American side dishes recipes added by professional chefs

Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley

A quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and…

Homemade Cranberry-Apple Sauce

If some people at your Thanksgiving dinner like cranberry sauce and others prefer applesauce this recipe just might work for you... We decided to…

Avocado Pasta

Delicious, creamy (with no milk or cream!), and healthy. Makes a great side dish, or top with grilled chicken for a complete meal. Pairs well with…

Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick!

Scalloped potatoes cooked in 12 minutes? Compare that to the hour-and-a-half baking time most scalloped potato…

Asparagus Almandine

From the description of this recipe reads: "Something magical happens when asparagus meets almonds and lemon. Crispy nuts, tart citrus and ...…

Fluffy Mashed Potatoes for Beginners

Following are some tips for the novice cook on how to make delicious mashed potatoes. Several common…

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste…

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…

Roasted Garlic & White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

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

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…

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.

Sauteed Zucchini with Peppers

A basic and quick zucchini side dish - and interesting variation from zucchini-tomato sautees. This dish can go the route you want it. If I want a…

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…

Hot Pepper Jelly