Category Archives: Side Dish

Crunchy Pea and Bacon Salad

Posted on May 28, 2012 by tengrrl

Tweet I’m nearly certain this salad is one of those dishes that can’t really be as good for you as the word “salad” might trick you into thinking. For some reason though, it looks good to me. I have no … Continue reading →

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Creamed Corn

Posted on December 26, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet I found this recipe on the Kraft site (original here). Obviously it’s an extra creamy version of creamed corn, thanks to the cream cheese. Sounds intriguing, so I wanted to add the recipe to my collection. Besides . . … Continue reading →

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Paula Deen’s Broccoli Casserole

Posted on November 24, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet Here’s another recipe I discovered during the Food Network Thanksgiving shows a few years ago. During the show where Paula makes this casserole, she says it’s not Thanksgiving unless it’s on the table (original here). Ingredients 2 (10-ounce) packages … Continue reading →

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Micro-way-cool Bacon and Green Beans

Posted on November 20, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet When I saw Rachael Ray making this recipe (original here) during one of the Food Network Thanksgiving shows a few years ago, it was a definite “duh” moment. Mom loves beans, potatoes, and bacon. Adding bacon to the Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 19, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet This home-made cranberry sauce beats the canned version easily. The recipe is from the November 2011 issue of Coastal Living (original here). Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons orange zest 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Three-Cheese Mashed Potato Casserole

Posted on November 18, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet Everyone here loves cheese, so this recipe from the April 2003 issue of Southern Living (original here) is going to be a sure-fire hit. The note with the recipe says, “The cheese in this mashed potato casserole is really … Continue reading →

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Creamy Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Posted on October 27, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet With this recipe from Hellman’s (original online), “Steak house standard loaded baked potatoes transform easily into a decadent family-size dish!” Ingredients 3 lbs. all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cubed 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.), divided 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Slow-Cooker Tuscan Beans

Posted on October 10, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet A recipe from the September 2011 issue of All You (original here). The note with the recipe explains that “At less than 50¢ per serving, this hearty dish will fill you up without emptying your wallet. Complete this meal … Continue reading →

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Simmered Italian Rice

Posted on October 7, 2010 by tengrrl

Tweet Found this tasty-looking recipe on the September issue of All You. It looks like an upscale version of the dish my brother named “Rice with Too Much Rice.” He was 4 or 5, and thought it was Chicken and … Continue reading →

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Corn Casserole

Posted on August 8, 2010 by tengrrl

Tweet When I saw Paula Deen make this side dish, I knew it would become a family favorite. Every time I make it, someone remarks, “Your father would have loved this.” He would indeed have gobbled this casserole up and … Continue reading →

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