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”
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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”
#NoMayo Potato Salad
Advertisements Everyone needs a variety of potato salad recipes in their cookbook. You don’t always want the side dish to be the same thing over and over again – it should be a part of the meal and not just a filler on the plate. That’s why I like this variation on a classic potatoContinue reading “#NoMayo Potato Salad”
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”
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Advertisements A key element of Homemade on a weeknight cooking is having both mains and sides on your menu. While lots of soups, casseroles, sheetpan dinners and one pot pastas round out a lot of the menu plans, you often need to make a protein with a side (or two) like a steak or bakedContinue reading “Broccoli Mac & Cheese”
Spicy Green Bean Bundles
Advertisements Veggies are a key component of a well-rounded weeknight meal. You want that veg side dish to make sure you have all the boxes checked. And when you add bacon, garlic, and butter, it’s next level. Then add in a tiny bit of spice, and you’ll be making this over and over. Spicy GreenContinue reading “Spicy Green Bean Bundles”