Loaded Mashed Potatoes by Jennifer Bass

Wild Rice Pilaf with Fresh Vegetables by Jane Evans Bonacci

Did you know that wild rice is not rice at all but grass? It grows in areas of shallow water, so prevalent in the state of Minnesota that it is the official state grain. Surprisingly the Central Valley of California is the other main producer of wild rice. It is naturally gluten-free and high in protein, potassium, B-complex vitamins,…

The Most Decadent Cornbread Casserole Ever, Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

I’ve tasted many cornbread casseroles in my day and this one wins hands down… It’s rich, moist, creamy and loaded with flavor. It’s amazing how some of the best recipes are often the simplest to make. The original full fat recipe has ingredients such as sour cream, butter and 2 entire cups of cheese. This skinny makeover is using…

Dorothy's Pickled Beets by ChaCha Can Cook

This is a great and refreshing way to eat beets. No fuss, no muss, just big taste.

Orange Marjoram Carrots by Robyn Savoie

It can be hard to come by a vegetable dish both children and adults enjoy. You'll appreciate this recipe because it found that middle ground. Carrots provide vitamin A and plenty of fiber, making them excellent side dishes to support healthy eating. Make sure you don't overcook your carrots; they taste best when they are al…

Sauteed Kale with Bacon and Cashews by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious recipe for sauteed Kale. If you are vegetarian, you can leave out the bacon and you will still have a delicious side dish. This also makes a beautiful presentation to accompany any main dish. The green of the kale contrasts beautifully with the golden color of the toasted cashews.

Grilled Baby Artichokes with Chefs Dressing by Robyn Medlin

The grill adds so much flavor to the chokes that you don’t really need a sauce, but I am a sucker for a dipping sauce so I made this yummy sauce to go with it inspired by the Chef’s Dressing at Houston’s Restaurant. If you don’t feel like making the dipping sauce, the chokes are perfectly wonderful with a drizzle of olive oil, sea…

Grilled Oysters with Crawfish Butter, Pickled Corn and Chives by LaSeafood

This is a succulent oyster recipe decorated with pickled corn, chives and a delicious Louisiana Crawfish Butter. Served on the half shell, this recipe is perfect for a southern, spring meal. Stay tuned and catch our next post on how to make the…

Artichoke Hearts & Pearl Onion in Mustard Horseradish Bechamel Sauce by Bob Vincent

This is an easy side dish that goes well with most anything. It started to be Peas and pearl onions but when opening my freezer I found I had no peas but did have artichoke hearts. I served it as a side dish to Orange Glazed Pork Loin Roast…

Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate by Smokinhotchef

Flavor times 110. This recipe complements my Thai Grilled Chicken recipe below. Lemongrass and coconut milk really makes this pasta POP! Great as a main dish or a spectacular side dish! You will want to make this pasta often, so let's get started.....

Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole by RecipeKing

Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole is a delicious and easy to fix recipe. Once you have tried this it will become your must have side-dish for all your fall and winter holidays; but why wait until then? You can do this anytime of the year because all the ingredients are available year round. It takes only (15) minutes to assemble and only…

Red Potatoes Roasted with Onions & Thyme by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a tasty side dish to the Pork Tenderloin with Spinach and Mushroom that I entered.

COLORFUL MASH by Priyanka Bhattacharjee

The recipe is very colorful. All the major ingredients are in mashed form so the name "COLORFUL MASH"

Cream Corn Casserole by Chef Smith