Side Dishes

Praline Sweet Potato Casserole will convert anyone who *thinks* they hate sweet potatoes into someone who craves them. If you are looking for amazing sides for Thanksgiving dinner, this is the best...

Learning how to make mashed potatoes may not seem like seem like a hard task, but a few special secrets will give you the best mashed potatoes you have ever eaten!   No one likes a mountain of...

If you want the perfect fall side dish, this roasted butternut squash gratin is the best recipe you will make! Many people don't know how to cook a butternut squash but it is so easy. This cheesy and garlic...

Grilled mushroom skewers are one of my favorite side dish recipes in the summer.  Anything I can quickly throw on the grill will make those lazy summer days the best.  This recipe uses baby portabella...

Grilled salsa takes your summer grilling recipes to a place you haven't been before.  Fresh pineapple, pears, red onion and peppers get sweeter and smoky on the grill before you toss them together...

Grilled Zucchini Parmesan is a healthy and low carb dinner idea.  This delicious recipe is completely satisfying and kid friendly.  The parmesan and mozzarella cheese take it over the top.  You...

Hummus is always a favorite healthy snack in our house but I want it to be super smooth, not like I'm eating pasty sand.  I've got all the tips for a silky smooth end result.  This hummus recipe...

Asparagus is my favorite spring vegetable side dish and I decided to take it to a whole new level of fabulous by wrapping it prosciutto and grilling it until the ham is perfectly crispy.  This recipe...

A sweet potato is my go-to superfood!  The health benefits often deem them the "world's healthiest food" plus unlike kale, they are super delicious and satisfying!  My recipe for these baked...

Learn How to Make Caesar Dressing because homemade is so much better than store-bought! This salad is the one salad in our house that absolutely everyone loves:  Straight forward romaine lettuce,...

Broccoli slow roasted until caramelized with garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese sounds like the perfect healthy recipe for dinner! This recipe is very easy, simple to toss together and quick for a weeknight...

Squash season has officially arrived and if you haven't discovered spaghetti squash yet, you will love me for this healthy low carb recipe that is additively yummy!  It is simple to prepare this vegetarian...

Before we officially say goodbye to summer, I had to toss in this recipe using those amazing garden tomatoes!  Say hello to my Avocado and Feta BLT Salad.  Hello :) Up here in Minnesota, Mother...

There are some recipes that I just assume people know how to make, like my Rock Star Guacamole, until someone calls me and proceeds to sternly inform me that a certain recipe of mine is not on my blog....

I live in a beautiful 120 year old house and I adore all the unique details it sports compared to a newly built home.  The gorgeous trim, the original wood floors, a beautiful stairway and banister....all...

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is the best summer recipe side dish you will make!  Loaded with fresh broccoli, cauliflower and bacon, plus a simple homemade salad dressing drizzled over the top.  It...