Side Dishes Recipes

Scalloped Turnips

This side dish may be made with rutabagas as well as turnips. Serve it with ham, pork chops, or grilled meats.

Winter Vegetable Medley

Winter Vegetable and Cashews

Wine and Butter Steamed Corn

For all you corn lovers, this easy side dish recipe for wine and butter steamed corn-on-the-cob is a flavorful alternative to plain boiled corn.

Wild Rice With Jerusalem Artichokes and Papaya

This exotic Wild Rice With Jerusalem Artichokes and Papaya recipe combination also makes a tasty stuffing for chicken or pork chops.

Wild Mushroom Toast

A perfect side for steak or grilled veal or lamb chops is this Wild Mushroom Toast.

Wild Bill's Nearly Famous Pork Roast

This recipe for Wild Bill's Nearly Famous Pork Tenderloin is loaded with roast vegetables which cook along with the pork.

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

This tasty Whipped Sweet Potatoes recipe is easy to make and may even be prepared a day ahead.

Warm German-Style Potato Salad

Savor the inherently crisp and juicy flavor of sweet onions in this recipe for Fresh Sweet Onion Rings with Basil.

Warm Coleslaw

For color and taste, you may add shredded carrot or thinly sliced red bell pepper to this Warm Cole Slaw recipe.

Warm Broccoli Mushroom Salad

Walla Walla Sweet Pepper

To finely chop jalapenos quickly, drop the seeded and deveined chilies into a food processor with the motor running; scrape the minced chile from the sides with a rubber spatula.

Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Also known as Thai fragrant rice, Jasmine rice is a long grain variety of rice that has a nutty aroma and a subtle flavor. Enhance this Jasmine rice pilaf recipe with carrots and green onions.

Vegetarian Wild-Mushrooms

Vegetarian Choucroute

Vegetable Medley

Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots

Honey-glazed baby carrots are a quick, easy, tasty and some might say healthy way to make a side dish of vegetables for dinner.

Low-Fat Potato Salad

This low-fat version of a potato salad uses low-fat buttermilk and light mayonnaise. Each serving contains 3 grams of fat, only 1 of them saturated.

Braised Sour Cabbage

You can serve Jacques Pepin's Braised Sour Cabbage vegetable side dish with your favorite roasts.

Beans and Broccoli Rabe

This beans and broccoli rabe recipe from Jacques Pepin works well as a side dish. A variety of beans can be substituted to pair with the rabe.

Zucchini with Porcini Mushrooms and Balsamic Vinegar

If you are blessed with an abundance of fresh porcini, double the recipe and serve the zucchini with porcini mushrooms as a main course spooned over polenta.

Watermelon Salsa

Serve this watermelon salsa as a bed for grilled fish or chicken or mix with canned black beans for a quick bean salad.

Yellow Coconut Rice

Served as a side dish to a Thai curry or a vegetable stir-fry, this Yellow Coconut Rice recipe is a fragrant addition.

Sherry-Ginger Carrots

Tantalize your tastebuds with this Sherry-Ginger Carrots recipe. If crystallized ginger is unavailable, substitute 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot.

Chinese Turnip Sesame Saute

This recipe for Chinese Turnip Sesame Saute is an exotic treat for your taste buds. If Chinese turnips are unavailable, substitute peeled and julienned regular turnips or kohlrabi.

Quick Applesauce

For this easy recipe for Quick Applesauce, cinnamon and nutmeg can also be added if you prefer the traditional flavorings.

Microwave Chunky Applesauce

When you don't have the time to stand over the stove, this recipe for Microwave Chunky Applesauce is the fastest method of making applesauce.

Cascade Chunky Applesauce

This recipe for Cascade Chunky Applesauce can be cooled or served warm over ice cream, pork or lamb chops, or as a side dish to burgers or sandwiches.

Applesauce

This recipe for Applesauce is very easy. As the sweetness of apples vary enormously, the sugar and cinnamon needed will also vary.

Apple Butter

Perfect for toast at tea time or for breakfast, this simple recipe for Apple Butter can be enjoyed in three to four hours after making.

Savory Apple Saute

This recipe for Savory Apple Saute is a great accompaniment to meats such as pork or pot roast. Try it this fall with your farm fresh apples.

Morels & Potatoes Au Gratin

Tantalize your tastebuds with Gruyere or Swiss cheese and mushrooms in this Morels & Potatoes Au Gratin recipe.

Mushroom Rice Pilaf

You can use any type of cooked rice you like for this Mushroom Rice Pilaf recipe, including white, brown or wild.

Grape, Raisin, And Brown Rice Pilaf

For a tasty and sophisticated change to traditional rice dishes, enjoy this Grape, Raisin, And Brown Rice Pilaf recipe. If you can't get them, use other seedless grapes, but halve or quarter them.

Squash and Plantain Puree

As comfort for your palate, serve this Squash and Plantain Puree as a side dish recipe to roast chicken or pork. Use plantains that have ripened to brownish-black for this recipe.

Broccolini With Three-Cheese Sauce

Adorn your broccolini with this delicious sauce. This recipe for Broccolini With Three-Cheese Sauce can also be served over cut, cooked florets of regular broccoli or cauliflower.

Braised Fennel and Carrots

This tasty side dish recipe for Braised Fennel and Carrots can be made ahead and gently reheated in the braising liquid before serving.

Braised Fennel with Pancetta

Savor the taste with this recipe for Braised Fennel with Pancetta. Pancetta is the Italian version of bacon, although less smoky.

Braised Fennel With Shallots and Mushrooms

Mushroom lovers will savor this recipe for Braised Fennel With Shallots and Mushrooms. You can use just about any type of dried mushrooms for this dish.

Grilled Asparagus With Camembert Sauce

This recipe for grilled asparagus with camembert sauce is a cheesy delight. The original recipe called for purple asparagus, but you could also use green or white.

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Served as a tangy side dish to roast beef or grilled steaks, this horseradish mashed potatoes recipe will delight your taste buds.

Hot Mushroom Salad

For an exotic Asian flavor, savor this mushroom salad dish. This hot salad could be a first course or a side dish to chicken or fish.

Kohlrabi and Sugar Snap Salad

Serve this recipe for kohlrabi and sugar snap salad as a first course atop mesclun greens or as a side to grilled chicken.

Japanese Vegetable Tempura

For a delicious appetizer, enjoy this recipe for Japanese vegetable tempura. Serve with soy sauce or purchased tempura sauce for dipping. Make sure all the vegetables are cut in bite-sized pieces for quick frying and easy eating.

Minted Swiss Chard

This minted Swiss chard dish would make a great accompaniment to roast leg of lamb or lamb chops.

Sauteed Jerusalem Artichoke Medley

Tantalize your taste buds when you stir up this recipe for sauteed Jerusalem artichoke medley. Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, discolor quickly after cutting so keep them in the water-lemon juice mixture until you're ready.

Steamed Dandelion Greens

Serve this recipe for steamed dandelion greens as a side dish to ham or roast pork. Dandelion greens have a sharp flavor similar to mustard greens or collard greens.

Steamed Kohlrabi With Lemon Butter

Serve this steamed kohlrabi recipe with lemon butter as a side dish recipe to chicken or pork. Kohlrabi have a sweet, cabbage-like flavor and are generally available in summer and fall.

Salsify With Curry Sauce

Served with roast pork or another favorite, this recipe for salsify with curry sauce will salsify. Salify has a light brown skin with a creamy interior and is slightly larger than a carrot. If unavailable, this recipe could be made with parsnips.

Appaloosa Beans & Corn

Appaloosa beans are a relative of the kidney bean. They have a deep burgundy surface with white spots, but the spots fade when cooked. Served as a side dish to pork or chicken, this recipe for Appaloosa beans and corn will please the palate.

Blue Cornbread

A colorful twist on a favorite recipe, this blue cornbread will be a tasty addition to any meal. You could also use red cornmeal or even plain old yellow cornmeal to make this cornbread.

Basic Quinoa Pilaf

Quick and nutritious, this recipe for basic quinoa pilaf can be changed to suit your taste by adding onions, fresh herbs or spices.

Broccoli & Wild Rice Casserole

Comfort your taste buds when you prepare this recipe for broccoli and wild rice casserole.

Yuca and Chayote Saute

This recipe for yuca and chayote saute will tempt the palate. If the chayote is small, the skin does not need to peeled. Larger chayote with tougher skin can be peeled with a vegetable peeler

Quick and Easy Southwestern Cornbread

For cornbread with a twist, try this quick and easy Southwestern cornbread recipe. You could also use soaked, dried chiles for this spicy cornbread.

Roasted Corn & Chile Relish

Serve this roasted corn and chile relish recipe as a vegetable, side salad, or as an accompaniment to meat or chicken.

Baked Sweet Dumpling Squash With Herb Butter

The Sweet Dumpling squash is about 8 ounces, with a ridged exterior and a sweet, creamy, orange flesh. For sweet and satisfying individual treats, this recipe for baked Sweet Dumpling squash with herb butter is a keeper.

Bulgur-Stuffed Hubbard Squash

Use half of a 3 to 4 pound Hubbard squash for this hearty autumn recipe. Bake the other half of the squash and use later in the week for a puree or soup.

Christmas Limas & Potatoes

Christmas lima beans are a large white bean with reddish markings, and unlike most patterned beans, the color does not fade when cooked. Mix in russet potatoes for a colorful lima bean dish.

Corn Pudding-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Served as a side dish to pork, chicken or your Thanksgiving turkey, this recipe for Corn Pudding-Stuffed Acorn Squash is sure to please.

Fresh Mushroom-Onion Tart

Maui onions add a wonderfully rich, sweet flavor to this savory Fresh Mushroom-Onion Tart recipe. Cut the pie into thin wedges for an appetizer, or serve as a sensational first course.

Kabocha Squash with Tomato, Olives and Mozzarella

Kabocha squash are a winter squash variety, with a dark green to black skin and weigh about 3 pounds. Try this easy recipe for Kabocha Squash topped with tomato, olives and mozzarella.

Potatoes with Shallot-Garlic-Onion Relish

This flavor-filled relish is a fabulous condiment not only for potatoes, but also for roast beef, cold sandwiches, burgers and steaks, grilled meats and poultry or to stuff omelets.

Roasted Squash with Blue Cheese Butter

Use a heartier winter squash to pair with the robust flavor of the blue cheese in this roasted squash recipe.

Sauteed Plantains and Sweet Potatoes

For a sweet and satisfying side dish or snack, savor this recipe for sauteed plantains and sweet potatoes. Use plantains with skins that are mostly black, with some yellow spots remaining.

Scalloped Squash And Potatoes

Combine these favorite fall comfort flavors with this scalloped squash and potatoes recipe. Serve as a side dish to chicken or pork, or as a main course with a green salad.

Squash-Stuffed Peppers

Serve squash-stuffed peppers as a light vegetarian main course or as a side dish recipe to roast chicken.

Squash Provencal

Each squash is an individual serving for a vegetarian main course in this Squash Provencal recipe. You could also serve half a squash for a side roast chicken or pork.

Squash Souffle

You can use any type of pureed winter squash for this squash souffle recipe, including Butternut, Acorn or a more unusual variety, such as Delicata or Carnival. Serve as a side dish to an elegant holiday meal or as a light dinner entree.

Stewed Cucuzza Squash

Cucuzza is an Italian variety of winter squash. If you can't find it, substitute another firm squash. Serve this stewed cucuzza squash as a side recipe to a hearty fall meal like pork chops, roast chicken or turkey.

Jerusalem Artichoke & Butternut Mash

Serve this a side to a hearty fall meal like pork chops or roast chicken. Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, do not need to be peeled before cooking, but scrub them well. This can be made up to a day ahead and reheated in a microwave.

Horseradish Twice-Baked Potatoes

For a tangy alternative to traditional potatoes, enjoy this recipe for horseradish twice-baked potatoes. Fresh horseradish is quite pungent. You can substitute drained, bottled horseradish, but double the amount called for here.

Stir-Fried Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Shallots

Serve this Stir-Fried Eggplant, Tomatoes and Shallots recipe as a side to fish or chicken or toss with pasta for a quick dinner.

Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry

For a savory vegetarian main dish, serve your family and friends this Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe.

Quick Vegetarian Potstickers

Using prepared veggie burger patties cuts down the preparation time for this recipe for quick vegetarian potstickers.

Corn on the Cob with Barbecue Butter

Create a tangy spin on a tradition with this recipe for corn on the cob with barbeque butter.

Ginger Ale Shrimp Medley

Ginger ale adds sparkle and a touch of sweetness to this Asian-inspired recipe for ginger ale shrimp medley.

Artichoke Saute

Nick Stellino notes that you may also cover this dish and refrigerate overnight, but don’t add the extra virgin olive oil until serving time. Before serving, bring to room temperature and stir in the olive oil.

Three Onion Tart

Taleggio is an Italian dessert cheese, but here Nancy Harmon Jenkins uses it to make a rich sauce for a savory three onion tart.

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

This tangy and tasty recipe for Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage is a traditional accompaniment to brisket or roasts.

Matzo Brei & Fried Onions

This recipe version of iMatzo Brei with Fried Onions,s a fairly traditional savory one, with plenty of fried onion.

New Potatoes with Butter and Parsley

In their “The New Doubleday Cookbook” Jean Anderson and Elaine Hanna note that very fresh new potatoes will cook faster than those that have been in storage. Try this delicious recipe for New Potatoes with Butter and Parsley.

Broccoli with Red-Pepper Hearts

This colorful side dish recipe for Broccoli with Red-Pepper Hearts can be prepared ahead and rewarmed in the microwave, or the vegetables assembled ahead and cooked at the last minute.

Baked Potatoes with Herbed Butter Hearts

The butter hearts make this basic side dish recipe for Baked Potatoes with Herbed Butter Hearts appropriate for a special Valentine's Day meal.

Smoky Baked Beans (text)

Although a recipe well suited to accompany a summer barbecue meal, the aroma of these Smoky Baked Beans baking will welcome anyone coming in from the winter chill.

Poblano Potato Salad

This recipe for Poblano Potato Salad is a quick side dish that enhances purchased potato salad with mild poblano chilies and canned Mexicorn. Great for last-minute meals.

Bacon and Egg Strata

This breakfast casserole recipe for Bacon and Egg Strata is prepared entirely the night before, making it perfect for a lazy weekend brunch.

Grilled Honey Glazed Cinnamon Apples

Serve this recipe for Grilled Honey Glazed Cinnamon Apples as a side dish to grilled chicken breasts or pork chops.

Quick and Easy Cornish Pasties

Perfect for tailgates, picnics, or dinner, this recipe for Quick and Easy Cornish Pasties is of oversized turnovers that hit the hungry spot. Accompany with cole slaw, chips and brownies.

Roast Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts

Vegetables will never be the same when you savor this recipe for Roast Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts.

Roasted Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Cinnamon Sticks

This recipe for Roasted Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Cinnamon Sticks is a wonderful way to showcase your fruit.

Grapefruit Gratin

Enjoy this Jacques Pepin recipe for Grapefruit Gratin - not your typical grapefruit.

Cheese Wafer Crisps

This simple recipe for Cheese Wafer Crisps couldn’t be easier to make.

Strawberry-Cranberry Relish

This sweet and tart recipe for Strawberry-Cranberry Relish goes well with meats and poultry.

Strawberry Chicken Salad

This recipe for Strawberry Chicken Salad is a variation to a good, basic salad.

Summertime Fruit Salad

Serve this recipe for Summertime Fruit Salad as an appetizer or a refreshing side dish.

Strawberry Fruit Skewers

Consider this refreshing recipe for Strawberry Fruit Skewers as an addition to your picnics and barbecues.

Strawberry Chef's Salad

Serve this recipe for Strawberry Chef's Salad as a refreshing lunch with French bread.

Strawberry Filled French Toast

This recipe for Strawberry Filled French Toast makes a good entree for weekend brunches.

Strawberry Omelet

Adding strawberries makes for a sweet, rather than the usual savory, omelet in this recipe for Strawberry Omelet.

All American Berry Pizza

With patriotic colors and summer flavors, this recipe for All American Berry Pizza is the perfect addition to your Fourth of July celebration.

Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and Broiled Tomatoes

This Graham Kerr recipe for Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and Broiled Tomatoes adds color and texture to any roast meat, poultry or fish.

Potatoes Baked with Apples and Onion Sauce

Graham Kerr bakes potatoes in an onion gravy to create a healthy side dish for your roast meats.

Graham Kerr's Fried Rice

Graham Kerr's Graham Kerr's Fried Rice is a tasty mock fried rice flavored with garlic and ginger.

Chinese Dolma

Use leftover fried rice in this tasty Graham Kerr recipe for Chinese Dolma.

Creamy Peas

This healthy Graham Kerr recipe for Creamy Peas is a wonderful accompaniment to roast meats and poultry.

Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin

Healthy vegetables are a great side dish to meats and poultry with this delicious Graham Kerr recipe for Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin.

JoAnna Lund's Shrimp Caesar Salad

This easy and low-fat recipe for JoAnna Lund's Shrimp Caesar Salad only has 9 ingredients.

Breezy Green Beans

This JoAnna Lund side dish recipe for Breezy Green Beans is creamy and low-fat too.

Macaroni and Cheese

This satisfying Macaroni and Cheese casserole is a traditional recipe that can either be a hearty side dish or a meatless main

Italian Kidney Bean Salad

If you like kidney beans and pasta, you will love this JoAnna Lund quick recipe for Italian Kidney Bean Salad.

Caramelized Garlic

The smoke from the grill gives the garlic added flavor in this recipe for Caramelized Garlic.

Hirsch's Grilled Corn On The Cob

The herbs and spices liven up the flavors and add an interesting spin on basic roasted corn in this delicious recipe for Hirsch's Grilled Corn On The Cob.

Garlic Spinach with Pine Nuts

This easy George Hirsch spinach side recipe for Garlic Spinach with Pine Nuts is great to serve with your favorite grilled meats and vegetables.

Mushroom Bruschetta

This Mushroom Bruschetta is an easy appetizer recipe to make for an outdoor party.

Salmon Spring Rolls

George Hirsch creates a twist on the classic spring roll with this recipe for Salmon Spring Rolls.

Thai Noodles With Tofu

This George Hirsch mock Thai recipe for Thai Noodles With Tofu is chockfull of vegetables.

Stuffed Eggplant

This George Hirsch recipe for Stuffed Eggplant is a great way to use up left over baked or mashed potatoes.

Jerk Chicken Wings

George Hirsch combines a medley of spices to entice in this recipe for Jerk Chicken Wings.

Polenta with Sausage

Enjoy the taste of carmelized garlic when you savor this George Hirsch recipe for Polenta with Sausage.

Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Spices and tomatoes combine for wonderful flavor in this George Hirsch recipe for Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Herb and Goat Cheese Souffle

In this recipe for Herb and Goat Cheese Souffle, Jacques Pepin's secret to serving a soufflè is the timing.

Apple and Potato Puree

Jacques Pepin suggests mashing the apples and potatoes by hand for a chunky texture in this recipe for Apple and Potato Puree.

George Hirsch's Spicy Sauteed Shrimp

Treat you guests to a hot and saucy treat with this recipe for George Hirsch's Spicy Sauteed Shrimp.

Penne Pie

This Penne Pie recipe from Goerge Hirsch is a simple and tasty dish based on a frittata.

George Hirsch's Pizza Salad

George Hirsch's Pizza Salad is a fun way to serve a salad. The un-garnished pizza dough in this recipe serves as a platter for a crisp salad.

Haricots Verts with Red Pepper and Mint

This simple recipe for Haricots Verts with Red Pepper and Mint from George Hirsch showcases the flavors of the tender French green beans, red pepper and mint by heating them briefly in a dash of white wine.

George Hirsch’s Ric

Using leftover cooked rice and canned beans makes this classic dish doable in just 20 minutes.

George Hirsch's Quick Bro

This tasty George Hirsch recipe for George Hirsch's Quick Broccoli Slaw makes a nice alternative to the usual shredded cabbage slaws.

George Hirsch’s Mashed Potato Patties

Leftover mashed potatoes make a convenient base for crisp-one-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside potato pancakes in this recipe for George Hirsch’s Mashed Potato Patties .

Parmesan Pan Grits

Enjoy the fragrance of sage and flavor of nutmeg when you enjoy this George Hirsch recipe for Parmesan Pan Grits.

Crepes with Berries

George Hirsch’s recipe for Crepes with Berries createsa meal topped with vanilla yogurt and toasted sliced almonds.

Min's Roll

Sushi lovers will savor this recipe for Min's Roll. This type of sushi dish is called a “maki roll,”

The Gloucester House Boiled Lobster

The famous Gloucester House Restaurant has been serving this recipe for The Gloucester House Boiled Lobster and other seafood dishes since they opened in 1946.

Mussels with a Caribbean Flair

Savor this recipe for Mussels with a Caribbean Flair from Julie Geary of Classic Cooks Catering. The key ingredients include sazon seasoning, Ranchero Sauce and fresh cilantro.

Caprese Antipasto

This recipe for Caprese Antipasto is a perfect appetizer or side salad when you have fresh tomatoes from the garden or from the store.

Thai Chicken Salad

This recipe for Thai Chicken Salad is considered to have a combination of "bright, balanced flavors" typical in much of Thai cooking.

Canning Equipment and Supplies

Caroline Craig has been canning since she grew up on a farm in New Hampshire. Her recipe for success is Canning Equipment and Supplies.

Recipe for Canning Tomatoes & Tomato Juices

This Recipe for Canning Tomatoes & Tomato Juices makes Raw-Packed Tomatoes with No Added Liquid.

Chile Rellenos

The secret to this recipe for Chile Rellenos is choosing a good poblano pepper and preparing it properly.

Pasta alla Carretiera

A very traditional Sicilian recipe, Pasta alla Carretiera, or “Cart Driver’s Pasta,” is named after colorful donkey carts that once brought vegetables from the Sicilian countryside.