Some dinners just call for a little bit of everything: something crispy, something comforting, and a bowl of queso you can keep close by. This chicken chimichanga dinner brings all three to the table with tender seasoned chicken, flavorful Mexican rice, and smooth restaurant-style queso served warm on the side. The chimichangas are filled with…
Side Dishes
The Best Creamy Green Bean Casserole
This homemade green bean casserole is creamy, savory, and full of flavor from fresh green beans, browned mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and nutty Gruyere cheese. A splash of Sauvignon Blanc brightens the rich sauce, while onion and chive cream cheese makes it extra smooth. Crispy fried onions on top bring the crunch that every great green…
Hot Corn Dip
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer that’s guaranteed to disappear before halftime, this Hot Corn Dip is it. Creamy, cheesy, loaded with sweet corn, and packed with ranch and jalapeño flavor, this crowd-pleasing dip comes together in minutes and bakes up hot and bubbly every single time. Whether you’re hosting game day, planning a…
Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe
There are some dishes that just belong at every family gathering. You know the ones. The casserole dishes are lined up, somebody’s guarding the potato salad recipe like it’s a state secret, and right in the middle of the table sits a big bowl of creamy pasta salad that everybody keeps sneaking spoonfuls from before…
The Best Brussels Sprouts Recipe
If you think you don’t like Brussels sprouts, this recipe is about to change your mind! These crispy, caramelized Brussels sprouts are roasted in bacon grease and tossed in a sweet, tangy balsamic maple glaze. The result? Perfectly golden, crispy sprouts bursting with smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. This easy Brussels sprouts recipe starts with…
Brown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans
Hey y’all! Today, we’re diving into a delightful Southern side dish that’s perfect for any occasion: Brown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans. This dish combines the sweetness of brown sugar, the savory crunch of bacon, and the freshness of green beans to create a mouthwatering medley of flavors. It’s simple to make and guaranteed to…
The Best Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
I’m so tired of restaurants playing with my emotions!! I was craving Cracker Barrel®️ Hashbrown Casserole so badly last night! I wanted nothing else. Those pillowy shreds of potatoes smothered in cheese with the faintest hint of onion flavor haunted my tastebuds! I need it. To my dismay, those folks have taken it off the…
Carrot Soufflé Recipe
Cheesy Jalapeño Scalloped Potatoes
The recipe was inspired by the scalloped potatoes I had in NYC. Took my friend to Ocean Prime in Manhattan near the Rockefeller Center. Pretty posh place. I pulled out my fancy shoes that I can barely walk in for the occasion. We had so much fun (and so much booze) that I ended the…
Creamy Spaghetti and Cheese Recipe
A Classic, Southern Side Dish! My family will always choose Spaghetti and Cheese over Macaroni and Cheese. It’s literally a no brainer in my household. I grew up having spaghetti instead of mac and cheese as a side dish. Very rarely would my mom or aunts use elbow macaroni. We still refer to the spaghetti…