Vegetable dishes often complete a meal by adding balance and flavor. These simple, satisfying recipes make vegetables the highlight of the plate.
Southern Turnip Greens
This updated Southern Turnip Greens recipe is about as country as a recipe can be, packed with flavor and nostalgia, but made with a modern, slightly healthier cooking method.
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Vintage Broccoli Salad
This vintage Broccoli Salad recipe is total comfort food and the perfect year-round side dish. You’ll combine fresh, lightly blanched broccoli with crispy bacon, roasted sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries in a tangy mayo dressing for an easy recipe that your family and friends will ask for again and again.
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Carrot Cranberry Salad
With a little touch of sweetness and a little bit of tart, this updated Carrot Cranberry Salad, with crunchy fresh carrots, chewy dried cranberries, and vanilla yogurt, is a delight! It takes 15 minutes to toss together and will please even your pickiest eaters.
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Melting Potatoes
These Melting Potatoes are everything you could want in a side dish. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and full of flavor thanks to a good dose of butter, broth, and garlic.
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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
Cheesy Broccoli Casserole is one of my most dependable side dishes. With its creamy base and golden, buttery topping, it always gets compliments from friends and family. The recipe takes just a few minutes of preparation and works just as well for family weeknight dinners as it does for holiday meals.
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Slow Cooked Southern Butter Beans
Fresh or Frozen Southern Butter Beans cooked to melt in your mouth tender in the slow cooker. Serve with fried chicken, fried okra, and cornbread for a very traditional southern dinner.
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Funeral Potatoes
This recipe’s name may be unusual, but don’t let that keep you from trying it. Funeral Potatoes actually originate in Utah’s Mormon community and are often served as part of a family meal following a funeral service. One bite, and you’ll understand why folks keep coming back for seconds of this creamy, cheesy potato casserole that has long outgrown its original purpose.
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Southern Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Southern Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is a classic pairing of two delicious vegetables that makes the perfect side dish for almost any traditional Southern meal. And you can have it on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Southern Fried Okra
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy way to prepare fresh okra, look no further! This 4-ingredient Southern Fried Okra is the best you’ll ever taste. It’s crispy, crunchy, and downright delicious. Plus, it’s so easy to make that anyone can do it. If you’re a fan of Southern cuisine, then this recipe is for you!
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Braised Lettuce with Peas
This classic recipe for Braised Lettuce with Peas is a lovely early springtime side dish. Fresh peas and tender lettuce are cooked gently for a delicate, savory flavor.
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My Southern Table Cookbook
If you like these recipes, you’ll love my cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit Lana’s Cooking for more information.