Practical DIY for the busy woman
Creamy, mashed sweet potatoes topped with buttery, brown sugar pecan streusel like topping adds the BEST side to your holiday meal! And, side note, this sweet potato casserole doesn’t just have to be eaten at the holidays! In fact, we just had it for Father’s Day yesterday paired with steak. So yummy! This sweet potato Read More
This Easy Broccoli Casserole is top on my list of comfort foods. It is perfect for holiday meals, potlucks, company, etc! And it makes a nice full 9×13 pan, so it really is nice to make for a group of people. You can easily halve it and bake it in a square pan though, if you don’t Read More
Calling all pasta lovers! Pasta side dishes make a a great side to any meal, whether it be a cold pasta salad or a hot, cheesy pasta, there is a pasta to pair with just about anything. If you want light and fresh, or cold and creamy, there is a recipe for you in this Read More
Coleslaw is a timeless side dish that is simple yet delish. It’s a great side to take to a picnic, potluck or other get together especially as the summer nears. I find this KFC copycat recipe to be so refreshing during the summer. The coldness, crispness of the fresh veggies and crunchiness is so refreshing Read More
Carrots are a versatile and healthy vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are especially delicious when they are roasted in the oven with honey and spices. This recipe for honey roasted carrots is a simple and easy way to add a healthy side dish to any meal. Honey roasted carrots Read More
Perfect for a busy weeknight meal, we show you how to make a simple yet delicious jiffy corn casserole. From prepping the ingredients to baking it in the oven, we’ll explain step-by-step how to make this classic comfort food dish. Yum, Jiffy corn casserole! Maybe you know this as corn casserole or corn pudding or Read More
Original content posted May 2019. Updated June 2022. Want rice that turns out perfectly every single time? This easy way to make rice in the microwave yields rice that is fluffy and clump free. It’s so simple to do and a great time saver for an easy dinner! For years, we have cooked rice in Read More
Summer is all about picnics, family reunions, bbq’s…. all the fun get-togethers with family and friends during a fun time of year! This simple, summer coleslaw recipe is one that you can mix up in 5 minutes or less! A Simple Summer Coleslaw Recipe What I love about this coleslaw recipe is how Read More
Simple Pasta Salad This simple pasta salad is so delicious and fresh! I love pairing this pasta salad with some grilled meat for the perfect summer meal! At my house we love fresh veggies and summer days! Our baby girl is almost due and we are trying to enjoy and cherish the last Read More
This Cool & Creamy Cucumber Salad shouts summer. Take a bowl of this side dish to your next cook out, party at the park, or barbecue. This summer salad is easy to prepare, budget friendly and bursting with fresh flavors. I absolutely love the fresh taste and smell of cucumbers! Add Read More
18 Vegetable Side Dishes (that aren’t boring!) If you’re like me and eat lots of vegetables, you’re probably always on the lookout for new vegetable side dishes to add to your menu. I make at least one vegetable side dish for dinner, and steamed broccoli or plain green beans is a little boring for me. Read More
This time of year lots of you are probably getting loads of zucchini from your garden and need some ways to use it so that it is not wasted. The summer months are a time when zucchini is in abundance! Because it’s easy to grow and has a long growing season, it is often found Read More