This category of recipe will cover all the side dish recipes. This will include any recipe that you wouldn’t serve as a stand alone dish, but is not an appetizer, soup, or dessert.
Cheese and potatoes are a match made in heaven in potatoes au gratin. In this comforting classic French casserole we pair white cheddar, gruyere, and white potatoes with a silky cream sauce to form one of the most cozy dishes in my repertoire. I have added ham to this recipe to give it the gusto … Read more
Apple Sausage Stuffing: The True Star of Thanksgiving Everyone wants to talk about turkey when it comes to thanksgiving, but the sides are the real star of the holiday and Apple Sausage Stuffing is their king. This recipe is way more than bread crumbs. It combines apples, sage sausage, celery, and turkey drippings to create … Read more
Bridging the gap between cornbread and corn soufflé, easy corn casserole is a low effort high reward side dish that pleases pallets. This dish made the menu for the first Friendsgiving I hosted in 2011 because it is so simple, but it has become a frequently requested Thanksgiving staple that guests can’t get enough of. … Read more
Green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving staple that gets a facelift by using fresh green beans and adding cheddar cheese. Keeping Tradition Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in tradition and I can’t remember a Thanksgiving without green bean casserole on the menu. While tradition can be sacred, its also important to leave room for you … Read more
Root Vegetables Let these roots get you out of your rut. Root vegetables are healthy, affordable, and often overlooked. Root vegetables are a staple of Fall and Winter seasonal menus, and this dish will become a staple on your table (I serve it all Summer). The trio of sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips bring flavor … Read more
Sweet potato gnocchi is a fall favorite side dish that is easy to make and can be served in a number of ways. What is Gnocchi? Pronounced: N(Y)OK-ee Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling traditionally made with flour, egg, salt, and potato. The dough is rolled into long logs about the circumference of a cork, then … Read more
Refrigerator pickles are a tangy and crunchy snack that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Unlike traditional pickles, these pickles don’t require canning or preservation methods. Instead, they are made by simply soaking cucumbers in a vinegar-based brine, which is stored in the refrigerator for your snacking delight Ingredients Refrigerator pickles are a … Read more