Taste of Home - Side Dish Recipes

Summer Vegetable Cobbler

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:24:30 GMT

Here’s a comforting vegetarian main dish that uses a lot of garden produce. Try different squashes like pattypan and crookneck or zucchini. — Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Tomato Pie

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:13:28 GMT

Use sunny tomatoes that are firm but not too ripe so the results are delicious rather than too juicy. — Lois Morgan, Edisto Beach, South Carolina

Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:15:14 GMT

Our home economists doubled Jill Hancock’s mashed potato recipe for an extra batch to freeze. “It’s a nice alternative to the standard potatoes or rice,” Jill confirms from Nashua, New Hampshire.

Two-Cheese Mac 'n Cheese

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:27 GMT

A lot of stories claim that mac and cheese was created by Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo or the cooks of China. My favorite theory? An Italian housewife invented it to introduce non-Italian Americans to macaroni. —Stephanie Sorbie, Glendale, Arizona

Spicy Corn Kabobs

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:27 GMT

Corn transforms from so-so kernels to tangy sensation when grilled, dotted with sour cream and cheese and zinged with a splash of lime. —Leah Lenz, Los Angeles, California

Refrigerator Garden Pickles

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:43:21 GMT

Canning isn't necessary for these crisp-tender, tangy pickles. Keep them in the fridge and eat them up within a month. —Linda Chapman, Meriden, Iowa

Toasted Cheese Ravioli

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:43:21 GMT

Here's a great use for refrigerated cheese ravioli. Jazzed up with salad dressing and seasoned bread crumbs, the baked bites are so good dipped in warm marinara sauce. —Kathy Morgan, Temecula, California

Bacon-Gouda Stuffed Onions

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:09:15 GMT

Serve these tender sweet and savory onions as a side with steak. For an added splash, drizzle everything with any leftover buttery pan juices from baking the onions. It’s sooo good! —Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota

Curry Rice Pilaf

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:47:21 GMT

Poutine

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:47:21 GMT

The ultimate in French-Canadian junk food, poutine commonly features warm fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. This side dish is quick to fix with frozen potatoes and packaged gravy but has all the traditional greasy spoon comfort. —Shelisa Terry, Henderson, Nevada

Summer Squash & Tomato Medley

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:35:20 GMT

Tender squash pairs nicely with ripe tomatoes in this special side dish. The fresh dill and feta cheese complete the refreshing taste.

Ensalada de Nopalitos

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:03:21 GMT

Frijoles y Chorizo

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:03:21 GMT

Summer Squash & Pepper Saute

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:46:14 GMT

Summer squash and orange pepper give this herby side dish fantastic color. Remember this recipe—it complements almost any main dish. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, WI

Chipotle Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Pecans

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:05:35 GMT

Your holiday sweet potatoes won't be ho-hum when you serve them this way. The slices of sweet potatoes take on an amazing smokey flavor from the chipotle peppers and the topping of spicy pecans add even more zing.—Donna Thomas, Dallas, Texas