carrot pudding, or savory. This one is savory and simple, with an elegant presentation.
Cauliflower Gratin Recipe
This cauliflower gratin recipe is a great way to introduce kids to cauliflower. Gruyere cheese and a white sauce make this cauliflower recipe cheesy and creamy. Bread crumbs top off this cauliflower au gratin.
This cauliflower gratin recipe is a great way to introduce kids to cauliflower. Gruyere cheese and a white sauce make this cauliflower recipe cheesy and creamy. Bread crumbs top off this cauliflower au gratin.
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Cauliflower mashed potatoes are as creamy and delicious as regular mashed potatoes with a bit more vitamin C and fiber.
Cauliflower mashed potatoes are as creamy and delicious as regular mashed potatoes with a bit more vitamin C and fiber.
Colcannon - Recipe for Colcannon
Colcannon is an Irish mashed potato and cabbage mixture that is enriched with butter and cream. I also include bacon in this recipe for colcannon. When you're making food for St. Patrick's Day, be sure to include this colcannon recipe.
Colcannon is an Irish mashed potato and cabbage mixture that is enriched with butter and cream. I also include bacon in this recipe for colcannon. When you're making food for St. Patrick's Day, be sure to include this colcannon recipe.
Cool Whip Jello Mold
This Raspberry Cool Whip Jello salad is the perfect side dish, light dessert or take-along dish for your next potluck.
This Raspberry Cool Whip Jello salad is the perfect side dish, light dessert or take-along dish for your next potluck.
Corn Pudding - Scalloped Corn Recipe
A corn pudding recipe with green onions and cracker crumbs.
A corn pudding recipe with green onions and cracker crumbs.
Corn Pudding Recipe
This corn pudding recipe is a creamy and comforting side dish. Serve this recipe for corn pudding with everything from backyard burgers to roast turkey. You will never believe how easy it is to make this corn pudding recipe.
This corn pudding recipe is a creamy and comforting side dish. Serve this recipe for corn pudding with everything from backyard burgers to roast turkey. You will never believe how easy it is to make this corn pudding recipe.
Crispy Kale - Kale Recipes
Kale recipes don't normally top the list of favorite vegetable recipes for kids. But this crispy kale recipe is different. The kale is not fried, but it takes on an almost french fry-like taste. This is sure to become one of your favorite kale recipes.
Kale recipes don't normally top the list of favorite vegetable recipes for kids. But this crispy kale recipe is different. The kale is not fried, but it takes on an almost french fry-like taste. This is sure to become one of your favorite kale recipes.
Crockpot Rice
Crockpot rice is fluffy and tasty. What's more, Crock pot rice rarely burns or sticks, and you don't have to watch it carefully to make it turn out right. Indeed, using your slow cooker is one of the easiest ways to make rice.
Crockpot rice is fluffy and tasty. What's more, Crock pot rice rarely burns or sticks, and you don't have to watch it carefully to make it turn out right. Indeed, using your slow cooker is one of the easiest ways to make rice.
Easy Scalloped Potatoes
These easy scalloped potatoes are made in less than half an hour in the microwave. Cream of mushroom soup and milk are tossed with thinly-sliced potatoes, then topped with cheese for these quick microwave scalloped potatoes.
These easy scalloped potatoes are made in less than half an hour in the microwave. Cream of mushroom soup and milk are tossed with thinly-sliced potatoes, then topped with cheese for these quick microwave scalloped potatoes.
Fresh Green Beans with Orange Zest and Walnuts
Fresh green beans are sliced into slivers, then tossed with olive oil, butter, orange zest and walnuts in this savory green beans recipe. You'll want to make this recipe for fresh green beans again and again.
Fresh green beans are sliced into slivers, then tossed with olive oil, butter, orange zest and walnuts in this savory green beans recipe. You'll want to make this recipe for fresh green beans again and again.
Fried Corn Recipe
This fried corn recipe includes two kinds of peppers, onions and prosciutto. If you don't have prosciutto, feel free to use bacon to make this fried corn.
This fried corn recipe includes two kinds of peppers, onions and prosciutto. If you don't have prosciutto, feel free to use bacon to make this fried corn.
Fruit and Cheese Plate
This tasty fruit and cheese plate makes a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.
This tasty fruit and cheese plate makes a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Fruit Kabobs
Fruit kabobs are as fun for kids to make as they are to eat.
Fruit kabobs are as fun for kids to make as they are to eat.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Garlic mashed potatoes are the perfect compliment to everything from roast chicken to meatloaf. The subtly sweet flavor of garlic is an ideal partner for the creamy mashed potatoes in this recipe.
Garlic mashed potatoes are the perfect compliment to everything from roast chicken to meatloaf. The subtly sweet flavor of garlic is an ideal partner for the creamy mashed potatoes in this recipe.
Glazed Carrots and Parsnips Recipe
Carrots and parsnips are already naturally sweet vegetables. But with this recipe for glazed carrots and parsnips, they gain an extra layer of flavor with a hint of sugar and butter.
Carrots and parsnips are already naturally sweet vegetables. But with this recipe for glazed carrots and parsnips, they gain an extra layer of flavor with a hint of sugar and butter.
Green Bean Casserole Recipe
A homemade sauce and fresh mushrooms sets this green bean casserole recipe apart.
A homemade sauce and fresh mushrooms sets this green bean casserole recipe apart.
Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon
Green beans with garlic and lemon make a savory side dish that goes well with just about everything. With only three ingredients, this green beans recipe is easy and tasty.
Green beans with garlic and lemon make a savory side dish that goes well with just about everything. With only three ingredients, this green beans recipe is easy and tasty.
Green Beans with Walnuts and Browned Butter - Green Bean Recipes
Green beans are tossed with browned butter and crispy walnuts in this tasty green bean recipe.
Green beans are tossed with browned butter and crispy walnuts in this tasty green bean recipe.
Green Peas in Lemon Butter Sauce
Green peas are delightfully sweet when eaten fresh. This recipe sautes fresh shelled English peas in a lemon butter sauce to bring out the bright flavor of green peas.
Green peas are delightfully sweet when eaten fresh. This recipe sautes fresh shelled English peas in a lemon butter sauce to bring out the bright flavor of green peas.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Grilled corn on the cob is one of summer's greatest pleasures. Sweet and just a little smoky, this corn on the cob will be the hit of every cookout. Everyone loves this grilled corn on the cob.
Grilled corn on the cob is one of summer's greatest pleasures. Sweet and just a little smoky, this corn on the cob will be the hit of every cookout. Everyone loves this grilled corn on the cob.
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled vegetables are an easy and tasty side dish for cookouts, picnics and anytime. In this grilled vegetables recipe, mushrooms and zucchini are briefly marinated then tossed on the grill. A little salt is all you need to bring out the best flavor in these grilled vegetables.
Grilled vegetables are an easy and tasty side dish for cookouts, picnics and anytime. In this grilled vegetables recipe, mushrooms and zucchini are briefly marinated then tossed on the grill. A little salt is all you need to bring out the best flavor in these grilled vegetables.
Hash Brown Casserole with Spinach - Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
This hash brown casserole recipe is like two side dishes in one. Frozen hash brown potatoes are tossed with spinach in a creamy cheesy sauce to make this hash brown casserole recipe healthy and hearty.
This hash brown casserole recipe is like two side dishes in one. Frozen hash brown potatoes are tossed with spinach in a creamy cheesy sauce to make this hash brown casserole recipe healthy and hearty.
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Zucchini, red pepper, marinated artichokes and black olives give this Italian pasta salad recipe authentic flavor.
Zucchini, red pepper, marinated artichokes and black olives give this Italian pasta salad recipe authentic flavor.
Maple Glazed Asparagus Recipe
This asparagus recipe tastes almost like candy, thanks to the maple syrup glaze that coats the asparagus. Sea salt enhances the maple syrup flavor and brings out the natural sweetness of the asparagus.
This asparagus recipe tastes almost like candy, thanks to the maple syrup glaze that coats the asparagus. Sea salt enhances the maple syrup flavor and brings out the natural sweetness of the asparagus.
Mashed Cauliflower Twice Baked Potatoes
Mashed cauliflower is mixed with potato in this healthy twice baked potato recipe. Bacon is optional, but adds an extra dimension of flavor to these mashed cauliflower twice baked potatoes.
Mashed cauliflower is mixed with potato in this healthy twice baked potato recipe. Bacon is optional, but adds an extra dimension of flavor to these mashed cauliflower twice baked potatoes.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
Mashed sweet potatoes and carrots make a delicious side dish any time. Carrots and sweet potatoes are cooked, then mixed with honey, butter and brown sugar in this mashed sweet potato recipe.
Mashed sweet potatoes and carrots make a delicious side dish any time. Carrots and sweet potatoes are cooked, then mixed with honey, butter and brown sugar in this mashed sweet potato recipe.
Mexican Rice
This Mexican rice recipe is super simple, because it's all made in one pot in the oven. Corn, black beans, tomatoes and cheese jazz up this recipe for Mexican rice.
This Mexican rice recipe is super simple, because it's all made in one pot in the oven. Corn, black beans, tomatoes and cheese jazz up this recipe for Mexican rice.
Oven Fried Zucchini - Recipe for Oven Fried Zucchini
Oven fried zucchini gives you all the flavor of regular fried zucchini with less fat. A bread crumb and Parmesan cheese coating adds extra flavor to this recipe for oven fried zucchini.
Oven fried zucchini gives you all the flavor of regular fried zucchini with less fat. A bread crumb and Parmesan cheese coating adds extra flavor to this recipe for oven fried zucchini.
Oven Roasted Green Beans - How to Cook Fresh Green Beans
Oven roasted green beans are naturally sweet and tender. I'll show you how to cook fresh green beans to bring out their best flavor with this wonderful roasted green beans recipe.
Oven roasted green beans are naturally sweet and tender. I'll show you how to cook fresh green beans to bring out their best flavor with this wonderful roasted green beans recipe.
Perfect Rice
Perfect rice isn't hard to make, as long as you follow these simple steps. Once you know how to cook rice using this method, you can have perfect rice anytime.
Perfect rice isn't hard to make, as long as you follow these simple steps. Once you know how to cook rice using this method, you can have perfect rice anytime.
Pineapple Casserole - Pineapple Casserole Recipe
This pineapple casserole recipe is perfect for potlucks, parties and family dinners.
This pineapple casserole recipe is perfect for potlucks, parties and family dinners.
Polenta with Zucchini
Pre-cooked polenta is sliced and topped with zucchini and shaved Parmesan cheese in this cheesy and satisfying polenta recipe.
Pre-cooked polenta is sliced and topped with zucchini and shaved Parmesan cheese in this cheesy and satisfying polenta recipe.
Potato Recipes for All Occasions
These potato recipes are ten of my favorites. From scalloped potatoes to roasted potatoes to twice baked potatoes, there's a potato recipe here for everyone.
These potato recipes are ten of my favorites. From scalloped potatoes to roasted potatoes to twice baked potatoes, there's a potato recipe here for everyone.
Potato Salad
This potato salad recipe is one of those classic, crowd-pleasing side dishes you'll want to make again and again. Hard-boiled eggs, mustard and relish add old-fashioned flavor to this easy potato salad.
This potato salad recipe is one of those classic, crowd-pleasing side dishes you'll want to make again and again. Hard-boiled eggs, mustard and relish add old-fashioned flavor to this easy potato salad.
Radish Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potatoes recipe came about as a way to use a bounty of radishes from the garden. Radishes add a peppery taste to these mashed potatoes.
This mashed potatoes recipe came about as a way to use a bounty of radishes from the garden. Radishes add a peppery taste to these mashed potatoes.
Ratatouille - Ratatouille Recipe
This classic ratatouille recipe is based on Thomas Keller's recipe of California's French Laundry restaurant. Keller was the consultant on the movie [i]Ratatouille[/i], and this is the recipe the movie version was based on.
This classic ratatouille recipe is based on Thomas Keller's recipe of California's French Laundry restaurant. Keller was the consultant on the movie [i]Ratatouille[/i], and this is the recipe the movie version was based on.
Red Potato Salad
Red-skinned potatoes are tossed with cucumbers in a hot-sauce-laced mayonnaise dressing in this tasty twist on a picnic classic.
Red-skinned potatoes are tossed with cucumbers in a hot-sauce-laced mayonnaise dressing in this tasty twist on a picnic classic.
Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
This roasted cauliflower recipe includes is made with cauliflower, garlic, olive oil, sea salt and lemon juice. The nice thing about cauliflower recipes like this one is that the roasting process caramelizes the cauliflower, making it sweet and nutty. Kids love this roasted cauliflower recipe.
This roasted cauliflower recipe includes is made with cauliflower, garlic, olive oil, sea salt and lemon juice. The nice thing about cauliflower recipes like this one is that the roasting process caramelizes the cauliflower, making it sweet and nutty. Kids love this roasted cauliflower recipe.
Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Roasted potatoes taste best when they have a browned, slightly crunchy coating on the outside and a soft center. These oven roasted potatoes fit that description perfectly. Potatoes are tossed in olive oil, garlic powder and sea salt, then roasted in the oven in this easy roasted potatoes recipe.
Roasted potatoes taste best when they have a browned, slightly crunchy coating on the outside and a soft center. These oven roasted potatoes fit that description perfectly. Potatoes are tossed in olive oil, garlic powder and sea salt, then roasted in the oven in this easy roasted potatoes recipe.
Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This scalloped potatoes recipe is made with two kinds of cheese, garlic and half and half. Creamy, comforting and oh so good, these scalloped potatoes are guaranteed to please. When you make this dish, everyone will ask you for this recipe for scalloped potatoes.
This scalloped potatoes recipe is made with two kinds of cheese, garlic and half and half. Creamy, comforting and oh so good, these scalloped potatoes are guaranteed to please. When you make this dish, everyone will ask you for this recipe for scalloped potatoes.
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
This easy stuffed mushrooms recipe starts with frozen spinach souffle. This recipe for stuffed mushrooms makes a quick and tasty side dish.
This easy stuffed mushrooms recipe starts with frozen spinach souffle. This recipe for stuffed mushrooms makes a quick and tasty side dish.
Taffy Apple Salad
This taffy apple salad is made with chopped apples, peanuts, mini marshmallows, pineapple and a Cool Whip dressing. Serve this taffy apple salad for a side dish or dessert.
This taffy apple salad is made with chopped apples, peanuts, mini marshmallows, pineapple and a Cool Whip dressing. Serve this taffy apple salad for a side dish or dessert.
Ten "Go To" Side Dishes You'll Make Again and Again
Side dishes are often the last thought on my mind, especially on busy weeknights. But I have a stable of "go to" side dish recipes, I turn to again and again, because they're easy, and my family likes them. Here are my top ten.
Side dishes are often the last thought on my mind, especially on busy weeknights. But I have a stable of "go to" side dish recipes, I turn to again and again, because they're easy, and my family likes them. Here are my top ten.
Tortellini Salad
This tortellini salad recipe is made with zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, onions, black olives and whole wheat tortellini. Bottled roasted red pepper salad dressing makes a quick and easy dressing for this tortellini salad.
This tortellini salad recipe is made with zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, onions, black olives and whole wheat tortellini. Bottled roasted red pepper salad dressing makes a quick and easy dressing for this tortellini salad.
Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
Recipe for twice baked potatoes stuffed with cheese and bacon.
Recipe for twice baked potatoes stuffed with cheese and bacon.
Vegetable Samosas
This easy recipe for vegetable samosa uses puff pastry. It eliminates the need for making the dough and for frying.
This easy recipe for vegetable samosa uses puff pastry. It eliminates the need for making the dough and for frying.
Waldorf Salad
This waldorf salad has a secret ingredient that makes it taste extra fresh and light: fresh mint. And unlike some waldorf salad recipes, this one uses a yogurt and sour cream dressing, rather than mayonnaise.
This waldorf salad has a secret ingredient that makes it taste extra fresh and light: fresh mint. And unlike some waldorf salad recipes, this one uses a yogurt and sour cream dressing, rather than mayonnaise.
Zucchini Pancakes
These zucchini pancakes are made with shredded zucchini and a hint of parmesan cheese. This recipe for zucchini pancakes makes a great side dish for any meal.
These zucchini pancakes are made with shredded zucchini and a hint of parmesan cheese. This recipe for zucchini pancakes makes a great side dish for any meal.
Zucchini Salad Recipe
This zucchini salad is made with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, red onions and grated parmesan cheese. Picnics and potlucks are a great time to make this zucchini salad recipe.
This zucchini salad is made with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, red onions and grated parmesan cheese. Picnics and potlucks are a great time to make this zucchini salad recipe.