Name These Tasty Side Dishes From an Image!

By: Teresa McGlothlin
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About This Quiz

We are certain that you know a lot about side dishes, but do you know them well enough to name them from a single image? Throughout this quiz, we are going to put your food knowledge to the test. We are also going to make you very hungry. 

For once, we thought it would be nice to turn the spotlight away from the entrees and point it at the side dishes that make our meals complete. After we show you a picture, we want you to choose the correct side dish from the list we have provided. You might have to take a few guesses, but we have every confidence that you have enough food know-how to get you through. 

From cornbread to boiled potatoes, the possible list of side dishes is endless. While we didn't choose anything too fancy that might throw you off, you might learn about a new dish and simply have to try it out on your friends. Put on your chef's hat, and try to accurately choose the dish you see. Only when you finish will you be able to claim side dish royalty. Will you get as many right as you think you will? 

Traced all the way back to the times of Native Americans, cornbread has become a staple side dish for southern cooking. Dried corn is milled like flour, and cornbread is make from the resulting cornmeal.

A true summertime treat, fried green tomatoes are a southern tradition. Green tomato slices are dipped in egg, dredged in flour or cornmeal and fried to perfection on the stovetop.

One of the world's most loved comfort foods, macaroni and cheese is an easy side dish that brings an instant smile to any meal. From the homemade variety to the store-bought kind, mac and cheese can warm up any chilly day.

Created by thinly slicing potatoes without going all the way through, Hasselback potatoes can be dressed up with any of your favorite toppings. From breadcrumbs to cheese and bacon, there's no wrong way to bake as Hasselback potato.

Served as a traditional side dish at Thanksgiving dinner, cranberry sauce is a colorful addition to any table. Its jelly-like consistency spreads easily, and it adds a tangy and sweet addition to any meal.

If you've ever been to a potluck, there's a very high chance you have seen a green bean casserole. Green bean casserole is a favorite of home cooks everywhere, but you either love it or you hate it.

An Italian speciality, risotto is a rice dish that takes its flavor from a broth or additional ingredients. Its thick and creamy consistency is the trademark of the dish. Both mushrooms and butter are popular risotto additions.

Made from mayonnaise and shredded cabbage, coleslaw is a popular food addition or side dish. In West Virginia, coleslaw is served as a hot dog topping. In the American south, it is often served on top of BBQ sandwiches, but it stand just as well alone.

Sometimes, you want something a little extra to go with your burger. Onion rings are the perfect alternative. They are deep fried like fries, but they are battered and they have a thin ring of cooked onion in the middle.

Many great side dishes are made with corn, but nothing beats a fresh piece of corn on the cob. Whether boiled or grilled, corn on the cob is a true favorite throughout the United States.

Cucumber salad is a potluck favorite. Whether served as a simple dressed cucumber salad or dressed up with tomatoes and onions, cucumber salad is a refreshing addition to any plate.

No homestyle burrito is complete without a helping of refried beans on the side of the plate. Refried beans are first boiled. Then, they are mashed, seasoned, and fried.

One of spring's first offerings is the beautiful asparagus. Whether roasted, steamed or boiled, asparagus is wonderful with a little lemon and butter.

Stuffing is perfect anytime, but it is traditionally served during Thanksgiving. Stuffing is made from a number of ingredients including thyme, onion, bread and celery.

On average, an American eats 30 pounds of french fries per year. With so many other side dishes available, it's clear which side dish Americans prefer!

Scalloped potatoes are an easy and tasty side dish that can really warm up your insides. Also called Gratin, scalloped potatoes are made from thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, and a cream base.

One of fall's gifts is the butternut squash. Like the pumpkin, butternut squash grows on vines and offers a nutty flavor. It's perfect when roasted or made into a soup.

The spaghetti squash is a fascinating vegetable. Before cooking, it has the same consistency as a regular squash. After cooking, it can be raked with a fork to resemble spaghetti noodles. It's great low-carb substitute for your favorite pasta dish.

You either love steamed broccoli or you hate it. Steamed vegetables are often served with fish, and steamed broccoli is listed as the most popular.

There's no right or wrong way to make a pasta salad. However, it is usually made with a vinegar-based dressing and vegetables.

A hearty alternative to plain corn, creamed corn combines pulsed corn kernels with butter and milk. It is left to stew on the stovetop until it simmers into a creamy side.

For a filling breakfast, order a few hashbrowns on the side. Hashbrowns are made from grated potatoes then fried on the griddle. They can also be deep fried or baked.

Spring rolls are found throughout many types of Asian cuisine. Thin flour surrounds a filling comprised of cabbage and other desired ingredients. Then, they are fried to a crispy texture.

Whether smothered in gravy or topped with butter, mashed potatoes are a favorite around the world. Boiled potatoes are mashed with butter and cream to form a consistency we all know and love.

Couscous is a traditional North African grain traditionally served after being steamed with herbs. Couscous is often enhanced with a meat or vegetable topping.

Much like creamed corn, creamed spinach is made from stewing with cream. Spinach is high in iron, and a serving of creamed spinach would do your body good.

Sometimes simply called greens, collard greens are a southern staple. Collard greens are usually cooked with a little bacon or ham to add flavor.

Candied yams are traditionally served at Thanksgiving, but they are great any time of the year. Once the yams, or sweet potatoes, have thoroughly baked, they are sprinkled with brown sugar and butter.

In just a few moments, an ordinary potato can be turned into a potato pancake. Simply combine grated potatoes with an egg. Then, bake or fry to a crispy perfection.

When more than one vegetable is cooked together and served as a side, it is called a vegetable medley. You can create your own with nearly any vegetables of your choice.

German meals are usually accompanied by some sort of pickled vegetable. In this case, it is the German red cabbage. Served cold, this cabbage dish is drizzled with oil and vinegar.

When you are in the mood for a filling and simple side, place some peeled potatoes into boiling water. When they are soft, top them with a little butter and rosemary for a perfect side dish.

Baked beans are listed as one of the world's favorite side dishes. Cooked beans are slowly baked with a barbecue or tomato-based sauce until they reach just the right texture.

Potato salad is a favorite side dish to take to picnics and potlucks. Although you'll find many different potato salad recipes on the internet, the most popular recipe search includes a mustard-based dressing.

You might not think that macaroni goes with anything other than cheese, but the popularity of macaroni salad says otherwise. Macaroni salad contains noodles and thinly diced vegetables bound together by a mayonnaise sauce.

Yeast rolls are a side dish that take a while to make. First, yeast must be left to rise. Otherwise, the rolls will be flat.

Although any vegetable can be added to succotash, it is traditionally made with corn and a shelled bean. Traditional recipes recommend using the lima bean for an extra kick of flavor.

Ratatouille is not only a great film, it's an excellent side dish. Sometimes referred to as a vegetable stew, traditional ratatouille contains an eggplant base.

In recent years, deep-fried pickles have made a splash. First battered in a spicy mix, pickles are then fried until warm and crispy. They are a surprisingly good alternative to fries.

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