Fried Chicken Side Dishes

“We came up with this recipe after eating pasta slaw at Nordy’s BBQ. Neither my husband nor the kids would really eat Cole Slaw until we tried this recipe. Now, it’s a family favorite that we make regularly. My father will ask for a little of the dressing to put on his hamburger. He says it tastes like a Frisko Freeze hamburger.” – Shelene

“I was telling my sister that I was cooking my ribs in the pressure cooker (electric) and was going to have corn on the cob. She asked why I don’t cook corn in the pressure cooker and said I will never eat it any other way. So I made it and it is wonderful. She explained that by adding a little butter (as an option), it infuses the butter into the corn.” – Deb

“Just the basics! Potatoes make such a versatile base with which to experiment. Try adding any combination of the following: chives, chopped bacon, sour cream, onion or garlic powder, cheddar, or Parmesan cheese.” – Karen

“Mom’s biscuits and gravy has always been a much-loved tradition in our family. There was a time when Sunday morning would not be Sunday morning without them. So with her instructions and my labor, we had biscuits and gravy this morning. After taking a bite, and with a smile on her face, she said, that the biscuit tastes just like her mom made. For me, that was a very good feeling.” – Shelia

“In my family, I am known for my green beans, of all the things I cook. GREEN BEANS? lol. Seriously, my niece has asked me if I sprinkle a little magic on them.” – Debbie

“Living on the coast of North Carolina, we love Calabash-style seafood and hush puppies. I serve these hush puppies hot with homemade honey butter and fresh local fish fried up crispy and golden, MMMM MMMMM!” – Elaine

“Very easy and oh so tasty.” – Robin

“My family and friends will ask me to bring my baked beans to our get-togethers. I also like to make them for our backyard cookouts and holidays.” – Laura

“Sometimes box macaroni and cheese will just not satisfy the craving for homemade macaroni and cheese. Try this ooey gooey goodness to serve with your favorite meatloaf!” – Jean

“A change from regular fries. These are battered just like when you batter chicken or fish. They are very, very good!” – Maria

“With the tasty sesame and ginger vinaigrette you will never miss the mayonnaise in this coleslaw.” – Kevin

“This is the best macaroni salad that I’ve tasted. If you like Knorr’s Spinach dip recipe, you’re gonna love this!” – Anne

“I am not usually a cornbread lover. My husband is and was raised on Southern style cooking. His mom passed away at the age of 19 and I have tried to always incorporate meals or sides that his mom would have made. Everyone I have ever made this for loves it!” – Natalie

“My family loves okra! Whether it boiled, fried or mixed in a dish, we love it! This dish has a Southern flavor with a mix with a hint of Cajun. They are great dipped in ranch.” – Jennifer

“These came out so good! Light, crunchy, and just plain delish.” – Bonnie

“These little cornbread muffins are so sweet, soft, and delicious. They come out perfect every time I make them!!” – Lindsey

“My Mom (Deb) started a handwritten recipe book of all of us kids’ faves & holiday traditions about a year before she passed in 2001. These recipes have become a way for us to still have Mom at all of our holiday meals for 14 years now. I’ve never shared until now any of her specialties. However, I find as each year passes & as her grandchildren get older & begin to learn to cook that time is so precious, as my Mom passed in less than 5 minutes UNEXPECTEDLY & very young. I post these to keep her memory alive & to honor a great Mom & wonderful cook.” – Lisa