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Side Dishes

A good side dish can make the meal irresistible.These side dish recipes will do that for your dinners - make them delicious and perfectly rounded.

I used to do side dish night where I would make 3 side dishes and call that dinner. Because, let's face it, it's all about the side dish! In fact, think about Thanksgiving and all those side dishes, and how much everyone looks forward to those.

So, I have all my side dish recipes in one nice place for you, so you can easily find one that fits your meal.

some of my most popular side dish recipes are:

  • Mashed Potato Casserole, a great make ahead mashed potato side dish
  • Mexican Corn Salad, this one can be served as a side dish, a salad, or a salsa with chips
  • Homemade Rice-a-Roni Broccoli Au-Gratin
  • One Tray Southwestern Veggie Bake, which can be taco filling, a side dish, or a vegetarian main dish

If you're looking for Classic Thanksgiving Side Dishes, I've gathered up some of my favorites as well. Be sure to check them out.

 

Spinach Mushroom Crescents – There’s enough filling in the recipe that you can actually do both. Maybe make the some smaller ones for the kids, and bigger ones for the adults.

Spinach Mushroom Crescents

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Chile Cumin Cheddar Crackers

Garlic Mushrooms in Sour Cream - Serve mushrooms on toast, or over pasta. Serve them over rice. Top some protein like a steak, chicken, or seared tofu with these creamy mushrooms.

Garlic Mushrooms in Sour Cream

Corn and Red Pepper Risotto This recipe makes a nice big batch of risotto.

Corn and Red Pepper Risotto

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Spinach Mushroom Gratin

Sweet Potato Layer Bake - Sliced sweet potatoes are layered with onions and a light creamy cheese sauce, then this skinny side dish is baked up so the veggies are tender and delicious

Savory Sweet Potato Layer Bake

Vegetarian Crock Pot Stuffing is made entirely in the crock pot. It doesn’t take up any room in the oven (where space is at a premium).

Vegetarian Crock Pot Stuffing

Homemade Oven Baked Onion Rings - delicious and much healthier than deep fried ones

Homemade Oven Baked Onion Rings

These Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries are easy to make and delicious! And, can be used for appetizers or as a side dish for burger night.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Balsamic Dressing Pasta Salad - great picnic food

Balsamic Dressing Pasta Salad

Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower the perfect side dish for any occasion, a weeknight meal; a family holiday meal

Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

Stuffed Jalapenos with Cream Cheese a mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and sweet onions, baked until gooey and bubbly. Creamy and spicy, a great addition to any party

Stuffed Jalapenos with Cream Cheese

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Hi! I’m Debi, the girl behind Life Currents, where I write about mainly healthy vegetarian dishes with some great desserts and other goodies mixed in! Read More >>>

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