This is one of those dishes that tradition has snatched. Most everyone has a green bean dish on the menu for the holidays. The almonds are a nice detour from the usual ingredients.
Author: Patti
Firm tofu, bell pepper, and red onion, all quickly stir fried in a sweet and sour sauce. A word of caution - this is VERY spicy! If you like milder dishes, decrease the amount of pepper flakes or omit...
Author: RITALINCINDY
This is a really tasty pinto beans recipe made in the slow cooker. This recipe is great to serve along with enchiladas or to take to a barbecue or potluck.
Author: KIM93306
I didn't think I liked asparagus until trying this recipe at a Christmas dinner. Now I cook it for any special occasion and everyone oooh's and aah's when I say it's on the menu.
Author: Shelly Domke
A delicious blend of potatoes, garlic, lemon, and herbs marinated overnight in olive oil and white wine. This is a nice way to dress up the potatoes and is always a hit at my dinner parties.
Author: MADDIE
This is a great marinade for beef short ribs, chicken, or steak. Serve with steamed rice, beer, and kim chee.
Author: Curlie
Delicious grilled twist on butternut squash with maple syrup!
Author: RedSoxGirl44
Hush puppies are a great Southern tradition along with buttermilk coleslaw and Southern-fried catfish. Why not use all that buttermilk together in all your recipes? Try them all!
Author: Mama Smith
These slightly sweet potatoes are perfect with most entrees.
Author: STEPHNDON
If you thought you didn't like cauliflower, try this! It's an awesome treat for a festive table. Beautiful presentation and something out of the ordinary.
Author: Ariela
This is a tasty way to use up some of your bumper crop of zucchini.
Author: Bea Gassman
This is a mixture my husband came up with using what we had on hand in the fall, and it became a favorite. The first effort for these slow-roasted vegetables was on the BBQ, but it works just as well in...
Author: Janis
These wonderful country-fried green tomatoes make a great side dish for summer!
Author: BETHZUKE
This the tartar sauce my mom made growing up, no sweet relish here! The pickle juice replaces lemon juice for acidity and tang. So simple and worth the little bit of time. (I don't like sweet pickles in...
Author: Sharon Springer Andrews
While they don't get the same love as French fries, home fries, or steak fries, cottage fries more than hold their own against their potato side dish fraternity brothers.
Author: Chef John
These mushrooms are a treasure of the woods hunted by many in the early spring here in Missouri. Simple and quick to fry and enjoy. Finding these can be very hard to find in the woods but well worth the...
Author: Jonna
Heard this grilled eggplant recipe on a health radio show years ago--very simple, and great the next day on sandwiches. Use good quality soy sauce. Serve hot, room temperature, or cold.
Author: Frank040
This is the recipe for the paste used to make Puerco Pibil...you know, so you don't have to go buy the weak stuff.
Author: LiberallyGillian
A thick, rich meat sauce excellent with rigatoni, rotelle or any other thick pasta.
Author: TerryWilson
My mother-in-law gave me this basic Mexican rice recipe that I've updated. Here it is.
Author: Armi
I searched everywhere for a coconut syrup recipe like I enjoyed while I was in Hawaii. When every recipe I tried failed to satisfy me, I was compelled to create my own.
Author: Kimberly Kahmann Harvey
This very delicious poblano pepper sauce will go great over any Mexican dish! I put mine over leftover Mexican pizza!
Author: Sherylynn Booth
The beauty of aioli made in the traditional method with a mortar and pestle is that a small amount of garlic can flavor a large amount of mayo. Also, this real aioli is so strong and powerful that you...
Author: Chef John
This simple turkey gravy is...wait for it...simple! You don't want to use gravy from a can or from a package when it's this easy and delicious!
Author: The Gruntled Gourmand
We built this recipe from a lot of trial and error and a little experimentation with the wine selection. It has a sweet flavor with just a little zing to keep things interesting. Great for all types of...
Author: PAcklam
This dressing is wonderfully light and tangy; serve over salad. It goes perfect with my squished kale salad (see my recipe box for this). Made as directed, this recipe is gluten free, wheat free, soy free,...
Author: Karra Showen
This takes 5 minutes in a pan. You want to barely cook these as noted to keep the lightly crunchy natural sweetness of this seasonal delicacy! Wash and trim the tips and pull larger strings off the snow...
Author: Geophile
Corn bread, black eyed peas, and collards are a New Year's Day tradition in the South - the corn bread represents gold, black-eyed peas coins, and collards match the green of US paper currency. Since leaving...
Author: EMIAUKEA
This wonderful combination of sweet onions, Swiss cheese, and rice is a tasty side dish for anything from grilled meats to roasted poultry. It is a favorite in our home, and you'll get rave reviews every...
Author: Bobbie Gibson Paulson
These are very good. When baked correctly they have almost a Corn Nut® consistency. I love garlic powder and chili powder on mine, but feel free to experiment with other seasonings.
Author: kashmir
Gorgonzola and pecorino-Romano cheeses, Italian-style panko crispy bread crumbs and whipping cream transform polenta into a cheesy and delicious vegetarian side dish or appetizer.
Author: By Arlene Cummings
This is the SAUCE for Chinese restaurant style sesame chicken and broccoli. This sauce can be poured over fried chicken, or used as a dipping sauce for fried chicken. I emphasize not using too much vinegar...
Author: reykjaviky
Pudding Fruit Salad-our take on ambrosia fruit salad-combines fresh fruit, canned fruit and sweets, such as marshmallows and vanilla pudding. This refreshing fruit salad with Cool Whip and pudding is a...
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Serve this creamy, flavor-packed asparagus side dish, and you'll get rave reviews. It's unforgettably delicious from the first bite to the last!
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
This relish has a great flavor especially with the addition of celery! Chopped pecans or walnuts can be added if desired.
Author: Karen Dunn
Using fewer habanero peppers can reduce the spiciness in this extremely hot habanero hot sauce. The sauce works wonders as a pick-up for Bloody Mary drinks. Flavors meld wonderfully and the sauce keeps...
Author: Bob Miller
A touch of golden honey flavors these tender pea pods mixed with sweet carrots.
Author: Michele O'Sullivan
Just microwave! You don't have to use the oven. You can just do one acorn squash instead of two, if you choose. Pricking all over, then putting in the microwave for a few minutes to soften a little, makes...
Author: Sandra Zapp Winningham
This is a traditional sauce to be served with Plum Pudding. Yummy served later on hot raisin toast.
Author: Emma
Came up with these because my son loves clam fritters and I love corn hush puppies! So instead of French fries for your next fried seafood dinner, give these a try!
Author: Lisa Romolo-Dos Reis
A twist on the traditional, kale pesto never loses its vivid green color and can be prepared year-round. Use a robustly flavored extra-virgin olive oil for maximum flavor. Spoon pesto into glass jars or...
Author: ScandoGirl
Egyptian rice is a very short grain rice, grown in Egypt. It is not cooked the same way as medium or long grain rice. When cooked, it is supposed to have a fluffy texture, not at all sticky.
Author: Gamila Salem
Quick and delicious way to dress up carrots. The different spices create a unique flavor while the butter and broth help soften the carrots to perfection.
Author: Shyla Lane
This has been a Thanksgiving favorite of ours for many years because it is different from the many mashed sweet potatoes recipes.
Author: Kathy
If you think there's no way to improve on the delicious flavor of homemade banana bread, we have three words for you: crumbly streusel topping.
Author: By Cindy Rahe
Corn is combined with cream cheese, butter, and cream and simmered in the slow cooker. Great side for ribs or any BBQ.
Author: Heidi
A hearty casserole that can be served as a meal for 2 or 3 people, or as a side dish for a larger party.
Author: Addie