Roasted Sweet Potatoes are such a great side dish, especially this time of year. Serve them along most anything to add taste and color to your dinner plate! Okay you guys. When people say sweet potatoes do they mean actual sweet potatoes or yams? Because the first time I went to make a recipe that called for sweet potatoes, I went and bought sweet potatoes. When I cut into them they were white but the photo for the recipe showed an orange potato. I was so confused. … [Read more...]
Blackberry and Pear Salad
I’m sharing #Freshworks in my life as part of a Rubbermaid Freshworks sponsored series for Socialstars™ Blackberry and Pear Salad is a delicious salad to ease into Fall. Use up the last of the seasonal blackberries and greens with some pears that are coming on. Have you all survived the summer? I know there's still some of it left but Fall is coming and I'm kinda happy about that. I love the food of summer but I do not love the heat. I love that my children are soon going back to school. … [Read more...]
Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
These Garlic Parmesan Potatoes are an easy and addicting side dish that your whole family will love. Who can resist baby potatoes? I realize that these Garlic Parmesan Potatoes use the oven which I hate doing during the summer. But. They are so so good. Crispy, flavorful little bites of deliciousness you cannot resist. They go with pretty much any main dish. The kids will love making these. They are super easy and simple but so flavorful. We ate them with these Baked Parmesan Chicken … [Read more...]
Mexican Rice
I'm always on the lookout for easy sides, espeically when it comes to our Mexican dinners. This Mexican Rice couldn't be more simple to make and so much better than anything you could find in a box! You may already have these ingredients on hand. I know that I try to keep them stocked in my pantry. It's typically served along side refried beans, but I love it with my homemade Black Beans and even with my Street Corn. This is a great recipe to put in your file and keep handy because … [Read more...]
25+ Memorial Day Recipes
We've put together 25+ Memorial Day Recipes that will come in handy very soon. The best part is you can use these recipes all summer long! Anyone else love this time of year in regards to food? I love all the salads, berries, grilling and desserts that come with it. Picnics, cook outs, potlucks, etc just taste so good this time of year. Everything is so fresh and delicious. Memorial Day is coming up and we have over 25 recipes just for the occasion. Use this collection to put on one delicious … [Read more...]
Lime Cilantro Dressing
I’m sharing #Freshworks in my life as part of a Rubbermaid Freshworks sponsored series for Socialstars™ Whether you use this as a salad dressing or dip, Cilantro Lime Dressing is a tasty choice. It mixes up in a blender so there's easy clean up, too! Before we get to the Lime Cilantro Dressing that I am sharing today, I wanted to show you something. Do you remember the strawberries I used in my Strawberry Streusel Muffins? Well I took a picture of them two weeks after I first put them in … [Read more...]
Almond Bacon Green Beans
Almond Bacon Green Beans are a great side dish to most any meal. It's full of great flavor that will be a hit with your family. Amy from My Name is Snickerdoodle here! I've been trying to focus more on menu planning and getting myself organized when it came to making dinners for my family. Sometimes it's such a struggle to think of new dishes that you think your loved ones will like. I was putting a lot of emphasis on the main course and really giving no thought to making the side dishes a … [Read more...]
Cheesy Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Leeks
If you want a comforting side dish, look no further than these Cheesy Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Leeks. They are so great on the side of practically anything! I am all about comfort food. Especially during the cold months which seem to be about 9 months of the year here in Idaho. You can make veggies into comfort food easy. Just cook them in some butter, add cheese and a little cream and ta-da! You've got yourself a warm and comforting dish to serve with some chicken, pork chops, roast beef … [Read more...]
Yellow Rice
Yellow Rice is so easy to make and tastes delicious. It's the perfect side or great in burritos as well. I'm back from a much needed break and hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year's! I just did the bare minimum to keep my blog going and and ready to get back at it. The kids are back in school and I'm ready to roll (mostly). I made homemade Yellow Rice and you won't want to buy the boxed kind after you see how easy it is. It goes well with most main dishes and you can use it in my … [Read more...]
Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice is a flavorful side dish to any meal. It's so easy to make (five minutes) and comes out perfect every time. Anyone else kinda happy/kinda bummed school is back/about to be back in session? I love it because my kids are out of each others' faces and spaces and back into a routine and because I get my house/routine/sanity back. BUT. I hate, double hate, loathe entirely allll the homework. Did I ever tell you how badly I hate math and science (See previous words)? I seriously get … [Read more...]
