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Mimi's Chow Chow Dee Dee's

This is a wonderful way to use up all the leftover summer vegetables from your garden. My former mother in law gave me a recipe for chow chow in the early 70's. I've added a few ingredients and this is...

Author: Diane Atherton @DeeDee2011

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

This delicious side dish goes with any kind of meat, poultry, or seafood. An old favorite and very healthy. Photo: Pillsbury.com

Author: Ellen Bales

Sweet potato tots.....

These are deliciously creamy in the center and crispy on the out side. If you buy a larger bag of the pepitas than needed freeze them because they will go bad. I had a combination of sweet and Yukon gold...

Author: Irisa Raina 9

Jalapeno Poppers

They're great for out on the grill. Wrap a slice of bacon around each one and use a tooth pick to secure it. These are really good on the grill for about 45 minutes or you can bake them in the oven at...

Author: Nathaniel Lutz

Creamy Corn Polenta

corny, cheesey polenta - what's not to love...

Author: Jen Smallwood @usmcmom1

My Cucumber Relish canned By Freda

Homemade & Better than Store bought relish. Use on hot dogs Hamburgers or in Salads just as you would any other sweet relish. Making this relish is easier than you might think. Even for a beginner. You...

Author: FREDA GABLE @cookin4me

CRANBERRY ORANGE BISCUITS

Really good

Author: Joanne Sarver @Jsar

CrockPot Stuffing

I was looking for an alternative to putting the stuffing inside the turkey (since hubby longed for that in-the-bird taste) and found something via the internet that became the foundation for this recipe....

Author: Hope Wasylenki @MizWasy

Grandma Delleplain Kosler Dill Pickles

In the 20's - 40's everything was home grown, and and canning was a way of life . Nothing went to wast, and your winter meals depended on what you canned. This was my grand mothers recipe, it takes time...

Author: donna clark @donnacl

Oriental Slaw

I take this to summer pitch-ins for something different. It is a fun twist on slaw and the ramen noodles and almonds provide a great texture against the cabbage.

Author: Kyle Fugate

Pearl Onion

Spring time is when you can go the garden store and get pearl onion for growing cheaper then food stores.

Author: Dave Smith

Chicken Fajita Potatoes

A great twist on a a tired baked potato!

Author: Debbie Quimby

Savory Summer Tomato Pie

Many people forget that tomatoes are fruit and not vegetables. This recipe combines the summer elements of savory and sweetness to make a wonderful addition to any meal.

Author: cathy tate

Chow Chow Relish ( aka Piccalilli )

If you are looking for a great recipe for green tomatoes and other garden vegetables, at the end of the garden season, may I suggest trying green tomato relish? As you can tell we use just about every...

Author: Russ Myers @Beegee1947

SPINACH TOPPED TOMATOES

A family favorite for ourselves, and is pretty enough to serve company.

Author: Rose M. Helle @recipes4fun

~ Easy Cheesey, Creamy Grits ~

A must have side in our family for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a snack. They served the purpose of a snack last night, request of my daughter. Enjoy! So easy!!

Author: Cassie * @1lovetocook1x

Quick Barley

Easy. Quick barley has had the husk and the bran processed away and has been steamed and rolled.

Author: Cathy Gillespie

Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

I got this recipe from a cookbook called "Easy Everyday Favorites", published by AllRecipes.com. This is such an easy but elegant looking recipe...and it is really good! With summer and fresh tomatoes...

Author: Jan W

Making Cottage Cheese at Home

I love cottage cheese to eat as a salad but I use it a good bit in cooking as well. I love pirogi made with cottage cheese and my Avocado Salad, so if I don't have it on hand I just make my own.

Author: Marsha Gardner @mrdick1950

Home made Butter spread

Just got this recipe from another JAP member Heidi Hoerman (thanks Heidi) and will be making it for those who eat at my house who watch their fat intake LOL that would not be me.

Author: Jean Romero

Kicked Up Hush Puppies

I usually only make these when having Seafood, but my son loves them and asks for them just as a snack...so, he got his way today...he dips them in Ranch dressing...they have quite the kick to them, as...

Author: Cassie * @1lovetocook1x

Cajun Skillet Beans

When you want the taste of NOLA without cooking beans all day!

Author: Carolyn Haas

French Onion Pie

This recipe came to me in a rather round about way...Ma's friend June, made it and my stepmom, Barb liked it so Ma got June's recipe. Then Barb made it, and I liked it, so I got the recipe. This is one...

Author: Megan Stewart

Ratatouille, Like in the Movie!

This is so easy, and so yummy! It is sure to please all the veggie, and even some of those non veggie lovers in your home!

Author: Bre Van Patten

Cucumber, Tomato, Mint Salad

Part two of my challenge entry

Author: Lisa 'Gayle' Goff

Vegetable Couscous

I used Barefoot Contessa's recipe for Saffron,Zucchini & Herb Couscous but made several changes,I added onion and carrots,cut down on the amount of basil and parsley and omitted the 1/4 teaspoon of cumin(not...

Author: Leanne D.

Grandma's dressing

This is the dressing that my Grandmother used to make for Thanksgiving. If you cover it in the fridge and let it set overnight, the flavor in even better. Hope you enjoy it. It has been a family favorite...

Author: John West

Fried Green Plantains Stuffed with Shrimp, Tostones Rellenos Con Camaron

I first ate these in a Cuban restuarant. The first time I tasted these fried green plantains I could not get enough of them. The plantains had been shaped in a bowl like small cup with the shrimp cooked...

Author: Juliann Esquivel @Juliann

Jiffy Corn Pudding

A favorite of mine that I didn't think to share until I was making it for my Thanksgiving dinner! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do...

Author: Lenora Hefley Rice

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

This is a great company-pleaser. It is so easy to make yet so delicious and cheesy...one of my favorite casseroles. Great side dish for beef, chicken or pork entres.

Author: Jeanne Benavidez

Zesty Homemade Croutons

These are good.

Author: Eve Peterson @mumm6

Cajun Pinto Beans

I was given this recipe by a friend and it was described as a side dish, so I changed up the recipe to how it is listed now to make it a main dish. And it is good! Next time I will increase the beans to...

Author: Lee Thayer @LeeNST

Cooking Under Pressure: Brilliant Baked Beans

I had a lot of fun working on this recipe. I looked at the ingredients on the labels of different canned varieties, such as: Bushes Baked Beans, etc. I tasted different varieties, and decided what I liked...

Author: Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Old Fashioned Baked Beans with Bacon

This flavorful comfort food can be serve either breakfast, lunch or dinner and also freeze for later.

Author: Francine Lizotte

Tropical Sweet Potatoes

Only takes up the oven for a few minutes, allowing more oven time for your other flavorites!

Author: Donella Deck

Tomato Bread

I have eaten this recently, a friend made it for brunch She got this particular recipe from AllRecipes cookbook. Nice, different type of bread...good w/some cream cheese or butter on it; can add some smoked...

Author: Jan W

Cran Apple Stuffing (GF)

I made the Rosemary Cran-Apple Chicken for dinner tonight, and my daughter wanted some stuffing. So of course this recipe is gluten free. If you don't need GF, you can use regular bread (preferably day...

Author: Megan Todd @Megan213

Settlers' Beans

This has been a family favorite for years. Can't be beat for flavor.

Author: Martha Bucher @MartiZ

Stuffed Mushrooms

My favorites--my friends' favorites!!!

Author: Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne @vavavoom

Sweet Potato Coconut Casserole

This is a must have during holiday get togethers. My mother who doesn't cook much anymore is a big fan of sweet potatoes, yams these jewels are transformed into a creamy, delightful experience that will...

Author: Natalie Loop

Corn Pudding

This is a great tasting side dish for any meal. I like eating it with turkey and chicken.

Author: Chef Tee Coleman

Slaw with Sesame Dressing

This is sweet, sour and has some heat to it. The original recipe was in a local paper some years ago. It calls for the dressing to be added to the slaw hot, but I prefer to let it cool a few minutes. I...

Author: Kathy W

Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole

I'm frequently assigned the sweet potatoes for the holiday dinners. That's alright, because I love the sweetness of it. But, I keep my eyes open for new versions. This is one of the sweeter ones I've come...

Author: Nicole Bredeweg

Oyster Dressing

Some people would say they didn't like oyster dressing until they were coaxed to try this and then they were converts! Really, it is that good! This is how we make our oyster dressing in Delaware and it's...

Author: Win Spicer

Cowboy Corn

My husband loves this recipe! Its just as good served cold as hot! Every time I take this to a barbque, I get requests for this recipe! Enjoy!

Author: Julie Ulery-Popplewell

Parmesan Noodles

This is a great side dish when I serve up beef for the main dish! We all love our noodles with cheese and lots of it! Recipe Source~ tasteofhome.com

Author: Angela Pietrantonio

Spicy Spinach pizza

This pizza is one happy accident! A great twist on pizza. I had never heard of Kasseri cheese before so I was interested to try it. Glad I did! It has great flavor.

Author: Janus Joy Miller @earth2joy

Sweet & Spicy Coconut Shrimp

After spending time at the Oregon Coast a week ago and eating fresh seafood, we came home wanting more. I have a recipe for hot buffalo shrimp using all purpose flour, cracker crumbs, double the butter...

Author: Tamara Bonneru @GmamaGpapa

Nutty Glazed Carrots

My family and I prefer to leave the baby carrots whole, Super easy and tasty recipe!

Author: Rose M. Helle @recipes4fun

Pickled Hot Vegetables

This is a recipe that i got when i was in high school from a lady friends grand mother.. its a Mexican recipe that you can adjust anyway you like with as many peppers and types of vegetables you can think...

Author: Roy Gooden @Bumbury