One of my favorite side dishes with dinner, is potatoes! There are so many different varieties, so you can really change flavors and play around with combos. This past week, I went through the my pantry and noticed I had half a bag of potatoes to use up. Since I didn't feel like making mashed ...
Side Dishes
Smoked Sweet Potatoes
You're probably thinking to yourself "smoked sweet potatoes, really"?? But, let me tell you....these are amazing!!! Seriously, incredibly simple to prep, the smoker does all the work, you can top them as desired, and the flavor is much more enhanced through the wood chips compared to cooking them ...
Balsamic Grilled Asparagus
One of my favorite veggies to include with dinner is asparagus. The way my kiddos gobble it up is quite comical, and I just love all the varieties you can do to change it up!! Last week, my hubby was grilling some chicken for dinner and since I had a bundle of asparagus, I quickly prepped this and ...
Hasselback Potatoes
Where oh where have these been my whole life?? Have you tried them?? If not, definitely do so!!! Last week, I made my Mississippi Roast (also a must try) and was trying to think up a side dish to serve with them. I only have 5 potatoes on hand (weird, right??), but wanted to use them up. After ...
Mama’s Homemade Applesauce
Over the Holidays, my kids and I decided to make applesauce. Since my kids LOVE applesauce and ask for it in their lunches each day, I knew it would be a hit with everyone! I had my oldest peeling the apples, my middle and youngest kiddo helped add the ingredients and stir, and then all three were ...
Roasted Potatoes
My family loves their potatoes! Whether mashed, baked, loaded, roasted, or grilled, we are definite fans!! I decided to roast some potatoes with dinner last week and within no time, they were cleared from the plates and seconds were being scooped up!! Not only are these incredibly simple to ...
Grilled Potato Packets
Nothing compliments meat better than potatoes, right?? Last week, my hubby grilled us some chicken, and since the grill was already heated, I decided to make some potato packets and asparagus to go on the grill as well. No heat in my kitchen, and no messes to clean up! Woo hoo!! These potatoes ...
Fresh Pico de Gallo
I don't know about you, but there is nothing better than good salsa with chips, right?? It is such a good side dish, appetizer, snack, etc. and definitely addicting!! Lately, my favorite "salsa", has been this Pico de Gallo version. It is incredibly simple to make, fresh, and surprisingly ...
Baked Parmesan Sweet Potatoes
Now THESE are amazing! Do you love sweet potatoes?? Well, my family sure does and so these were a huge hit!! Last week, my local grocery store had their sweet potatoes on sale and since it had been a while since we had them, I added them to my cart. When I got home, I had originally planned on ...
