Side Dishes

Side dishes enhance the main course and really round out your meals. They might not be the star of the show, but these tasty dishes are just as memorable!

Canning, Side Dishes

Applesauce (Freezer)

My neighbor has an apple tree that produced a huge crop this year. So, she brought over a sack full. Now I am quite picky with what type of apples I use in baking, and I wasn’t sure what kind of apples these were. So, I thought, why not just make some applesauce? Years ago, […]

Sauces

Marinara Sauce

Whenever we have pasta, my family prefers a meat sauce. But sometimes, you need a classic, simple serving of marinara sauce. Whenever I make chicken or eggplant parmesan, I serve it with a side of spaghetti with this marinara sauce. If I have a small amount of sauce left, I freeze it in 4 ounce […]

Side Dishes

Cucumber Salad

There’s nothing more refreshing than freshly pickled cucumber salad. It’s the perfect combination of crispy cucumbers, onions and green peppers, drenched in a delightful vinegar and sugar dressing with a generous sprinkle of celery seed. This is a wonderful side dish to bring to a BBQ or pot luck dinner. Its economical and best of […]

Side Dishes, Vegetables

Fried Potatoes

Each time I make BBQ ribs, I stress over what type of potatoes to serve with them. Potato salad? French fries? Scalloped Taters? So many choices, right? How about a side of homemade fried potatoes! It’s quick, easy and oh so delicious. The nice thing about this recipe is, you can change the spices you […]

Side Dishes

Saffron Rice

Years ago I was at a pot luck dinner and one of the dishes I particularly enjoyed was saffron rice. The lady that brought that dish wasn’t into sharing recipes, so I forgot all about it…until recently that is. I was thumbing through a magazine and saffron rice was mentioned. I starting trying different recipes, […]

Ethnic Dishes, Side Dishes

Haluski

Have you ever racked your brain as to what to serve as a side dish other than the usual potatoes or rice? Well, look no further. This dish is quite popular in Poland and once you taste it, you’ll know why. It’s quick and easy to prepare, is economical and is very delicious. It’s one […]