Category Archives: Side Dishes

Low Country Oyster Casserole

Posted on December 7, 2012 by P~

Oyster Casserole is an absolute-must-have in the Saucy household for the holidays; it is that important on the holiday foods line-up. Additionally, it may very well be the single dish that sealed the deal and convinced Mr. Saucy to propose marriage all … Continue reading →

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Company Potatoes – Make-Ahead Holiday Cooking

Posted on November 7, 2012 by P~

Company Potatoes got their name because they aren’t your standard-issue mashed potatoes; these are the mashed potatoes for special occasions, for holiday meals, for when you are entertaining company. They are loaded with butter and cream cheese and sour cream, … Continue reading →

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Herb Stuffing – Make-Ahead Holiday Food

Posted on November 5, 2012 by P~

Holiday cooking can be hectic, but it doesn’t have to be so. Stress-free holiday cooking is yours for the making; this stuffing recipe will help you on your way to that end. It can be prepared days ahead and still … Continue reading →

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Old-Timey Macaroni Salad

Posted on May 27, 2012 by P~

This is the macaroni salad of my dreams. The most wonderful blend of crunchy and a tad tart, it’s the style I’d always thought of as “real” macaroni salad. I stumbled upon a version like this several years ago at … Continue reading →

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Spinach Asparagus Tart

Posted on May 16, 2012 by P~

Elegant, simple, delicious…and ready in minutes…this Spinach Asparagus tart would be a beautiful appetizer, cut into small pieces, or as a side-dish for a meal. I can imagine serving this at our next brunch or dinner party.

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Crash Hot Potatoes

Posted on April 25, 2012 by P~

Crash Hot Potatoes…crazy name, right?  New potatoes, cooked until fork tender and mashed flat, they look like they’ve been in a crash alright. But they are then covered in olive oil and herbs and salt and pepper and crisped, yes … Continue reading →

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Spanakopita – Spinach Pie

Posted on April 22, 2012 by P~

We can thank Greeks for this amazing savory pie made with spinach and encrusted in phyllo.  It is a favorite in the Saucy household year round, but especially at Easter.  This same filling and phyllo can be transformed into an … Continue reading →

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Sweet Green Pea Salad

Posted on March 26, 2012 by P~

Pea salad has been a favorite of mine for, well, just about forever. Not only is this salad super simple to prepare, it is so delicious!  Sweet peas, hard-cooked eggs, red onions and bacon all combine with a mayonnaise/yogurt dressing. … Continue reading →

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Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes with Kale)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by P~

I really hadn’t intended to publish this recipe, but I posted this picture on The Saucy Southerner facebook page and got a request from my friend, Denise, for the recipe. Colcannon: mashed potatoes with kale, as sauced up by yours … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Casserole

Posted on February 29, 2012 by P~

    Hearty vegetables combine with a red sauce and a Panko crumb topping for a delicious meatless meal.  If you must have the meat, this would be a fabulous side dish to complement say, Chicken Parmesan or even a … Continue reading →

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