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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Chocolate Gravy
Chocolate gravy is a sweet sauce made primarily from cocoa powder, sugar, flour and water. It is commonly served over biscuits, especially in the South. It’s a decadent breakfast or dessert option.
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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Biscuits and sausage gravy is a classic Southern dish traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast. It consists of soft, flaky biscuits with a rich, creamy gravy. It is a staple dish on diner menus.
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Linda’s Corn Pudding
Linda’s Corn Pudding is about as southern as you can get. It’s a marvelous accompaniment to any meal with chicken, turkey or goose.
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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Mexican Street Corn is grilled sweet corn on the cob, basted with mayonnaise, then sprinkled with spices and cotija cheese. It is a very popular street food in Mexico, usually served on a wooden stick.
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Roasted Acorn Squash with Butter, Brown Sugar and Pecans
This is the only way I ever make Roasted Acorn Squash. I just can’t “ruin” acorn squash with any other filling. Acorn squash is a type of winter squash that is known for its distinctive acorn shape, with a ribbed, green or orange skin and sweet, yellow-orange flesh. It is a member of the Cucurbita family, which also includes…
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Funeral Potatoes
There are many versions of Funeral Potatoes. Some recipes call for putting cheese in the potato mixture and using buttered bread crumbs for the topping. This recipe is for the “deluxe” casserole. Funeral potatoes are a popular comfort food dish in certain regions of the United States, particularly in the American West. The dish is typically made with a…
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Collard Greens
Collard Greens is a common side dish in the South. In addition to being delicious, they are good for you.
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Favorite Dressing
Favorite Dressing is one of the dressing recipes I make at Thanksgiving. If you don’t care for hot Italian sausage, then just substitute the mild sausage.
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Blooming Onion with Creamy Chili Sauce
Of course, you can dip your onion into any sauce you desire, but this creamy chili sauce can’t be beat!
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Onion Straws
Onion straws are delicious. Feel free to use whatever seasonings you want and make it into a signature side dish. They’re also great on hamburgers!
