Let's rewind to the cozy corners of grandma's dining room, where every meal felt like a warm hug. Picture this: dishes brimming with comfort, history, and a sprinkle of grandma’s magic touch. We're zeroing in on those unforgettable side dishes that made every family meal an event to cherish. Think buttery mashed potatoes that glide off your fork, green beans with that perfect crunch, and recipes steeped in tradition and a dash of secret spices.
Shredded Carrot Salad
Shredded Carrot Salad is a crunchy, zesty dish perfect for your holiday party or a weeknight side dish. Make this salad in just 10 minutes!
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Corn Macque Choux
Corn maque choux (or macque choux) is a Cajun side dish made w/ fresh or frozen corn and a medley of fresh veggies, bacon & a seasoning blend.
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Classic Southern Potato Salad
Just like Grandma used to make, this easy Southern Potato Salad recipe is creamy and delicious with dill pickles, mustard, mayonnaise, and hard-boiled eggs!
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Grandma's Best Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Grandma's Stuffed cabbage soup takes the same flavors from Golumpki and is made into a delicious soup. This hearty golumpki soup
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Grandma's Cornbread
Grandma's Cornbread. Slightly sweet with a tender, moist crumb. A 1951 original from Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, passed down through generations.
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Grandma's Sos
This vintage favorite is frugal but delicious. Sometimes the best recipes are born out of necessity and this one is a really quick and comforting dinner. SOS is on the table in less than 15 minutes!
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Sauteed Spinach And Onions
Need a quick and healthy side dish recipe? Look no further than Sauteed Spinach and Onions-perfect for using up that bag of spinach!
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Grandma’s Lavender Cookies
My grandma's lavender cookies are sweet, floral and fragrant - a recipe that is very near and dear to my heart. They are so flavorful!
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Grandma's Fresh Creamed Peas With Basil
Basil Creamed Peas celebrate summer garden bounty. The combination of basil, fresh peas and cream sauce is summer perfection.
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Tuna Macaroni Salad
Tuna Macaroni Salad recipe is the best cold salad to make for your next spring or summer picnic. It's an easy side dish full of fresh flavor!
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Grandma’s Stuffed Artichokes
Grandma's Stuffed Artichokes are just like Grandma used to make! Stuffed with sausage & cheese and simmered in wine until tender!
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Grandma's Baked Artichoke Hearts
Grandma's Baked Artichoke Hearts is one of my favorite holiday side dishes. This is such an easy recipe and can even be made ahead of time.
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The Best Grilled Sliced Zucchini
How to make sliced zucchini on the grill in under 20 minutes! These delicious and charred grilled zucchini slices are simple, easy, and super quick!
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Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)
Mayak eggs are a popular Korean side dish that is a combination of savory, sweet, spicy, and totally addicting! This version is soy-free and gluten-free!
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Roasted Whole30 Greek Salad
This paleo, vegan Roasted Whole30 Greek Salad is so vibrant and healthy with yummy vegetables, and it's the perfect dish to bring to a picnic or a potluck!
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Dutch Oven Beef Stew
This classic grandma's old-fashioned Dutch oven beef stew. Tender and fall apart beef, loads of tender veggies in a thick beef sauce.
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The Best Ham And Cheese Croissants
These are the best Ham and Cheese Croissants with sliced ham and melted cheese on a flaky croissant! Just like my grandma used to make.
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Grandma's Canned Green Beans
Green beans don't have to be freshly snapped to be chock full of flavor, or appropriate for Holiday dinners. Grandma's Canned Green Beans are so good, I'm proud to serve them at my table any dinner of the year. It helps that they're also secretly easy enough for even busy weeknights too!
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Grandma's Baked Rice With Mushrooms
This tasty baked rice recipe has beef broth and mushrooms to make it the perfect savory side dish. It only takes a few minutes to put together and is hands
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Grandma’s Pot Roast Recipe
Grandma's Pot Roast Recipe is the perfect comfort food! Tender, slow cooked beef with a thick and hearty gravy makes a perfect Sunday meal!
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Grandma's Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
A homemade family recipe for Grandmas Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole made without any creamed soup in a can! Plus the easy recipe for cream of chicken soup substitute. This side dish is perfect for Easter.
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Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food and travel writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find delicious recipes and fun travel ideas.
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