Kid friendly American side dishes recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Creamy Noodles & Peas

This is a quick and easy side dish that makes peas yummy to eat and is the result of experimenting on a cool fall evening 25 years ago.

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

Baked Parmesan Fries

Delicious and addictive!

Shallot Herb Grilled Corn

My immersion blender came with a small bowl and attachment that allows it to work like a food processor. I love it. It is great for small…

Lemon~Minced Garlic Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Flavorful side dish to any main entrée.

Broccoli & Cheddar Gratin

Wonderful side dish with any main entrée.

Cauliflower & Olive & Bell Pepper Cold Salad

Great side salad for any meal time!

Homemade Lemon~Vinegar Pickles

Easy recipe for homemade pickles, great with sandwiches.

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09)…

CARROT ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Great vegetarian baked side dish.

Sweet Carrots with Chicken and Rice

Not a fan of cooked carrots and I'm always experimenting with new ways to make them taste good to me.

Squash Casrole

This a Great hit at family functions.

Tater Wedges

Crispy and delicious tater wedges to compliment any meal. Simple and easy to prepare--and frugal on the budget! It's a win-win all the way around…

Cranberry Couscous

love couscous and thought this recipe would be so tasty, and a new and different side dish for my Thanksgiving meal. The tangy sweetness of the…

Crustless Zucchini Pie

I use the term “pie” liberally in this recipe. This is not really a pie per say. I did start out thinking I would put this delicious zucchini…