Side Dish

🎭 Bring the vibrant flavors of New Orleans 🎷 to your table with our classic Red Beans and Rice recipe! This dish is a true taste of the Big Easy.

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 3 hours
Yields: 8-12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb. red beans
• 1 lb. sausage or ham
• 1 oz. River Road Brand Red Beans and Rice Seasoning

Instructions

1. Put 1 lb. red beans in a 4-5 quart pot. Cover with water and soak for 2 hours.
2. Drain water, add back seven cups of water and Red Beans and Rice Seasoning.
3. Add 1 lb. sausage or ham, or a combination of both.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours or until beans are tender.
5. To thicken, mash some of the beans in the gravy.
6. Serve over hot steamed rice.

Got leftover ham? 🐖 Don’t let it go to waste! Pair it with pinto beans and Fiesta Brand Pinto Bean Seasoning for a hearty, home-cooked meal. Find the easy-to-follow recipe right on the jar — comfort food made simple!

Prep Time: 12 hours
Cook Time: 2 hours
Yields: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dry pinto beans
• 4 oz. ham hock or salt pork
• 3 Tbsp. Bolner’s Fiesta Brand Pinto Bean Seasoning
• Water to rinse, soak, and cook

Directions

1. Arrange the dried beans in a single layer on a baking sheet or clean towel, and carefully sift through to remove any broken beans, stones, or debris.
2. Rinse the beans thoroughly under cool water before transferring them to a large pot.
3. Cover the beans with water in the pot and let them soak in the refrigerator overnight.
4. Drain the soaking water and refill the pot with fresh water, making sure it covers the beans by about an inch.
5. Place the meat into the pot with the beans and bring everything to a rolling boil.
6. Reduce the heat, stir in the Pinto Bean seasoning, and let it simmer for 2 hours until the beans are soft and tender.

Grandma Bolner’s Thanksgiving Meat Dressing tastes best on Thanksgiving Day 🦃🍗🥧 if made the night before!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yields: 8 to 10 servings

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🍽️🍅 Just brown, season, and simmer using our Fideo Ole’ for an easy and delicious Mexican-Style Vermicelli (Sopa de Fideo) 🍲✨ With a few simple ingredients, create an authentic and quick meal that the whole family will enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 5 oz box Fideo Vermicelli (or any thin pasta)
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp Bolner’s Fiesta Brand Fideo Ole’
• 1.5 cups water

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the Fideo Vermicelli and lightly brown, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), Fideo Olé seasoning, and water. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is soft, about 10 minutes.

Pro Tip: For added flavor, brown 1 lb of ground beef with the vermicelli.

🌶️ Transform your next dinner into a fiesta! 🌮✨ Our Spanish Rice Seasoning makes it easy to whip up a flavorful, restaurant-quality side dish in no time. Whether you’re serving tacos, enchiladas, or fajitas, this rice is the perfect complement to any meal!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yields: 6-8 servings
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Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside and the perfect blend of sweet and savory, these poblano studded corn fritters are full of amazing flavor and make a great addition to any brunch or dinner. Feel free to use fresh corn if available and in season!

Yields 16 fritters
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes per batch
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This easy summer side dish is great for using all the fresh summer farm stand veggies, and is light and healthy to cook throughout the fall and winter. Quick and simple, Squash & Corn Sauté is a side the whole family will love!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Serves: 6

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These easy and delicious Italian style stuffed tomatoes are perfect for using any surplus from your summer garden. Serve these tomatoes for lunch or a light dinner with a simple salad. This filling is also delicious stuffed in squash, bell peppers or eggplant!

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Serves: 8

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Seasoned with our River Road® Blackened Seasoning, this no fuss side dishis amazing paired with anything from grilled steaks to baked chicken thighs.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Serves: 5-6

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Coated with parmesan and roasted till crispy, this quick and easy asparagus could not be more delicious!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves 6-7

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This quick and easy, spiced up slaw is the perfect side for a BBQ or weekend cookout! Serve it up as a side or a cool, crisp topping for pulled pork sandwiches or tacos…either way this delicious dish is a winner!

Serves 8-10

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