These Side Dish recipes are listed in alphabetical order.
Addicting Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Fries
These are Addicting Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Fries. They are a hearty fill-you-up meal that eat like nachos. They also happen to be a…
Apple Fennel Slaw {with Orange Cumin Dressing}
I discovered a couple things from this recipe. Greek Yogurt makes a pretty darn good substitute for mayonnaise IF you are adding some punchy…
Asparagus & Melon Salad {with Crispy Prosciutto}
Asparagus & Melon Salad {with Crispy Prosciutto}. A bright colorful summer salad made from simple ingredients. This salad is the perfect…
Asparagus Fries {with Maple Dijon Dipping Sauce}
Okay these were a hit. Fresh asparagus coated in panko breadcrumbs then baked to crispy perfection. Asparagus Fries. Look at…
Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Glazed Grilled Peaches
Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Glazed Grilled Peaches are glorious. They are a perfect side dish, ice cream topping, bread pudding partner, cuddle up on…
Baked Breakfast Potato {with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Tomato & Queso Fresco
Baked Breakfast Potato {with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Tomato & Queso Fresco. Take all your favorite fresh Mexican flavors and layer them onto…
Baked Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Bites {…of love!}
Baked Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Bites I asked Shelby for some recipe inspiration. Perhaps something she had enjoyed recently in a…
Baked Pattypan Squash {with Wild Rice, Sage Brown Butter & Sausage Stuffing}
A pattypan squash is the perfect delivery vehicle for one of my favorite food groups, Stuffing. We will stuff these beauties with wild rice,…
Baked Potato {with Garlic Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese}
Baked Potato {with Garlic Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese}. While your Perfectly Baked Potato is cooking, why not roast some broccoli along…
Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}
Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}. Fresh Basil Pesto might as well be classified as butter. Because when you…
Baked Sweet Potato Fries {Cajun Herb Seasoned}
Baked Sweet Potato Fries are almost a staple for us. There's something so addicting about the sweet heat that comes from the sweetness of the…
Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}
Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}. Recently someone asked me, "with all the cooking you do,…
Baked Sweet Potato {with Steamed Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Fried Egg}
Baked Sweet Potato {with Steamed Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Fried Egg} While many people enjoy hash browns or home fries for breakfast, we…
Basic Risotto Recipe {How-To}
Once you learn how to make a Basic Risotto you'll have a blank canvas for flavor possibilities. The main ingredient in risotto is a cup of…
Blackened Flounder & Creamy Polenta {with Brussels Sprout Slaw}
I've had requests for more fish and seafood recipes lately and since there aren't enough hours in the day and days in the week, we'll be sharing…
Blueberry & Mango Quinoa Salad with Lemony Basil Vinaigrette {Share the Love}
Today I had the pleasure of cooking for my work family. I believe if you're going to call a mandatory meeting during the lunch hour, at minimum…
Boston Baked Beans {A Family Recipe}
When you grow up in New England there are a few recipes that it's good to have up your sleeve. In the case of Boston Baked Beans my mom not only had…
Broccoli Cheese Casserole {Weight Watchers}
Each winter I find myself gravitating towards healthier recipe options. Likely due to overeating during the holidays and less outdoor…
Brown-Braised Onions & Sautéed Mushrooms
Two key components of Julia Child's Coq au Vin recipe are the Brown-Braised Onions & Sautéed Mushrooms. Here are her recipes for…
Caribbean Couscous Salad
This Caribbean Couscous Salad is inspired by the refreshed bright feeling a vacation brings to your soul. We're just back from the US Virgin…
Cauliflower Cheese Grits {Low-Carb Side}
From time to thyme we go on a low-carb kick. Cauliflower has become the new potato in our house. We've made Cauliflower Mash for years,…
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower Fried Rice. If you're craving a low-carb or vegetarian alternative to traditional fried rice, this is the recipe for you. A…
Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower Rice. A fantastic low-carb, low-cal substitute for an otherwise carb-laden food. Does it taste 'just like' rice. …
Cheese Scalloped Corn Casserole {and an excerpt from The Moulding Board}
I was feeling a little sentimental and decided to pull out my treasured family cookbook, The Moulding Board. Included are recipes dating as far…
Cheesy Jalapeno Grits Casserole
I'm off this week. Off from work. My day job is running a door lock and hardware company. Strike that. My day job is…
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are a favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish. Creamy mashed potatoes get a little flavor love with the addition…
Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}
Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}. I love this combination so much that I got up bright and early one morning…
Chopped Italian Submarine Salad
By the summer of sixth grade I was old enough to head off on my bicycle in the morning, with one stipulation, be home before dark. Most days…
Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
I love this Mediterranean Chopped Salad because you can make a giant bowl and eat on it for days! Or in our case you can make it two days in a…
Classic Coleslaw
We make slaw aka Classic Coleslaw almost every week. This recipe post isn't meant to knock your socks off. I mean it's just…
Classic Loaded Baked Potato {with Butter, Sour Cream, Bacon, Cheddar and Chives}
This Classic Loaded Baked Potato. Popularized as a traditional side dish served with a nice juicy steak dinner. Any respectable steak house…
Coconut Shrimp Fried Rice {served in young coconuts}
This Coconut Shrimp Fried Rice is bursting with fresh coconut flavor (and all the other reasons we love fried rice). Coconut lovers unite!…
Colcannon Cheesy Potatoes with Kale
Some of my blogging friends and I joined together to "Celebrate Green and Welcome Spring." We shared dishes featuring naturally green…
Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing
Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing is bursting with bright tropical flavors. If you're like me, you are hanging on to every bit of…
Cranberry Orange Chutney {with Crystallized Ginger}
This super easy recipe is a wonderful twist on the Thanksgiving favorite cranberry sauce ~ Cranberry Orange Chutney with Crystallized…
Creamy German Cucumber-Dill Salad (Gurkensalat)
We decided to host an Oktoberfest themed dinner and knew Creamy German Cucumber-Dill Salad would be on the menu. The ingredients are simple yet…
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
I needed the perfect delivery vessel for an upcoming AWE-MAZING Hot Dip Recipe. I can't tell you what that recipe is quite yet (it's a gift…
Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli. Move over cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, broccoli is making a comeback in this house! Oven roasted,…
Curried Corn Pudding
Curried Corn Pudding. Sharing a fabulous side dish worthy of any festive meal. Or your lunch on Tuesday. Recipe inspiration: I found this…
Curried Turkey and Israeli Couscous Salad {with Dried Cranberries}
This has to be the greatest time of year for those of us who love to eat and perhaps even more so for those of us who love to cook!! Every…
Eggplant, Zucchini, & Squash Curry
A few years ago I took on a new level of interest in cooking. I became a student of spices, learned which spices went best with which…
Farmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies
Farmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies I'm so happy this time of year. There's something so beautiful about fresh from the garden veggies…
Fig & Walnut Arugula Salad with Chickpeas & Gorgonzola
The ingredients in this Fig & Walnut Arugula Salad with Chickpeas & Gorgonzola play so nicely together. Heaven on a plate! While I…
Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa
Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa has the right balance of crunch with a mild smoky heat balanced by fresh squeezed lime juice and seasonings. …
Fresh Cream-Style Corn
Fresh Cream-Style Corn. On the East Coast we are heading into the season of fresh local produce. Soon the Farmers' Markets will…
Fresh Veggie Pancakes with Tomato Salad
Fresh Veggie Pancakes with Tomato Salad. Today is the day I must use up the remains of this weekend’s produce run. I am guilty of over…
German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage
When I started talking to friends about an Oktoberfest inspired dinner I got lots of suggestions on dishes I might make. I knew Wienerschnitzel and…
Greek Style Potato Wedges With Feta
If you love Roasted Greek Potatoes then you're going to flip over these Greek Style Potato Wedges With Feta! You know the kind that cook in the…
Green Bean Casserole {Deconstructed}
Finding these gorgeous Haricot Verts at the Farmers' Market warranted a special recipe. Something just as fresh with flavor as they are. …
Gruyere Cabbage {with Bacon}
We bought a 5 pound cabbage for 88 cents. Not sure why I chose that as the intro line to this recipe, but dang cabbage is cheap. Which…
Guacamole Deviled Eggs {with Crispy Bacon}
Guacamole Deviled Eggs with Crispy Bacon. One week to go before we complete our first year of 'food blogging.' A term I hesitated to use for…
Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad is Simply Delicious
Every plate lunch in Hawaii includes a scoop of Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad. It's very basic, but that's what makes it so good. In Hawaii the…
Herb Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
Beautiful tomatoes, stuffed with fresh herbs, roasted zucchini, garlic, Parmesan cheese, soft bread crumbs....baked to perfection. Mmmm....so…
Herbed Brown Butter Popovers
Herbed Brown Butter Popovers are a Lemony Thyme first and a personal culinary bucket list item! These beauties are my first attempt at homemade…
Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Tips on Making Great Mashed Potatoes The type of potato is a matter of personal preference, we often make mashed out of bakers, all types…
Herbed Scalloped Potatoes {Savory & Sweet}
My most favorite bite of Scalloped Potatoes is the edge...same goes for meatloaf, brownies, cornbread, Oooo and prime rib (hint, hint...I…
Herby Polenta {with Smoked Gouda}
I'm not sure whether to categorize Herby Polenta as a side dish or a main dish. I would be entirely happy and comfortable with that big bowl and…
Homestyle Potato Salad {Share the Love}
Homestyle Potato Salad. Why do I wait for Summer to whisper in my ear..... Potato Salad. Make Potato Salad. Why? Everyone loves…
How To Make Caramelized Onions
I never realized how often I include caramelized onions in my cooking until I started to post my recipes. Caramelizing anything intensifies the…
How To Make Copycat Animal-Style Fries
Copycat Animal-Style Fries. As an East Coast girl, if you tell a West Coast friend that you're planning to visit say California - inevitably…
Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad My Go-To Family Favorite
This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is bursting with fun flavors like fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni. If you need a go-to summer…
Jamaican Red Beans & Rice {rice & peas}
We needed a side dish to go with one of our most favorite grilling recipes, Jamaican Jerk Marinated Turkey Breast. I was pleasantly…
Jamaican Vegetable Rundown
Jamaican Vegetable Rundown is a savory veggie stew simmered in luscious coconut milk. It was the perfect side dish for our Jamaican themed…
Lemony Thyme Orzotto {Featuring Roasted Cushaw Squash}
Let me introduce you to the Cushaw Squash, pictured on the right. Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful new co-worker Cindy, several of us…
Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe
There's quite the story that goes with this Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe. Last week I shared what would be the first recipe in a new series…
Loaded Potato Bites
Have I got a fun little appetizer for you. Envision bite-sized baked potatoes loaded with sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese and…
Mac ‘n Cheese {Sage Brown Butter & Bacon}
I've recently read some articles on a growing movement to bring Home Ec back to schools. Healthy eating and knowledge of nutrition being…
Maple Brown Sugar Baked Acorn Squash
I've been visiting the local farmers' market most weeks since it opened back in June. It has made quite an evolution over these very short 8+…
Mexican Green Bean & Potato Salad
If you can kick up a basic Roast Chicken recipe simply by changing the seasonings, why can't you kick up your favorite potato salad the…
Mexican Rice {Restaurant Style}
We just love sizzling Steak Fajitas served with all those delicious toppings. And nothing goes better with them than a side of Mexican…
Mexican Street Corn
Oh my word. Mexican Street Corn makes me want to board a plane and head to Mexico. Wait, I just made this incredible corn at home in…
Middle Eastern Mezze Platter
A mezze platter is made up of several small dishes usually eaten as an appetizer or light meal. A mezze (or meze) is a popular style of eating in…
Monterey Loaded Nacho Fries
I know for many families Friday is Pizza Night. At our house we've been toasting the end of the work week with a cold beverage and a tray of…
Moroccan Couscous Salad {Share the Love}
"It's my pleasure." What a lovely statement and I mean that so sincerely when it comes to cooking for my co-workers. Today was a lunch…
Mushroom Thyme Haricot Verts
Mushroom Thyme Haricot Verts. Haricot Verts, French for "green beans" are so wonderfully tender. They are absent of the strings that can…
Mushroom, Sausage & Sage Quinoa Stuffing
Mushroom, Sausage & Sage Quinoa Stuffing. I could make a meal out of stuffing. In fact I'm sure I have on more than one occasion. …
Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous
I am a huge fan of couscous and an even bigger fan of changing it up each time we make it. For Mushroom, Spinach & Herb Couscous, I…
Not Just Any Saturday Adventure…
We’re approaching the second anniversary of my mom’s passing. I think about her every day and know she, the writer, editor, story teller,…
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts {with Orzo & Bacon}
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts {with Orzo & Bacon}. Thought I'd take Roasted Brussels Sprouts in a little different direction, by pan…
Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes
From THE moment I tasted these Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes I knew. I knew we would become very close. These potatoes and I. The Parmesan…
Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette}
Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad with Orange Vinaigrette. Something special happens when the warm orange vinaigrette meets the sliced…
Pepin Potatoes {aka Smashed Potatoes}
We affectionately call these "Pepins." Jacques Pepin has shared many wonderful recipes with the world, but these potatoes were a gift to us…
Perfect Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
I believe we all need the perfect Cilantro Lime Rice recipe tucked up our sleeve. It's the perfect side dish for all your Mexican favorite meals. …
Perfectly Baked Potatoes {and a dozen plus ways to top them}
Once you discover how to arrive at the Perfectly Baked Potato, the meal possibilities are at least a dozen deep. And that's just where we'll…
Picnic Perfect Macaroni Salad
In an era of gourmet pasta salads...you know the ones, with over the top ingredients, exotic herbs & seasonings, and pasta varieties that make…
Picnic Perfect Recipes For Summer Family Fun
Are you looking for some picnic perfect recipe inspiration going into the holiday weekend? I've pulled together some of our favorite Picnic and…
Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}
I had a salad this week that stopped me in my eating tracks. There was a lot going on with said salad. Which made my mind drift from the…
Pulled Pork Baked Potato {with a side of slaw}
Pulled Pork Baked Potato {with a side of slaw}. I choose to view leftovers as an opportunity. You know those small containers of last…
Quartered Salad {with Herb Vinaigrette}
As the hot summer weather approaches we'll be looking for some cool & simple dinner options. Two ripe avocados and herb pots blooming with…
Quick Sauerkraut {with Apples}
When the weekend hits, you're craving Brats, and an air of confidence sweeps over you.... You make homemade Quick Sauerkraut! I mean why not,…
Quinoa Tabbouleh Gluten Free
I wanted to make a gluten free version of Tabbouleh so included Quinoa! It's perfect! There's something about Spring that makes me crave bright…
Ratatouille with Herbed Mascarpone
This Ratatouille with Herbed Mascarpone is what dreams are made of. Tender roasted veggies with the most incredible herby mascarpone melting…
Roasted Cauliflower & Mushroom Casserole
Roasted Cauliflower & Mushroom Casserole is a wonderful rustic side dish or vegetarian meal. Roasting the…
Roasted Curried Corn Pudding in Acorn Squash
Roasted Curried Corn Pudding in Acorn Squash. When the end of the summer produce season welcomes in the fall it's a chance for some really…
Roasted Spring Vegetables {featuring Radishes}
Roasted Spring Vegetables I was so pleasantly surprised to learn how wonderful radishes are when oven roasted. It never even occurred to me…
Roasted Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash {with Crispy Sage & Bacon}
I tried to publish this recipe last night but I was struggling and grasping for words. Not that Roasted Sweet Potato & Butternut…
Roasted Vegetable Orzo {Featuring Delicata Squash}
Roasted Vegetable Orzo {Featuring Delicata Squash}, inspired by this wonderfully delightful recipe from 101 Cookbooks. As I've said many times…
Roasted Vegetables {Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts the unsung heroes}
This past winter we began roasting almost all our veggies. We started out with potatoes and onions tossed in olive oil. Then we added…
Rosemary Ham & Swiss Savory Bread Pudding
My kid. I love her completely. Her hugs. Listening skills. Eye contact. Thirst for knowledge. Hugs. Witt. Sense of…
Rosemary, Parmesan & Paprika Oil Roasted Potatoes
I received a text message yesterday...four magic words "I've got dinner covered." Maple-Brined Grilled Pork Chops, spinach…
Sautéed Mushrooms
Caramelizing mushrooms brings out their rich deep flavor and makes them a wonderful add to sauces or beautiful on top of meats and…
Savory Bread Pudding {with Roasted Butternut Squash, Onion & Sage}
For the past couple of years I've been making Bread Pudding during the holidays, sweet bread pudding that is. Bread pudding is such a wonderful…
Seafood Risotto
I took our Basic Risotto Recipe, added seafood, roasted corn and jalapeno, herbs and aromatics and transformed it into a Seafood Risotto meal to…
Seared Ahi Tuna with Thai Risotto
I'm not sure how it happened. Ahi Tuna on sale for $6.99 a pound. Text message...go there. Do not pass go, do not collect $200…
Sesame Brussels Sprout Slaw
Sesame Brussels Sprout Slaw We love slaw at our house and change up our recipe often. But this version was very different. The sesame…
Shrimp Fried Farro
I had my heart set on Fried Rice. Having no rice in the house was just a minor set back. Introducing Shrimp Fried Farro. Welcome…
Simple Sage Browned Butter Spaetzle Recipe
I thought it might be fun to do a little Oktoberfest inspired meal that included simple Sage Brown Butter Spaetzle. Autumn produce is popping up…
Sliced Twice Baked Potatoes {National Potato Day}
This is one of those 'National Days' I will embrace. The Potato. Last night, on the eve of National Potato Day, we had a little…
Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Chips {Share the Love}
I work with 33 unique and amazing individuals. Today I shall recognize one of my more colorful teammates. Her color is pink, her…
Smoked Sausage Hashbrown Casserole
Mel's Smoked Sausage Hashbrown Casserole is one of the most popular side dishes at our company potluck lunches. So when I had a potluck of…
Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese}
A 'Loaded' Baked Potato doesn't have to mean loaded in fat and unwanted calories. Our Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese} is flavor…
Southwest Skillet Corn
Southwest Skillet Corn. Come on fresh corn. I love you so. It really doesn't matter to me how corn is prepared because I…
Southwest Skillet Corn Fritters {with Avocado Ranch Dip}
College Football Season is upon us. In fact, for our team it's GAME DAY!! Since we're a foodie family, Game Day is one…
Spiced Cashew Rice
Aaah the aromas....they're dancing through my kitchen. As soon as I lifted the lid a smile came across my face. The…
Summer Squash Casserole {a Thanksgiving Favorite}
To our family, this IS Squash Casserole. We love it. We look forward to every occasion where it's invited to the table. Today it…
Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes {Share the Love}
Had a wonderful girls lunch out at the Cheesecake Factory this past week. If you've ever been you know their menu is HUGE and everything sounds…
Sweet Peas with Bacon & Shallot {topped with Poached Eggs}
We first enjoyed Sweet Peas with Bacon & Shallot {topped with Poached Eggs} for brunch. Then made them again to serve as a side dish with…
Sweet Potato Casserole {with Brown Sugar & Pecans}
When I was growing up we enjoyed a vast array of appetizers for our Christmas Eve dinner. A tradition that I carried into my adult life. …
Tabouleh & Couscous Salad
I'm not sure why I've waited so long to make homemade Tabouleh. It's packed full of fresh herbs and aromatics, my absolute favorite way to…
Tomato, Cheddar & Basil Pie
This Tomato Cheddar & Basil Pie might just be the prettiest pie I've ever made. There's something so beautiful about a rainbow of homegrown…
