Easy Side Dishes Recipes

Nov 27, 2011 · Modified: Apr 26, 2026 by Erica Dinho · 9 Comments

Easy and delicious side dishes recipes perfect for weeknight meals or lunch. They all go perfect with any protein.

These are some of my favorite side dishes for entertaining or just to make for easy lunch or dinners. I Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Mashed Potatoes with Peas and Mint

Saffron and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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Erica

December 07, 2011 at 5:05 pm

Thank you guys!

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Joanne

November 29, 2011 at 8:38 pm

So much inspiration here for the holidays to come! I'm bookmarking...everything.

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norma

November 28, 2011 at 9:15 am

The rice got me....

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nammi

November 27, 2011 at 9:32 pm

rice with coca cola?!!! now thats something I want to try and see how it tastes like

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Belinda @zomppa

November 27, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Rice with Coca-Cola - now that's a unique one!

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Jeannie

November 27, 2011 at 11:50 am

I would eat that as a main course lol! It is very substantial already...hope you have a good weekend:)

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Simply Life

November 27, 2011 at 11:19 am

so many great ideas- thanks!

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Velva

November 27, 2011 at 11:11 am

These are wonderful side dishes for the holiday or any gathering. Awesome.

Cheers.
Velva

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gloria

November 27, 2011 at 10:02 am

Wow Erica sounds amazing:) I have to see with calm:)

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