Pokey Sticks – Homemade cheese breadsticks that are the perfect addition to your next pizza night! If you went to a big college town in the Midwest (Madison, Iowa City), you probably know what Gumby’s Pizza is. And you have probably had Pokey Sticks a time or two in your day. And if you have…
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – Make the perfect creamy, tender buttery mashed potatoes with this super easy recipe! I think mashed potatoes might be the most comforting side dish. They bring back memories of childhood, they were a staple on all of our holiday tables, and they are just so darn tasty! My husband likes his…
Homemade Refried Beans – these beans are so simple to make, they have just a few ingredients, take about 20 minutes and are so much better than the canned version! It is no secret that we like Mexican food at my house. It can be anything from Chicken Enchiladas to just basic taco night. Mexican…
Mexican Rice – A Mexican style rice, that happens to be good for you. It is full of scallions and chunks of avocado. So good and a staple anytime we have Mexican food! Mexican food is a staple in our house. It can be something like Southwest Baked Chicken where you just need an easy…
Scalloped Potato Recipe – these scalloped potatoes are so creamy and delicious. Full of fresh herbs for a great side dish for even your best meal! I am always looking for new side dish recipes to make. Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole is always requested for special dinners, but sometimes I like to mix it…
Corn Casserole Recipe – A classic holiday side dish that is easy enough to make any night of the week. A cross between creamed corn and cornbread makes a delicious addition to any meal. Does your family make the same thing ever year for the holidays or do you mix it up? When I was…
Crock Pot Creamed Corn – dress up your side dishes with this creamed corn. So much better than any canned stuff you can find. Do you have any side dishes that you just love? There are a handful at my house, like The Rice. But most of the time I am always trying to find…
Cranberry Apple Coleslaw – an easy homemade coleslaw that you can make ahead of time, and bring to any summer get together. Or serve at home with just about anything! If I ask you to think of a few summer side dishes, a few things come to mine; corn on the cob, pasta salad and…
Cucumber Tomato Salad – Easy summer salads are the perfect side dish and great for potlucks. This cucumber salad is full of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and avocado tossed with a light vinaigrette dressing. I love summer salads. They can be pasta salad, like taco pasta salad, or a lettuce based salad, or even a corn…
Baked Beans Recipe – The BEST homemade baked beans recipe. Super simple to make and it is all done in the crock pot! Make for all your get togethers and barbecues this summer! It is ok to admit if you just buy the can of baked beans at the store and heat them up. I…
Best Potato Salad Recipe – an easy and over the top potato salad that is perfect for summer cookouts, pot lucks, or just a weeknight side dish! Summer is here and that means all sorts of potlucks, backyard barbecues, grilling out, and just fun foods. I am always looking for Grilling Ideas for Dinner, because…
Asian Salad – the classic Asian ramen noodle salad using a homemade dressing – no seasoning packet necessary! Quick, easy, and great with any meal. In the summer it seems like every weekend is filled with a get together of some kind. You always need to come up with a dish to bring to a…
Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe – make these easy roasted potatoes any night of the week! Just a little olive oil, some spices and you have crispy potatoes that go with just about anything. I struggle with side dishes. I always have. I never know what to make with dinner. Sometimes it is easy. Like Crock…
Cheese and Sausage Biscuit Recipe – light and fluffy homemade biscuits full of cheddar cheese and sausage. Great for make ahead breakfasts! I love a good biscuit recipe. It is one of my ultimate weaknesses. Seriously? Light, fluffy, buttery biscuits are something I want to eat pretty much every single day. I posted this basic…
Homemade Hush Puppies Recipe – the lightest and fluffiest hushpuppies ever. So easy to make, delicious, crispy and great for game day, snacks, or even a side dish with dinner. When I was a kid, my dad loved going out for fish and chips whenever we traveled. Often times when we went on a road…
Easy Biscuit Recipe – these are the perfect homemade biscuits. Light, fluffy, tender, buttery, and delicious. Make in minutes any night of the week. I love biscuits. Like, seriously love biscuits. When I was in high school I worked at Hardee’s. Back then we made the biscuits from scratch every day, multiple times a day….
Loaded Baked Potato Recipes – perfect baked potatoes that are topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives! A great side dish or even dinner idea! When you go out for a steak dinner, what do you get for your side dish? A baked potatoes are a pretty classic choice. And then you are always…
Fall Couscous Salad – Israeli couscous, spinach, butternut squash. cranberries and pecans all tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Great fall salad for the holidays, potlucks, or just because. I love squash season. As soon as fall hits, and squash is available in the store, I start to stock up. My family usually likes butternut squash…
Best Cornbread Recipe- a sweet cornbread recipe that you can make in a skillet, a baking dish or even in a muffin tin. Stop searching, this will become your go to corn bread! Cornbread might be one of the best things about cold weather. I realize that doesn’t make a ton of sense, but hear…
Baked Potato Casserole – a cheesy potato casserole that is great for entertaining, potlucks, or even busy weeknights. Comforting, delicious, and a family favorite. Cheesy potatoes are a classic for lots of families around the holidays. There is just something about the gooey, cheesy goodness that wins everyone over. My family goes crazy for it…
