This Mexican Rice recipe is delicious next to homemade tacos and enchiladas. It’s one of our favorite side dishes which is why it never makes it to ‘leftover’ status. Make it for your family’s next Taco Tuesday and try it out for yourself! Guaranteed you’ll love it! A new school year is approaching and it’s…
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad With Green Onion Dressing
My family and I are loving this freshly Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad With Green Onion Dressing this summer and we think you will too. If you’re second guessing the homemade green onion dressing… don’t! It’s what makes this salad taste so fresh and delicious. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. As I sit here writing this…
Irish Potato Biscuits
Sink your teeth into these Irish Potato Biscuits for St Patty’s Day. Made with buttermilk and cheddar cheese, these biscuits are soft and fluffy with bursts of flavor from fresh green onion and parsley. They’re the perfect compliment to your Shepard’s Pie… or any weeknight dinner. Food Advertising by This recipe was originally given as…
Spinach Pesto Quinoa
This one pot Spinach Pesto Quinoa is full of healthy Italian flavors without the guilt of heavy creams and starches. It’s delicious as a meal or as a side dish! A perfect example of a quick and easy weeknight dinner you’ll feel good about eating and serving your family. Hint- You’re gonna want leftovers of…
Creamy Southwest Corn with Bacon
Creamy Southwest Corn with Bacon is tossed with melted cream cheese, fresh peppers, onion and scallions. Topping this side dish with bacon is the cherry on top! The perfect dish to bring to any potluck, holiday meal or your very own dinner table! Food Advertising by It’s summertime and my tan is in full swing!(kinda)…
Sage Adorned Fingerling Potatoes
Perfectly unique and beautiful for Mother’s Day, these Sage Adorned Fingerling Potatoes are the perfect side dish to serve mom. Your little helpers will love finding the right size sage leaf to place on each potato half. It’s a fun way to get everyone involved for Mother’s Day dinner! Next week is Mother’s Day. I…
Honey Glazed Carrots with Dill & Thyme
Don’t let these carrots fool you… Right now you’re thinking side dish, but after you taste them they’ll be calling your name for dessert too! They’re THAT good. If you’re like me, you’ll find yourself eating them with your fingers right out of the pan. Can you say dangerously delicious?! Food Advertising by While eating…
Mini Mozzarella Caprese Salad
This Mini Mozzarella Caprese Salad can be made right from home as a delicious snack, appetizer, lunch or side item with your meal. The cute individual portioned Mozzarella balls are a quick way to throw your salad together fast! Don’t wait until the next time you sit down at an Italian restaurant to enjoy this refreshing…
Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
If you’re still boiling your corn on the cob, stop! Oven roasting your corn is waaaaay better. It’s crisp, tender, sweet and juicy every time! Perfect right from the oven, just grab and go. If you want perfect corn every time, then you have to roast your corn on the cob in the oven. Stop…
Thai Peanut Pasta Salad
This Thai Peanut Pasta Salad can fit into your meal plan as a salad before an entrée, a light refreshing lunch or as an appetizer for a gathering. It’s served cold which means you can prepare it ahead of time. I love recipes that make me look good! This past weekend we took the family…
Balsamic and Honey Oven Roasted Carrots
Take a look at these beauties! Purple, white and orange carrots are a fun and beautiful way to serve everyone’s favorite vegetable. Don’t be fooled by the color, they taste just like the orange ones you are used to eating. They make a gorgeous presentation for the holidays! Food Advertising by We recently had a…
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
This appetizer is a spin on traditional potato skins, but much easier if you ask me. Just boil, smash and bake then sprinkle with your favorite toppings. Eat them with your hands or with a fork, there’s no wrong way! Food Advertising by Since there was no school on Tuesday and my husband had to…
Smashed Red Potatoes with Rosemary
Oh how I love these smashed potatoes!! These petite red potatoes have a whole new look and flavor when they are smashed, seasoned and roasted in the oven. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You’ll want to eat them with your fingers just so you can lick them when you’re…
Creamy Carrot Casserole
This is another family recipe that has been around for years and years. It may not look like anything special, but you’ll be shocked at how good this tastes! It’s a great dish to serve for Thanksgiving or for any week night side dish. The sweet and tender carrots are smothered in a creamy sauce…
Oven Roasted Asparagus
This oven roasted asparagus comes out perfect every time! It’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Season it with nothing other than salt and pepper and you have yourself a healthy and delicious side dish for any meal. Just 10 minutes in the oven is all this dish takes! The secret to…
Candied Pecan Apple Salad
A sweet apple and pecan salad is a great way to start off any meal. Add some rotisserie chicken to it and it can be your main course. The praline pecans give this salad a sweet crunch which is complimented by crisp apples, creamy Gorgonzola and a tangy combo of two dressings married together. It…
Warm & Crispy Coleslaw
I’ll admit I’m not a fan of cold coleslaw. Add the words warm and crispy to the title and I’m its biggest fan! This side item goes great paired with your chicken dinner or served at a BBQ next to burgers and hot dogs. You’ll have a new appreciation for this classic. Food Advertising by…
Crunchy Asian Salad
Warm toasted almonds, sesame seeds and Ramen noodles tossed in a crispy cabbage blend makes this salad completely irresistible. This family recipe has been passed around, shared and loved by everyone who tries it. It’s the perfect addition to any meal…heck, it’s delicious as a meal itself! Food Advertising by I started collecting recipes when…
Not Your Mama’s Sweet Potato Casserole
This nontraditional sweet potato casserole is soft and chunky, sweet and nutty and totally mouth-watering. It’s MY family’s recipe that I have been eating for over 30 years and eating it any other way does not suffice. Food Advertising by Food Advertising by If you have ever been lucky enough to be invited to our…
