Side Dish Recipes

“This much I know. If you are what you eat, then I only want to eat the good stuff.” – Ratatouille

Mexican Black Beans

  Mexican Black Beans 1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic (minced)1 16 oz can black beans, do not drain1/4 cup chopped cilantro1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon salt In a small sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and...

Best Mashed Potatoes

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES! 5 pounds potatoes (I use half Yukon Gold, half Russet potatoes)2 large cloves garlic (minced)fine sea salt6 tablespoons butter1 cup whole milk4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature, optional)toppings: chopped fresh chives or green onions...

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE (Ocean Spray Recipe) 1 cup sugar1 cup water1 12- ounce package Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes,...

Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese ½ lb uncooked elbow macaroni (or other small pasta , about 1 ½ cups)3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or WondraFlour)1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/2 cup milk (any kind)3/4 cup half and half2 1/2 cups shredded...

Baked Candied Yams

Baked Candied Yams - Soul Food Style Made by Grandma Wondracek on Thanksgiving 5 medium sized yams8 tbsp salted butter1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp ground clove1/4 tsp ground ginger1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1 tbsp pure vanilla...

Grandpa’s Potato Salad

Potato Salad Written by Germaine and Ed Latonis 1 cup mayonnaise1 tbsp vinegar2 tsp prepared mustard½ tsp celery seed1-2 tsp salt⅛ tsp pepper1 cup onion (chopped small)2-3 hard boiled eggs (chopped)celery, to taste (optional)4 cups cooked potatoes (diced) Mix first 6...

Great Garlic Bread

Great Garlic Bread ½ cup butter2 tablespoons garlic powder½ tablespoon dried parsley1 1 pound loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices1 8 ounce package shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).In a small saucepan over medium heat,...

SAVED Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes

Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes like Cheesecake Factory Salsa Verde2 tomatillos (chopped (remove papery thin))1 4 oz can mild green chilies1 green onion2 tbsp fresh cilantro1 ¼ tsp sugar¼ tsp ground cumin¼ tsp salt⅛ tsp ground black pepperSouthwestern Sauce½ cup mayonnaise1...

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Casserole

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Casserole From Jeanne Hart 5 sweet potatoes (sliced)¼ cup reduced fat margarine½ cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons orange juice2 pinches ground cinnamon1 10.5 ounce package miniature marshmallows Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees...

Red Ale Onion Rings

Red Ale Onion Rings 4 cups canola oil (for deep-frying)2 large Vidalia onions1 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup red aleCoarse sea salt Pour 4 inches canola oil into an 8-quart Dutch...

Cinnamon Apples

Cinnamon Apples 1 20- ounce can apple pie filling1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon brown sugar Prepare apples by carefully mixing them with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in a large bowl. You want to be sure you don't stir hard enough to break...

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese 4 cups dried macaroni1 whole egg1/2 stick (4 tablespoons butter)1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 1/2 cups whole milk2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)1 pound sharp Cheddar (grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking)SaltSeasoned...

Columbia’s 1905 Salad

COLUMBIA'S ORIGINAL "1905" SALAD SALAD INGREDIENTS½ head iceberg lettuce (shredded)2 ripe tomatoes (cut into eighths)½ cup sliced swiss cheese (cut into julienne strips)½ cup sliced baked ham (cut into julienne strips (or turkey or shrimp))¼ cup green Spanish olives...

Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup white vinegar1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 tablespoons light corn syrup2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic salt (or 1 garlic clove, minced)1/2 teaspoon...

French’s Green Bean Casserole

FRENCH'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE 1 can (10 1/2 ounces Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup)3/4 cup milk1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Pepper Black18 oz frozen french-cut green beans, thawed1 1/3 cups French's® Original Crispy Fried Onions (divided) reheat oven to...

Twice Baked Potatoes

Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes 4 large baking potatoes8 slices bacon1 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk4 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)8 green onions (sliced, divided) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees...

Broccoli Salad

Bodacious Broccoli Salad Try using Ken's Romano Italian Dressing instead of the dressing included in the recipe. 8 slices bacon2 heads fresh broccoli (chopped)1 ½ cups sharp white Cheddar cheese (shredded)½ large red onion (chopped)Dressing¼ cup red wine vinegar⅛...

Refrigerator Pickles

Mona's Easy Refrigerator Pickles 1 ⅓ cups white sugar2 tablespoons salt1 cup white vinegar6 cups peeled and sliced cucumbers2 cups sliced onion Stir sugar, salt, and vinegar together in a plastic container with a lid until sugar is mostly dissolved.Place cucumbers and...

Simple Baked Apples

Simple Baked Apples 6 apples - peeled (cored and sliced)½ cup white sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground cloves½ cup raisins½ cup chopped walnuts½ cup whole milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175...

Bloomin’ Onion and Dipping Sauce

Blooming Onion and Dipping Sauce Restaurant style! Dipping Sauce:½ cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon ketchup2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish sauce⅓ teaspoon paprika¼ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon dried oregano1 pinch ground black pepper⅓ teaspoon cayenne pepperBlooming...

Twice Baked Potatoes

Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes 4 large baking potatoes8 slices bacon1 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk4 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)8 green onions (sliced, divided) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees...