Side dishes recipes costing less than $3.0 per serving added by professional chefs

Sofrito Rice

Easy recipe to prepare. Serve with Latin American, or grilled foods.

Parmesan Polenta with Cranberries and Bacon

I got this recipe from Giada's Food Network show. She recommends it for breakfast, but it's so good I would eat…

Fresh chili paste

Fresh chili paste

Copper Carrots

Arroz A La Mexicana

Fried Noodles With Peanut Sauce

A simple and delicious take on a traditional Asian dish.

Yakimeshi

Yakimeshi

Fig chutney

Fig chutney

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

This fulfilled my need to go beyond that same old, same old steamed asparagus. The lip-smacking sauce is just lemony-perfect. Inspired by…

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…

Incredible, Skinny Roasted Garlic Mashers

This recipe is it! These are one of my favorite ways to make mashed potatoes. And for garlic lovers, a dream…

corn fritters

courtesy julia moskins cook fight ny times

Eggplant Szechuan-style

Year of the Rooster ! A most Happy and Prosperous and Fortunate New Year to all my Chinese friends! Many years ago - too many - I got a recipe…

Hot Pepper Jelly