This easy Mexican rice recipe is cheesy comfort food that makes a great side dish for lots of things besides Mexican food. One of my very favorite dishes is Arroz con Queso but you can call it a cheesy Mexican rice if you want to. I like it because it is super simple to make,...
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Sweet Potato Hash is an awesome twist on traditional hash. Cubed sweet potatoes, bacon, onion, and peppers are sauteed and mixed with just a little maple syrup to sweeten it. Ancho peppers add a little spicy kick. [pullquote]It is important to always eat some fat with sweet potatoes. It helps your body to absorb the...
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I am pleased to be partnering with Minute® Ready to Serve Rice to bring you ideas for super quick meals, snacks, and sides. I appreciate having this opportunity to share my experience as part of this sponsored campaign. Y’all know I don’t usually use instant anything but to be an honest blogger there are those days when you...
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This unique roast sweet potato salad is sweet, spicy, tangy, and rich with warm flavors from pecans, cinnamon, and chipotle. It’s a fantastic side dish for the colder months or a nice change from regular potato salad anytime. Old picture, y’all. Sorry. I need to redo this SO BAD. Sweet potatoes are still in season...
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Roasted Cauliflower with Basil Aoli is the perfect side dish to grilled meats of all kinds — or use it as the main attraction! Roasting sweetens the vegetable and gives it a smokiness that is enhanced by the richness of the tangy aoli. Hey everyone, Brian here from i8tonite. Marye asked on a Facebook page...
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Southern Creamed Corn is flat out comfort food. Sweet, salty, and soothingly creamy this dish is one that your family will love. Use frozen corn so that you can have it all year long. We love this creamed corn recipe so much! I will forget about it for awhile and then one of the kids...
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This quick Ancho Multi-grain Pilaf is full of warm autumn flavor making it perfect as a quick Thanksgiving side dish. In just 10 minutes it cooks to perfection with lots of fluffy, whole grains like wild, red, and brown rice, and quinoa. I partnered with Minute® Rice to bring you this easy Thanksgiving side dish. I...
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If you are looking for side dish recipes you’ve come to the right place. Here are 50 of the best side dish recipes on the Internet… and maybe even in the galaxy. Who knows? Sure, it’s going to be a handy reference as you handle the last minute Thanksgiving stuff but it doesn’t stop there....
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Pan fried potatoes, or home fries, that are perfectly crispy aren’t difficult but there is a trick to getting that golden crust and tender, buttery interior. I’m sharing my tips and tricks for getting them perfect every time. Here they are — just like you remember. For this recipe you’ll need: potatoes, onion, fresh garlic, Bell...
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Grilling season is upon us and with it comes vats of homemade macaroni salad. Make yours stand out from the crowd with this Texas style bbq macaroni salad that’s full of spicy barbecue flavor and hearty enough for a vegetarian main dish. I’ve created this recipe in partnership with Stubbs BBQ and Activate. For this recipe...
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Creamy, sweet, smoky perfection — this chipotle sweet potato mash is a unique and delicious side dish recipe. It goes great with pork or poultry and adds a healthy burst of vitamin A to your table no matter what time of year it is. For this recipe you’ll need: sweet potatoes or yams, chipotle chilies...
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A traditional mushroom risotto recipe made with dried porcini mushrooms is easy to make when you have Nonna Box! This subscription box brings you the flavors of Italy every month. My box contained the ingredients for this yummy mushroom risotto. This creamy mushroom risotto is exactly what you might have had at your Italian nonna’s (grandmother’s)...
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This crispy Brussels Sprouts recipe is from Chef Michael Cerrie, the hardworking genius behind the menu at Stella San Jac in Austin, Texas. I was an invited guest at the Westin Austin Downtown and treated to a meal at the restaurant. All opinions are my own. For this recipe you’ll need: Brussels sprouts, candied jalapeños, sherry vinaigrette,...
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Welsh Rarebit is transformed into the perfect appetizer for Labor Day cookouts and Game Day tailgating parties. It makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner, too! Easy to make either in the oven or on the grill, you might want to double the recipe. Everyone loves it! September 3, 2016 is National Welsh Rarebit Day...
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What could be better than easy au gratin potatoes? How about easy au gratin potatoes that are made on top of the stove in about half the time of the classic recipe? This potatoes au gratin recipe is SO cheesy and delicious that you may never make it the old fashioned way again. For this...
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Green bean casserole from scratch is full of homemade goodness. Fresh green beans, portabella mushrooms, and copycat French’s onions are just a few of the ingredients that make this recipe the best ever! It’s easy, too. This post was originally published November 2009. The recipe has been updated. For this recipe you’ll need: fresh green...
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Nearly every Texas cook worth their salt has their own recipe for black eyed pea salad. My version is fresh and spicy with a simple lime dressing that allows the flavors to shine through. It’s delicious in the summer served with grilled meats or as a lucky side dish on New Year’s Day. Make it...
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe you’ve found it in this Corn Bacon Casserole! Cream cheese, chiles, and big Tex-Mex flavors combine to make this recipe addictively delicious! Serve it as a side for your TexFest celebration! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All...
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There’s nothing quite like a creamy, old fashioned macaroni salad recipe to bring back memories of summer. This is the Hellmann’s classic recipe my mom made with a few of her own tweaks. Shredded carrots, extra salad olives, tiny bits of chopped onion and celery all mixed with tender elbow macaroni and swathed in a...
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This easy Italian pasta salad recipe has a tangy -sweet cider vinegar dressing. Black olives, rigatoni, purple onions, and Italian seasonings are the foundation – you just need to add your favorite ingredients. Pepperoni, tomatoes, and shredded cheese are all good choices! Make it a side dish or add protein to transform it into a...
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