Side Dishes

Do you know how to make canned baked beans taste homemade? It’s one of the easiest adjustments to a store bought side dish you can make and a secret you …

Classic deviled eggs aren’t rocket science, but they do need the right balance of tangy, salty and lip-smackingly good ingredients that will have them gobbled up in minutes. Get the …

Easy roasted radishes bring new flavors and color to your roasted vegetable dinner routine, they’re ready in 15 minutes, and taste nothing like you think they will!

Just a dozen easy yeast rolls? You got it. No more, no less, and all the easy steps you need to make light, airy rolls anytime you need them. 

Mashed potato cakes are an easy way to use up leftover mashed potatoes or to add a new twist to your potato side dishes. So simple to do, you’ll be …

Tired of canned green beans? Jazz up your next meal with these ultra-easy tangy sautéed green beans with mustard and shallots. Truly vegetables at their best!    You know what’s …

Warm, hearty and covered in a crispy, sugary crumble topping, this mashed sweet potato casserole doesn’t need any marshmallows to make it better. It’s a true classic all on its …

Homemade au gratin potatoes are baked up warm and hearty in a rich sharp cheddar cheese sauce and brightened with fresh thyme. It’s a true treat you can make ahead …

An iconic southern broccoli casserole is something every good cook should have up their sleeve. Here’s my version without any of the nutty stuff–no rice,  no onions, no eggs, no …

Reality is that most people don’t have a garden. And if you want to get even more real, it’s probably safe to say you haven’t so much as stuck your …

Baked macaroni and cheese doesn’t have to be complicated with layers of ingredients to be the soul-warming food you crave. This homemade baked macaroni and cheese is my most favorite …

If making homemade caesar salad has always scared you (no thanks to the raw egg yolks that are usually involved) I’ve got a fantastic, family favorite solution that takes away …

Ever wondered why your mac and cheese failed to perform? Too soft, too thick, too eggy…and you’re tired of trying recipe after endless recipe in search of the right one. Good …

The best grilled cheese you’ve ever had runs head-long into your tomato soup and BOOM. You get baked mac and cheese with tomatoes. One of the best comfort foods (and …

I’ve tried a lot of fried zucchini cakes in my life. But nothing come close to this recipe. Some I’ve eaten were just too eggy. Some were bland. Some were …

 Tangy broccoli salad is a classic, and a nice change for your next get together or to add as a side for dinner. It’s literally just chop, mix and serve. …

Why are these called cat head biscuits? Some highly observant person looked at them and said “Hey. These things are as big as a cat’s head.” What a big observation …

Loaded overstuffed baked potatoes–look at those piles of cheesy filling topped with green onions in a crispy potato shell. They only take 30 minutes and use a great microwave shortcut …

I asked a reader what wilted lettuce salad was and she said “Oh…I think I’ve had some of that before. You mean floppy lettuce that was too old to be …

“Mommy? Where does cranberry sauce come from?” “Well it comes from a can darling.Where else?” Oh how wrong we’ve been. This fast, amazingly flavorful homemade version takes 15 minutes and …

Easy one-hour rosemary rolls use a box mix (Yep–that’s what I said!) to kickstart this simple side dish for your holiday or everyday table. And they are ready in an hour …

Imagine nachos and mac and cheese meeting over perfectly cooked pasta. Just the right amount of heat and all the creaminess you can handle–this spicy baked mac and cheese is …

My husband and I could bury a body in 8 minutes. Saaaay what? I blame this knowledge on last week. Of course it has something to do with a cow. …

Creamy coleslaw is a basic recipe every good cook should have in their recipe file. This version is perfectly tangy and sweet–not bland and boring.