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    Night Owl Chef » Recipes » Side Dish

    🍟 Side Dish Recipes

    Side dishes don't get enough credit. Even if they're not the hero of the meal, they always add a little something that would be missing without them around. Like a burger without fries just doesn't hit the same way. These are the recipes for the unsung hero to a good meal, the side dishes that accompany the main event.

    • Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese
    • Mirliton Crawfish Casserole
    • Spinach Madeleine
    • Southern Style Collard Greens
    • Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
    • Cajun Maque Choux
    • Shrimp & Ham Stuffed Mirlitons
    • Andouille Sausage & Cornbread Dressing
    • Sausage and Sage Stuffing
    • Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum Thai)
    • Blueberry Watermelon Salad
    • Bavarian Potato Salad (German Kartoffelsalat)
    • Smoky Pasta Salad (No Mayo)
    • Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
    • Authentic Southern German Potato Salad
    • Easy Pasta Salad (No Mayo)
    • Spicy Pineapple Slaw
    • Smoky Barbecue Baked Beans
    • Traditional Irish Champ (Mashed Potatoes w/ Green Onions)
    • Traditional Irish Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
    • Traditional Irish Boxty (Potato Pancakes)
    • Fennel and Apple Slaw
    • Roasted Corn Salad
    • Classic Pico de Gallo
    • Garlic Fried Rice
    • Authentic Mexican Rice
    • Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing How-To
    • Great Cranberry Sauce
    Photo of the author and cook, Chris Pezzana.

    about the author:

    Chris Pezzana

    Hello! I'm Chris and I'm here to share recipes with you, from regional and authentic international dishes to baked treats both simple and elaborate. I also love making seasonal and holiday focused dishes, both sweet and savory.

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