Picnic side dishes recipes added by professional chefs

Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style

I have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu…

Chili Sauce

Chili sauce is one answer to that bumper tomato harvest. The perky piquant sauce can compliment many classic recipes like meatballs, meatloaf,…

World's Best Roasted Creamed Corn

A velvety, rich and extremely flavorful side dish - commonly overlooked. I have adapted this recipe from one…

A Baked Potato

This is so simple, you'll laugh. It tastes so good, you'll cry. I make this when we are grilling for our guests and friends and they love it. You…

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…

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…

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

Super Easy Baked Beans Supreme

Baked Beans the whole family will love!

Incredible Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob

Street vendors across Mexico sell this delicious grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, chili powder and cheese.…

Piccalilli Relish

The final harvest of green tomatoes I relegated to a batch of Piccalilli, a relish of East Indian origin. Just can't get enough of that lightly…

Garlic & Herb Home-style Mashed Potatoes

Skin-on home-style mashed potatoes with garlic & herbs.

Thai Black Bean & Corn Salad or Salsa

Use as a side to grilled meats or fish, as a main dish luncheon salad, or as a salsa with chips to dip.…

Cucumber & Tomato Condiment

This is a very finely-minced salad-condiment commonly found in the northern mountains of Morocco. It is eaten with roast meats and substantial meat…

Cream Corn Casserole

Guinness Scallop Bacon Cheddar Potatoes

A delicious combination of flavor, tender creamy potatoes bursting with cheese and bacon flavor. Great as a…