North american side dishes recipes

Authentic Italian Spaghetti Sauce with meatballs

This is an authentic Italian spaghetti sauce with meat balls recipe given to me by an Italian friend. It is…

Potato and cheese croquettes

These croquettes or patties are golden and crispy on the outside and cheesy and creamy on the inside. An excellent vegetable dish for a dinner…

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…

Texas Chuck Wagon Pinto Beans

This dish is all about FLAVOR. San Antonio and Ft. Worth are my two favorite places to be when in Texas. This recipe was inspired by some dining…

Succotash with Fresh Herbs & Smoked Meat

To a great extent, succotash was another of the many gifts to the table from Native Americans. Corn, beans and…

Zingara sauce

Simple Cornbread Dressing with Sage

This is a simple cornbread dressing that is lightly but perfectly flavored.

Canning Beets

If you're a gardener and like growing beets, you'll want to save some of your beets to eat during the winter. You can store fresh beets or try…

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…

Sauteed Brocolli Rabe, Collard Greens, or Kale

This is an easy and tasty preparation for any slightly bitter green. Be careful with the salt. It can easily…

Crock Pot Corn Pudding

This is a Southern favorite that is a great side dish for tailgating, a BBQ, holiday dinner or pot luck. If you’ve never had corn pudding, give it…

Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick!

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

Crunchy, Creamy Red Potatoes

Red potatoes are halved and baked with butter, olive oil garlic salt and fresh rosemary. They are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside.…

Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole is an easy, delicious, creamy, cheesy potato side dish especially suited for a holiday or large gathering. Loaded with sour…