Side Dish Recipes

Slow Cooker Cheesy Vegetables

Some of the best side dishes don’t need a ton of effort, and these slow cooker cheesy vegetables prove it. With just a bag of frozen California medley, Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup, broth, and a little extra shredded cheese, you get a creamy, c…

Jalapeno Pasta Salad

When I think of summer cookouts, pasta salad is always on the table. But this jalapeno popper pasta salad recipe? It’s a whole different level. It’s creamy, cheesy, a little spicy, and loaded with bacon, basically everything you’d want from jalapeno po…

Sautéed Spinach

This quick and easy sautéed spinach recipe is easy to make in 10 minutes with garlic, olive oil, and lemon — a healthy side dish that pairs well with just about any meal! Looking for the quickest way to get more iron-rich greens on the table? This easy sautéed spinach recipe is my go-to. ♡ […]

Oat Groats Recipe

Master the perfect Oat Groats Recipe with this easy Instant Pot method or stovetop option! Learn what oat groats are,…

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

These air fryer baked potatoes turn out perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside in under 45 minutes — the easiest way to make crisp baked potatoes without heating up your oven! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and so easy to make in the air fryer. ♡ If you’ve been craving […]

Air Fryer Broccoli

This easy air fryer broccoli recipe makes perfectly tender, crispy-edged florets in just 8 minutes, with endless seasoning options to go with just about anything. Crispy, golden edges. Tender, flavorful centers. And a quick 8-minute cook time? Yes, please. ♡ This air fryer broccoli has become my go-to way to get a veggie side on […]

Rolo Ritz Crackers

When my grandma makes Rolo Ritz Crackers, my kids light up — and to be fair, I get the appeal. A gooey Rolo candy melting into a salty cracker, making a bite that’s crunchy, chocolatey, caramel-filled, and just the right mix of sweet and salty. Yes, pl…

Crispy Fried Shallots

Learn how to make perfectly crispy fried shallots with just three ingredients and one pan — an easy topping for soups, salads, noodles, and more. Crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory — fried shallots make everything better. 🧅✨ These crunchy little gems are one of my favorite ways to add a pop of flavor and texture […]

Cast Iron Skillet Caesar Chicken

If you’re looking for a cast iron skillet chicken recipe that’s fast, flavorful, and doesn’t require a pile of dishes, this is one worth making. It started as a no-expectation weeknight dinner using Girard’s Caesar Dressing and turned out so good…

Viral Shaved Carrot Salad

This viral shaved carrot salad is all over TikTok and with good reason. It’s light, tangy, and crunchy, made with thin carrot ribbons, a sesame-soy dressing, and no mayo in sight. I gave the viral carrot ribbon salad a try, and while it’s not my usual …

Sour Cream and Onion Potatoes

This sour cream and onion mashed potato casserole is my version of a creamy, cheesy side dish that feels a little different from the usual cheesy hash brown bake. It’s warm, comforting, and crowd-sized and the twist is that it uses frozen diced potatoe…

Gluten Free Side Dishes

Side dishes are often my favorite part of the meal and these gluten free side dishes tick all the boxes. From light and healthy to rich and satisfying, we have something for every meal. Our Favorite EASY Gluten Free Side Dishes These side dishes all re…

Zucchini Involtini

This zucchini involtini recipe is the perfect way to celebrate in-season zucchini. Stuffed with herbed ricotta, it’s a vegetarian and gluten-free dinner dream. Ingredients and Substitutions How to make zucchini involtini Can I make this ahead? Th…

Air Fryer Cauliflower

This crispy air fryer cauliflower recipe is quick, customizable, and absolutely irresistible. We’re completely hooked on this crispy air fryer cauliflower. ♡ It’s quick, easy, and cooks up with perfectly golden edges and tender centers every time — no soggy florets in sight! The seasoning possibilities are endless, and the air fryer makes it all […]

Philly Roll Cucumber Salad

The viral cucumber salad just got UNREAL! 🥒 Our Philly roll version with smoked salmon is pure addiction. This deconstructed sushi trend is taking over for good reason!
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