Elote – Mexican Sweet Corn
This is typically served on the cob by street vendors but I think this is easier to make, serve and to eat. It’s a delicious side dish with any Mexican entree.
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Zucchini Boats
These make a nice side dish for Italian meals. If you add a pound of Italian sausage to the recipe you can fill a couple more zucchini and make them a complete meal.
Corn on the Cob
We live in Iowa, and when it is sweet corn season we love to enjoy fresh corn on the cob. It is quick and easy to fix, and it is absolutely delicious. The lemon and salt added to the water doesn’t really season the corn …
Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
Remember loaded baked potatoes? This casserole is based on the same idea. It’s easy to make and it will satisfy a crowd at a party or a reunion.
Italian Green Beans
This is a great side dish for Italian meals, especially when fresh green beans are in season. This adds texture and flavor to the green beans so that it compliments your Italian entree.You can make this with fresh, frozen or canned green beans but fresh …
Calico Beans
This is a great side dish to make with BBQ meats, or add some cooked sausage or leftover pulled pork and make it a complete meal. This recipe originally comes from Meathead Goldwyn’s Amazing Ribs, and I’ve made a few tweaks to it since then.
Creamed Zucchini with Tomatoes
Do you have zucchini’s and tomatoes coming from your garden? Give this recipe a try and to do something different with them. This is a delicious and satisfying side dish. It’s not low cal, but it is low carb. We like to run our zucchini …
Green Beans with Bacon
This is an easy and delicious way to serve up fresh green beans. While it’s commonly said that bacon makes anything better, this combination is exceptionally good.
Green Bean Casserole
This holiday classic recipe comes together quickly and easily. It’s often a family favorite at holiday dinners. This is based on the classic French’s recipe, with a few tweaks of my own.
Fried Cabbage with Bacon
This Southern classic goes with a wide variety of main dishes. The bacon and onion bring in a savory side while the cabbage brings in the sweetness.