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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

Best Potluck Pasta Salad
April 8, 2019
Velvety soft and tender layers of two kinds of potatoes, smothered in a rich 3 cheese garlic sauce, then topped with extra cheese for a perfectly crispy top! It's the scalloped potato dish you've been dreaming of your entire life! #scallopedpotatoes #potato #sidedish #holiday #Easter #cheese #potatoesaugratin #augratin #makeahead

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
April 3, 2019
Creamy and rich, these mashed potatoes are heavy on the flavor and light on the work... with no boiling!  Truly the BEST way to make homestyle mashed potatoes for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal! #thanksgiving #sidedish #mashedpotatoes #potatoes #crockpot #slowcooker #noboil

Homestyle Crockpot (No-Boil) Mashed Potatoes
November 7, 2018
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole, perfectly seasoned with Fall spices and topped with a pecan crumble and gooey marshmallows.  Perfect as a traditional or make-ahead side dish for Thanksgiving! #Thanksgivingrecipe #sweetpotato #casserole #sidedish

The Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole
November 4, 2018
Buttery Crockpot Ranch Mushrooms - This quick and easy side dish is made using only 3 simple ingredients!  Buttery, and full of ranch flavor, the crockpot does the work for you with this mushroom side dish!

Buttery Crockpot Ranch Mushrooms (3 ingredients!)
October 2, 2018
These simple roasted carrots are made easily on a sheet pan, with a simple roasting method that brings out the natural sweetness of the baby carrots.  They're the perfect side dish!  #roasted #carrots #sidedish #holidayrecipe #carrotrecipe #sheetpan #healthy #side #thanksgiving

Simple Sheet Pan Roasted Carrots
September 4, 2018
The ultimate sheet pan healthy roasted vegetables, perfectly spiced and roasted to sweet tender perfection!  Great for meal prep too! #roastedvegetables #sheetpan #healthy #smartpoints #weightwatchers #healthysidedishes #fallrecipes

Sheet Pan Oven Roasted Vegetables
August 14, 2018
Sweet and tangy with PLENTY of crunch, these freezer pickles perfect year-round!  No complicated canning steps or equipment needed! #pickles #homemade #freezerpickles #cucumbers #farmersmarket #gardenfresh #howto

Homemade Freezer Pickles
July 22, 2018
Simple ingredients and an easy 5 minutes of prep is all it takes to get this mouthwatering roasted broccoli in the oven!  You'll love the cheesy topping, and even non-veggie lovers will go crazy over this healthy side dish!! #broccoli #roastedbroccoli #weightwatchers #freestyle #smartpoints

Crispy Cheesy Roasted Broccoli
July 10, 2018
The easiest semi-homemade cheesy garlic bread ever! Frozen bread doesn’t stand a chance against this buttery, gooey and toasty bread! #garlicbread #semihomemade #garlic #bread #easyrecipe #homemade

Semi-Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread
July 1, 2018
Tender brussels sprouts baked with crispy bacon in a creamy cheese sauce. This is the perfect keto/low carb side dish recipe! #brusselssprouts #brussels #keto #lowcarb #sidedish #easyrecipe #baked #gratin #cheesy

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
June 20, 2018
Creamy tortellini salad, loaded with colorful vegetables and tossed in a deliciously sweet and tangy dressing! | #pastasalad #macaronisalad #cookout #summer #rainbow

Creamy Rainbow Tortellini Salad
June 4, 2018
This Southwest cilantro lime corn salad is bold, healthy, and incredibly versatile!  At zero smart points per serving, feel free to pile it on tacos for an amazing meal! | #cornsalad #mexican #southwest #cilantro #lime #tacotuesday

Southwest Cilantro Lime Corn Salad
May 16, 2018
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

Perfect Potluck Potato Salad Recipe
May 13, 2018
Tangy and sweet with plenty of crunch, this creamy coleslaw is lightened up to just 1 smart point per serving, and is the perfect side dish for your BBQ or potluck! | #coleslaw #potluck #cookout #summerbbq #skinnyrecipe #weightwatchers #freestyle #smartpoints

Creamy Skinny Coleslaw Recipe
May 1, 2018
This summery tomato avocado salad is full of buttery avocados, juicy tomatoes and crisp red onions, and tossed in a mouthwatering homemade Greek-inspired dressing! | #avocado #greek #salad #avocadosalad #tomatosalad #potluck

Greek-Inspired Tomato and Avocado Salad
April 18, 2018
Yukon and red potatoes, seasoned with a fantastic homemade Greek seasoning blend, and roasted to crispy perfection!  They're the ultimate side dish! | #roasted #potatoes #roastedpotatoes #Greek #sidedish

Crispy Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes
March 14, 2018
Tender baby carrots are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, then "roasted" in the crockpot!  Free up your oven with this EASY side dish that's perfect for the holidays! | #carrots #sidedish #holidaysidedish #holidayrecipe #slowcookercarrots #crockpotcarrots

Slow Cooker Roasted Carrots
March 4, 2018
Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread | In true homestyle fashion, this jalapeño cheddar cornbread is baked in a cast iron skillet with bacon drippings for extra flavor!  Soft inside, with a mouthwatering crunch on the outside, this cornbread is the one you've been looking for! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #cornbread #homemade #jalapenocheddar #castiron #homestyle

Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread
October 18, 2017
Sautéed Peas with Shallots and Prosciutto | An easy, go-to side dish that's made in just 15 minutes and uses 7 ingredients!  Perfect for a weeknight meal or fancy holiday feast! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #peas #side #sidedish #prosciutto #holiday

Sautéed Peas with Prosciutto
October 3, 2017
The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole | This classic side or potluck dish is made with no "cream of" soups, and is perfect for any occasion! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #side #dish #potluck #hashbrown #casserole #scratch

The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole
September 6, 2017
Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob | This foolproof method for cooking corn on the cob is easy, perfect for any kind of weather, and produces the juiciest, perfectly cooked ears of corn ever! | http://thechunkychef.com

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
July 9, 2017
Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon | Perfect for cookouts or summer BBQ's, these baked beans with bacon have a mouthwatering spicy kick from jalapeños that make for an unforgettable side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon
June 14, 2017
Spicy Bourbon Glazed Carrots | You'll love these easy glazed carrots made with bourbon, brown sugar and cayenne! They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday feast! | http://thechunkychef.com

Spicy Bourbon Glazed Carrots
June 11, 2017

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