Thinly sliced cucumber, marinated red onions, herbs, and a vinegar dressing combine for a crunchy, refreshing cucumber salad. Serve this salad at your next cookout or alongside your favorite protein. This post contains affiliate links. One of my absolute favorite side dishes for summer is cucumber salad. Ever since I can remember, farm-stand corn on …
Packed with veggies, salami, and cheese and tossed with zesty Italian dressing, this Italian pasta salad makes for the perfect lunch or summer side dish! I don’t know about you, but I feel like this is the summer of cookouts. After two years of staying in our bubbles, friends are starting to throw cookouts and …
You can’t have a cookout without potato salad! This easy potato salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and so delicious alongside all of your favorite summer foods. Summer weather makes me crave all kinds of summer potluck foods. You know what I’m talking about. Big tables filled with summer salads, baked beans, sweet corn, fresh watermelon, …
This easy coleslaw recipe will quickly become your new slaw go-to! Serve this simple coleslaw with everything from pulled pork to fish tacos to buffalo chicken sliders and more. You’ll be sure to turn to it time and again this summer! I’m almost embarrassed to admit how often I find myself in the middle of …
Creamy, decadent Homemade Scalloped Potatoes are right at home alongside your holiday ham. This dish is deceptively simple to make but will impress all of your dinner guests. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve never met a potato that I didn’t like. Knowing how to bake potatoes is obviously a must, and I can’t get …
If you love making corn casserole with Jiffy mix, you’re in luck with this Green Chile Corn Casserole! Spruce up the traditional corn casserole with green chiles and cheese. It makes for a delicious and unexpected holiday side dish. Before Thanksgiving, I was discussing my love for Jiffy Corn Casserole with my friend Stephie. She …
Mashed potatoes are a favorite holiday side for a reason! These Garlic Mashed Potatoes are full of roasted garlic flavor and sure to be a hit with everyone. As I’ve mentioned numerous times, Thanksgiving is all about the sides for me. I honestly don’t even think I had a bite of turkey last year. I …
Potato Gratin, also known as potatoes au gratin, is a decadent side dish for any occasion. This classic recipe is sure to make any meal truly feel like a holiday! When I was a kid, I loved and I mean, LOVED potatoes au gratin – although they were straight from a Betty Crocker box, they …
Jiffy Corn Casserole is a classic for a reason! This side dish is easy to make and is a favorite for weeknights and holidays alike! If you’re at all like me, Thanksgiving dinner is all about the sides. Sure, turkey is fine, but my plate is typically loaded with sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, …
One Pot Mac and Cheese is a quick and easy recipe you’ll turn to again and again! Serve it as a side dish or add some broccoli and protein to make it a meal. Every year around this time, I get in a dinner rut and find myself making the same meals over and over …
Honey Glazed Carrots are a simple side dish to add to your holiday table! These carrots are quick to make and use just a handful of ingredients. One of my absolute favorite dishes on our Thanksgiving buffet line are Honey Glazed Carrots. My cousin’s girlfriend, Lorrie, brings them every single year and they are always …
Creamy Grape Salad is the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and refreshing! Crunchy grapes, tangy cream cheese, and toasted pecans make this easy salad a delightful side dish or dessert. I first tried this Creamy Grape Salad a few years ago at my aunt’s house. Her mother-in-law brought it over for a birthday celebration and …
This Mexican Street Corn Salad – also known as esquites – is a delicious way to enjoy the last of the summer sweet corn! Serve this creamy corn alongside tacos, fresh guacamole or salsa, and tortilla chips for an incredible summer meal. There is a local restaurant a couple of towns over that had the …
Greek Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a homemade Greek dressing to create the best pasta salad you’ll ever eat. Make it for lunch or serve it as a side with dinner. I don’t know about you, but I love having a small list of go-to recipes every season that I …
This Cheesy Ranch Pull-Apart Bread is full of sharp cheddar, crumbled bacon, and a buttery ranch topping. It is fun to eat and great for a summer get-together! This post is sponsored by Challenge Butter. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that make My Baking Addiction possible. You might remember me telling you …
Want to make roasted potatoes but don’t want to turn on the oven? Grab your air fryer and make these Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes instead! Are you looking for a super simple side dish that is quick and also delicious? I’ve got ya covered with this recipe for Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes. Whether I’m serving …
Greek Orzo Salad is fresh and bright, perfect for summer! Made with feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, olive, and plenty of herbs and lemon, this pasta salad is delicious on its own or alongside grilled chicken. As the temperature heats up here in Ohio, we’re starting to crave lighter dinners like this simple Greek Orzo Salad. …
These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts will change the minds of any brussels sprout skeptic! These sprouts are made extra crispy in the air fryer and tossed with maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and crumbled bacon for the ultimate punch of flavor. I don’t think I touched, let alone tasted Brussels sprouts until I was well into …
Watergate Salad is loaded with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, miniature marshmallows, and pecans. It’s perfect for a Spring get-together or mid-week dessert. Growing up, salads that weren’t really salads were a staple at my Nana’s house. From Ambrosia Salad to Strawberry Pretzel Salad – these were the salads that I looked forward to at family …
Hash Brown Casserole comes together in less than 10 minutes with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish for potlucks, barbecues, and even brunch. I was first introduced to this Hash Brown Casserole by my stepmom almost 20 years ago and I immediately fell in love with the recipe. I mean. What’s …
Macaroni and Cheese made with roasted chicken, goat cheese, and fresh rosemary.
You don’t need to be Irish to enjoy this Irish Soda Bread! This biscuit-like bread comes together easily and is delicious when slathered with butter and jam or served alongside a bowl of stew. Like a lot of people, I went through a pretty serious sourdough bread baking phase last spring. My friend Stephie had …
Twice-Baked Potatoes are fancy enough for a special occasion but simple enough for any family dinner. Top these potatoes with cheese and your favorite toppings for a delicious twist on baked potatoes. Back in the early 2000’s I had a bit of an obsession with twice baked potatoes. I’m talking making them once a week …
Got a craving for a baked potato with all the fixings? Learn how to bake potatoes at home and you’ll never need to head to a restaurant for a perfectly fluffy potato again! Who else loves a fluffy restaurant baked potato? There’s just something about ordering a steak at a restaurant with a baked potato …