Old fashioned potato salad is one of those dishes that brings back memories of summer picnics, Sunday dinners, and family get-togethers. It’s the kind of recipe that gets passed down from generation to generation – not because it’s written in a cookbook, but because someone in the family always makes it and everyone loves it. …
Side Dishes
If you have ever tasted Smoked Baked Beans, I am sure that you will agree with me that they are the best side dish served at any backyard barbecue. The sweet and smoky flavor of the beans makes for a great pairing with any smoked or grilled meats. It is a classic menu item at …
At every potluck, picnic, or backyard barbecue party that you attend this time of the year, you can almost guarantee that someone is going to bring some sort of cold macaroni salad to share. From a classic creamy macaroni salad recipe to one that has bacon and tomatoes, you are sure to find some version …
My Mexican street corn casserole was originally developed and inspired by elote, a classic Mexican street food recipe. Elote is made by cooking grilled corn on the cob and then slathering it with mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. However instead of making traditional elotes, I transform these classic flavors into a creamy …
When it comes to preparing for Easter dinner, sometimes the hardest decision to make is what side dishes to serve or bring to dinner. Although there are a few different main dish recipes that you can cook for your Easter celebration, family tradition usually dictates whether you will be serving ham, lamb, chicken, fish or …
Pineapple fried rice has become one of my favorite side dish recipes to make, especially when I am craving something light, refreshing and tropical. Ever since enjoying this delicacy on the big island of Hawai’i, I can’t get enough of it. The savory rice is full of the sweet and tangy flavor of pineapple chunks …
The Air Fryer is a game-changer when it comes to making Homemade French Fries. They turn out crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and they are much healthier than traditional fries because they aren’t cooked in a pool of hot oil. Not to mention that it is way easier to cook them in …
At every potluck or holiday meal you can almost guarantee that there will be a baking dish filled with Baked Scalloped Potatoes on the table. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes drenched in a cheese sauce and cooked until nice and tender. Just from the brief description you can see why it is a favorite side …
Thanksgiving dinner just isn’t the same without a hearty serving of dressing (aka bread stuffing) that has been cooking in your Crock Pot. This comforting side dish is a Thanksgiving menu staple. And making it in a slow cooker is a game-changer for those who need more oven space and less last-minute worries on the …
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to share one of my favorite, homemade side dish recipes that I make every year for our holiday meal: Green Bean Casserole. Tender green beans coated in a thick and creamy mushroom based sauce and cooked until hot and bubbly. Then the dish is topped with …