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This Cranberry Jello Salad is loaded with fruit and then served with a marshmallow drizzle. This recipe was passed down to me and I love being able to share it with my family. Cranberry Jello Salad I can't take credit for this one, this Cranberry Jello Salad is actually a recipe from my mother-in-law. Growing up my my husband would have it for all the holidays and when we got married it was one thing he wanted on the menu. My … [Read more...]
It's my favorite kind of salad! Full of fruit and covered in cool whip, this Easy Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a must try! Easy Ambrosia Fruit Salad When I told my kids we would be having salad for dessert after our dinner last night their reaction wasn't that of pure joy. More like, salad really mom? When the salad is filled with fruit and marshmallows then coated in creamy cool whip, well that's a salad any kid would agree to eat! This Easy … [Read more...]
The BEST Green Bean Casserole and so simple to make. With just three simple ingredients and some seasonings this dish is the perfect side. Green Bean Casserole Green Bean Casserole is a classic! It's a recipe my mom made every holiday and sone of my favorites. Then though growing up my mom never put the French fried onions on top since she never liked them. After I was married though my husband suggest that I add them like his mom did and … [Read more...]
These Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes are perfect for holidays! Make them the day before and just reheat the next day. Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes are my favorite thing on earth. I mean besides my family ;) Seriously though I could eat mashed potatoes each and every day and not get sick of them. I don't but I could! On holidays though mashed potatoes are a must. Any and every holiday they will be on my table! Since holidays … [Read more...]
A slow cooker side dish makes dinner time simple. These Slow Cooker Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes are so easy to make and full of flavor. Slow Cooker Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes are my all time favorite side dish and when they can be mad in the slow cooker, well I call that true love. ;) Honestly though for a busy mama any easy recipe is true love. Tossing these potatoes in the slow cooker then finishing … [Read more...]
The BEST meatball placed between bread. I topped it with Mariana sauce, cheese, and then baked. These Meatball Italian Sliders are perfect for a quick dinner or fun appetizer. Meatball Italian Sliders Have you ever gone to a restaurant and just ordered and appetizer as your dinner. I am so guilty of this. I mean who doesn't want cheese fries, mozzarella sticks, or sliders as dinner. These Meatball Italian Sliders are appetizer for dinner … [Read more...]
This dish full of cheesy goodness is a must try! I felt like a Pizza Dip was a perfect movie night treat, and hey it's gluten free. Pizza Dip This Pizza Dip is perfect for any party or get together and one that my husband always request during game days. I mean nothing better then melted cheese when watching football. Last weekend I made pepperoni pizza casserole for the family and everyone loved it so much. I can hardly keep my kids out of … [Read more...]
Creamy and delicious! This Cheesy Corn Casserole is my favorite side dish. It's simple to make and so full of flavor, a real must try. Cheesy Corn Casserole Anything with that is made with melted cheese is going to be good! My entire family loves cheese in all different forms. It was actually pretty hard to put this meal together without little fingers reaching for shredded cheese and sticking their fingers in the cream cheese. When … [Read more...]
These Roasted Parmesan Garlic Potatoes make the perfect side to just about any recipe. Toss these potatoes in parmesan and seasonings then bake in the oven until tender. Roasted Parmesan Garlic Potatoes I love potatoes. They make the perfect side dish to any recipe and can be made in so many different ways. I think my recipe for the best mashed potatoes recipe made me fall in love with potatoes. I made them for thanksgiving years back and … [Read more...]
As dinner or the perfect appetizer you are going to love this easy recipe! These Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa and covered in BBQ sauce and sweet syrup. Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa My husband loves Kielbasa! I knew this easy recipe would be a big hit. They work perfectly as a appetizer or serve with rice and a salad for an easy dinner the family will love. Either way your guests or your family are really going to enjoy these Slow Cooker Sweet … [Read more...]
Ready to try my favorite side dish made in your slow cooker! These Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are super easy to make and taste great, plus no boiling before hand. Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Homemade mashed potatoes are pretty much the best thing in the world. Potatoes are easily my favorite food and if you have not tried my recipe for the best mashed potatoes you need to do that asap. Those potatoes I usually save for the holidays … [Read more...]
With the bold flavor of sausage and herbs this buttery Sausage & Herb Stuffing is on the top of my menu this holiday season. Sausage & Herb Stuffing Stuffing verse dressing. Yes I know the traditions names but I can't help but call all dressings stuffing even if I'm not stuffing the bird with it. It's how I grew up and can't help but think of ranch when calling it dressing, I can't be the only one! No matter what you are calling it … [Read more...]
Mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish. These Mashed Sweet Potatoes have the perfect sweet taste with maple and cinnamon mixed in. Mashed Sweet Potatoes Mashed potatoes are the BEST! I love them in about any form and if you have been around the blog for a while you know this already. I've made them in so many different ways. These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorites. The sweet taste with a savory dish paired with it is the … [Read more...]
The bold taste of sausage and creamy cheese makes in this Cheesy Sausage Dip makes the perfect combination. With tomatoes, green chilis, and corn this recipe a winner! Cheesy Sausage Dip I love a good dip recipe! Game day, holiday get togethers, or movie night a good dip recipe is a must! This Cheesy Sausage Dip is a recipe I love to make for get togethers and game nights. We love family game night but with two toddlers it doesn't always … [Read more...]
Skip the take out tonight and try making your favorite dish at home instead. This delicious Easy Fried Rice is so easy to make and will make the perfect side dish. Easy Fried Rice My husband and I love chines food and ordering out. Once we had kids our date nights out became date nights in. Then 2 years ago me moved a little further out of town and our favorite chines restaurant no longer delivers to us! Now for most of our date nights in … [Read more...]
An easy cheese ball recipe that you and your guest are going to love. This simple Pepperoni Cheese Ball is easy to put together and taste amazing. Pepperoni Cheese Ball We love serving Cheese Ball at parties and get togethers. Every holiday party or game night you will find one on the table. Today I want to share one of my favorites, this easy Pepperoni Cheese Ball. I think it is the perfect snack for the upcoming super bowl. Each year … [Read more...]
Made in your slow cooker then ready to serve, these Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs make the perfect easy appetizer or simple dinner over rice. Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs Slow cooker meatballs are a favorite of mine. They make the perfect appetizer for a party or could be served as an easy dinner over rice. I served them as an appetizer for Thanksgiving and my guest loved them. This Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs is so … [Read more...]
The perfect side dish to just about any meal. I love this recipe for The Best Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes. They are full of flavor and simple to make, I think your family is going to love them. The Best Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes are the best side dish and can be paired easily with just about any meal. These The Best Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes are so good and so easy to make. So if you don't know about my love for potatoes … [Read more...]
Smooth and creamy homemade Sour Cream and Ranch Mashed Potatoes. The perfect side dish for any meal and one that the entire family is going to love. Sour Cream and Ranch Mashed Potatoes Do you have that one food that you can just never turn down? Mashed potatoes are completely my weakness! I could eat them with just about every meal in just about any form. Really potatoes in general, french fries, mashed, smashed, or baked. I love them in … [Read more...]
Click here for the Taco Mac Recipe Sorry for the confusion around here, it looks like my pin was shared with the wrong link and since I didn't pin it I can't edit it. So for those of you looking for the Taco Mac Recipe you can just click the link above. Everything is better with bacon especially when you add it to your favorite appetizer! This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is filled with cooked and crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning, green onions, and … [Read more...]
