Lemon Cashew Nut Rice by Navaneetham Krishnan

Ghee and curry leaves scented rice with cashew nuts and coconut.

Toasted Couscous Pilaf by Farrell May Podgorsek

Israeli couscous makes a great hot pilaf and goes well with so many dishes. This is my husband's favorite grain side dish. I know it's more of a pasta, but we think of couscous as a starch, but not like pasta. The spices can be varied to change the flavor. It is quick and easy, and popular with kids. You can make this vegetarian by…

Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce by Dana Salvo

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really enjoying how versatile it is.

Rice Congee Wth Salted Egg & Minced Chicken by Navaneetham Krishnan

Its an Asian style rice dish for wholesomeness in "sickness or in health, to love and to cherish".

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice by Navaneetham Krishnan

Fried rice famed for its quintessential Thai flavors

Beet and Mushroom barley Risotto by Monocot

I know Traditional Risotto is made with Rice but Dear God I Love Barley. and I love beets. So I switched in my favorites and I love. Barley has a slightly nutty flavour and a tender-firm bite that makes it particularly satisfying. Combined with earthy beets and tangy cheese this side dish might just take over the starring role on…

Couscous Medley by Vivien

Vegetarian side-dish or vegetarian potluck dish; good for picnics as well. For dinner, serve with shish kebab, or barbecued lamb or roast chicken

Baked Polenta with Butter and Parmigiano Cheese by Evelyn Scott

Quinoa with Garlic,Peas & Carrots by Teri A

One of the great grains for the body, Quinoa! A single cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein, which is more that most grains. In addition Quinoa has a high amount of iron that raises the hematocrit. This helps people who eat it fight senility since it delivers more oxygen to the brain. It has a very low glycemic index so it…

Baked Polenta with Parmesan & Chives by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious baked side dish

Spicy Chicken Chanay Ki Daal by Ambreen

Chanay Ki Daal Chicken ... Bengal Gram lentils cooked in a spicy chicken curry!

Wheat Sprout Stir fry by Poornima hegde

A delicious, spicy and very nutritious dish that can be eaten as a salad, as a side dish with lunch/dinner or even as a morning cereal.

Corn Casserole by Now We're Cooking!

Courtesy of Paula Dean (though I'd really be thankful if she was courteous enough to come on over and cook it for me...lol!)

Cheddar~Jalapeno Skillet Corn Bread by "Cheffie Cooks"

Savory at its best, serve with any Mexican Fare.

Curry Spice BBQ Grilled Corn by Sean

Spicy twist to the traditional grilled corn recipe shown to me by a few Indian friends. This recipe is easy to modify on the fly and fun to experiment with.