Simple Sides Recipe
Fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, tater tots, white rice, coleslaw, mac salad, side salad, soup du jour
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Ingredients
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Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Tater Tots
White Rice
Coleslaw
Mac Salad
Side Salad
Soup du Jour
Method
Fries
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into thin strips.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the potato strips to the oil in batches, frying until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- 4
Drain and Season
Remove fries with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt.
Sweet Potato Fries
- 5
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Wash and peel sweet potatoes, then cut them into thin strips.
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 7
Season and Oil
In a bowl, toss sweet potato strips with olive oil, paprika, and salt.
- 8
Bake
Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy.
Onion Rings
Tater Tots
- 14
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the potatoes, then grate them.
- 15
- 16
Shape the Tater Tots
Form the mixture into small cylinders.
- 17
Fry the Tater Tots
Heat vegetable oil in a pot and fry the tater tots until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes).
- 18
Drain and Serve
Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
White Rice
- 19
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 20
Combine and Cook
In a pot, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 21
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- 22
Fluff and Serve
Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and serve.
Coleslaw
- 23
Prepare the Vegetables
Shred the green cabbage and carrots.
- 24
Mix Dressing
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 25
Combine and Toss
Add the shredded cabbage and carrots to the dressing and toss until well coated.
- 26
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Mac Salad
- 27
Cook the Macaroni
Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain, and let cool.
- 28
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, mix cooked macaroni with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and salt.
- 29
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Side Salad
- 30
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop mixed greens, slice the cherry tomatoes, and slice the cucumber.
- 31
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and salt.
- 32
Combine and Toss
In a salad bowl, combine the vegetables and dressing. Toss to coat.
- 33
Serve
Serve immediately.
Soup du Jour
- 34
Heat the Broth
In a pot, heat vegetable broth over medium heat.
- 35
Add Vegetables
Add mixed vegetables to the broth and bring to a boil.
- 36
Season
Season with salt and pepper, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 37
Serve
Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot.