SIDE DISH RECIPES

Browse our great selection of side dishes that go well with any main dishes. Our favorites include Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower, Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Baked Eggplant.

Easy Hush Puppies Recipe

July 6, 2020 by Anna 3 Comments

These easy Hush Puppies are a popular Southern side dish of cornmeal batter deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Very easy to make and fun to eat!

If you are looking for more comfort food recipes, you may also like the Biscuits and Sausage Gravy or Sweet Corn Casserole.

Hush Puppies are deep-fried balls of savory cornmeal batter. It’s a classic side dish to seafood meals, although we always ordered them in a BBQ restaurant, here in Midwest. There is really no secret to making these delicious bites! The batter is based on cornmeal and buttermilk although you can easily make a homemade version with half and half (or whole milk) and vinegar.

Crispy Zucchini Fries

June 29, 2020 by Anna 5 Comments

These Crispy Zucchini Fries are coated with Parmesan breading and baked in the oven until golden brown. Perfectly crispy and delicious, served with ketchup or any dip you like!

Even without frying in oil, these zucchini fries are crispy, just like my baked Sweet Potato Fries. The addition of Parmesan to breading makes it delicious, just like in my Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe!

If you have an abundance of zucchini in your garden or need a new way to enjoy this summer vegetable, these Zucchini Fries are perfect! Simply cut zucchini into sticks, bread and bake in the oven. No need for frying in oil! The Parmesan coating is salty, crispy and delicious. I use it a lot with other vegetables and it is my favorite.

Black Beans and Rice

May 11, 2020 by Anna 6 Comments

Black Beans and Rice is a quick and easy dish made from scratch with pantry staples! Serve it as a side or main meal with Mexican or Cuban meat dish.

Serve it with chicken enchiladas and cornbread or add taco meat, top with cheese and bake for a delicious family dinner!

Rice and beans are two staples I always have on hand. With the addition of seasoning, garlic, onion and bell pepper I can turn it into an easy and flavorful dish that can be served on the side or turned into a full meal. I cook rice and black beans in my Instant Pot and store them in the freezer. It cuts down on the prep time for this recipe. You can use canned beans (rinsed and drained) and even minute rice. This recipe is easy, convenient, and satisfying!

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