Side Dishes

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 …

Basil pesto sauce is so easy to make, it’s almost silly to buy it–and not to mention the homemade version tastes fresher, lighter and better than anything you can buy in …

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 …