Advertisements The seasons are changing and it is about to be outdoor eating time – backyard BBQs, garden parties and family get togethers. Which usually means lots of potlucks and feeding large groups, and the need for some great side dishes. It is often hard to decide if you want to bring a pasta saladContinue reading “Pasta Salad or Potato Salad – a Dozen Options #RecipeCollection”
Category Archives: Side Dishes
Easy Bacon Garlic Pasta
Advertisements Sometimes you just really want to big plate of simple pasta – either as the base for some protein or as a meal on its own. This super simple sauce makes plain pasta taste exceptional – and who can resist some.crispy bacon added in. Easy Bacon Garlic Pasta is going to be something youContinue reading “Easy Bacon Garlic Pasta”
Cilantro Rice & Black Beans
Advertisements If you are in need of an easy side dish or a protein packed base for meal prepping, this is a great recipe for you. A simple combination of black beans, corn, fresh cilantro, lime juice and rice brings brightness to any plate. Cilantro Rice & Black Beans go great with any protein –Continue reading “Cilantro Rice & Black Beans”
Dutch Oven Baked Beans
Advertisements Who doesn’t love a big pot of baked beans? They are perfect for every backyard bbq and every smoked meat and bbq platter. If you don’t have a signature baked beans recipe, you are welcome to my Dutch Oven Baked Beans recipe. Don’t worry I won’t tell anyone! The best part of the bakedContinue reading “Dutch Oven Baked Beans”
Easy Couscous & Veggie Salad
Advertisements When it comes to pasta salads, I like to have them loaded with veggies. I also prefer to use a vinegar and oil based dressing instead of a mayo based one for pasta salads. If you like both of those concepts and some bacon then let me introduce you to your new favorite pastaContinue reading “Easy Couscous & Veggie Salad”
Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce
Advertisements Potatoes makes such a great side dish. But sometimes you want something other than some regular ol mashed potatoes, even if they have gravy. I love to make these Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce for a nice alternative. They have a silky texture and loads of flavor. Plus they are really easy to makeContinue reading “Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce”
Easy Broccoli Alfredo
Advertisements Not all dishes have to have a big protien presence. Occasionally you need a lighter dinner or maybe a budget dinner. Or maybe you need a bit heavier lunch because you have to skip dinner or won’t be able to have a real sit down dinner. Whatever the reason, this recipe for Easy BroccoliContinue reading “Easy Broccoli Alfredo”
A Dozen Holiday Meal Sides #RecipeCollection
Advertisements The holidays are barreling down on us and your calendar is probably filling up with family meals, friendly get togethers, work functions and church events. So you are probably looking for some recipes for side dishes, appetizers, and desserts to bring along. This site has hundreds of recipes that fit into these categories –Continue reading “A Dozen Holiday Meal Sides #RecipeCollection”
Oven Baked Corn Ribs
Advertisements Corn has always been one of my favorite vegetables. I know it is not the most nutrient dense of the vegetables but it was one of the most versatile, making it great as an add on or even filler to many dishes. I recently discovered the trendy concept of corn ribs and I’m inContinue reading “Oven Baked Corn Ribs”
Easy Salami Tortellini Salad
Advertisements Pretty much everything is better once you add in a little bit of salami. This tortellini salad is loaded with lots of veggies so you don’t have to feel bad about adding in the flavor bomb of salami. If you need a simple meal to bring to a potluck or backyard barbque or youContinue reading “Easy Salami Tortellini Salad”