Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Holidays are always approaching, one of the most special times for gathering with family and sharing cherished dishes. One of my go-to side dishes to make is Baked Macaroni & Cheese. It’s not just a holiday favorite; it’s also a treasured recipe passed down from my grandma, making it even more special. Baked macaroni and…

Smothered Green Beans and Potatoes

Smothered green beans and potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. It’s super easy to make and so flavorful. This dish makes the perfect side dish for Sunday dinners and family dinner. Usually, when I make this dish, I add chopped bacon or smoked meat. For this recipe, I stuck to just the potatoes…

Easy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Today is a spaghetti type of day! Whenever I make this classic dish, I try to make it more than just meat sauce and spaghetti pasta. The sides you put with a dish can turn a budget friendly meal to a fancy looking one.  So today, I added roasted potatoes to the menu. These potatoes…

Crispy Hasselback Potatoes

Previous blogs I mentioned how a bag of potatoes goes a long way. I may buy a bag for a specific dish, then use what I have left for a later dish. Potatoes are so versatile in the kitchen. And, of course, make some of the best side dishes like: mashed potatoes,  scalloped potatoes, fried…

The Perfect Yellow Rice

Yellow rice is a popular type of rice, that is made with white rice. This rice can be enjoyed with almost any type of main dish. I usually see this rice made with chicken, beef, pork, and even seafood. This rice is super easy to make from scratch! You will need that 1 main ingredient,…