American side dishes recipes costing less than $0.5 per serving

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…

mashed potatoes

These are special, and go well with the pan gravy recipe I am posting. Using Yukon Gold potatoes, you can either leave all the skins on, or, as I…

Recipe of the Week - Twice Baked Potatoes

Another weekend another birthday party dinner, and of course I overdid it again. Three appetizers, main…

Caraway Coleslaw

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…

Swiss Corn Bake

SKILLET CABBAGE

Oven Roasted Garlic

Very easy to make and goes great with just about anything!

Fried Green Tomatoes

Everyone loves these!!!

Potatoes, Fried Home Style

This recipe is similar to the way my Father would cook potatoes on a Sunday morning. I added the Bell Peppers. If it was good weather, we would…

Baked Green Tomatoes

Quick and tasty adjunct for spaghetti.

Baked Green Tomatoes

Quick, baked green tomatoes

Glazed Baby Carrots and Brussel Sprouts

This is a quick and easy way to introduce your kids to Brussel Sprouts.

Southern BBQ Baked Beans

This one takes a little time but it's worth it.

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…