beginner cook and side dishes

5,798

Recipes

Grandma's Creamed Spinach Only Better

Posted by J Zoch  

This is a take on a recipe my grandmother used to make. I have changed some ingredients and added my own to make it better. MORE»

Recipe #340926

select

Easy Creamed Spinach

Posted by KissKiss  

This is a really easy and yummy way to get your greens. I like to scoop it onto toasted, buttered ciabatta bread. To make it extra decadent, put servings into individual serving dishes, top with Gruyere and/or Parmesan cheese, and broil until... MORE»

Recipe #340859

select

Cooking Light's Roasted-Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Posted by senseicheryl  

This recipe was in an email from the www.myrecipes.com website. A holiday table would be incomplete without mashed potatoes. This garlicky version boasts all of the savory richness of traditional recipes without adding extra fat and calories. The... MORE»

Recipe #340849

select

Warm Barley & Kale Salad W/ Roasted Pears & Candied Pros

Posted by Buster's friend  

A wonderful side that travels well for holiday gatherings. I used good dry cured NC ham with great results in this dish. Note: When looking for Tuscan kale, keep in mind that it goes by many names — lacinato, dinosaur kale and black cabbage... MORE»

Recipe #340810

select

Sesame-Glazed Asparagus

Posted by breezermom  

This recipe combines the rich taste of sesame with lemon, accentuating the delicious flavor of asparagus. It is quick to make, making it good for any day of the week. A friend of mine from South Dakota said asparagus grows wild in the ditches... MORE»

Recipe #340790

select

Cornbread Pudding

Posted by paigeteaches  

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it is included at every holiday meal. I'm not sure why it's called pudding. Very good and super easy! MORE»

Recipe #340771

select

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Posted by CareCook  

My grandma used to make these mashed potatoes for me when I was a little girl. Sometimes she'd make a whole 5 lb dish and bring it to my house. Before she died she gave me the recipe. I'm the only one who has it in the family...until now. Note... MORE»

Recipe #340736

select

Tortellini Salad

Posted by Simply Sanjida  

Very simple, very yummy salad. MORE»

Recipe #340695

select

Curry Roasted Broccoflower

Posted by busy mom of boys  

My son asked me to buy a broccoflower, and I had no idea how to cook it. The grower had a great recipe site Tanimura & Antle. My family loved it. Its smells great when cooking too. MORE»

Recipe #340690

select

Cooking Light's Carrot Soufflé

Posted by senseicheryl  

This recipe was featured in an email from the www.myrecipes.com website. The original version of this delicious holiday favorite was weighed down by a stick of butter and a cup of sugar. Our lightened version eliminates 8.5g fat and 102 calories... MORE»

Recipe #340625

select

Kathy's Southern Corn Pudding

Posted by senseicheryl  

This recipe is from the www.allrecipes.com website. SUBMITTED BY: Jacquita "This is a wonderful side dish that goes great with ham or pork. It's wonderful for that big crowd at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and very quick and easy to... MORE»

Recipe #340600

select

Blackened Sweet Eggplant (Aubergine)

Posted by blucoat  

A lovely, simple recipe from Jamie Oliver, aka The Naked Chef. MORE»

Recipe #340577

select

Kath's Broccoli Casserole

Posted by Sassy in da South  

This is my DIL favourite broccoli casserole. I know there are a zillion recipes for broccoli casserole and everyone has their favourite. So basically I'm posting for safe-keeping and quick reference for our family. But if you want a quick and... MORE»

Recipe #340522

select

Sugar Snap Peas With Lemon and Almonds

Posted by dicentra  

Cooking Light. Dec 2004. MORE»

Recipe #340479

select

Roasted and Glazed Acorn Squash (Fat-Free)

Posted by brokenburner  

I found this recipe in the Binah cookbook. It says, "Acorn squash is another thing I like to keep in my pantry all the time, because it stays fresh for so long, so whenever you are stuck for a side dish, it's a great choice. I find acorn... MORE»

Recipe #340444

select

Steam Chicken With Rice Lazy Darren

Posted by Lazy Darren  

I am Hainanese, so when I cook chicken, does it make it hainanese chicken? Anyways, as my nick suggests, I do not like to spend too much time cooking but I do not like to sacrifice on taste too. So this is my take on how you can whip up a... MORE»

Recipe #340415

select

Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Posted by blucoat  

This incredibly easy recipe from Heidi Swanson, the excellent chef and author of "Super Natural Cooking". Even brussels sprout haters will love this recipe. Try buying smaller sprouts as they cook more evenly. MORE»

Recipe #340384

select

Golden Potato and Onion Gratin

Posted by cyaos  

I couldn't find this among all the potato and onion recipes and it is really quite good. I don't really like potatoes while my boyfriend would eat them everyday if he could - this is one of the ways I will eat them so he can have them once a... MORE»

Recipe #340307

select

Praline Sweet Potatoes

Posted by senseicheryl  

This recipe is from the www.allrecipes.com website and has gotten very high reviews. SUBMITTED BY: MKENNON "The best sweet potatoes you will ever eat!" MORE»

Recipe #340225

select

Sausage Stuffing

Posted by senseicheryl  

This recipe is from the www.allrecipes.com website and it got very high reviews. SUBMITTED BY: Elizabeth Ryan "This stuffing has lots of flavor and is nice and moist. You can also change the ingredients to your liking. I quadruple this... MORE»

Recipe #340224

select