Family Recipes
Every good cookout needs a good pasta salad to go with the grilled meats. Most pasta salads are fairly mild in flavor, sometimes just acting as a plate filler. Not this one, though. By adding in the bbq seasoning mix to the dressing, you get a burst of flavor with every bite. This easy zestyContinue reading “BBQ Pasta Salad”
Baked Beans are such a great side dish. They go with burgers, any type of grilled meat, chicken, steak, ribs, pulled pork, smoked turkey, tri-tip, cue Bubba (because I could go on and on) – lol. They are also great for just about any type of potluck event. This recipe for Bourbon Baked Beans alsoContinue reading “Bourbon Baked Beans”
When it comes to BBQ side dishes the most popular are potato salad and coleslaw. And when it comes to coleslaw, it is either mayonnaise based or vinegar based. This particular slaw recipe is of the no mayo variety – which is what makes is a Crunchy Slaw! Perfect for pulled pork sliders or sandwiches.Continue reading “Crunchy Slaw”
Some people call these Scalloped potatoes others call it Potatoes Au Gratin but I like to call them Cheesy Layered Potatoes. Really the difference is that scalloped potatoes are made with just a cream sauce while the au gratin is made with a cheese sauce. I like to call it Cheesy Layered Potatoes because IContinue reading “Cheesy Layered Potatoes”
I always like to say that side dishes need a spotlight sometimes too. We almost always make them, but they can often seem like an afterthought. But if you think of a meal, in terms of a cohesive creation, your side dish can be just as important as your main dish. And this recipe forContinue reading “Creamiest Creamed Corn”
Sometimes the simplest dishes can be the star of the meal. Level up your classic mashed potatoes with a big boost of cheddar. These Cheddar Mashed Taters are going to be making it on to your regular menu rotation for sure. The decadence of these potatoes make them great for a weeknight meal or asContinue reading “Cheddar Mashed Taters”
If you need a quick and easy side dish or lunch idea – you have come to the right recipe. Now before I start getting some upset people – this is NOT a traditional fried rice – that’s why it’s called Simple Egg Fried Rice. I realize that there are lots of fried rice recipesContinue reading “Simple Egg Fried Rice”
I have said it many times over and I will say it again – don’t forget the side dishes! While it is called a “Main Dish” for a reason – some times a steak is just a steak and a grilled chicken breast is just chicken. And this means the side dish has to stepContinue reading “Lemon Pine Nut Couscous”
Bacon…cheese….potatoes…. do I have your attention yet? As I have mentioned before on this blog, summertime means lots of cold prep salads. I like to take classic flavors and turn them into something. Who doesn’t love the classic Loaded Baked Potato? A soft potato piled high with bacon, cheese, butter, green onions, and chives. MyContinue reading “Loaded Potato Salad”
Sometimes you just gotta have a little extra fun with your meals. Our whole family is mildly addicted to Chili Cheese Fritos. When I buy a variety pack of chip bags – they are always the first to go. So I wanted to figure out a way to use it in a meal without justContinue reading “Chili Cheese Frito Salad”
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