My grandpa was the biggest bacon lover I know... and this was his favorite bacon recipe! The brown sugar caramelizes onto the bacon, making a mouthwatering sweet and savory treat!
Author: Angela
A wonderful side-dish for any southern-style-meal. Goes great with cornbread and fried pork chops!
Author: SAMARTHUR
I love coffee. Not just hot coffee, but cold and frozen coffee drinks, coffee candy, coffee baked goods, my coffee rub, I can go on and on. It is the deep, earthy smell and the taste of good coffee that...
Author: Uzo Orimalade
Add feta and basil to roasted vegetables for a perfect summer side dish. The trick is to cut all the veg the same size so they cook in the same amount of time
Author: Barney Desmazery
This is an easy onion jam that is incredibly versatile. It enhances anything from rice or barley dishes to spreading on a piece of bread. Great accompaniment to chicken as well. You can substitute sherry...
Author: Adam Schiff
Delicious and easy to make variation of the bland holiday favorite. Warning: They'll make you bring it every year!
Author: ANDYKNEPPER
Colorful relish that's great with peas (purple hull peas are my favorite) and cornbread. It's perfect with hot dogs, or in any recipe that calls for pickle relish.
Author: mbrancherwife
A spicy-sweet sauce that has won rave reviews from all who have tried it.
Author: David Dominianni
Creamy mashed potatoes with ranch seasoning in them. Grandma Jan's Thanksgiving dinner mashed potatoes. For a variation, try sprinkling your favorite shredded cheese over the top before baking.
Author: AMANDA43
My grandmother was from Germany and this was her mother's recipe.
Author: SILVANUS
An authentic Mexican dish; tender cactus with potatoes. Cactus tastes like cooked green beans.
Author: Arianna
Our family was visiting, and we went to Disney World on New Year's Day. I just had to have black-eyed peas before midnight. Make it easy, soak black-eyed peas in the slow cooker overnight. This is a little...
Author: PS
Here's a side dish which our family loves! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Author: Carla A.
Crispy bread crumbs add a bit of crunch to tender slices of butternut squash seasoned with garlic and Parmesan, making this a can't-miss side that even veggie skeptics adore. It's also easy to make ahead...
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
Smashed potatoes are the best! I always use red potatoes when I make them; they have the exact texture for this dish. These are so delicious!
Author: Barbara
These pickles take two weeks in the refrigerator, but are well worth the wait.
Author: IRENERUSSELL
One would think you spent all day in the kitchen when you serve these potatoes as a side dish. Feel free to season the potato filling to your liking.
Author: SHORECOOK
If you want the yummy taste of a slowly baked potato but aren't patient enough, or don't have the know-how to bake it in an oven, this is for you. Give it 12 minutes and get a mouth-watering, taste bud-tingling...
Author: CJME
This sweet and tart vinaigrette has an added spicy smokiness from the chipotle chile powder and an earthiness from the cumin. The combination of flavors is delicious on any salad or in a marinade.
Author: Occasional Cooker
Turn your fresh zucchini into a great appetizer using breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Excellent served hot, but equally delicious prepared ahead of time and served at room temperature.
Author: lilcupcake
This is a wonderful vinaigrette that my mother invented. It's wonderful as a dressing, but we also use it for chicken marinade and steamed veggies.
Author: SOSARA77
Unlike many sweet potato casseroles, this one is not too sweet. It smells so amazing, with subtly sweet potatoes accentuated with maple syrup and a pistachio topping. It's a wonderful combination of taste...
Author: Chef John
Classic Santa Maria-style beans are made with a special variety of pink beans called pinquitos. These 'little pink' beans are prepared in a spicy, smoky, tomato/chili sauce that's spiked with not one,...
Author: Chef John
This is a healthier and not-so-sweet option for those who prefer sweet potato fries to sweet potato pies. I use organic ingredients, but it is not required!
Author: harmonyb
This is the best cranberry sauce you will ever eat!
Author: Claudia
While they don't get the same love as French fries, home fries, or steak fries, cottage fries more than hold their own against their potato side dish fraternity brothers.
Author: Chef John
This recipe comes from my Army days where dishes were often created by throwing in everything including the kitchen sink! I've refined it over the years, and this recipe yields a tangy yet sweet and rich...
Author: Robert Salmon
Moles come in various flavors and ingredients, with chili peppers as the common factor. However, the classic mole version is the variety called mole poblano, which is a dark red or brown sauce served over...
Author: Sherbear1
This recipe first appeared in The Times in 1992, with an article by Molly O'Neill, when Edna Lewis, many years after writing her seminal cookbook "The Taste of Country Cooking," was the chef at the Brooklyn...
Author: Molly O'Neill
I was bored one night and thought that coconut lime rice sounded good, so I made my own recipe. I was very much surprised! This wonderful rice will make your toes curl! Toss the cooked rice with diced...
Author: Karmabelle
This piquant and spicy vinegar-based sauce, popular in Eastern North Carolina, is not for lightweights! It's great for all meats, but best on pork.
Author: Lori
My daughters and I love growing heirloom purple hull peas, cowpeas, and black-eyed peas in our garden. This delicious Moroccan-style recipe smells so good while cooking and tastes so yummy.
Author: TGural
My mother passed this recipe on to her daughters as it was passed on to her from her mother. It is a delicious alternative to traditional bread stuffing, and my family always requests it when a chicken...
Author: Sheila Kampman
Quince makes beautiful jam thanks to its deep pink color once cooked. It's also naturally high in pectin, so it thickens nicely without having to use thickeners. It goes very well with meats and cheeses....
Author: Buckwheat Queen
A superb mixture of flavors that meld together perfectly while simmering. I always start this about 2 hours before my planned meal time; this is my husband's favorite gravy that I make. Enjoy over fried...
Author: Alycia Sanders
This classic au gratin recipe is one of my favorites. Perfect next to your holiday ham or turkey, this green bean casserole has a creamy, rich cheese sauce that enhances, but doesn't cover up, the green...
Author: Chef John
These cornmeal and buttermilk cakes are the perfect side dish for a classic Southern meal.
Author: Deborah Harroun
This cornbread delivers a delicious kick that pairs perfectly with a hearty bowl of chili.
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
This is a great basic BBQ sauce our family got from a fireman friend. It has a nice zing from some horseradish. We've used it on everything from chicken to meatloaf! This is also great to increase the...
Author: Teri McFadden
Gobble up bits of broccoli covered with an easy cheese sauce and sprinkled with smoky bacon. 15-minute side!
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
One of our family's all-time favorites. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve...
Author: SEISEN
This is a great way to serve asparagus. Even people that don't really like asparagus like this!
Author: LEXJAM
It's been ages since I made homemade ranch dressing, and I'd forgotten how much better it is than the bottled stuff.
Author: Chef John
A new twist on mashed potatoes, an old favorite.
Author: Mike Meurs
This is a jam for late summer with blueberries, blackberries and, as a special addition, a little bit of gin and slivered almonds. Toasting the almonds is optional, but it's worth the extra step, as it...
Author: mutti-am-herd