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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
Creamy Corn Pasta
Advertisements Side dishes are so important so often over looked with it comes to meal planning. This usually leads to them becoming an afterthought, resulting in a side dish rut. So many people serve basically the same side dishes over and over, only changing up the main! Don’t be like those people – please I’m begging you. KeepContinue reading “Creamy Corn Pasta”
Easy Bacon Pasta Salad
Advertisements Pretty much everything is better once you add in a little bit of bacon. This pasta salad is loaded with lots of veggies so you don’t have to feel bad about adding in the flavor bomb of bacon. If you need a simple meal to bring to a potluck or backyard barbque or youContinue reading “Easy Bacon Pasta Salad”
Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Advertisements Asparagus is one of those amazing vegetables that can feel fancy but really doesn’t take much to make it flavorful. Asparagus also pairs well with just about every type of protein – steak, chicken, pork, shrimp, fish… really anything. There are lots of different ways to use asparagus, like a quiche, a soup, inContinue reading “Garlic Roasted Asparagus”
Spinach Mac & Cheese
Advertisements Mac & Cheese is a classic side dish that can go with many many different meals. It can even be it’s own meal for dinner or lunch. Sometimes I like to add something extra to my homemade mac & cheese to make it a little more substantial. You can do this by adding aContinue reading “Spinach Mac & Cheese”