This canned sweet potato casserole is a budget friendly recipe for the holidays that comes together in 25 minutes! It’s a quick and easy Thanksgiving side dish that’s made with canned sweet potatoes. I’m really picky about what goes into my holiday recipes, especially the ones that are iconic, like sweet potato pie and sweet potato casserole…
Freshly made potato salad is the recipe hot summer days are made for. Bright scents of fresh dill fill the air while crisp crunches of pepper and carrot from the local farmer’s market make your taste buds do a happy dance. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any day it’s just a bit too hot to…
Cranberry sausage stuffing casserole is a favorite Thanksgiving side dish of mine. This savory dressing recipe is loaded with pork sausage, fresh herbs, plus fresh cranberries and apples. Whether it’s baked into casserole form or stuffed inside of a holiday turkey, this is the best stuffing recipe I have ever made. And definitely the most…
Easy breadsticks in just 8 ingredients and about 20 minutes. These breadsticks make for the ultimate sidekick to any warm soup or midday snack. With just a few simple tweaks, this recipe becomes vegan in a snap! The inspiration for these quick and easy breadsticks came from making my everything bagels without yeast. This year…
This easy mashed potato recipe will rival the Thanksgiving Turkey or Holiday Ham at your next family gathering. Light, smooth, and whipped to perfection with just a few simple ingredients makes for the perfect holiday or weeknight side dish. The centerpiece to Thanksgiving may be a turkey, however, you can expect some pushback from family…
Making homemade chunky Slow Cooker applesauce has never been easier with your choice of the slow cooker or stovetop. Come home to the smell of fall with slow cooker applesauce, or whip it up for dinner in just 45 minutes on the stovetop. Slow cooker recipes are among my favorite for fall. Apples are one…
Southern style mustard potato salad is the perfect side dish! Boiled potatoes are mixed with crunchy celery, cooked eggs, and a creamy mustard dressing in this classic southern recipe. There isn’t much that is better than a lovely side of mustard potato salad on a summer day. Or when you are trying to make a budget…
Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe brings a buttery, soft and flaky addition to your dinner table, just like grandma used to make. Time to fall in love with fluffy goodness. Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe is one way we get to recapture our childhood through flavor, texture, aroma and so much more. This was a family favorite recipe from…
Butternut squash gratin is a healthy fall side dish, loaded with flavor and packed with veggies! It reheats well, so it’s a great recipe to make ahead and serve for Thanksgiving. I’m thrilled to share this butternut squash gratin with you today! It’s a great balance of flavors. It’s filled with earthy butternut squash, oniony…
Cheesy hash brown potatoes are a staple for weekend breakfasts and brunches. To create the perfect bite sized brunch recipe, cheesy hash brown potatoes with smoked ham, shredded cheese, and fresh parsley are baked in muffin tins, creating bite sized Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Nests! Imagine bundles of parslied shredded hash brown potatoes, diced ham, cheese,…
Quick rise easy yeast rolls are the perfect go-to dinner roll recipe! This pull apart rolls recipe uses rapid rising yeast, so the rolls only have one 20 minute rise time. Quick, easy, and delicious! If you have been a reader of this site for a while, you’ve likely seen discussions about my difficulties working with yeast. Even after…
Indian spiced roasted vegetables makes a healthy side dish that pairs well with almost any protein. Fresh cauliflower, tomatoes, and white beans, flavored with earthy spices and oven roasted. It’s a perfect meatless meal main dish option, too. Some believe that food blogging is easy. I assure you that it is fun, but not always…
BBQ sticky rice is a fusion of flavors from Asian and the deep south. Sticky rice is typically found in Asian dishes, but this version has been kicked up southern style with a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. Taken a step further, it’s a snap to make in a slow cooker. Come on in to…
Quinoa fruit salad is perfect for any patriotic-themed holiday. This healthy salad recipe is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, protein-rich, and delicious! It’s my submission for day 2 of Kick Off to Summer Week, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by Lauren of From Gate to Plate and Summer of Summer Scraps. Memorial Day is less than 2 weeks…
Slow cooker BBQ baked beans are a favorite side dish of mine! I’m a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community, and I created this baked beans recipe post as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. I was compensated, but all thoughts and opinions stated here are my own….
Steakhouse style creamed spinach is a rich, creamy, low carb side dish that’s just like the kind you’d find at an expensive steak house. It’s packed with high nutrition and great taste, so grab your apron and come on into the kitchen… I’ll show you how easy it is to make this yourself! I may…