My husband doesn’t always believe a side dish is necessary. He is happy to feed the kids a piece of chicken and count the condiments as a side dish. I am a little more traditional. Side dishes really compliment and complete a meal. Fresh vegetables, rice, potatoes, make the sides shine.
Crispy bacon, tomatoes, ranch-inspired vinaigrette, served on a bed of butter lettuce. This BLT pasta salad was so good, everyone loved it (which is no easy feat) and will be on heavy rotation all summer. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and your 4th of July celebration. It was a doozy today. The first really hot day […]
Go South with Cajun Dirty Rice with Sausage—a spicy mix of ‘Holy Trinity’ veggies, rice, and smoky sausage straight from Louisiana. I don’t usually let anything dirty in my kitchen. Except when it comes to this dish. For this plate of rice we’re heading back to the South, to Creole country, to make what appears
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Val’s Corn Pudding – my mom’s famous corn pudding recipe. Made with thickened heavy cream, fresh corn off the cob, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. The kids and I are heading to New Jersey in the morning to visit my family, and spend some time on the beach. I love my summer trips home.
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Don’t sweat something as simple as boiled corn on the cob. With this recipe, you will have a summery and nutritious vegetable side that’s fit for any meal. If you are ever in doubt about what to serve with dinner, look no further than boiled corn on the cob. When you are at the store,
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There is nothing better than elevating an average-Joe ingredient and transforming it into something remarkable. This smoked corn on the cob has it all: delicious spices, smoky flavors, and a tender texture. Who doesn’t love corn on the cob? It’s versatile, easy to make, and it’s a crucial summertime ingredient (especially when it comes to
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This easy oven-roasted garlic is incredibly versatile and delicious. We love to add it to soups, stews, butter, dips and sauces.
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No barbecue is complete without good weather, great friends, and delicious grilled corn in the husk. Smoky, versatile, and an easy side dish to prepare. One vegetable that screams summertime is corn. And what better way to prepare it than on the grill, in the husk? Grilling corn this way gives it a gorgeous and
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Jenny’s Cornbread is a family favorite comfort food that comes straight from my friend Jenny. Boxed cornbread mixed is topped with green chilies, onions, sour cream, and cheese and is then baked for a crunchy, creamy, and satisfying cornbread that goes great with chili or any southern-style dish! If you’ve been reading this blog for
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