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    Easy Side Dish Recipes

    Welcome to Flipped-Out Food's collection of easy side dish recipes! Sometimes, the hardest part about delivering a meal is deciding what to serve WITH your delectable creations. After all, it's hard to get enough veggies into your diet. My recipes are designed with busy home cooks in mind, focusing on meal prep and work-ahead strategies to lighten your workload at dinnertime. I avoid prepared ingredients whenever possible, opting instead for more budget-friendly, whole produce that you wash and chop yourself. In fact, I always set aside a weekend afternoon to process all of my raw produce, par-cooking when necessary and freezing the produce I won't use right away. It's so easy to reach for a pre-portioned bag of parboiled green beans, for example! These easy side dish recipes will make it easier for you and your family to adopt a healthy eating lifestyle.

    Easy Microwave Cauliflower

    March 27, 2022 By Michelle Leave a Comment

    Easy Microwave Asparagus

    January 22, 2022 By Phil F Leave a Comment

    A platter of Microwave Asparagus, ready to serve.

    Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs - Every time!

    November 29, 2021 By Michelle Leave a Comment

    Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

    September 11, 2021 By Phil F Leave a Comment

    Finished Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze, presented on a slate platter.

    Creamy Pasta Salad

    May 1, 2021 By Michelle 22 Comments

    Bowl of cold creamy pasta salad in a medium sized bowl.

    Chimichurri Pasta Salad

    April 17, 2021 By Michelle Leave a Comment

    Closeup of a platter full of Chimichurri Pasta Salad sitting next to a ramekin of chimichurri sauce.

    Easy Microwave Broccoli – Served 3 Ways

    February 20, 2021 By Michelle 14 Comments

    Finished Easy Microwave Broccoli on a white platter with lemon wedges.

    Easy Microwave Brussels Sprouts

    January 1, 2021 By Michelle 4 Comments

    Easy Microwave Brussels Sprouts in a blue and white serving bowl.

    Easy Skin-On Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish

    December 23, 2020 By Michelle Leave a Comment

    Tangy 3-Bean Salad

    September 4, 2020 By Michelle 3 Comments

    Tangy 3-Bean Salad on a white serving dish with a sprig of dill.

    Cutting-Board Guacamole

    July 31, 2020 By Michelle 26 Comments

    Easy Cutting-Board Guacamole in a black bowl set atop a wooden cutting board. Next to the bowl sits a ramekin with salt and pepper, a cut red onion, squeezed lime, cut tomato, cut jalapeno, and a sprig of cilantro.

    Summer Panzanella Salad

    June 14, 2020 By Michelle 12 Comments

    Summer Panzanella Salad garnished with a sprig of basil. An heirloom tomato sits in the background.

    Traditional* Potato Salad

    May 15, 2020 By Michelle 8 Comments

    Green Beans with Bacon and Onions

    June 21, 2019 By Michelle 4 Comments

    Overhead view of Green Beans with Bacon and Onions in a blue-rimmed bowl.

    Easy Greek Pasta Salad

    May 31, 2019 By Michelle 8 Comments

    Easy Greek Pasta Salad in an oval, bright blue, ornamental serving bowl.

    Meal-Prep House Salad & Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

    May 24, 2019 By Michelle 4 Comments

    An individual serving of Meal-Prep House Salad & Homemade Thousand Island Dressing in a blue bowl. The salad is piled with tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, scallions, and grated carrots. The dressing is on the side in a clear ramekin.

    Easy, Zippy Coleslaw

    April 12, 2019 By Michelle 4 Comments

    Top view of Easy, Zippy Coleslaw in a bowl made of cabbage leaves.

    Cucumber-Onion-Tomato Salad

    January 7, 2019 By Michelle 4 Comments

    Double Mushroom Barley Pilaf

    November 15, 2018 By Michelle 10 Comments

    Top view of a blue bowl filled with double-mushroom barley pilaf. The bowl is sitting in front of a pumpkin and a bunch of red flowers.

    Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole

    November 15, 2018 By Michelle 22 Comments

    Make-ahead green bean casserole in baking dish

    Easy Turkey Gravy

    November 15, 2018 By Michelle 12 Comments

    Easy Sausage Stuffing

    November 13, 2018 By Michelle 28 Comments

    easy sausage stuffing in baking dish

    Skillet Pepper Mushroom Onion Stir-Fry

    September 14, 2018 By Michelle 4 Comments

    Mushroom-Onion-Pepper Stir-Fry in cast-iron skillet with a towel wrapped around the handle.

    Sweet and Sauerkraut – Cabbage Bacon Onion Saute

    April 18, 2018 By Michelle 18 Comments

    Piquant Cabbage-Onion-Bacon Saute in a clear ramekin. A delicious side dish for roasted meats—especially pork. #sauteedcabbage #friedcabbage #friedcabbageandbacon #bacon #cabbage #sidedish @FlippedOutFood

    Asparagus Orzotto

    March 23, 2018 By Michelle 34 Comments

    Asparagus Orzotto serving

    Irish Colcannon with Cabbage and Leeks

    March 14, 2018 By Michelle 2 Comments

    Irish Colcannon with Leeks and Cabbage: a delectable side dish. Pure comfort food!

    Arugula-Shaved-Fennel Salad

    January 16, 2018 By Michelle 8 Comments

    Perfect Meal-Prep Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    November 16, 2017 By Michelle Leave a Comment

    Meal-Prep Creamy Mashed Potatoes in a ceramic bowl set on a dark, wooden table.

    Coconut-Habanero Rice

    January 11, 2017 By Michelle 10 Comments

    A serving of Coconut-Habanero Rice in a black bowl with white swirls.

    The Easiest Dressing: Vinaigrette

    December 18, 2016 By Michelle Leave a Comment

    easy vinaigrette dressing in ornate blue bowl with homemade croutons and garlic scapes

    Farmers' Market Adventures: Beet Salad

    June 20, 2016 By Michelle Leave a Comment

    beet salad recipe

    Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    May 20, 2016 By Michelle Leave a Comment

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