Side dishes, American, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Creamed Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes

Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our…

Italian Turnip Greens

I love me some greens. It doesn’t matter if it’s collards, turnip or what-have-you. Now my dad, who is deceased, used to talk about his Italian…

Caribbean Peas & Rice

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or…

Chow-Chow Relish

Fall's green tomatoes are a perfect base for a batch of chow-chow. This pickled relish or condiment is lip-smacking good on hotdogs, hamburgers,…

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

This is a great side dish.

Lemon Caper Asparagus

Fresh asparagus with an olive oil, lemon juice and caper vinaigrette; easy, healthy, low fat and delicious!

Habanero Mustard Sauce

A fiery glaze for your fowl that Scoville would be proud of. The Scoville scale is the measurement standard for hot peppers. Habaneros for example…

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

Cucumber Relish

Good to use with fresh peas and beans. If you don't want it as sweet cut to sugar to your desired sweetness.

Mushroom Cloud

This savory dish is easy to prepare and will add zing to any main dish.

Autumn Potato and Leek Gratin

Need a change from sweet potato casserole? Try this spectacular dish. I experimented with different gratin recipes, then create my own. Yukon Gold,…

Gratin of Spinach and Roquefort

Bubbling with warm, creamy Roquefort, this gratin brings together the classic combination of spinach, blue cheese and eggs. Comforting like a…

Santa Maria Salsa

Easy Sweet Pickles

This makes a whole lot of delicious little pickles!