Sautéed brussel sprouts are bursting with browned buttery flavor (if you've never had browned butter get a spoon!) and are a far cry from the boiled bland ones of the past. Make these classics shine in a new way as a simple side or on your next holiday table.Brussel sprouts can get a bad wrap--overcooked, soggy and bland when boiled, I can understand why people turn their nose up at ...
Side Dishes
Keep dinner simple with easy to make vegetables, pastas, potatoes and more that didn't have to come out of a bag or box. You don't need flavoring packets or extra chemicals to make amazing side dishes.
Add simple buttered noodles along side your next meatloaf, greek cucumber tomato salad with grilled chicken (or as an amazing lunch idea), or a traditional seven layer salad with ribs. They'll round out your meal perfectly!
Super creamy gluten free mac and cheese
Craving gluten free mac and cheese? There's no reason to miss out on the just because you're skipping gluten. I've been making this variation of my most popular baked mac and cheese for years so get ready to celebrate everything you love about this homemade classic made just for you.If you've tried to buy a good gluten free mac and cheese at the store, your options have been mostly ...
Southern Fried Okra +gluten free option
Fried okra is a southern specialty and something you either love, or hate. Crispy fried with a bit of cornmeal and flour and just the right amount of seasoning, this is one classic side dish you can dig in to and say "I declare!"Frying isn't always known for its health benefits but I'm here to prove you can have your fried okra and eat it too. With options for gluten free folks and the ...
Pear Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
The tang of blue cheese balances perfectly with the freshness of fall's sweetest fruit in this pear salad with gorgonzola and walnuts. It may seem humble, but this salad is a flavor powerhouse you won't want to miss!Salads don't have to always have tomatoes, croutons and be slathered in ranch dressing. It seems like a truly American travesty--the things we will ruin a salad with. ...
Simple Buttered Noodles
Need a simple dinner side dish? Buttered noodles are the answer. Top them with cheese, garlic, fresh herbs or just indulge in the simplicity of a little butter and salt. They go with just about everything!Side dishes feel like a pain sometimes, don't they? There often isn't time to make a single main dish, let alone all of the accompaniments to go along with it. I understand that. ...
Classic All-Butter Buttermilk Biscuits
Every good cook needs to know how to make buttermilk biscuits. A truly southern classic, get your steps from an actual southern woman and make your best batch yet!I made my first batch of biscuits before I left elementary school. I'm sure they were terrible, but thankfully 30+ years of practice has helped that a bit. Here's what you need to know to make those tender inside, a little crispy ...
Oven Roasted Corn with Bacon and Onion
Oven roasted corn is one of my favorites and this version gets a lift from the always wonderful bacon and sweet caramelized onions. It's a great change from your typical boiled corn on the cob.This recipe appeared first on Eazy Peazy MealzI love to roast just about any vegetable. The process removes moisture and concentrates the flavor--sometimes even transforms it in to something ...
Southern Potato Salad with Mustard and Egg
Southern potato salad with mustard and egg should be a bright balance of sweet and tangy relish, crunchy celery and soft potatoes that are perfectly seasoned and ready to eat by the serving spoon full. Here's how to make it taste so good you'll say "Well I'll be!"Have you ever had bad potato salad? I bet you have. It's about as awful as bland, boring deviled eggs. (Since they have ...
Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad
Spice up your weeknight vegetables with a greek cucumber tomato salad that brings a whole new spin to healthy. Fresh cucumbers, salty feta and simple spices make this an easy supper side or quick lunch for the work week. "Nobody's going to eat this." I thought as I put the cucumbers into the bowl for my Greek vegetable salad. I was tossing it together for our ...
Homemade Microwave Easy Mac and Cheese
Homemade microwave easy mac and cheese is a gentle nod to the microwavable cups so many people have known and loved--minus all the things about those that you don't need (hello preservatives). A simple cheese base is stirred in to hot pasta and transforms into a creamy quick side dish or snack.This post is part of our junk food remakes series on YouTube. To see me make this homemade easy ...