This holiday weekend forget your standard homemade potato salad recipe and transform it into this delicious Southwestern Potato Salad that your friends and family will love. Perfectly cooked, tender potatoes tossed in a seasoned creamy sauce that is full of bold flavors. It is one of my favorite side dish recipes to bring to a …
Side Dishes
Labor Day Weekend is fast approaching and that means it is time to gather our favorite picnic recipes to share with family and friends. As summer quickly comes to a close, we have one final opportunity to fire up the grill, sip on some cool beverages, and enjoy a meal outdoors with others. For this …
There is no easier or better way to cook corn on the cob than to grill it! And in the middle of summer, when the sweet corn is fresh it is a relief knowing that you won’t have to heat up the kitchen with a large pot of boiling water. But the best part about …
When it comes to summer holidays and picnics it is hard to top 4th of July celebrations where hot dogs, hamburgers and many side dishes are shared among family and friends. It is the most popular holiday for not only fireworks but for outdoor barbecues as well. Nearly every backyard gas and charcoal grill gets …
Doritos taco salad is one of my favorite dishes to take to parties, potlucks and summer holiday picnics. It is a crowd favorite because it combines ingredients typically found in a taco salad but instead of being served in a large, fried tortilla bowl it is served with crushed nacho chips. The salad typically includes …
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 …
This Mexican street corn casserole was originally developed and inspired by elote, a traditional Mexican street food. 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, those classic flavors are transformed into a creamy and …
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. 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 mixed with a variety of seasonings and diced vegetables which …
If you are looking for a side dish recipe to serve at your next holiday dinner, then you should definitely make Au Gratin Potatoes. Thinly sliced potatoes layered in a casserole dish and baked in a cheesy cream sauce. Not only do they taste incredible, but they also make for a beautiful presentation at the …