Kid friendly North american thanksgiving side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Roasted Vegetable Succotash

Of all traditional Thanksgiving dishes, succotash is the most likely one that was served at the first feast. Introduced to colonial cooks by the…

Balsamic Mayonnaise

This is mayonnaise set on it's ear. I came up with it one day while making my traditional homemade mayo. I searched my pantry, and to my dismay, I…

Cheesy Potatoes

This is so easy to make but it will give that WOW factor to your dinner. I used potato chips for the topping, but most recipes call for corn…

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole

Creamy southern style Macaroni and Cheese with a crunchy cracker topping. Great make ahead dish for events and…

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Spicy Red Anjou Pear Sauce:

A cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice flavored sauce made from Red Anjou Pears. A tasty side dish to have with pork, chicken or vegetarian as salad or…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Chips

Like potato chips, only 500X better! These crispy, crunchy Roasted Brussels Sprouts Chips will have your kids begging for Brussels!

Cheesy Cauliflower Blossom

Cheesy Cauliflower Blossom has only 4 ingredients that make this showstopper a must at your next dinner party. Incredible roasted, creamy, and…

Green Bean Casserole

I can't do Thanksgiving without this side dish. I like it with 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese added to it.

Mac & Cheese

Pineapple Heaven

My boyfriends grandmother introduced me to this recipe. I adore it! It is so simple, even your children can help.