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Side Dishes

No dinner is complete without some delicious side dish recipes alongside.  From vegetables, to potatoes and rice, you’ll find what you’re looking for!

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These everything bagel seasoned avocado fries are cooked in the air fryer and are a healthy and super easy side dish/appetizer.  Perfectly crispy on the outside and so creamy in the middle, they're great on their own with a dipping sauce, or as a topping on a burger or sandwich! #airfryer #airfryerrecipe #avocado #avocadorecipe #avocadofries #friedavocado #snack #appetizer

Air Fryer Avocado Fries
January 6, 2021
This delicious maple pecan granola recipe is the perfect way to start off your day!  Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and made with simple pantry ingredients, you'll love this easy to make recipe! #breakfast #brunch #homemade #granola #healthy #maple #pecan #natural  

Maple Pecan Granola
January 4, 2021
This classic recipe for perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes is the only one you'll need!  So creamy, buttery and rich, they're great as a holiday side dish for Thanksgiving, or alongside a roast, steak, or juicy piece of chicken! #potatoes #mashedpotatoes #sidedish #side #holiday #thanksgiving #dinner #sundaydinner

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
November 3, 2020
This easy Corn Casserole is a delicious recipe made with sweet corn, cornbread mix, eggs, milk, butter and sugar. Absolutely the perfect side dish for the holidays or family dinner, made with simple, staple ingredients! #corncasserole #cornpudding #jiffycorncasserole #sidedish #side #holidays #thanksgiving #corn   

Easy Corn Casserole
October 28, 2020
This Herb and Sausage Stuffing is a beloved classic side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas!  Made with soft bread, tender vegetables and crumbled sausage, this moist and ultra flavorful stuffing is exactly what your holiday feast needs! #stuffing #dressing #holiday #sidedish #side #thanksgiving #christmas #feast

Classic Herb and Sausage Stuffing
October 19, 2020
This classic Roasted Carrots recipe combines crisp fresh carrots, seasonings, garlic and Parmesan cheese, and bakes them until tender with lightly caramelized edges!  Savory with a natural sweetness from the carrots, it's the perfect side dish for the holidays or family dinner! #carrots #sidedish #vegetables #roasted #Parmesan #holiday #thanksgiving #easyrecipe #roastedveggies

Parmesan Roasted Carrots
October 14, 2020
This Instant Pot Applesauce recipe laced with cinnamon and brown sugar, and makes for a fantastic kid-friendly recipe. Just 6 ingredients needed, so you can make this homemade treat over and over again. #applesauce #apples #instantpot #pressurecooker #snack #homemade #fall

Instant Pot Applesauce
October 8, 2020
Crispy Smashed Potatoes are so fluffy on the inside, golden/crispy on the outside, and smothered in garlic and parmesan cheese!  The perfect family-pleasing side dish to serve with dinner. #potatoes #smashed #garlic #parmesan #sidedish #sidedishes #dinner

Crispy Smashed Potatoes (garlic parmesan flavor)
August 19, 2020
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
July 8, 2020
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Coleslaw Recipe (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
June 30, 2020
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Refrigerator Pickles
June 9, 2020
This summertime staple is truly my FAVORITE potato salad recipe!  Plus tips on how to get the perfect potato texture, prevent a "wet" potato salad, and how to add extra zing that will make everyone want the recipe! | #potatosalad #potluckrecipe #summer #salad #sidedish #picnic

Ultimate Potato Salad Recipe
June 2, 2020
Always a crowd-pleaser, this pasta salad has won first place in several potluck contests.  Summer vegetables, tender pasta, salty cheese, and a mouthwatering zesty dressing! #pastasalad #potluck #bbq #italian #greek #mediterranean #pasta, #salad #makeaheadrecipe #easyrecipe

Ultimate Pasta Salad
May 20, 2020
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
May 19, 2020
Roasted mushrooms, tossed in a drool-worthy combination of garlic, balsamic vinegar, dried herbs and olive oil, and roasted until perfectly tender yet caramelized.  Side dish ready in 30 minutes! #sidedish #side #mushroom #mushrooms #roasted #sheetpan #oven #garlic #balsamic

Roasted Mushrooms (Garlic + Balsamic)
May 5, 2020
Made entirely in one pan, this Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice is bursting with powerful flavors, and ready in 45 minutes or less!  Plus plenty of prep-ahead tips to cut down on cooking time! #chicken #rice #southwest #mexican #fajita #onepan #onepot #easyrecipe #dinner #cooking

Southwest Chicken and Rice
April 28, 2020
These Brown Sugar and Bacon Baked Beans are the perfect blend of sweet, savory and smoky! Topped with delicious bacon, they're always a hit, and are SO easy to make! #bakedbeans #beans #baked #bacon #brownsugar #potluck #bbq #summer #cookout #easyrecipe

Easy Baked Beans
April 27, 2020
Crisp tender brussels sprouts baked in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, and topped with crispy bacon. This is the perfect holiday side dish recipe! #brusselssprouts #brussels #sidedish #easyrecipe #baked #gratin #cheesy #bacon #holiday #lowcarb #keto

Brussels Sprouts Gratin
March 30, 2020
This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is ultra creamy and rich with a velvety smooth sauce!  Ready in about 20 minutes, it's perfect for a busy night and always a family favorite! #macandcheese #comfortfood #macaroni #cheese #instantpot #pressurecooker #sidedish #comfortfood #holidayfood

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
March 23, 2020
Classic roasted carrots recipe, perfectly tender and lightly caramelized, then tossed with a honey and browned butter sauce!  Great as a holiday side dish!! #carrots #roasted #vegetable #veggies #holiday #easter #thanksgiving #easyrecipe #sidedish

Honey Butter Roasted Carrots
March 11, 2020
The ultimate broccoli salad is made with crunchy almonds, bacon, sunflower seeds, tart cranberries, and a creamy citrus poppyseed dressing!  Perfect make-ahead holiday side dish recipe! #sidedish #broccoli #salad #easter #memorialday #summer #easyrecipe #makeahead

Broccoli Salad Recipe
March 9, 2020
The easiest cheesy garlic bread ever! Frozen bread doesn’t stand a chance against this buttery, gooey and toasty bread! #garlicbread #garlic #bread #easyrecipe #homemade #cheesy #cheesybread #italian

Best Cheesy Garlic Bread
February 10, 2020
Candied Yams/Candied Sweet Potatoes are made with sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter and plenty of warm spices and are the PERFECT holiday side dish! #yams #candiedyams #sweetpotatoes #candiedsweetpotatoes #thanksgiving #holiday #sidedish #candied 

Candied Yams with Bourbon
November 17, 2019
This green bean casserole is the classic holiday side dish everyone wants to see on the Thanksgiving table! Comforting, and SO easy to make... plus it's great to make ahead of time, making your holiday less stressful! #greenbean #casserole #Thanksgiving #sidedish #holiday #makeahead #easyrecipe

Classic Green Bean Casserole
November 11, 2019

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