Side Dishes

Brown earthenware bowl with Southern Creamy Fried Corn and garnished with fresh, chopped parsley.

Southern Creamy Fried Corn

It’s summer, and celebrating the 4th of July calls for fresh, farm stand side dishes that are so good, you dream about them later in the year. Southern Creamy Fried Corn goes perfectly with barbecue and is perfect for your 4th of July festivities.

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Brown bowl lined with tortillas and topped with Calabacitas squash and corn saute.

Calabacitas Squash And Corn Saute

With all of the farmers ’ markets ramping up with displays of gorgeous produce, I’m already planning on vegetable sautés. This Calabacitas Squash and Corn Saute is one of my favorites. It is fresh tasting, with a big-flavored, buttery sauce.

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White bowl full of homemade Mediterranean Orzo Salad with chopped vegetables and fresh herbs. Side view.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This salad is full of fresh, crisp veggies, orzo, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and is a healthy, light, and delicious family favorite. Add some protein for a complete meal.

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Homemade Cheesy Fennel Gratin with Parmesan closeup on the pan on the wooden table. Horizontal view.

Cheesy Fennel Gratin

Cheesy Fennel Gratin is a creamy, indulgent side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted meats. It’s also fantastic as a main dish with a leafy green salad and crusty bread.

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Wooden bowl with Basic Biryani Rice. Side view close up

Basic Biryani Rice

Biryani rice (also called kuska rice) is a fragrant and flavorful dish made with warm Indian spices and aromatic vegetables. It’s a wonderful side dish that can be customized to suit your family’s tastes or what you have on hand.

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White bowl with Southern Cornbread Salad, garnished with sliced scallions. Close up side view.

Southern Cornbread Salad

This old-fashioned recipe for a Southern salad is surprisingly delicious and veggie-filled. It’s a dish you would expect to see at a barbecue, family reunion,

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Southern sweet and sour green beans on a white platter and garnished with chunks of ham. Top view.

Southern Sweet And Sour Green Beans

weet, spicy, tangy, smokey, and savory, these Southern Sweet And Sour Green Beans are the perfect side dish for a weekend dinner. Fresh green beans are braised in a ham, wine, and onion broth, then seasoned with vinegar, brown sugar, and Cajun seasoning.

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White platter with asparagus piccata - asparagus sauteed and dressed in a lemon, butter, and caper sauce. Top View.

Asparagus Piccata

Asparagus Piccata is just the easy side dish recipe you’ve been looking for to use some of the summer’s bounty. Tender asparagus is charred until tender and dressed in a rich, velvety lemon butter sauce. It’s a dish easy enough for any weeknight meal yet fancy enough for guests.

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Wooden bowl of German Potato Salad on a wooden board with a dark background.

German Potato Salad

Get ready for your 4th of July barbecue by whipping up this hot and tangy German potato salad. Tender potatoes are tossed with sauteed scallions,

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Would You Like Some Fries With That?

Let’s face it; French Fries are the universal sideline for a variety of dishes. From barbecue and fast food, to steaks and chicken roasts, these thin, crisp (or thick and potato-y) are the perfect food item to complement your meal. However, as delicious as they may be, you can’t have French Fries with every dish you prepare. Fries and beef stew don’t make a good combination now, do they? And having them alongside stir-fried noodles doesn’t sound tempting either. Sometimes, you need a more fulfilling portion balancing your main dish, and French Fries just don’t make the cut.

With Eats By The Beach, you can put your side dish dilemmas to rest! We provide a diverse range of easy-to-prepare side dish recipes to harmonize your main dish and add variety to your meal. From Crunchy Asian Coleslaws and Classic Wedge Salads, to Vegetable Lo Mein recipes, you’re bound to find something you love on our blog!