Need a good side dish? These easy roasted cipollini onions make the perfect fall side dish or Thanksgiving side dish. For more inspiration, be sure to check out my Southern Thanksgiving Recipes list. I recently discovered the beauty of cipollini onions when I got a box of produce from Melissa’s Produce. I had never heard …
Side Dishes
Butternut Squash Risotto is a creamy and delicious Italian dish. Butternut Squash roasted and pureed to perfection. For more inspiration, check out these easy rice recipes. I have fallen head over heels in love with risotto. It is my favorite rice dish simply because it is so creamy, and you can do so many things …
This Homemade Mexican Rice is simple, budget-friendly, and packed with bold flavor using pantry staples you probably already have on hand. If you’ve ever wondered how to make that perfectly fluffy, flavorful rice you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant, you’re in the right place. Light, fluffy, and infused with savory spices and tomato richness, this rice …
Everyone needs to have an easy recipe for homemade mashed potatoes in their recipe box. Here is my tried and true recipe that has great flavor! It is perfect for the holidays too! For more inspiration for the holiday, be sure to check out my list of Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. I love making homemade recipes …
These honey butter-roasted Brussels sprouts are AMAZING. Roast in the oven until they are golden brown and then topped with homemade honey butter and broiled in the oven for a few minutes. They would make a great addition to your dinner menu or your holiday meal. I love roasted and grilled vegetables. These Brussels sprouts, …
Nothing beats a batch of crispy, golden homemade French fries fresh from the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can make restaurant-quality fries that are fluffy on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. Whether you’re serving them alongside burgers, sandwiches, or enjoying them as a snack, these …
Want a fun and easy potato recipe to add to your arsenal? Check out these Spicy Oven Potato Wedges. They are simple and easy to make, and everyone will rave about them. These days, I am all about easy recipes to feed my family. I love flavor, but I hate spending hours in the kitchen. …
This homemade cranberry sauce only uses 3 simple pantry ingredients. You can ditch the can of cranberry sauce this holiday season and make your own in less than 15 minutes. If cranberry is your jam, be sure to check out these amazing cranberry recipes. For more holiday inspiration, visit my page Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. If …
These Easy Thanksgiving side dishes will make your dinner go off without a hitch. Thanksgiving is almost here, and it is time to start menu planning what you will be, serving at your dinner table. For more inspiration, be sure to check out my list of Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. Over the years, I have shared …
This delicious Slow Cooker Southern Style Green Beans recipe will have your family shouting from the rooftops! Green Beans are in abundance right now and fresh is the way to go for sure. My husband and I have been buying ALL kinds of fresh veggies this garden season. I did not grow any beans or …
There’s something about the smell of warm cinnamon apples cooking on the stove that instantly feels like home. Around here, Southern Fried Apples aren’t just a side dish—they’re a tradition. Whether you’re serving them alongside pork chops, spooning them over pancakes, or sneaking a bite straight from the skillet (no judgment here!), this simple recipe brings big …
I am so excited to share this tutorial with you on how to make homemade ricotta cheese. I love finding ways to create things from home that cut the cost in the grocery store. This is SO simple and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Seriously — just 3 simple ingredients are all it …
There is nothing better than an old-fashioned pot of Southern style white beans and ham served with a piece of buttery cornbread. I grew up in a house where my mom and dad grew their food, shot their meat, fished for dinner, and we ate a lot of beans and cornbread growing up. In fact, …
Oven roasted corn on the cob is one of the easiest and most flavorful ways to enjoy fresh summer corn—no grill required! Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the corn while giving it a slightly caramelized, buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with just about any meal. Whether you’re making dinner for your family or prepping …
This Creamy Lemon Risotto recipe is so super easy to make and will squash your fears of trying to make risotto at home. With each bite, your taste buds will scream thank you at the top of their lungs! Have you ever eaten risotto before? If not, you are totally missing out on this iconic …
Did you know that you can cut down on cooking time for Spaghetti Squash by making it in the Instant Pot? This recipe will have you making this dish over and over and over again. Gardening is in full swing and I am betting you have a ton of squash on hand — especially my …
Nothing says summer quite like fresh vegetables cooked over an open flame. This Grilled Vegetable Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette is colorful, light, and packed with smoky flavor. Tender zucchini, yellow squash, sweet cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, and scallions are grilled until lightly charred, then tossed with a bright homemade lemon-rosemary vinaigrette and finished with creamy crumbled feta …
This recipe for Easy Homemade Egg Rolls is simple to make. You can fill them with veggies and even add your favorite protein as well. Read on to learn how to make these as well. If y’all know me at all, then you know I love to make my own restaurant versions of food at home. I …
Freezer Parmesan Acorn Squash is a simple side dish that you can make in bulk and serve any time of the year. During the fall and holiday seasons, I tend to bake and cook a lot. The weather is cooler, we have more parties, and don’t get me started on the spread I make during …
If you love ordering those crispy, sweet, creamy wontons from your favorite Chinese restaurant, you’re going to flip when you find out just how easy they are to make at home. These Fried Sweet Cream Cheese Wontons are golden, crunchy, slightly sweet, and filled with the creamiest mixture—perfect as an appetizer, dessert, or an anytime treat. Most of the …
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to traditional fried rice, this Cauliflower Fried Rice is about to become one of your favorite weeknight meals. It’s packed with colorful vegetables, loaded with flavor, and comes together in less than 30 minutes. Whether you’re cutting back on carbs, adding more vegetables to your diet, or simply looking for …
Quick and Easy Hush Puppies are the perfect side dish to go alongside any yummy fish dish. I serve these whenever we have Gordon Ramsay’s Fish and Chips. For more delicious I will be honest. I am not much of a seafood person. I don’t eat salmon, can’t swallow an Oyster or clam to save …
I have a newfound love for vegetables right now. One of my new favorites is roasted butternut squash. It can be a hard veggie to maneuver, but if done right and cooked right, you will find it to be the most delicious thing you have ever put into your mouth. This veggie goes from being …
Fresh, bright, and packed with flavor — this Summertime Quinoa Salad is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals. Whether you are headed to a backyard BBQ, packing up for a picnic, or just looking for a light lunch, this easy quinoa salad brings together crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette in …
If you are looking for the perfect side dish that is crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with flavor, these Oven Roasted Parmesan Tater Wedges are about to become your new favorite recipe. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these potato wedges are an easy addition to weeknight dinners, …
Making your own sushi rice at home is simple and easy. This step-by-step recipe will have you on the way to making delicious sushi recipes at home. Yesterday, I showed you how easy it was to make Eel Sauce from scratch. Today, I am going to show you how you can make your very own …
Make a batch of this homemade creamy coleslaw to go with your meals this week. Super delicious, and it is simple and easy. The warmer weather is here, and with that comes all the backyard BBQ dinners, baked beans, and homemade creamy coleslaw you will be having — or at least we will. I finally …
Jiffy Corn Pudding – perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving holiday. This casserole uses Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and comes together quickly, making it easy to prepare. For more holiday inspiration, be sure and visit my page Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I fixed many traditional dishes for our dinners, such as my …