American side dishes recipes added by professional chefs

Turkey Stuffing or Side: Brown & Wild Rice w/Apples, Cranberries & Pecans

At last ~ a HEALTHY stuffing.....that seems like an oxymoron! High in…

Yellow Squash Casserole #2

I have a couple of friends who grow beautiful, delicious squash, and since they give me a lot of it during the summer, I have to figure out new…

A Super Delicious Skinny Passover Noodle Kugel

This deliciously sweet and creamy noodle casserole is a traditional Jewish dish. Kugel is a baked pudding…

Mamaw's Green Been Casserole

This was one of my Grandma's traditional Thanksgiving dinner dishes - and apparently it's a favorite here on CookEatShare as well! I think the…

Creamed Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes

Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our…

Roasted Garlic & White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

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

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!…

Cranberries with Jezebel Sauce

If you don't care for the tart tang of cranberries - try this. My dear friend, Gail, serves this dish her way frequently and everyone likes it…

Baked Stuffed Zucchini

A great side dish for any dinner

Vegetarian Pinto Beans

A family crock-pot favorite. Simple, easy, and delicious.

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…

Copper Carrots

Farro, Pea and Goat Cheese Salad

I'd never had farro before, but it was delicious and hearty. A great substitute to rice.

Twice Cooked Cauliflower

Pleasing elements of flavor and texture, this side dish is creamy and delicious. It takes cauliflower from conventional to contentment! Some may…

Perfect Pear Butter

It's perfect. It's pear. I can't believe it's not butter. More like a fruit spread - or a glaze for fowl and pork! Simple to make and kid's are…