Shake up your side dish game with mashed turnips—a delicious, lower-carb alternative to mashed potatoes that’s just as creamy and comforting! Mashed potatoes get all the love when it comes to a delicious mashed side dish, but mashed turnips should get just as much hype. I first got into mashed turnips when I moved to …
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Charleston Red Rice – Rice gets a big-time upgrade in this exciting and flavorful Southern side dish! Tender, fluffy rice teams up with savory sausage, delectable seasonings, and robust chicken broth. The result is a staple side dish that’s slightly sweet with a hint of heat and smokiness. It can stand on its own as a …
Meaty stuffed green peppers are a satisfying dinner the whole family will love! Seasoned plant-based ground beef and rice are tucked into bell pepper halves and topped with melty vegan cheese. Stuffed peppers are always delicious and I love that they can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. The classic version of …
Jiffy cornbread with creamed corn is your go-to side dish for regular dinners, holidays, or potlucks. It’s easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients and requires a few minutes to prep. This recipe uses cream-style whole kernel corn to enhance flavor while keeping the cornbread moist.
This Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams is an easy side dish for Sunday dinner and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. It uses canned yams, saving you the time you’d use to prep fresh yams or sweet potatoes. Make this ahead of time and tick one item off the holiday meal to-do list.
Hoppin’ John is a Southern classic that combines black-eyed peas with rice, veggies, and seasonings for a flavourful, budget-friendly dish. Serve it on New Year’s Day for good luck, or eat it all year round! So many Southern dishes have a rich history behind them and Hoppin’ John is no exception. This dish originated with …
This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. This recipe uses four types of melted cheese and elbow noodles. It is easily made and cooked perfectly in the slow cooker. There is not much effort required. It’s that time of year when the slow cooker takes over for many of our weeknight …
These whipped sweet potatoes (brown sugar sweet potatoes) are easy to make and a great side dish to replace regular mashed potatoes. It requires a handful of simple ingredients and has a creamy consistency, making it a perfect side dish for dinner or holiday meals. With minimal prep, these mashed sweet potatoes will be ready …
These savory mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. They are easy to make with an instant pot, require minimal prep, and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve this as an alternative to regular mashed potatoes with roasted turkey breast, air fryer ham or any other meat or …
This Old Fashioned Creamed Corn is a classic comfort food. It has sweet corn kernels in a creamy, buttery sauce. Served hot, it makes the perfect companion to your favorite main dishes. Old Fashioned recipes are some of my favorites, especially this creamed corn. There aren’t many ingredients, but the flavor is nothing short of …