Classic Macaroni Salad – an old-fashioned family favorite that’s made with your choice of pasta, lot of fresh vegetables, and a traditional mayonnaise-based dressing. You’ll enjoy this creamy macaroni salad recipe all summer long, especially once you discover how quick and easy it is to make – no more trips to the deli! #macaronisalad #pasta…
Side Dishes
You've created the main dish and now it's time for side dishes that pair perfectly.
Salads are nice as a side dish, but you may be thinking more of something rich and filling.
You can never go wrong with macaroni and cheese...am I right?
Skillet-Style Mac and Cheese is fantastically creamy and rich. Smashed Garlic Potatoes are crispy and addictive, and Baked Yum Yum Potato Wedges are an absolute show-stealer.
My all-time favorite vegetable side dish?? Crispy Bacon and Sweet Potato Hash - it's as beautiful as it is delicious. Add as much bacon as you please!
This savory Cajun Sweet Corn Medley is a traditional summer side dish served up in a cast iron skillet.
How to Make 2-Minute Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
How to Make 2-Minute Instant Pot Corn on the Cob Recipe Instant Pot Corn on the Cob means one big thing: You will NEVER boil corn in a pot of water on the stove ever again! Making corn on the cob in an electric pressure cooker is the absolute easiest thing you’ll ever make and…
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Supreme with French Fried Onions and Bacon
Here’s a potato casserole that’s oven-baked, full of flavor, and topped with crunchy French fried onions, bacon, cheese, and scallions. Creamy Mashed Potatoes Supreme with French Fried Onions and Bacon is divine intervention in a 9 x 13 pan that’s a crowd-pleaser every where. Creamy Mashed Potatoes Supreme with French Fried Onions and Bacon Recipe…
Instant Pot Applesauce
Today I’m sharing how to make homemade Instant Pot Applsauce. In just 5 minutes cooking time and a quick zoom of your immersion blender, you can have have a big, warm batch of delicious applesauce for your family. Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe Howdy! Chef Alli Here. Let’s Get You Cookin’….Shall We?? 🙂 3 great reasons to…
Sweet Potato Crumble
Oh, Sweet Potato Crumble, how I adore thee. This sweet potato casserole is a switch hitter – serve it as a side dish or serve it as a dessert…the choice is yours. Have sweet potato haters in your midst? You can convert them with this yummy sweet potato recipe! Sweet Potato Crumble Recipe Howdy! Chef…
Sarah Jane’s Spicy Deviled Eggs
Tis the season for spicy BBQ, cool salads, and crisp watermelon, oh my! And nothing pairs better with your picnic and potluck fare than some cool, creamy deviled eggs. This recipe, courtesy of Sara Jane’s, takes your traditional recipe and spices it up with her signature Jalapeno Mustard!
Saucy Cowboy Beans with Bacon and Beef
Saucy Cowboy Beans with Bacon and Beef are hearty and filling, all simmered in a sweet and tangy bbq sauce in your favorite cast iron skillet or rocked-out in your Instant Pot. I could literally eat my weight in these beans – this is my all-time favorite “baked bean” recipe.
Baked Sweet Potato Balls with Crunchy Cornflakes
My family went totally bonkers over these Marshmallow-Surprise Baked Sweet Potato Balls with Crunchy Cornflakes for Thanksgiving Dinner. This casserole is super fun and easy to make – always a hit. Please Note: We do use referral links and affiliate links here for products and services that Chef Alli loves and recommends. Howdy! Chef Alli…
Creamy Au Gratin Sweet Potatoes
Au gratin potatoes….who doesn’t love rich and creamy potato recipes? This recipe for Creamy Au Gratin Sweet Potatoes is no exception. Scalloped potatoes are an easy side dish that take only 5 minutes to assemble, cooking low and slow until the layers of sweet potatoes are incredibly tender, smothered in a thick, sweet, cream sauce….
Fresh Pumpkin Puree
Making fresh pumpkin puree is easy! Make it ahead and then freeze to have on hand for pumpkin side dishes and desserts, or your favorite pumpkin pie recipe. You can use pumpkin puree in any recipe that calls for canned pumpkin puree.