Sides
Pesto Pasta Salad
this post may contain affiliate links Pesto pasta salad is the great Ina Garten's pesto pasta pea salad with the volume turned up. Crispy bacon, mozzarella pearls and halved cherry tomatoes are the perfect additions to this already wonderful recipe. The...
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
this post may contain affiliate links Scalloped potatoes have long been a side dish I had no interest in making. Every time I ate them, I always thought, "meh." With all the amazing ways to prepare potatoes (which is my favorite savory food) why prepare...
Light Ranch Dressing
this post may contain affiliate links This healthy light ranch dressing is perfect for ranch lovers that have health goals but still want amazing food. I've tried making a lot of light ranch recipes and am always disappointed. The taste is never...
Creamed Corn
this post may contain affiliate links This creamed corn recipe will definitely blow your socks off. You're not going to believe you've gone this long not knowing how to make it. It's so much more than a version of corn in a can on a grocery shelf. Corn...
Mashed Cauliflower
this post may contain affiliate links Mashed Cauliflower is a side dish I lived on when I was on the keto diet. I am years removed from prescribing to that weight loss philosophy, but so glad I was introduced to certain foods while trying to avoid carbs....
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
this post may contain affiliate links Cauliflower recipes aren't usually exciting, but this Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is as good as it gets. If you're a mac and cheese lover and looking for a way to get that same ooey gooey cheesy experience but...
Smashed Potatoes
this post may contain affiliate links Smashed Potatoes is a great way to make a delicious side of potatoes that's buttery, crunchy and delicious without the hassle of prepping the potatoes. This smashed potatoes recipe is the love child of my mashed potatoes...
Roasted Glazed Carrots
Roasted carrots are such a delicious side dish. Their natural sweetness is brought out when roasted, but we take it a step further with a butter and maple glaze that caramelizes and makes the roasted carrots tase even more incredible. The key to amazing...
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
this post may contain affiliate links This no stress crockpot macaroni and cheese is both make ahead and utilizes a crockpot. I was looking for ways to cut back on stress on Thanksgiving and came up with this recipe. It solves the problem of needing more...