What are your favorite side dishes?

[SillyMe]

I'm tired of the same old mashed potatoes, mac 'n cheese, fries, tater tots and pierogies. Give me some of your best quick and easy side dishes.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

What are pierorgies??

 

[SillyMe]

What are pierorgies??

It's dough filled with potatoes. Usually the potatoes are mixed with cheese or sauerkraut. I prefer the potato and cheese filled pierogies.

 

[L107ANGEL]

What are pierorgies??

Get out of here! Maybe they are a regional thing Silly


Oh, we love tomatoes with fresh parsely and a little blasamic drizzled over it. Quick and great!

 

[SillyMe]

What are pierorgies??

Psst...drop the second "r" there, Sherr.

 

[Cantw8]

I'll take a side of this ...no dressing, please

 

[jan/cape]

Lemon Garlic Pasta Toss

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ( I use fron the jar & WAY more than this)
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil, 3 TBSP lemon juice from concentrate (Realemon Brand), 3 tsp chicken flavor instant bouillon, 1/8 tsp pepper, 1/2 lb.spaghetti cooked & drained, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

In a small skillet, cook garlic in oil until golden. Add lemon juice, bouillon, and pepper; cook and stir until bouillon dissolves. In a large bowl, toss hot pasta with garlic mixture, cheese and parsley; serve immediately.

This is so good most time I just cook it up to have for dinner. My kids like this too.

 

[L107ANGEL]

Lemon Garlic Pasta Toss

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ( I use fron the jar & WAY more than this)
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil, 3 TBSP lemon juice from concentrate (Realemon Brand), 3 tsp chicken flavor instant bouillon, 1/8 tsp pepper, 1/2 lb.spaghetti cooked & drained, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

In a small skillet, cook garlic in oil until golden. Add lemon juice, bouillon, and pepper; cook and stir until bouillon dissolves. In a large bowl, toss hot pasta with garlic mixture, cheese and parsley; serve immediately.

This is so good most time I just cook it up to have for dinner. My kids like this too.

WOW!!! More! MORE!

 

[malibuconlee]

I made a cream sauce that we put over steamed asparagus the other night. DH LOVED it. I just made a roux (equal parts melted butter and flour). Cooked it for a minute then added in cream until it was at the consistancy I wanted. Salt (I should have added a little more than I did) and freshly ground pepper. YUM!!

We do a lot of frozen veggies in the steamer in the microwave.

 

[SillyMe]

Lemon Garlic Pasta Toss

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ( I use fron the jar & WAY more than this)
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil, 3 TBSP lemon juice from concentrate (Realemon Brand), 3 tsp chicken flavor instant bouillon, 1/8 tsp pepper, 1/2 lb.spaghetti cooked & drained, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

In a small skillet, cook garlic in oil until golden. Add lemon juice, bouillon, and pepper; cook and stir until bouillon dissolves. In a large bowl, toss hot pasta with garlic mixture, cheese and parsley; serve immediately.

This is so good most time I just cook it up to have for dinner. My kids like this too.

Mmm, that sounds really good!

Cantw8, that side dish is all yours, honey. I'd need a razor to trim the hair off first.

 

[L107ANGEL]

I made a cream sauce that we put over steamed asparagus the other night. DH LOVED it. I just made a roux (equal parts melted butter and flour). Cooked it for a minute then added in cream until it was at the consistancy I wanted. Salt (I should have added a little more than I did) and freshly ground pepper. YUM!!

We do a lot of frozen veggies in the steamer in the microwave.

Can you do this with brocolli?

 

[ChrisnSteph]

This one is super easy, quick, and is YUMMY! I often make it for potlucks and there's never leftovers!

Cornbread Casserole

(this is a large batch, you can divide all ingredients in half for a smaller batch)

2 sticks of butter
4 eggs
2 - 16 oz. cans creamed corn
1 - 16 oz. cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 c. sour cream
2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix

Melt butter, beat eggs. Mix all ingredients together. Pour in greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes (until golden brown on top).

 

[princess pooh]

My favourite is chilli roasted brocolli. You cut up the brocolli and toss it with olive oil, garlic, chilli powder, and grill spice. Then you put it in a 425 degree over for 15-17 minutes. It's so yummy!

 

[Terri C]

When I need something quick and easy I throw together a salad. I buy the salad in a bag, throw in some tomatoes and cucumber and I'm done

Terri

 

[Taylor]

I personally love mashed potatoes. I think I can eat more than any man alive.

 

[L107ANGEL]

I personally love mashed potatoes. I think I can eat more than any man alive.

Hey tag fairy!!!

 

[SwedishMeatball]

Psst...drop the second "r" there, Sherr.

Oh for the love of Mary, please disregard.

 

[MoniqueU]

homemade augratin or scalloped potatoes

 

[sweet angel]

I personally love mashed potatoes. I think I can eat more than any man alive.

I'm with you -- I love the mashed taters!

SillyMe, how about the Lipton Rice & Sauce or Noodles & Sauce?

 

[SillyMe]

I'm with you -- I love the mashed taters!

SillyMe, how about the Lipton Rice & Sauce or Noodles & Sauce?

Oh, those are another regular side dish that I make and I'm tired of. I guess I should've rephrased what I said. I love mashed potatoes and could eat them every day in some way or another, but my kids are tired of them.