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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
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
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
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
Copycat Piada Orzo Salad | This orzo salad is a copycat of the one sold at Piada Italian Street Food... it's crunchy, a little sweet, a little savory, and always a hit at parties! | http://thechunkychef.com

Copycat Piada Orzo Salad
May 21, 2017
Summer Fruit Salad with Serrano Mint Syrup | A refreshing fruit salad made with a variety of summer fruits, tossed in an easy simple syrup made with mint and serrano pepper! | http://thechunkychef.com

Summer Fruit Salad with Serrano Mint Syrup
April 30, 2017
Easy Baked Mexican Rice | This foolproof method for cooking rice tastes just like the rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant... full of flavor and cooked to perfectly fluffy perfection! | http://thechunkychef.com

Easy Baked Mexican Rice
April 16, 2017
Tequila Lime Coleslaw with Cilantro | This unique coleslaw recipe combines great Mexican flavors like tequila, lime and cilantro, for a truly crowd-pleasing side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

5 Minute Tequila Lime Coleslaw with Cilantro
April 9, 2017
Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad | Regular macaroni salad, step aside... this creamy jalapeño popper version is full of amazing flavors, packs some spicy punch, and is perfect for any gathering or bbq! | http://thechunkychef.com

Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad
March 22, 2017

Cheesy Quinoa and Sausage Broccoli Casserole
November 20, 2016
Mom's Famous Corn Pudding | Family favorite corn pudding that uses everyday staple ingredients and doesn't require a mixer! | http://thechunkychef.com

Mom’s Famous Corn Pudding
November 13, 2016
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions | Not your average side dish, these mashed potatoes are full of amazing flavor combinations. Perfect for your holiday table! | http://thechunkychef.com

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
October 12, 2016
Brussels sprouts with Toasted Hazelnut Butter | Braised brussels sprouts and shallots are tossed with a savory toasted hazelnut and herb butter and ready to hit your table in less than 30 minutes! | http://thechunkychef.com

Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Hazelnut Butter
September 25, 2016
One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice | Chicken thighs are cooked on top of a homemade dirty rice, which makes for the most flavorful Cajun-inspired dish you've ever had! Plus, all you need is one pot! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice
September 18, 2016
Thai Coconut Cashew Rice | This unique rice side dish is packed with Thai flavors and is a mouthwatering side dish to accompany just about any protein you'd like! | http://thechunkychef.com

Thai Coconut Cashew Rice
June 6, 2016

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