Side dishes are an important part of the Thanksgiving meal. Here are some simple, versatile and easy to make recipes.
All these Thanksgiving sides dishes can be pair with any protein. I shared a post before with appetizers and cocktails ideas to make for a Thanksgiving meal with a Latin touch.
I didn't celebrated Thanksgiving growing in Colombia, but now living in the United States I love this holiday. Here is a list with some of my favorite side dishes to enjoy with your family and friends. Read my post with the 10 must try traditional Colombian side dishes if you need more ideas.
Arroz con Fideos (Rice with Angel Hair Pasta)
This is another Colombian rice recipe and as I’ve mentioned before in this blog, rice is a staple in a Colombian diet. Arroz con Fideos is a popular recipe in my family. As children, we loved it because of the little angel hair pasta in the rice.
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Ensalada de Zanahoria y Remolacha Recipe (Carrot and Beet Salad)
SalaOne of my mom's favorite side dishes is this Ensalada de Zanahoria y Remolacha. This is a very simple salad and very popular in Colombian homes and restaurants. My mom served it at least twice a week for lunch but I didn't like it when I was a kid. A month ago I got an
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Arugula Orzo Salad Recipe
This Orzo Salad is a great and refreshing summer recipe and it is one of my favorite salads for entertaining. This recipe stems from an Orzo Salad by Giada De Laurentiis.
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Colombian Papa Salada Recipe
Papa Salada is a traditional Colombian side dish and is a typical accompaniment to our asados or grilled meats.
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Simple Salad Recipe
Growing up, we were the sit down to breakfast, lunch and dinner as a family and no TV type of house. Take out or restaurant outings were rare treats. My mom cooked well rounded three meals every day. We always started the day with a hearty breakfast consisting of arepa, cheese, eggs or chorizo, and.
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Rice with Coconut and Lentils Recipe (Arroz con Coco y Lentejas)
Arroz con Lentejas y Coco is a traditional Colombian rice recipe and if you follow this blog, you know that I use coconut milk in a lot of the traditional Colombian dishes. This delicious rice with lentils dish makes a fabulous accompaniment and could also be served as a vegetarian meal, perhaps with a green
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Arroz con Cilantro (Cilantro Rice) Recipe
Cilantro is one of those flavors people either love or hate. I happen to love it and I can't cook without it. I hope you like cilantro, so you can enjoy today's delicious recipe. My readers have been requesting more recipes for side dishes, so today I am sharing a simple rice recipe that has
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Roasted Cassava Recipe (Yuca Asada)
I love yuca and in Colombia yuca is one of the most popular vegetables. We incorporate this vegetable into a lot of our recipes and it is one of the most popular side dishes. Yuca is used in Colombia in many ways comparable to how potatoes are used in the United States. Roasted yuca or
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Arroz de Pajarito (Rice with Ripe Plantain) Recipe
Arroz de Pajarito or Arroz con Plátano Maduro is a side dish popular in Colombia. It’s a very simple and easy recipe to make recipe, perfect for accompanying all sorts of Colombian main dishes. There are different variations of this dish, depending on the region of Colombia and the cook. My recipe is a basic
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Ensalada Rusa Recipe (Russian Salad)
Ensalada Rusa or Russian Salad is a popular dish in Colombia and other Latin American countries. I remember eating this delicious potato salad as a side dish to Pernil de Cerdo (Roasted Pork Leg or Ham), at almost every party my family ever had in Colombia. My husband hates potato salad, so I never made..
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Simply Life
wow, all those dishes look delicious!
Rachana
Awesome dishes! They all look yumm.
Chris
I've made that spinach cake of yours this year and it rocks.
Shelly
Looks so delicious! Have you any decoration idea like fruit baskets for table centerpieces on Thanksgiving?
Jeannie
I love the Plaintain casserole and spinach cake best! But all of them looks great!
Barbara
Truthfully, I like side dishes more than main dishes! Always have. In fact, what I order when I'm out depends mostly on the sides served with it!
Kim
Erica- Such a beautiful array of colors in your roundup. Everything look delicious, but the spinach cake is calling my name. I've been craving greens lately.
Erica
Thank you everyone!
CJ
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN THAT I WANT SOMETHING FRESH AND SPECIAL. YOUR DISHES ARE FRESH AND CANNOT WAIT TO TRY THEM.