Side Dishes

Blaukraut is an authentic German dish and it's super simple to make. My mother used to make this blaukraut recipe...

One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...

My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...

Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...

Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...

These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...

These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm...

My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...

There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...

When a friend brought this to a gathering at church, I simply had to ask for the recipe—what a fast...

I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...

This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks, the onions are better than ever...

The bright gingery sauce on these green beans is delicious and so simple to whip up. It's perfection on either...

I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is...

Cheesy chicken and broccoli bakes are the ultimate comfort food, but I wanted to give the classic casserole a healthier...

I coat zucchini strips with a mixture of panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. Then I bake them until...

This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my...

To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead...

Corn chips give a special crunch and an unexpected flavor to this potluck favorite. Bacon adds a hint of smokiness,...

It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...

What makes this the best out of all the cheesy scalloped potatoes recipes out there? I slice them extra thin...

My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...

For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...

My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe, and over the years, I've adjusted it to our tastes. It's so nice to...

This is our choice for a side dish that's lower in carbs than mashed potatoes but just as flavorful and...

My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads....

Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...

I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...

I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and...