Side Dish
A side dish is a food item that accompanies the main course of a meal. It is typically served alongside the primary dish and complements its flavors, textures, and overall presentation. Side dishes can vary widely in type and preparation, ranging from vegetables, salads, and grains to potatoes, pasta, and breads. Examples include mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice and coleslaw.
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Cajun Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Cajun shrimp and corn chowder is a flavorful and hearty soup that combines shrimp, sweet corn, and a variety of seasonings typical of Cajun cuisine. This dish often includes a creamy base, which is achieved through a mixture of broth and cream or milk, along with ingredients such as potatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and celery. The distinctive flavors come…
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Deep-Fried Mushrooms
Deep-Fried Mushrooms features only four ingredients, so making these tasty appetizers is quick and easy. Deep-fried mushrooms are a delicious and crispy treat, often enjoyed as an appetizer or snack. They can be made with various types of mushrooms, but common choices include button mushrooms, portobello mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms. Here are some tasty dipping sauces to consider……
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes most likely originated in the Midwest or the Pacific Northwest…not the South. While the exact origin is difficult to pinpoint, they gained national popularity in the 1980s, largely due to the 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, which was later adapted into a successful film in 1991. This dish is…
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Western Pinto Beans
Western Pinto Beans are indeed a versatile and essential side dish in our neck of the woods, providing a hearty complement to grilled meats like steak and barbecue ribs. Their creamy texture and rich flavor make them a popular choice for refried beans, enhancing dishes with a satisfying depth that is beloved in many regional recipes.
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Air Fryer Okra
Air fryer okra is not only a delicious side dish or appetizer option but also a healthier one, retaining around 36% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C while using significantly less oil than traditional frying methods. This makes it a nutritious and lower-calorie alternative, allowing you to enjoy its unique flavor and health benefits without the added fat.…
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Easy Refried Beans
If you need refried beans in a hurry, Easy Refried Beans is a darned good recipe. It rivals most restaurant refried beans that I’ve eaten. Refried beans are so versatile that they can be used in a variety of dishes. How to use refried beans… Tacos and Burritos: Spread refried beans as a base layer in tacos and burritos.…
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Brenden’s Candied Sweet Potatoes
Is time a factor? Brenden’s Candied Sweet Potatoes to the rescue! Candied sweet potatoes are a popular dish, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving. Brenden’s Candied Sweet Potatoes uses canned sweet potatoes that are coated with a mixture of butter and brown sugar. The sweet potatoes are baked until they are glazed and caramelized, resulting in a sweet, flavorful and…
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Pork Chops with French Onion Gravy
Mushroom lovers can add optional mushrooms to this delicious Pork Chops with French Onion Gravy recipe.
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Sawmill Gravy
Rumor has it that Sawmill Gravy, according to Joe Dabney, author of the cookbook, Smokehouse Ham, Spoon Bread and Scuppernong Wine, dates back to the Treemont Logging Camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains at about the dawn of the 20th century. After cooking biscuits for the loggers in camp, the cook didn’t have enough flour left to make gravy.…
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Green Beans, Ham and Potatoes
Green Beans with Ham is a great southern dish. We’ve found it’s best served with cornbread. This is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender green beans, savory chunks of ham, and soft potatoes, and seasoned with spices for added depth.
