Grains & Potatoes Recipes

Why buy garlic bread when you can make your own for less money any time? You can make this ahead and freeze it before you bake it or mix the butter and you're ready any time you have the bread.

Twice-baked potatoes made at home cost a lot less than buying the frozen prepared kind. They also are far tastier than the processed version. You can get a bag of Eastern potatoes on sale for as...

If you love potatoes, then try to fry potatoes in an electric skillet. Fried potatoes are a simple side dish to make for any meal. The potatoes cook in less than 30 minutes, and they require...

Potatoes make a great side dish and this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. These potatoes go perfectly with any kind of meat or even fish. They can be pre-seasoned and just throw in the oven...

Cooking perfect rice on top of the stove has inherent difficulties. Getting the precise timing to achieve a fluffy texture for stove-top rice can be hard, especially for cooking beginners. An...

If you want to try your hand at a new way to prepare, cook and eat the "traditional" macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and cheese is the right choice for you. Similar to the classic dish, this recipe...

Crunchy, salty potato chips can be enjoyed on their own or with any of a variety of dips. They are great for parties because they are enjoyed by most people and hold up well when left sitting out...

Minute brand rice has been stocking pantries since 1949. It cooks much faster than traditional long grain rice, so quickly that other manufacturers call it instant rice. Cooking it only requires...

I have never been a fan of plain rice but mixed with other ingredients rice can be a very delicious side dish. Mushrooms in rice is one of my favorite additions to rice. Below you will find my...

Potatoes are a popular side dish for just about any meal. Breakfasts are accompanied by hash browns, lunches with french fries and dinner potato choices are endless. Potatoes give the body lots of...

This is one of those “don’t know what to make side dish” greats! It’s fast to make, uses goods I usually keep in the kitchen, and it’s loved by the whole family. Servings: 4-6 large...

Hot weather is the time when the grill gets fired up alot. Your next barbecue serve this homemade potato salad that is sure to please everyone, even the kids. The following will serve six. Double...

Long grain rice is available in a variety of strains. Cooking long grain rice is an acquired skill. The amount of water used while cooking rice affects the texture and quality of the rice after it...

This article will tell you how to make delicious potato wedges at home. These are easy to make and are great served as a side for picnics, holidays, or most any meal.

This article will tell you step by step how to bake an easy and delicious baked potato in the oven at home.

This recipe for leftover baked potatoes is simply delicious. It is great served as a side dish with a main meal or as a main dish served with a side salad or green vegetable. In this recipe I...

I have fallen in love with Hot Chips. I get them at my local restaurant with a side of Ranch Dressing. Unfortunately, the cost is usually $4 to $5 depending on where I go. You can make this at...

Mashed potatoes seem pretty generic, but this recipe takes it to a new level.

Wow this is a great recipe for southern potato salad great for any occasion. very simple and easy this potato salad will complement any meal. and always a crowd please when tailgating or on a...

Seasoned potatoes add a nice tasty addition to any meal. Easy recipe to double for those unexpected guests! This recipe can be used for any meal of the day, even as home fries. It is a fun recipe...

Nothing soothes the soul (and palette) like a bowl of homemade soup. This potato soup recipe is so simple, yet so satisfying, you will make it over and over again. Flavored with onion and...

Have you ever wanted to cook baked potatoes but didn't want to wait for a long time before you could eat one. I have a fast way of cooking baked potatoes. You just need a Microwave and 10 to 20...

Who doesn't love homemade potato salad? But who says you have to cook? After a busy day, you just may be looking for a short-cut recipe that can be made quickly! Peeling and cooking the potatoes...

In the South, Potato Salad is a staple served with everything from barbecue to gumbo. Heck, we even eat potato salad sandwiches. Potato salad is easy to make, but oh so good. This makes a large...

Jasmine rice is sometimes called Thai fragrant rice due to its nutty aroma and flavor. It is similar in texture to basmati, and may be prepared and served similarly to other rice varieties....

I am always looking for a recipe that is healthy. Bulgur Wheat flour is fast-cooking form of whole wheat that's been cleaned, parboiled, dried, ground and sifted. Bulgur wheat is high in fiber...

Not only are homemade mashed potatoes easy to make, but they're also a lot less expensive than the store bought kind (and tastier too). Here is a very basic recipe so that you can make your own...

Want to make some delicious potato soup for your family, friends, yourself or anyone else with a appetite? Here is a simple recipe that will be sure to please the taste buds.

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Cook Plantains that resemble bananas in shape and size but are green instead of yellow. They are not as soft or sweet as the banana fruit look-a-like. Unlike a banana that is usually peeled and...

This Massapequa Potato Salad has been a family favorite of mine for decades and every time we have a get together and even occasions outside of the family this dish is always a must have. It’s the...

Serving plain baked potatoes with butter and sour cream to your family and guests can be a boring side dish. These twice baked Garden Stuffed Baked Potatoes will add flair and excitement to any...

Potatoes Delmonico is an easy and delicious side dish that goes with almost any main course. Its preparation is versatile enough to be made after a long day at work or as a great side dish for a...

'Tabbouleh (تبولة; also tabouleh or tabouli) is a Levantine Arab dish, often used as part of a mezze. Its primary ingredients are bulgur, finely chopped parsley, mint, tomato, scallion, and other...

Myself and my wife have been making this very tasty accompaniment for many years. We originally had it at a Colombian restaurant where we used to live. Later I made it at home and added cream...

I have found another easy to make dinner snack. They can last for a couple of days. If you like a salty snack, and some what healthy for you. Then this is for you. My son loves these potatoes and...

This recipe is pretty challenging, because you need all the materials and time it takes to prepare, but don't worry because when it's done you will appreciate all your hard work with every tasty...

Since I come from a very large family and also married into another very large family I have tried many homemade potato salad recipes over the years but I still can't find one that comes anywhere...

My daughter asked me to put my potato salad recipe online, so that when she goes off to college, she can make it herself. So, here's my recipe for the potato salad that I make, that my family...

Potato salad is a summer time favorite served at BBQs and social gatherings. If you've grown a bit bored with plain old potato, egg and onion, it's time to shake things up a bit and add fresh...

One of my family's favorite summer dishes is Smoked Potato Salad. My dad has been making this for years and every time I take it somewhere I am asked for the recipe. This is the best salad for a...

Making your own snacks is a great way to save money. This is an easy recipe for beer nuts. Buy raw shelled peanuts in large quantities for the best price. You can double or triple this recipe,...

Every traditional Panamanian dish comes with a side of rice. And it must be the slightly sticky, holds its form with out being sloppy, kind of rice. This is an authentic recipe taught to me by...

Spanish rice is a wonderful side dish to serve with many other dishes. Below is an easy step by step recipe on how to make spanish rice.

You can make this potato salad in around one minute. Quick and Easy! O.K., I didn't count the time it takes to microwave the two potatoes. I am assuming they are left-overs from last night. ...

Here you will learn how to make the delicious side dish that has become so wildly popular at gourmet Mexican takeout restaurants. It is a lot easier than you'd think, and you'll definitely want to...

Sometimes people are afraid of cooking rice and gravitate toward instant rice or packaged pilafs and flavored rice mixes. Regular rice is easy, economical and cooks quickly. I prefer a medium...