Leftover Ham and Potato Soup is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover ham and potatoes to make a creamy, comforting fall or winter soup. T’was the day after Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse…. That pretty well describes our day after Christmas….lazy and restful,…
Side Dishes
Find your favorite side dishes, such as green bean casserole, broccoli salad, and sweet potato casserole and many more.
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hash Brown Casserole
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hashbrown Casserole gives the classic Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole a flavor boost with bacon, ranch seasoning mix, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Nothing is more comforting or crowd-pleasing than the good old creamy, cheesy hash brown potato casserole that has been served at family gatherings, potlucks, funerals, and church suppers for generations….
Corn Casserole with Sausage
This Corn Casserole recipe takes the Jiffy Corn Casserole and gives it a Tex-Mex or Mexican twist to create a Mexican Corn Casserole with sausage, jalapenos, diced tomatoes, and green chiles added to the traditional corn casserole. Corn Casserole or Corn Pudding? Corn casserole or corn pudding or scalloped corn (whichever name you prefer) is…
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
This easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, made with fresh sweet potatoes or canned sweet potatoes, has been a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish in our family for as long as I can remember. Click here to receive FREE recipes in your inbox! Love this recipe? Receive FREE recipes in your inbox! I want…
Crockpot Roasted Potatoes
Crockpot Roasted Potatoes are russet potatoes roasted in a crockpot or slow cooker with garlic, Italian Seasoning herbs, including rosemary, and parmesan cheese. These Crockpot Roasted Potatoes are perfect for a weekend or holiday dinner. If you would like to skip all the helpful tips and tricks in the written part of the blog post…
Cucumber Tomato Salad (with a Mexican Twist)
This Cucumber Tomato Salad with sliced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, sliced red onions, in a red wine vinaigrette, includes a Mexican twist with the addition of crumbled cotija cheese, Mexican oregano, and chopped cilantro. It makes a truly delicious and refreshing summer salad! Why Is Cucumber Tomato Salad So Popular? In the summertime with barbecues and the hot…
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote Deconstructed)
Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe is deconstructed Elote or Mexican Street Corn, a popular Mexican street food, served in a bowl, instead of as corn on the cob, and covered with a fantastic chili lime cream sauce and cotija cheese. I am blessed to live in a city in South Texas with lots of Mexican food, both…
Rice Pilaf Recipe (With Vermicelli)
This fluffy, buttery Rice Pilaf, infused with incredible flavor from sauteing in butter and cooking in seasoned chicken broth, with vermicelli (or orzo), creates a classic side dish for a holiday meal or weeknight dinner. Rice Pilaf makes a wonderful side dish for any meal. You could also add shredded chicken and vegetables to the rice…
Honey Glazed Carrots
When I think of Easter dinner I think of Ham, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Scalloped Potatoes or Rice Pilaf. I don’t know what it is about carrots and Easter that makes them go together like peanut butter and jelly. Maybe it is the Easter Bunny or just that it is Spring! Whatever it is, you…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic will turn brussels sprouts haters into brussels sprouts lovers! Why? Because roasting the brussels sprouts with Bacon, onion, and a Balsamic Glaze adds incredible nutty, smoky flavor! I confess. For many years I was one of them. You know. One of THOSE people. One of THOSE brussels sprouts haters. So…
Southern Squash Casserole
Southern Squash Casserole is a comforting side dish casserole, often served during the holidays, with tender, cooked yellow squash, onions, sour cream, and cheddar cheese topped with crushed buttery crackers. Growing up this Southern Squash Casserole was the only way I would eat squash. We only had it on holidays or church potluck dinners. If…
Breakfast Potatoes {Texas Style}
These Breakfast Potatoes are bites of roasted potatoes spiced up Texas style with taco seasoning, chopped onions, red bell peppers, and jalapenos, and will kick-start your breakfast or brunch. I love cooking breakfast on the weekends, especially Sunday mornings when it is a little more relaxed and laid back; and my favorite go-to breakfast dish is Breakfast…
Sweet Potato Toast (Topped with Apples, Bacon & Gorgonzola)
This Sweet Potato Toast with Apples, Bacon and Gorgonzola blows away regular toast! Sweet potato slices are toasted and topped with bacon, apples, onions and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese for a delicious savory breakfast. Sweet Potato what???!!! Yes. Sweet Potato Toast. You read it correctly. You slice sweet potatoes lengthwise and put the slices in the toaster!…
Ramen Noodle Salad (with Broccoli Slaw)
This Ramen Noodle Salad is a make ahead cole slaw, made with broccoli slaw and ramen noodles, that is perfect for a side dish for a potluck, bbq, or picnic. We recently moved from Houston to San Antonio, Texas. And after this move, we have decided that we never ever want to move again! Ever! And as far as…
Irish Soda Bread Muffins with Cheddar and Jalapenos
I transformed the traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe into smaller muffins and added a Texas twist with cheddar and jalapenos. With St Patrick’s Day around the corner, everyone pulls out their Irish recipes. Yes. I know. These are not traditional Irish Soda Bread. History of Irish Soda Bread The true traditional Irish Soda Bread only has flour,…
Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles
Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles, or zoodles, make a quick and easy low carb side dish that does not require a Spiralizer and is loaded with Asian-inspired flavor.
Chipotle Sweet Potatoes with Queso Fresco
Chipotle Sweet Potatoes with La Vaquita® Queso Fresco adds an authentic Mexican twist to sweet potato fries with the addition of chipotle chile powder and queso fresco.
Sweet potatoes fries are so delicious with the soft center and crispy exterior. The sweet potato fries are delicious by themselves. However, I have taken them over the top by using waffle fries and seasoning them with chipotle chile powder and topping them with crumbled La Vaquita® Queso Fresco. It adds an authentic Mexican taste without any extra effort.
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Cranberry Fluff
This pretty Cranberry Fluff Cranberry Salad, made with fresh cranberries, makes a sweet and delicious cranberry salad, side dish, or dessert for a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday dinner. Click here to receive FREE recipes in your inbox! I created this Cranberry Fluff recipe as part of a sponsored series with SocialStars and SPLENDA® Brand; all opinions…
Homemade Creamed Corn with Jalapenos and Bacon
After making this Homemade Creamed Corn with Jalapenos and Bacon you can skip the canned creamed corn because this version is rich and creamy and smoky and spicy from the added bacon and jalapeno. When it comes to the holidays, everyone wants comfort food, and nothing is more comforting than homemade creamed corn. The canned stuff…
Apple Pomegranate Side Salad with Lime Garlic Vinaigrette
This easy and delicious Apple Pomegranate Side Salad with Lime Garlic Vinaigrette is a perfect side dish to complement your meal.
I love bold flavors, especially with the changing of the seasons, I love the big bold flavors of the Fall season. Yet since this is one of the busiest seasons I don’t always have time to fix a complete meal from scratch.
Buffalo Blue Cheese Potato Croquettes
Buffalo Blue Cheese Potato Croquettes have soft and creamy Ranch flavored mashed potatoes on the inside and are crispy and spicy with Buffalo Wing sauce on the outside and make an awesome side dish or appetizer for the holidays or any time of year!
Mango Spinach Rice Salad
Mango Spinach Rice Salad, with a whole grain brown rice, mango, baby spinach, tomatoes, and red onions in a red wine vinaigrette, makes a delicious and colorful side dish for a fish dinner, barbecue or potluck.
Fresh From Florida Produce
Right now the stores are full of Fresh From Florida produce, such as blueberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon, and fresh from Florida Seafood, which is great for outdoor picnics and barbecues this time of year.
Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus
Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus, with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and asiago cheese, makes a healthy gourmet side dish that can be on the table in 15 minutes and is perfect for brunch, or a weeknight or holiday dinner. Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus is actually my recipe to share with our family. I would love to make…