Side Dishes Archives - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/side-dishes/ FOOD WITH A VIEW Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:14:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-TMK2015-icon-54cee94bv1_site_icon-1-32x32.png Side Dishes Archives - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/side-dishes/ 32 32 Classic Cuban Black Bean Recipe – Perfect Side for Any Meal https://www.themountainkitchen.com/classic-cuban-black-bean-recipe/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/classic-cuban-black-bean-recipe/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:21:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=75838 Cuban Black Beans in bowlThis Cuban Black Bean Recipe is easy, flavorful, and comforting, perfect served with rice, Cuban sandwiches, or as a hearty side dish. Last weekend, David and I decided to take our taste buds on a little trip to Havana Cuban right from our own mountain kitchen. We made classic Cuban sandwiches, stacked high with roasted
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/classic-cuban-black-bean-recipe/feed/ 0 My Go-To Recipe for Sauerkraut https://www.themountainkitchen.com/my-go-to-recipe-for-sauerkraut/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/my-go-to-recipe-for-sauerkraut/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:04:23 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=76017 sauerkraut with fork in jarEasy homemade recipe for sauerkraut with just cabbage and salt. Tangy, crunchy, and perfect for sandwiches, sides, or snacking straight! If you’ve never made homemade sauerkraut before, you’re in for a treat. To me, there’s just something about turning a plain head of cabbage into a tangy, crunchy mason jar of goodness. It might sound
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/my-go-to-recipe-for-sauerkraut/feed/ 0 Chipotle BBQ Cheese Sauce https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chipotle-bbq-cheese-sauce/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chipotle-bbq-cheese-sauce/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:09:20 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=75714 jar of chipotle bbq cheese sauceSmoky, spicy Chipotle BBQ Cheese Sauce can elevate fries, burgers, nachos, and anything you put it on. This easy recipe blends cheddar, chipotle, and BBQ tang. Dip, drizzle, devour! Have you ever thought to yourself, “I love a good cheese sauce, but what if it had a little kick and a whole lot of smoky-sweet
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chipotle-bbq-cheese-sauce/feed/ 0 Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe With Sweet Pickles https://www.themountainkitchen.com/southern-deviled-eggs-recipe-with-sweet-pickles/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/southern-deviled-eggs-recipe-with-sweet-pickles/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:48:15 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=75141 platter of deviled eggsSouthern-style deviled eggs recipe with sweet pickles adds tangy, crunchy flavor—perfect for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. Thanks to Mama, deviled eggs have always been a staple at family gatherings and holiday meals. They aren’t just served as an appetizer. They showed up on the side of the main dish. Despite not liking eggs herself,
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/southern-deviled-eggs-recipe-with-sweet-pickles/feed/ 0 Easy Lemon Aioli https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-lemon-aioli/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-lemon-aioli/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:50:15 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=74364 bowl of lemon aioli ready to serveLooking for a simple and delicious aioli recipe? This easy lemon aioli is a delicious accompaniment to any dish. Add flavor to any dish in just minutes! Thank goodness this lemon aioli is easy to make because David begs me to make it every time we have fish. I first made this sauce to accompany
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-lemon-aioli/feed/ 1 A Simple Easy To Make Hoppin John Recipe https://www.themountainkitchen.com/hoppin-john/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/hoppin-john/#comments Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:17:01 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=19156 Hoppin' John in bowl ready to eatMake a meal off of this Hoppin John recipe. A one-pot-wonder of black-eyed peas, tomatoes, chilies, bell peppers, and onion in a rich pork-flavored broth. What is Hoppin’ John? Hoppin’ John is a pork-flavored stew of black-eyed peas (cowpeas) and rice. The folklore varies about the origins of this West African–influenced dish. This classic southern
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-cajun-rice/feed/ 17 Mama Rosa’s Potato Salad Recipe https://www.themountainkitchen.com/mama-rosas-potato-salad/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/mama-rosas-potato-salad/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:59:43 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=24968 Mama Rosa's Potato Salad in bowlThis crowd-pleasing potato salad recipe features bite-sized potatoes, sweet pickles, and onion mixed with a tangy dressing with a zippy finish. Let’s talk about Mama Rosa’s Potato Salad. This recipe makes the best potato salad I have probably ever eaten. It’s our favorite side dish with smoked beef brisket, baby back ribs, grilled country-style pork
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/oven-roasted-asparagus/feed/ 3 Roasted Turnips With Garlic Sage Brown Butter https://www.themountainkitchen.com/roasted-turnips-with-garlic-sage-brown-butter/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/roasted-turnips-with-garlic-sage-brown-butter/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=70756 bowl of roasted turnipsRoasted turnips are low-carb and a great change from a regular side of potatoes. Try this recipe for roasted turnips with sage browned butter tonight! It’s taken all my life to try turnips, but I finally did. Turnips are root vegetables that my mama and daddy never grew in their garden nor did my mama
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/pickled-green-tomatoes/feed/ 0 Sauteed Kale with Spring Onion Vinegar https://www.themountainkitchen.com/sauteed-kale/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/sauteed-kale/#respond Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=68327 sauteed kale with spring onion vinegarSauteed kale is a super easy and healthy way to enjoy fresh kale. The savory and tender kale is lightly seasoned with garlic salt and freshly cracked black pepper and tossed in olive oil, and served with a bright and tangy spring onion vinegar. Sauteeing kale is my new favorite way to enjoy fresh kale.
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/sauteed-kale/feed/ 0 Grilled Cabbage https://www.themountainkitchen.com/grilled-cabbage/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/grilled-cabbage/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=14612 grilled cabbage inside foilGrilled cabbage browns and caramelizes with a nutty sweetness, along with smoky bacon, onion, and BBQ spice rub. The combination of flavors is nothing short of grill magic! Cabbage almost always shows up at a BBQ in the form of coleslaw. However, if you are looking for something new and different to do with cabbage,
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-coleslaw/feed/ 0 Brandied Cranberries https://www.themountainkitchen.com/brandied-cranberry-sauce/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/brandied-cranberry-sauce/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=65931 brandied cranberry sauceBrandied cranberries are a holiday side dish bursting with warm spice, zesty oranges with sweetness from brown sugar, and brandy. Brandied cranberries have changed the way I feel about cranberry sauce forever! It’s practically bursting with warm spice and zesty oranges with sweetness from brown sugar and brandy. This side dish should be a must
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/brandied-cranberry-sauce/feed/ 5 How to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-ricotta-cheese/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-ricotta-cheese/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:52 +0000 http://themountainkitchen.wordpress.com/?p=7421 homemade ricotta cheese in cheeseclothMaking fresh creamy homemade ricotta cheese is kind of magical. Once you learn how to make it yourself, you will never buy it from the store again!  Homemade ricotta cheese is easy to make and made using only four ingredients. Not to mention this creamy smooth ricotta cheese is so versatile. It is delicious as
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