Side Recipes

Memorable sides can make the meal... or even become a meal in themselves. Dig into these scrumptious sides: vegetables, casseroles, risottos, beans and more!

Instant Pot Tropical Rice

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By Robin Lieneke
This side dish is an amazing accompaniment to shrimp, fish or chicken. Lots of ...
(1 rating)
So yummy

Side Essentials: Polenta With Three Cheeses

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By Andy Anderson !
Polenta has so many yummy uses… Fish, chicken, pork, beef, and the list goes on ...
Here's a fresh pineapple one day after purchase.  Still firm and green!  Set out to ripen at room temperature.  Sunny location not necessary.

Fresh Pineapple 101

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By Linda Blakely
I am always amazed when I hear an otherwise knowledgeable food professional state that the ...
Super Cheesy Polenta (Rice Cooker)

Super Cheesy Polenta (rice Cooker)

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By Lee Thayer
Delicious side dish for any meal. I used my small rice cooker for this, a ...
Okra with Tomatoes

Okra With Tomatoes

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By Lee Thayer
Excellent side dish. The acid from the tomatoes keeps the okra from getting slimy.
So yummy

Baked Essentials: Parmesan, Cilantro, Lime Rice

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By Andy Anderson !
I love good cilantro lime rice, so I thought I would mix cultures (Mexican/Italian), and ...
Healthy Lemony Garlic Veggie Medley

Healthy Lemony Garlic Veggie Medley

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By Kyle Dalakas
Healthy Lemony Garlic Veggie Medley is a simple, low fat side dish loaded with essential ...
Black-eyed Peas (Pressure Cooker)

Black-eyed Peas (pressure Cooker)

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By Lee Thayer
I make a lot of dishes that call for canned beans, which are expensive where ...
This made from scratch creamed spinach is one of my favorite sides.  Serve it over rice, noodles, baked potatoes, grits or just by itself.

Creamed Spinach

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By Beth Pierce
This made from scratch creamed spinach is one of my favorite sides. Serve it ...
Sauteed Red Radish

Sauteed Red Radish

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By Lee Thayer
This recipe intrigued me as I have never cooked red radishes before, and my test, ...
Stir Fried Bok Choy is an easy healthy side dish that is prepared in about ten minutes. Even my picky son loves this dish.   Adjust the spice to your liking and feel good about feeding your family wholesome natural ingredients.

Stir Fried Bok Choy

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By Beth Pierce
Stir Fried Bok Choy is an easy healthy side dish that is prepared in about ...
Plated ham and broccoli casserole.

Sissa's Ham And Broccoli Casserole

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By Teresa G.
One of my grand-kids is not fond of vegetables, but she loves my broccoli casserole! ...
Perfectly boiled eggs!

The Perfect Boiled Egg

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By Joeyjoan K
This is a simple easy way to get perfectly boiled eggs with very little fussing ...

Tangy Red Cabbage

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By Jennifer Scott
My heritage is German and so a few times a year I hit Schiller's German ...

Italian Squash Stir-fry

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By Beverley Williams
We were having spaghetti for dinner and I found these 3 summer squashes at the ...

Tex-mex Risotto

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By Daily Inspiration S
This is a great southwestern take on risotto and it pairs well with any grilled ...
(2 ratings)

Broccoli With Sesame Sauce

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
I love broccoli and am always looking for new and different ways to serve it. ...

Bonnie’s Blue Ribbon Roast Chicken With Vegetables

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By BonniE !
This recipe is so simple to make. It is a great dish for unexpected company ...
(5 ratings)

Bacon Braised Brussel Sprouts (pressure Cooker)

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By Mikekey *
This is for a stovetop cooker.

Italian Roasted Vegetables

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
I love the taste of roasted vegetables. This recipe uses a bunch of different ones, ...
(1 rating)
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are an easy delectable side dish for all your dinner and holiday plans.  You can prep this dish in about twenty minutes, bake in about one hour and it reheats very well.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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By Beth Pierce
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are an easy delectable side dish for all your dinner and holiday ...
(1 rating)
Baked Brussels sprouts with pecans in a serving dish.

Baked Brussels Sprouts

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By Joshua McGee
I improvised this recipe to use up the smaller Brussels sprouts I snapped off from ...
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Slow Cooker Cabbage & Mushrooms

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By Lee Thayer
If you like cabbage, mushrooms, and even spicy mustard, this is an excellent and tasty ...
So yummy

Side Essentials: Spicy Cubed Potatoes And Onions

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By Andy Anderson !
I came up with this side for tonight’s dinner of grilled T-bone steaks. They are ...
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