Less Fuss, More Food
Red Bean Salad is a perfect side kick for grilled or smoked meat, spicy chicken, or juicy burgers. Or great for a substantial snack on the appetizer buffet with some tortilla chips. With minimal prep and cooking, it goes together quickly and can be served …
Broccoli Bacon Salad is a terrific side dish option for hot summer dinners or potlucks. Make it ahead, chill it down, and it’s ready when you want it and the leftovers are a great snack. I’m not generally a fan of raw broccoli, but a …
Golden Crumb Broccoli Bake is another easy and delicious side from Mike’s family. My mother-in-law has passed along a number of casserole recipes to us over the years and this is another winner. It’s a fun change to our regular rotation of roasted or steamed …
Cornbread Dressing has been a family favorite side dish for as long as I can remember. It’s easy to make, a great side, and leftovers reheat well. Plus, we almost always have leftover cornbread and homemade bread, so this is a great way to use …
Classic Cornbread is the perfect, quick accompaniment for a pot of beans or split pea soup. It’s super easy to put together, delicious, and filling. And, if you have leftovers, you can make Southern Cornbread Dressing which is a real treat! We have a bit …
We’re fortunate to have enough room on our property to have a number of apple trees as well as multiple vegetable garden plots. And, we enjoy growing, harvesting, and utilizing the vegetables and fruit. One great way to use an abundance of apples is to …
Another great addition to our summer cool down salad spree, Corn Succotash Salad. It isn’t your typical succotash since we’re not huge fans of lima beans. But, this is a fresh, crunchy salad that can be adapted to anyone’s liking. The white beans provide nice …
Mediterranean Farro Salad is a newer addition to the side dish rotation in our house. Lately, we’ve been introducing more whole grains into our routine and trying new recipes for cold salads. This one has great texture, bold flavors, and beautiful colors. It combines the …
White Bean Salad highlights the Spanish flavors of creamy beans, sharp shallots, sweet crunch from bell peppers, and light acidity of tomatoes with a simple oil and vinegar base. It pairs well with meat or hearty vegetarian main dishes or makes a great, protein rich …
Quinoa Veggie Salad exceeds expectations for a cool yet hearty side on hot summer evenings. I’ve been making a variety of sides lately that can be served cold and hold well to reduce the amount of time in the kitchen. This salad is easy to …
