Kid friendly side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Cheesy Garlic Potatoes

Cheesy Garlic Potatoes are a simple, yet delicious, side dish to any entrée! Try this with dinner tonight!

PASTA PIZZAZ WITH ZUCCHINI

"ROTINI OR BOW TIE PASTA TOSSED WITH SAUTEED ONIONS, GARLIC, ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS AND FRESH TOMATO" ALSO, ADDED A TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE TO BE ADDED IF…

Mac & Cheese

PA pickles

This is a recipe my dad used to make in the summer. I completely forgot about it until recently when I went back to my hometown and was served it…

Stir fry quinoa

I'm not sure I'd make it with the coconut milk again, it was a little sweet for my taste, but overall a good substitute to regular fried rice.

Mashed Potatoes

I don't like instant mashed potatoes at all. I make mine from scratch like many cooks out there. I like them either with butter and sour cream or…

Pineapple Heaven

My boyfriends grandmother introduced me to this recipe. I adore it! It is so simple, even your children can help.

Boneless Chicken Wings

Sesame Noodle Salad

I would highly recommend making them at least 6 hours before and preferably 24 hours. The noodles absorb the "sauce" and the flavors meld.

Broccoli Dip

Easy and flavorful dip for broccoli.

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

Here’s a pumpkin side dish that you can serve at a holiday dinner. This recipe can be halved for a smaller family meal. Once again my non-pumpkin…

Creamed Potatoes

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with that all the wonderful foods that we traditionally make and eat and love! This month Alessa’s and…

Oven Potatoes

This simple recipes is for those late nights can't think of side dishes to cook and need it done in matter of minutes. I have to give credit where…

Lancaster County Lima Beans

The Amish serve many of their vegetables in cream and most of the are very good. Lima beans in cream are outstanding!

Jicama n' Carrot Sticks~Pineapple Salad

Great Side Dish to any picnic, BBQ, or family get together.