American boil side dishes recipes added by professional chefs

Plum Pineapple Jam

I devised this recipe when I wanted a variation of plum jam and thought why not use canned crushed pineapple? The result was beautiful jewel-tone…

Asparagus Almandine

From the description of this recipe reads: "Something magical happens when asparagus meets almonds and lemon. Crispy nuts, tart citrus and ...…

Kale with Kalamata Olives

Kale is hearty and healthy, and often teams in winter soups with potatoes and beans. But in this recipe, based on Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian…

Asparagus with fresh grape relish

ESTESS SMOKED POTATOES WITH CORN

THIS IS A RECIPE WE USE WITH SALMON, FISH AND CHICKEN, IT IS NOT TOO MUCH SALT, YOU DON'T TASTE IT THE SALT…

Roasted Garlic & White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

This is both very flavorful and versatile, pairing with red meat dishes and fowl. If you cannot obtain…

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Sweet Zucchini Pickles

Too many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this…

Peach Ginger Marmalade

Over time I have tweaked this recipe and have looked forward to making a batch whenever golden ripe peaches are in season - and that would be now!…

Phoebe's Plum Sauce

This snappy sauce goes well with poultry, pork, beef, meatloaf and as an eggroll dipping sauce. The spices and hot sauce add just the right punch to…

My Corn on the Cob

As a caterer and chef, this is how I prepared and served corn on the cob. The sweetest best tasting corn you ever ate.

Chili Sauce

Chili sauce is one answer to that bumper tomato harvest. The perky piquant sauce can compliment many classic recipes like meatballs, meatloaf,…

In-a-Pinch Cranberry Sauce made from Dried Cranberries

I serve turkey year round but forget to keep canned cranberry sauce on hand; even when I do it's hard to use up…