Slow Cooker Black Beans – dried black beans that are cooked in the crock pot all day. Perfectly seasoned and cooked until soft and delicious. Black beans are kind of a staple with Mexican food. These Homemade Refried Beans are a perfect side dish with your quick and easy taco night, but these black beans…
Side Dish Recipes
Sausage & Wild Rice Salad
This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sausage & Wild Rice Salad – a great salad for any occasion. Mix greens with mango, wild rice, macadamia nuts, and smoked sausage topped with a creamy yogurt dressing! If you have been here before, you know that I…
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Edamame
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Edamame – need a new way to get your kids to eat their vegetables? These soy beans are roasted until crispy and coated in Parmesan cheese. Great for picky eaters!
Berry Fruit Salad
Berry Fruit Salad – and super easy fruit salad recipe loaded with fresh berries and topped with a lemon yogurt to make it tart and sweet! In the summer I love just about anything with fresh berries. It can be a Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna that is a delicious no bake dessert or it can be…
Greek Salad Recipe
Greek Salad Recipe – a mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and feta all tossed in a lemony Greek dressing! I gave you a little sneak peak of this Greek Salad when I shared Chicken Souvlaki last week. I mean Greek chicken with a tomato and cucumber salad seemed like the right thing to…
Greek Vinaigrette
Greek Dressing – a super simple homemade vinaigrette with all your favorite Greek flavors. Great on pasta salad, side salads or even a Greek style salad.
Pokey Sticks
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 their Pokey Stix a time or two in your day. And if you…
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
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
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 (Healthy)
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
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
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.
Slow Cooker Cream Corn
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
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!
Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
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.
Baked Beans Recipe
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
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
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
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
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…