I am a sucker for side dishes especially when it comes to veggies. They can be simply seasoned with salt and pepper or jazzed up like this tasty butternut squash. The butternut squash is sweet in itself but roasted with maple syrup, cinnamon, and thyme... it is heavenly. It is definitely a tasty spin on… Continue reading Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Category: Sides
Creamy Horseradish Cole Slaw
Cole slaw is a typical side dish during the summer months. It is cold and refreshing and just delicious. You can make cole slaw in numerous different ways and they are all equally as delicious as the other. Every family in the South has their own favorite way of making it. This recipe, to me,… Continue reading Creamy Horseradish Cole Slaw
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Hush Puppies
I learned to make hush puppies when I was about 12 years old or so. I never really made them much after that. I was more into other things like dance and all things horses. I was preoccupied, to say the least. I have always loved to cook. It was a fun thing for me,… Continue reading Hush Puppies
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Fried Green Tomatoes
The one thing I love about spring and summer gardens is all of the fresh fruits and vegetables. Being southern one of those delicious summer veggies is green tomatoes. I absolutely love fried green tomatoes, especially on a good BLT. This recipe is my go-to recipe for really good fried green tomatoes. It is a… Continue reading Fried Green Tomatoes
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Green Beans With Tomatoes
This is a perfect side dish for any meal. It is easy to throw together and takes no longer than 10 minutes to make and it is so good! Now I am not sure if this is a Southern dish or not but it is something that I had a lot of when I was… Continue reading Green Beans With Tomatoes
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Fiesta Potatoes
I created these "fiesta potatoes" a few years back when I was on the taco bell fiesta potato kick. Man, that was quite a few years ago now that I think about it. lol. About 15 years ago to be exact. We won't get into that. I got tired of going to taco bell and… Continue reading Fiesta Potatoes
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Wheat Berry Salad With Roasted Vegetables And A Lemon Vinaigrette
Wheatberry Salad With Roasted Vegetables And A Lemon Vinaigrette This is a delicious salad to have as a side dish or just on its own. To be quite honest it does take a while to cook the wheat berries for this recipe but it is so worth it. It is a light and filling dish… Continue reading Wheat Berry Salad With Roasted Vegetables And A Lemon Vinaigrette
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Hashbrown Casserole
Hashbrown Casserole This recipe for hashbrown casserole is an excellent recipe for get-togethers, family gatherings, special occasions, or Sunday breakfasts. I like to grate the potatoes the night before and let them soak overnight in a large bowl of water covered in the fridge. This recipe is so easy to make and it is absolutely… Continue reading Hashbrown Casserole
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Corn Casserole
Corn Casserole I think this is one of my favorite side dishes. It is so easy to put together and it is so good. My mother used to make something similar when I was younger and I have her recipe for it, however, I wanted to create my own version. Her recipe required shucking fresh… Continue reading Corn Casserole
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Fermented Cabbage (Sour Kraut)
Fermented Cabbage is so easy to make and it is so good for you. It has a lot of probiotics that are beneficial to your gut microbiome. It also has Vitamin K2 which is also known for its health benefits. Some studies suggest that it may strengthen your immune system, improve your digestion, reduce your… Continue reading Fermented Cabbage (Sour Kraut)
The Southern Rustic 