Side Dishes

These Battered Potato Wedges are lightly coated in seasoned beer batter. They are deep-fried until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Why I love this recipe These fried potato wedges are delicious and ready in just 25 minutes. Notes about ingredients and substitutions Beer – any beer will work. You can also …

This easy Ham and Cheddar Macaroni Salad is coated in a slightly sweetened mayonnaise dressing. It has just 6 ingredients plus salt and pepper, 6 steps to make, and 20 minutes to prepare, then chill.  Why I love this recipe This delicious small-batch macaroni salad recipe makes a great side dish and serves 2 to …

This 8 Ingredient Spanish Rice has just 4 steps and is ready in 25 minutes. The rice is cooked with onion, tomato sauce, cumin, garlic salt, oregano, and chicken broth for a delicious flavor combination. Why I love this recipe  It’s a perfect side dish made in just one pan and serves 2 people. Substitutions …

Oatmeal Raisin Muffins are packed with wholesome oats, cinnamon, and juicy raisins. They are a delicious and nutritious breakfast, dinner side dish, or snack. Quick and easy to make, this small-batch recipe is ready in about 30 minutes! Why I love this recipe This recipe makes a small batch of muffins that go great with …

Easy Marinated Brussels Sprouts with balsamic and soy sauce marinade is a fast, healthy side dish. One of the best ways to prepare Brussels sprouts is to roast them in the oven until tender. This low-carb recipe takes just 20 minutes to bake and goes great with lunch, dinner or with a date night meal. …

These Cream Cheese Stuffed Shells have jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture of chives or green onions, topped with spaghetti sauce and gooey cheese, and garnished with fresh parsley or fresh basil. Why I love this recipe This easy recipe uses just 6 ingredients and makes a great side dish or meatless …

These bakery-style Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Sour Cream are fluffy, soft, bursting with lemon flavor, and are absolutely delicious. They have a subtle sweetness and a slight crunch from the poppy seeds and the turbinado sugar sprinkled on top. This small batch muffin recipe makes just 4 – 6 and is perfect for breakfast, …

This easy Ham and Egg Salad combines cubed ham, pasta, hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard, celery, onion and seasonings. This easy ham pasta salad is perfect for using up that leftover holiday ham but you can also use ham steaks or pre-cubed ham. If using the hardboiled egg, the time to make this …

This Corn Casserole without Jiffy mix is seriously delicious and super simple to make from scratch without a mix and without creamed corn. It’s creamy and fluffy packed with awesome corn flavor. This is a small batch corn pudding casserole recipe perfect for 2 as a side dish on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or any …

Roasted Green Beans with Bacon have tender crisp green beans coated in garlic and olive oil topped with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and bacon. This small batch baked green beans recipe serves 2 and makes a delicious and impressive side dish. How to trim green beans Trimming green beans is pretty easy.  Place the …

This easy baked Spaghetti Squash with Brown Sugar is paired with butter and cinnamon to create a sweet squash flavor with a satisfying crunch perfect for fall. An entire baking dish full of spaghetti squash has the same number of calories as a small bowl of regular pasta. Spaghetti Squash has a smooth, nutty flavor all its own. It is hearty …

This Small Batch Cornbread is a crumbly, slightly sweet cornbread that is delicious served with a bowl of chili or topped with butter, honey or jam. This is a cornbread recipe without buttermilk and is super easy to make. You probably already have the ingredients in your pantry. Mix it up in just one bowl, …

Crockpot Corn on the Cob is easy and it comes out so flavorful and perfectly tender. Let it slow cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. If you’re not ready to serve it right away you can just turn it to warm until you need it. This recipe makes a …

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad has elbow macaroni, shredded carrots, diced celery, and green onion coated in a slightly sweetened mayonnaise dressing. Hawaiian pasta salad is a staple on the menu of any classic Hawaiian plate lunch and it pairs great with BBQ meats and sandwiches. Serve it with this BBQ Brisket or these Zesty BBQ …

This Old Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad starts with a buttery crushed pretzel crust topped with a sweetened cream cheese layer and strawberry Jell-O filled with fresh strawberries. These individual strawberry pretzel desserts combine the flavors and textures of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy! This small-batch recipe makes a great side dish or dessert for two. …

This Cold Seafood Salad has chopped imitation crab meat combined with onion and celery in a creamy dressing that is delicious and inexpensive. Why I love this recipe You can eat it as is, serve it with your favorite crackers, or use it to make a crab salad sandwich. This is a small batch copycat …

This easy Pico De Gallo is an authentic Mexican chunky fresh salsa recipe that’s simple to make at home. It’s delicious and has a mildly spicy kick. To make it spicier leave the jalapeño pepper seeds in. This simple small-batch low-carb recipe makes a great side dish or appetizer for two. Pico is also called …

This oven roasted Sheet Pan Cauliflower recipe is easy, delicious and ready in 25 minutes. The flavor and texture are perfect with just some cauliflower florets and simple seasonings tossed in oil. We love roasted cauliflower and it has become a favorite go to side dish. The combination of oil and seasonings caramelizes the florets …

This easy Guacamole with Tomatoes is fast and delicious, ready in just 10 minutes! It’s a fresh, homemade dip recipe that doesn’t get any easier! Canned diced tomatoes with green chile peppers are added to ripe avocados, along with lime juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, red onions, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. If …

This delicious Cold Broccoli Salad with Bacon recipe is a combination of broccoli, bacon, red onion, dried cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, and sliced almonds. It’s coated with a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It’s super easy and durable because it won’t wilt. This is a small batch recipe for two that is a great light and refreshing …

This Elote Casserole has all the delicious flavors of Mexican Street Corn in an easy and quick casserole recipe. The combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, and garlic mixed with corn and Queso Fresco cheese is perfect and whips up in just 30 minutes. This small batch dish makes a great year-round side dish …

These Twice Baked Potatoes with Cream Cheese are twice-baked with a delicious blend of cream cheese, garlic, and baby spinach. The result is a potato dish with a crispy, salty skin and a creamy interior, perfect for serving two and complementing any main course. Why I love this recipe These potatoes are easy to make, …

Soft Pretzels are warm and golden with a chewy salty crust. Serve them plain or dip them into your favorite mustard or cheese sauce. The ingredients are typical pantry staples making it convenient to whip up a batch of pretzel dough anytime you are in the mood. Once you taste these pretzels, that mood will …

Easy Chicken Gravy from Scratch is hearty and delicious comfort food. It is so simple and can be made in just one pan with or without drippings. This smooth creamy gravy is a great addition to make any dinner even more special. Just 3 ingredients plus salt and pepper. Try slathering this tasty sauce over …

This American Stuffing is very easy and is a classic bread stuffing recipe that uses a generous amount of chopped celery, onion, and seasonings and can be baked alone or inside a small turkey. It’s simple and much tastier than stuffing mix. Why I love this recipe This simple from-scratch recipe takes only 5 minutes …

This easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole has thawed hash brown potatoes combined with tender crisp onions, butter, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese all topped with buttery crunchy potato chips or French’s Fried Onions. This cheesy potato casserole, that everyone loves at potluck dinners, is downsized to feed about 4 people. …

This baked Sweet Potato with Marshmallows and brown sugar is topped with pecan streusel. Each potato is transformed into a creamy, indulgent treat, perfectly contrasted by the crunchy pecan streusel on top. Whether you choose to bake the sweet potatoes in the oven or opt for the comforting slow cooker method, this dish promises to …

Cheesy Creamed Corn has a delicious combination of buttery corn mixed with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This cheesy version is so much better than a store bought can of creamed corn. It is easy and quick to make, ready in just 15 minutes. The ease and quickness of this dish made it the …

The best easy Homemade Dinner Rolls smell and taste amazing! This small batch of buttery rolls bakes up soft and tender. This easy recipe makes just 4 rolls and is a perfect side dish for so many recipes ranging from easy weeknight casseroles, steak, chicken, pork or Thanksgiving Dinner for two. How to make Bread Buns Preheat …

Best Classic Creamy Coleslaw is super easy and delicious with coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage and a perfect creamy dressing. This small batch recipe makes a great side dish for two. Serve this dish with sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs. Try these Philly Cheesesteak Burgers, Beer Brats, or Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches. How to make American …

These are the best crispy Baked Potatoes ever! They have crispy, chewy salted golden skin, and are light and fluffy on the inside. They are baked in the toaster oven, or you can use your regular oven. Why I love this recipe I love that you can create so many different meals by starting with a baked potato and …

These Banana Raspberry Muffins are delicious, moist, and beautiful! These muffins bake up fluffy and are packed full of the perfect flavor combination. Just 10 ingredients and 40 minutes! Why I love this recipe I love the combination of fresh raspberries and chocolate, especially when paired with dark chocolate. So why not combine them with …

This Peach Tomato Salsa is both light and refreshing, combining fresh tomatoes, yellow onion, and sweet, juicy peaches. It is enhanced with cilantro, green chilies, cider vinegar, and lime juice. Prepare it in just 5 simple steps and 15 minutes! Why I love this recipe This easy peach salsa recipe makes just 4 cups and …

6 Ingredient Mac and Cheese is cheesy, rich, creamy, ultimate comfort food using just 6 ingredients. This dish makes two generous-sized main dish portions. Why I love this recipe This is one of my favorite small-batch recipes. I love the look and texture of Cavatappi pasta but any pasta works excellently in this classic mac. …

This Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake is comfort food at its finest. It has a light, fluffy, creamy texture and flavors of bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives. This small-batch potato recipe for two makes a great side dish. These holiday mashed potatoes go great served with Ribeye Steak and Shrimp with Parmesan Sauce or Crispy Fried Chicken …

This delicious and Chunky Potato Salad is loaded with crisp bacon, tender potatoes, diced hardboiled egg, diced dill pickle, onion, and celery smothered in a simple dressing of mayo, seasoned salt, and pepper. This small batch recipe for two makes a great side dish any time of the year. Serve it with these Grilled Beer …

This Mini Sweet Potato Casserole with mini marshmallows and crunchy pecans is light, fluffy, and has just the right sweetness and creamy texture. This small batch recipe for two is a favorite Thanksgiving side dish. Try it for an intimate Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, holiday meal, or any day of the year. Why I love this …

This Creamy Green Bean Casserole, with fresh green beans, a rich creamy mushroom sauce from scratch, and crispy French’s Fried Onion topping is delicious, easy, and quick and cooks in just one cast iron skillet. This classic recipe makes a great side dish for two and is perfect for intimate date night meals, Thanksgiving or …

These Beer Battered Mushrooms are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown with the perfect beer batter coating over delicious whole button mushrooms. Ready in just 15 minutes! This recipe makes a small batch just right for 2 people. It makes a great homemade appetizer or side dish for your favorite burger or sandwich. The best dipping …

This Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe is easy, delicious, and quick, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfectly cooked pasta or macaroni is tossed with solid white albacore tuna, sweet onion, peas, and a creamy mayo and sour cream dressing.  This small batch recipe makes a great side dish or main dish. Throw it in your …

In this easy and tasty BLT Macaroni Salad bacon, lettuce and tomato are mixed with pasta and a creamy delicious dressing. This small batch recipe is a great side dish and serves two or three people. You can use any pasta shape you prefer and this gorgeous cavatappi pasta is my favorite. Need a main …

Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions are deliciously creamy and cheesy. The added flavor of the onion baked inside is amazing! This dish is homemade from scratch. This recipe serves two people cooked in individual dishes for a romantic dinner, but could also be cooked in one dish if preferred. Plan ahead as it takes 1 …

These Roasted Fingerling Potatoes are buttery with garlic and herbs tossed with Parmesan cheese and roasted to crispy tender perfection! They are easy and quick, ready in just 35 minutes. This recipe makes a small batch side dish perfect for two people. How to make Roasted Baby Potatoes Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. …

These Old Fashioned Onion Rings are deep fried to a crispy golden brown with the perfect batter coating over delicious sweet onion rings. This recipe uses just 8 ingredients and takes just 15 minutes! Why I love this recipe This recipe makes a small batch side dish just right for 2 to 4 people. It …

These Homestyle Baked Beans are packed full of onion and real bacon. Ketchup, molasses, and brown sugar make up the tangy sauce that gives these baked beans a sweet barbecue natural flavor. They are slow-cooked in the oven. Just 6 ingredients and just 6 steps. This is a classic side dish for your summer cookout …