Side Dishes Food Recipes

Side dishes and Recipes, homemade from scratch. Vegetables, noodles, rice, roasted, fried, grilled all kinds of side dishes to serve with any main course meal.

Panda Express Fried Rice

Last updated on January 30, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

Did you know that making your own panda express fried rice is super easy? The budget-friendly, one-pan, copycat fried rice prepared at home has its perks. You get to adjust it the way YOU like it, turning it into a healthier meal! Does that sound great to you? Great! Then let’s dive into the details further […]

How to make Mashed Potato

Last updated on January 31, 2019 By Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

Learn how to make mashed potato easily with my quick video. Enjoy your own homemade mashed potatoes as a side dish or check out some tips further below on how to use left-over mashed potatoes or to create different mashed potato variations! Are you like me?! A total mashed potato fan? I make mashed potatoes […]

Vegan Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Rice

Last updated on February 18, 2019 By Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

This is a classic Vegan Stuffed Peppers with rice recipe, which I have been making whenever I crave something lighter. These stuffed savory peppers can be also served as a side dish with a main course meal of your choice. You are going to love these stuffed peppers (aka paprika or capsicum in Europe) if […]

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe

Last updated on January 31, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

Brown sugar glazed carrots are a great side dish addition to your holiday food table. These candied carrots are easy to prepare, delicious and a total crowd pleaser! What are brown sugar glazed carrots? Basically, brown sugar glazed carrots are sheet pan caramelized candied carrots that are roasted in the oven. The sugar is sprinkled over […]

Quick Creamy Polenta Recipe

Last updated on January 31, 2019 By Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

The quick creamy polenta recipe is a lifesaver and delicious budget comfort side dish. I prepare this all the time because you can serve polenta with most main course meals. See in my video how I make my creamy polenta without screwing up. What is Polenta and what is it made of? Polenta is a […]

German Potato Dumplings Recipe

Last updated on January 31, 2019 By Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

German Potato Dumplings are a wonderful side dish idea, mostly served with delicious meals such as Beef Goulash, Sauerbraten and red cabbage with apple. Potato Dumplings, aka Kartoffelknödel in German, are easy to prepare. Watch my quick how to make potato dumplings video further below! What are German Potato Dumplings? The German Potato Dumplings are common […]

Sauteed Portobello Mushroom Recipe

Last updated on January 31, 2019 By Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

Sauteed Portobello mushroom skillet is flavorful and so easy to prepare. It will take you only a few minutes to prepare this amazing side dish. Upgrade your meal! See how I prepare the portobello mushrooms further below in my video and get the recipe. What are Portobello Mushrooms? Portobello Mushrooms are large Mushrooms with a wide […]

German Potato Pancakes – Kartoffelpuffer

Last updated on January 31, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are savory shredded potatoes shaped into a flattened small dumpling-like pancake. Those are then simply fried and usually served as a side dish with a meat main course. My easy Kartoffelpuffer are vegan, prepared without eggs. To make the German potato pancakes is rather easy, so I invite you to try them […]

Everyday Green Salad [Simple Side Salad]

Last updated on January 31, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

My everyday green Salad is actually not my invention but rather a side salad dish that my family prepares to accompany any lunch or dinner. This simple salad is truly a daily salad in my world, which comes together really quick and can be served with most meals. This green salad cannot be missed for […]

Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe [Bavarian]

Last updated on February 5, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

The Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe is a warm potato salad which is super common in Bavaria and across our border in Austria. This German potato salad is prepared easily but it’s different than others. The serving options are endless as well! What’s the German Potato Salad? When people say German potato salad they mostly […]

Lemon Rice Recipe – How to make South Indian Lemon Rice [EASY]

Last updated on February 10, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 33 Comments

This Lemon rice recipe is a delicious side dish to serve with any main dish. The South Indian yellow rice can be served with Indian as well as Western fish, meat and vegetable meals. Did you know that it’s rather easy to make lemon rice from scratch? Follow the lemon rice recipe further below to […]

Easy Spaetzle Recipe – How to make perfect Spätzle Noodles

Last updated on February 14, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 22 Comments

Best Spaetzle recipe, delicious and so easy to make! It’s easy to make if you use a spaetzle maker or spaetzle press. Learn how I make my DIY Spaetzle recipe further below with the video and step by step instructions. I am also sharing how to serve Spaetzle and more about spaetzle dishes! I love to make […]