Quick and easy American dinner party side dishes recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
Advanced
1 vote
6120 views
Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Can be used as either a side dish or a warm appetizer. Indulge yourself with the finest balsamic vinegar you can find.

Evelyn Scott
Apr 2010
Advanced
2 votes
2514 views
Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

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…

Amos Miller
Mar 2011
Professional
1 vote
3018 views
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

Karen
Jul 2009
Intermediate
2 votes
2373 views
Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint

Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint

This is a great quinoa dish to serve alongside fish or chicken. I have grown to love quinoa, and it is perfect for this dish. But this would also…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2011
Advanced
2 votes
1830 views
ESTESS SMOKED POTATOES WITH CORN

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…

GARY ESTESS
Aug 2010
Professional
1 vote
3295 views
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes is a delicious, easy and quick recipe for a holiday side dish. It will become your favorite sweet potato recipe for…

RecipeKing
Nov 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
2737 views
Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

I can't do Thanksgiving without this side dish. I like it with 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese added to it.

Cathy Spivak
Nov 2008
Advanced
1 vote
6710 views
Mushroom Cloud

Mushroom Cloud

This savory dish is easy to prepare and will add zing to any main dish.

James Basmajian
Sep 2010
Advanced
1 vote
1284 views
Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash

Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash

Caramelized Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash is drizzled with honey-cinnamon, and sprinkled with crumbled…

Culinary Envy
Dec 2016
Advanced
1 vote
1233 views
Red Potatoes and Herbs

Red Potatoes and Herbs

A Microwave dish. I like fast and easy cooking, don't you?

feedfern
Oct 2017
Intermediate
1 vote
1506 views
Chorizo Stuffing

Chorizo Stuffing

This dish is very versitile on heat and taste. Your guest will keep asking what did you put in this. Great twist on a old must have at…

Yvonne
Nov 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
974 views
Dipping sauce from water Melon rind

Dipping sauce from water Melon rind

Laster year I had a long recovery from a tumor.but I got my taste buds back and smell. This recipe is one of…

GARY ESTESS
Apr 2018
Professional
1 vote
996 views
Dim sum dip holders

Dim sum dip holders

I used dim sum wrappers to hold a couple of different concoctions.

Stephen Crout
Sep 2018
Advanced
1 vote
996 views
Pineapple Heaven

Pineapple Heaven

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

kaitlyn
Sep 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
1662 views