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Home » Food and Recipes » Side Dishes

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.

September 1, 2023

Butternut Squash Orzo

by Chef Alli

Butternut Orzo Pasta served up in a white bowl.

This Butternut Squash Orzo recipe is a decadent side dish, chock full of savory flavors from roasted butternut squash, coconut milk, and Parmesan cheese that always comes out perfect! Butternut Squash Orzo Recipe I can never get enough orzo pasta. I love the super creamy texture and how it cooks in just minutes. Plus orzo…

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Filed Under: Food and Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: easy, skillet meal

July 18, 2023

CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE FOR BEEF TENDERLOIN

by Chef Alli

A bowl full of Creamy Horseradish Sauce ready to be served with beef tenderloin.

This Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Beef Tenderloin has five simple ingredients and is perfect for any prime rib or beef tenderloin roast, sandwich, or slider. HORSERADISH Cream SAUCE for beef tenderloin Whether you’re enjoying a delicious slab of Prime Rib, a roast beef tenderloin, a beef sandwich, or a beef slider, adding some Creamy Horseradish…

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June 28, 2023

Cranberry Walnut Dressing with Sausage

by Chef Alli

Cranberry Walnut Dressing in a white casserole dish.

This Cranberry Walnut Dressing with Sausage makes the perfect sausage cranberry stuffing side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The sausage cranberry stuffing boasts crispy, buttery edges, a fluffy and moist center, and a generous load of fragrant herbs and aromatics. Cranberry Walnut Stuffing with Sausage Recipe This holiday stuffing takes traditional toasted bread-cube stuffing up…

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Filed Under: Food and Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: comfort food, holiday, pork

May 26, 2023

Fried Kielbasa and Cabbage

by Chef Alli

Fried Southern Cabbage with Andouille sausage and bacon nestled within.

Fried Kielbasa and Cabbage is a classic skillet dish that is economical and easy to prepare any time of the year. This quick and simple recipe includes Andouille sausage and bacon and is ready in under 20 minutes. Kielbasa and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe Everyone loves this easy and colorful side dish. My family loves…

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Filed Under: Food and Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: meat, pork, skillet meal

May 24, 2023

Cheesy Orzo Pasta

by Chef Alli

A big serving spoon full of warm and cheesy orzo pasta.

This creamy parmesan and garlic Cheesy Orzo Pasta is the perfect pasta side dish. Orzo pasta is simple to make and can be ready in less than 30 minutes, start to finish. Serve this easy pasta side dish with lots of Parmesan or Asiago cheese on top. Garlic Parmesan Orzo Recipe If you aren’t already…

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Filed Under: Food and Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: comfort food, easy

May 13, 2023

Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas

by Chef Alli

A serving of roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with mustard vinaigrette.

Grab your best sheet pan and load it up with fresh cauliflower and chickpeas, then add a good drizzle of olive oil and a nice, hot oven. Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas are finished in a light mustard dressing that perfectly compliments their savory goodness. Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas Recipe  WHAT TO LOVE  Roasting vegetables at…

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April 27, 2023

Creamy Orzo Pasta with Rosemary Browned Butter 

by Chef Alli

A bowl of Creamy Orzo Pasta with a garnish of rosemary.

Here’s your new favorite side dish recipe! Creamy Orzo Pasta with Rosemary Browned Butter is currently a hot and trending TikTok sensation all around the globe. Rosemary and browned butter pair so well in this rich side dish, perfectly complimenting the tangy flavors of the creamy Asiago cheese and paprika. Creamy Orzo Pasta with Rosemary…

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April 18, 2023

Chicken Salad with Red Grapes and Walnuts

by Chef Alli

Chicken Salad in a white serving bowl.

This Chicken Salad with Red Grapes and Walnuts has the perfect blend of tender rotisserie chicken, crunchy walnuts, and succulent grapes. It is our favorite refreshing sandwich, wrap, or slider. We actually eat it year-round! Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe Nothing says summer is better than cool and creamy chicken salad. I love this version for…

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Filed Under: Food and Recipes, Salads, Sandwiches and Wraps, Side Dishes Tagged With: Chicken, Lunch, salad

January 15, 2023

Leftover Mashed Potato Cheddar Waffles

by Chef Alli

Mashed Potato Waffles hot and fresh, ready to eat.

All of your favorite things in one happy place – Leftover Mashed Potato Cheddar Waffles are your answer to the “what am I going to do with all these mashed potatoes?” dilemma. We love to garnish these savory waffles with extra cheese, sour cream and scallions. Oh! And if you’ve got a little leftover bacon…

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Filed Under: Food and Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: vegetables

July 21, 2022

Marinated Corn Salad with Fresh Basil

by Chef Alli

A large bowl of corn salad garnished with basil sprigs.

Here’s the perfect salad for summer, using all your favorite vegetables and a flavorful homemade vinaigrette dressing that’s light and refreshing. Marinated Corn Salad with Fresh Basil is a very flexible recipe that you can customize to your liking. Marinated Corn Salad with Fresh Basil Recipe Howdy! Chef Alli Here. Let’s Get You Cookin’…. Shall…

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