HELPING HOME COOKS GET QUALITY FOOD ON THE TABLE
Welcome! You have made your way to TAK's On- The Side gallery, and oh, how I love all the glorious sides. To tell you the truth, I could dine on sides alone. If you are looking for potluck dishes, contribution ideas for the upcoming family feast or some goodies to serve at the next barbecue, you will find them right here in this very spot. You'll also find simple and easy dinnertime side dishes to serve up alongside weeknight entrees. Happy eating!
-Kelly
ON THE SIDE
STARCHES
A simple recipe for roasted French fries at home.
A recipe for perfect Mexican/Spanish style rice, Plus, rice cooking basics and tips, including the difference between boiling and simmering water, timing and allowing the rice to rest.
An easy potato side dish featuring Baby Dutch potatoes.
A recipe for decadent and rich mashed potatoes.
A simple compound butter and a loaf of french bread is all you need to make a killer garlic bread at home.
A black bean recipe with a Southwestern flare featuring bacon, onions and peppers.
A quick and easy recipe for a no-bake homemade shells cheese, with a rich and creamy made-from-scratch cheddar sauce.
A quick and easy, buttery drop biscuit featuring a made-from-scratch biscuit dough, cheddar cheese and fresh chives. Makes for a lovely brunch item, but also a great dinnertime side dish.
A light and fluffy homemade yeast roll, slightly sweetened with honey and baked to perfection. See video for a quick step-by-step tutorial.
VEGETABLES
& SIDE SALADS
A simple and easy weeknight zucchini side dish, featuring quick pan-seared zucchini.
A healthy and simple recipe for spaghetti squash.
Creamed spinach meets spinach salad: A spinach salad coated with a warm and creamy parmesan sauce.
A simple recipe for oven roasted carrots.
A vibrant, yet savory pasta salad made with the beloved ingredients of a traditional greek salad.
A corn on the cob recipe, featuring easy boiled corn, and a simple seasoning to top it all off.
A healthy, simple and easy sheet pan vegetable side dish recipe featuring roasted zucchini, red bell pepper and red onion.
A quick and easy recipe for fresh green beans.
A classic wedge salad recipe, featuring instructions on how to keep the lettuce in tact, as well as yummy ingredients like fried bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and croutons. Plus a recipe for homemade, chunky blue cheese dressing.
CASSEROLES
& POTLUCK DISHES
Creamy Southwestern Potato Salad | Side Dish Recipe An easy recipe for potato salad with a Southwestern twist, featuring creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, black beans, corn and a zesty chipotle dressing
A recipe for moist and tender Southern-style cornbread, with just the right amount of sweetness.
The best, easiest and only potato salad recipe you'll ever need.
A creamy pesto pasta salad, featuring fresh and healthy ingredients like grape tomatoes and green beans.
An easy and simple recipe for baked pinto beans, featuring bacon, jalapenos and chili powder.
A vibrant make-ahead pasta salad featuring fresh Mozzarella, Sopressata, artichokes and roasted red peppers.
A rich savory-sweet creamed corn made from scratch.
A vibrant, yet savory pasta salad made with the beloved ingredients of a traditional greek salad.
A scrumptious recipe for Southern-style casserole featuring yellow squash, freshly grated cheese and Ritz crackers.
