Advertisements Carrots are such a flavor packed, nutrient dense, and budget friendly vegetable that sadly gets overlooked so often. Some people don’t care for it cooked on its own. Some think they can’t eat much of it raw. This recipe for Chili Crisp Carrot Salad is going to change all of that for you andContinue reading “Chili Crisp Carrot Salad”
Category Archives: Side Dishes
Slow Cooker Black Beans
Advertisements I am always saying, “You can’t forget about the sides,” and this recipe makes it so easy to remember! Whenever I’m making a meal with a Mexican flair, I love to include these super easy to make Slow Cooker Black Beans. They have so much flavor to the plate and are actually quite goodContinue reading “Slow Cooker Black Beans”
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread
Advertisements Every BBQ platter needs some fresh made buttery cornbread. So let’s take that a step further and load it up with some cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeno, and crispy bacon bits! But be careful – if you bring this Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread to a function or party, they will be asking you to bringContinue reading “Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread”
Rustic Pepper Jack Potatoes
Advertisements Potatoes are such a perfect side dish for weeknight meals. They are a great starch option, and they are super versatile, so you can make them work with most any type of cuisine. My family especially loves mashed potatoes, so I decided to give my rustic potatoes a little kick in the pants byContinue reading “Rustic Pepper Jack Potatoes”
Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Jalapeño Poppers
Advertisements An amazing jalapeño popper is easier to make than you may think. Some think a true popper is breaded and deep-fried. Don’t get me wrong – I love those, too! But a Bacon-Wrapped popper is some kinda magical bite! These Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Jalapeño Poppers made on the smoker is an amazing variation on theContinue reading “Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Jalapeño Poppers”
Smoked BBQ Beans
Advertisements Baked beans are a staple of many backyard BBQ events. It makes for a tasty side dish for just about every type of smoked, grilled, or barbecued meat. Some people make them traditional – in the oven. Some make them in a slow cooker, and some make them on the grill. I have beenContinue reading “Smoked BBQ Beans”
Marinated Chickpeas
Advertisements Sometimes you just need a really simple side dish to bring to a holiday meal – or to meal prep part of the week’s lunches. This recipe for Marinated Chickpeas is so easy to put together and can stay in the fridge for about a week. They are great as a snack, and excellentContinue reading “Marinated Chickpeas”
Smoked Mac & Cheese
Advertisements There are so many many ways to make a fantastic mac & cheese. You can use different types of cheese, different types of pasta and different methods of cooking. To make this Smoked Mac & Cheese, we will use the classic style of mac and cheese and then put it in the smoker toContinue reading “Smoked Mac & Cheese”
Cheesy Bacon Corn
Advertisements Having a good rotation of side dish recipes is just as important as having some good main dishes recipes. And while often the side dish might look like a simple steamed veggie, or a bagged salad mix. Occasionally – like when the main course is a fairly easy preparation – I like to spendContinue reading “Cheesy Bacon Corn”
Cheesy Pinto Beans
Advertisements I know I say this often, but don’t forget about the side dishes when you are making your dinner plans. Some recipes are all inclusive and you don’t need to worry about a side dish. But lots of them do need a supporting dish to make for a rounded out meal. Most often youContinue reading “Cheesy Pinto Beans”