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    Home » Side Dishes

    Old Fashioned Side Dish Recipes

    We have the right classic side dish to complement any meal. Don't expect leftovers!

    Some of our favorites include our creamy and crunchy https://flourchild.com/broccoli-and-cheese-casserole/, or our sweet & buttery https://flourchild.com/broccoli-and-cheese-casserole/, or the ever-favorite https://flourchild.com/mashed-potatoes-are-a-perfect-compliment-to-any-dinner/. Be prepared to serve second helpings!

     

    • Grilled Corn on the Cob (In the Husk)
    • Fast and Easy Homemade Barbecued Beans
    • Classic Potato Salad Recipe
    • Sliced Watermelon Wedges
    • Rich and Creamy Hollandaise Sauce
    • Southern Sweet Creamed Corn in a Skillet
    • Fresh Roasted Asparagus
    • Vintage Ambrosia Salad (made with fresh fruit)
    • Cheesy Potato Casserole with Fresh Potatoes
    • Classic Mid Century Deviled Eggs
    • How to Make Homemade Mashed Potatoes
    • World's Best Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Fresh Broccoli and Cauliflower Summer Salad
    • Fresh Garlic Green Beans
    • Easy Peach Pineapple Cherry Hot Fruit Compote
    • Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping
    • Farfel Garlic Egg Noodles - You'll Love This Fun Side Dish
    • Mashed Potato Pancakes Make an Easy and Delicious Breakfast Side
    • White Pepper Gravy Goes Great with Meat and Potatoes
    • The Softest, Fluffiest Homemade White Bread You Can Make
    • Bourbon Cranberry Sauce is a Holiday Favorite Side Dish
    • Green Beans Dijon make a tasty side dish
    • Kentucky Cornbread Stuffing - A Southern Thanksgiving Dish
    • Beef Gravy Recipe Without Drippings - Ready in 10 Minutes!
    • Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
    • Southern Style Cornbread

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    Nancy and Bentley

    Hi, I'm Nancy! Welcome to Flourchild where I share classic mid-century recipes from the 1940's - 1970's. I feature many vintage handwritten recipes, and provide modern shortcuts and a variety of healthy and special diet-friendly versions whenever possible. Join me in exploring the delicious flavors and from-scratch cooking techniques of our past!

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      Summer Favorites

      • Six ears of grilled, browned corn stacked on a wooden serving tray.
        Grilled Corn on the Cob (In the Husk)
      • A cast iron skillet full of barbecued beans, with a wooden spoon set on the edge of the pan.
        Fast and Easy Homemade Barbecued Beans
      • A serving of classic potato salad on a green salad plate. Paprika is sprinkled on top.
        Classic Potato Salad Recipe
      • A stack of grilled beef ribs on a wooden cutting board.
        Grilled Barbecued Beef Short Ribs
      • A pitcher of old fashioned lemonade ready to pour into the 4 surrounding glasses that are garnished with a lemon wedge.
        Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade
      • A rectangular serving plate with 7 watermelon wedges stacked, with a large square serving plate behind it and one quarter of a whole watermelon on it.
        Sliced Watermelon Wedges

      Soups & Stews

      • Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
      • A close up image of vegetable barley soup in a white bowl
        Old Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup
      • A bowl of lasagna soup with shredded cheese on top and basil garnish. A glass of wine and a hot roll are pictured next to the bowl.
        Easy Lasagna Soup (Stovetop and Crockpot Methods)
      • Split Pea and Ham Soup is an Old Fashioned Meal in a Bowl
      • Traditional Navy Bean Soup in a blue bowl with spoon.
        Navy Bean Soup is a Traditional Favorite
      • A bowl of baked potato soup topped with bacon, green onions, shredded cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream
        The Best Baked Potato Soup

      Popular Recipes

      • A square brownie on an ivory plate with a glass of milk above it and a fork next to it
        30 Minute Fast and Easy Brownies
      • Two large cinnamon apple pancakes on a black plate with apple topping and maple syrup running down the sides.
        Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
      • Boneless apple cider pork chops on a serving platter, topped with cooked apples and surrounded with fresh sprigs of parsley.
        Boneless Apple Cider Pork Chops
      • Candy Apple Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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      Nancy and Bentley

      Hi, I'm Nancy! Welcome to Flourchild where I share classic mid-century recipes from the 1940's - 1970's. I feature many vintage handwritten recipes, and provide modern shortcuts and a variety of healthy and special diet-friendly versions whenever possible. Join me in exploring the delicious flavors and from-scratch cooking techniques of our past!

      More about me →

        Summer Favorites

        • Six ears of grilled, browned corn stacked on a wooden serving tray.
          Grilled Corn on the Cob (In the Husk)
        • A cast iron skillet full of barbecued beans, with a wooden spoon set on the edge of the pan.
          Fast and Easy Homemade Barbecued Beans
        • A serving of classic potato salad on a green salad plate. Paprika is sprinkled on top.
          Classic Potato Salad Recipe
        • A stack of grilled beef ribs on a wooden cutting board.
          Grilled Barbecued Beef Short Ribs
        • A pitcher of old fashioned lemonade ready to pour into the 4 surrounding glasses that are garnished with a lemon wedge.
          Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade
        • A rectangular serving plate with 7 watermelon wedges stacked, with a large square serving plate behind it and one quarter of a whole watermelon on it.
          Sliced Watermelon Wedges

        Soups & Stews

        • Two bowls of beef burgundy stew with a loaf of French bread sitting on a table
          Beef Burgundy Stew - Warm Comfort on a Cold Night
        • Super Bowl Chili Is The Perfect Football Food
        • Bowl of simple lentil soup served with French bread on the side.
          Simple Lentil Soup Recipe

        Popular Recipes

        • An apple butter old fashioned cocktail in a tumbler with apples and fall-related items in the background
          Sip into Fall: How to Make the Perfect Apple Butter Old-Fashioned Cocktail
        • Apple butter on top of a fluffy biscuit on a white plate.
          Homemade Slow Cooked Apple Butter
        • Apple Brown Betty in a parfait glass, with a scoop of ice cream and a cinnamon stick on top.
          Apple Brown Betty: An Orchard to Oven Treat
        • Carmel apple with a wooden stick set on a piece of parchment paper, ready to serve.
          Easy Taffy Apples Recipe (Caramel Apples)

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