Side Dishes

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. 

Classic fried apples are a basic southern staple. Don’t get yours from a can–make ’em yourself with this easy version. Use a tangy or tart cooking apple for the best …

Iceberg lettuce wedge salad is a quick and simple side that doesn’t really “feel” like a salad. Crispy bacon on top dresses it up, and you can quickly and easily …

  Warning: the following story has nothing to do with pico de gallo. 🙂 Winter ain’t no time for being a diva. Last week we got 13 inches of snow here …

Sometimes you need bread, but you don’t have time to make real dinner rolls. Skip the brown and serves and make a batch of these quick bread style no yeast …

Cornbread and sage dressing is the root of just about any southern table and this version uses the ingredients your grandma had on hand that warmed your heart every year. …

Is cornbread an issue of true debate? That depends on where you live. But for those of you who love a no-sugar, crispy skillet version this southern cornbread recipe is …

Three cheese stovetop mac and cheese is a real indulgence you can whip up quickly and enjoy by itself or with a simple salad. Thank goodness for a dish even …

Sour cream mashed potatoes have a depth and richness you can’t get with a plain version. Not to mention they turn out at just the right thickness. Eat them out …

Having trouble eating your vegetables? Make it easier on yourself with stuffed yellow squash complete with plenty of melty cheddar cheese and of course, bacon. It will change your view …

Oh the woes of finding side dishes. “What goes with that?” You ask yourself that far too much. So dive in to this easy vegetable fried rice. Simple flavors that …

Raise your hand if those boxed pasta dishes are BORING. Looking for something different? This vermicelli pasta salad offers a tangy crowd-pleasing something different that disappears no matter who you …

Homemade yeast rolls feel like the unachievable holy grail for a lot of home cooks–something only professional bakers and the frozen food section of the grocery store can share. But I have …

There are about a hundred ways you can fry a green tomato. Everyone has an opinion, and most of them will get you a tangy, tasty final result. This recipe …