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side dishes

30 Minute Dinner Rolls

November 6, 2017 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Skip the store-bought rolls and make these 30 minute dinner rolls instead! They are soft and tender rolls perfect for your next family gathering (ahem, Thanksgiving). I also love baking these rolls for homemade sliders. You can start the rolls just a few minutes before starting your sliders and they will all be done and on…

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30 minute dinner rolls are perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or as the base for sliders!

Filed Under: Bread Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Roll Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes, Yeast Bread Recipes Tagged With: side dishes, thanksgiving

Creamy Fruit Salad Recipe (Thanksgiving Fruit Salad)

October 26, 2016 By Aileen 5 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This creamy fruit salad recipe is one of those dishes that will bring you back to childhood. It’s sweet and satisfying – perfectly paired with cherries, apples, pineapple, and mandarin oranges. We like to call it Thanksgiving Fruit Salad because it’s extra special! Make sure you check out our list of cooking recipe for kids, too!…

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This creamy fruit salad is the perfect side dish for thanksgiving dinner or a backyard barbecue. It's perfectly sweet and could even pass as a healthy dessert. Recipe from aileencooks.com.

Filed Under: Fruit Recipes, Fruit Salad Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes Tagged With: Apples, bbq, fruit salad, side dishes, thanksgiving

Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

October 12, 2015 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This zesty roasted red potatoes recipe is super simple to make in the oven and taste great, thanks to a nice blend of spices. They are delicious plain or dipped in ketchup. What potatoes to use for roasted potatoes? I prefer small red potatoes for their flavor and because I’m lazy and don’t want to…

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A cookie sheet filled with the roasted red potatoes recipe.

Filed Under: Potato Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetable Recipes Tagged With: Potatoes, recipes, side dishes

Blooming Potatoes (aka hasselback potatoes)

September 3, 2015 By Aileen 5 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Blooming potatoes are a nice twist on a traditional baked potato. They are crisp and flavorful.

Filed Under: Potato Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetable Recipes Tagged With: Potatoes, side dishes

Easy Roasted Tomatoes in the oven

August 31, 2015 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

These roasted tomatoes are an easy side dish utilizing fresh ingredients.

three slices of roasted tomatoes on a foil-lined cookie sheet.

Filed Under: Recipes, Roasted Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetable Recipes Tagged With: Roasted Vegetables, side dishes, tomatoes

Yellow Squash Casserole with Cornbread

August 23, 2015 By Aileen 3 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This cornbread is a great way to feature one of summer’s most versatile vegetables – summer squash.

Filed Under: Casserole Recipes, Cornbread Recipes, Recipes, Summer Squash Recipes, Vegetable Recipes Tagged With: Cornbread, side dishes, Summer Squash

Veggie Pancakes Recipe

August 21, 2015 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

These veggie pancakes make the perfect side for breakfast or dinner.

three veggie pancakes cooking in a skillet.

Filed Under: Carrot Recipes, Potato Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Summer Squash Recipes, Vegetable Recipes Tagged With: carrots, purple potato, red potatoes, side dishes, Squash

Honey Roasted Carrots

June 15, 2015 By Aileen 4 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Whip up a batch of these honey roasted carrots. They are a simple and flavorful recipe using fresh carrots, honey, and olive oil. Make sure to check out our full list of cooking recipes for kids, too. Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables. They are versatile, delicious, and bring back fond memories of childhood…

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A close up of roasted carrots topped with sliced green onions.

Filed Under: Carrot Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes Tagged With: carrots, recipes, roasting, side dishes, veggies

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