Side Dish recipe collection

Classic Southern mint julep with bourbon, powdered sugar, shaved ice, and fresh mint sprigs. The traditional Kentucky Derby cocktail served ice-cold in a silver mug.

Concentrated homemade mint syrup made from 8 cups of fresh mint leaves steeped overnight, then boiled into a thick syrup. Dilute with water or sparkling water for mint drinks.

Mixed grain mushroom casserole with wild rice, pearl barley, and brown rice baked in herb-seasoned vegetable broth with sauteed mushrooms and thyme.

Mixed greens tossed with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and toasted nuts get topped with crispy Parmesan wafers baked until golden for an elegant salad that looks restaurant-worthy.

Mixed greens with grapes and feta tosses mesclun and sliced radicchio with halved red and green grapes, crumbled feta, and a simple red wine vinaigrette. A quick vegetarian side salad for 8.

Mixed greens with tangerines and fennel tosses baby lettuces with shaved fennel, fresh tangerine segments, and a tangerine-peel rice vinegar dressing. Crisp, bright winter salad.

This quick and easy to make salad is tasty and flavorful, the roasted bell peppers, white beans, and feta cheese go very well with the mixed greens, tossed with a very light vinaigrette, which gives the salad a refreshing taste.

Homemade mocha coffee mix made with instant coffee, cocoa powder, sugar, and powdered creamer. Stir into hot water for a quick chocolate-coffee drink anytime.

Non-alcoholic mock champagne punch with grapefruit juice, orange juice, simple syrup, grenadine, and ginger ale. A sparkling party drink for celebrations and showers.

Mock Orange Julius blended with coconut milk for tropical creaminess. Frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, and a touch of sugar whip into a frothy citrus shake in 5 minutes flat.

Non-alcoholic peach daiquiri blended with canned peaches, peach juice, milk, lemon juice, ice, and rum flavoring. A kid-friendly frozen mocktail ready in 10 minutes.

Mock Pink Lady mocktail blended with milk, lemon juice, grenadine, and sugar over ice. A creamy, frothy non-alcoholic drink with a rosy pink color ready in 5 minutes.

Molded mandarin cranberry relish with whole cranberry sauce, mandarin oranges, celery, and walnuts set in gelatin. A festive Thanksgiving side dish that holds its shape on the plate.

Creamy cauliflower soup made with skim milk and a light roux base, finished with white pepper and nutmeg. Lower-calorie, silky, and ready in an hour.

Homemade egg nog blended fresh and served ice-cold with a dusting of nutmeg. This quick blender method skips the stovetop custard for a frothy holiday drink in minutes.

Authentic Chinese hot and sour soup with cloud ear mushrooms, golden needles, silken tofu, shredded pork, and the signature tangy-spicy-savory broth thickened with cornstarch.