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Orzo Roni
Pasta Salads and Sides

Orzo Roni

If you like Rice-A-Roni, you are going to like this spinoff Orzo Roni version. Orzo and broken spaghetti are toasted until nutty and simmered in a chicken flavored broth. It’s a perfect all-purpose side dish for any meal. My husband loves Rice-A-Roni. If he had his way, it would be on the dinner table at least once a week. While this sounds fine, he always …

Sautéed Garlicky Watercress With Bacon
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Sautéed Garlicky Watercress With Bacon

Watercress simply sautéed with garlic and topped off with crispy bacon crumbles is a delicious combination. With the health benefits of watercress and the indulgence of bacon, this simple side dish has the best of both worlds. Did you know that watercress is a superfood? In fact, it tops the CDC’s list of the most nutrient-dense superfood. If you like the vegetable but were not …

Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Drizzle

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These Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Drizzle are a burst of spring  flavors on a plate. Not only is this healthy veggie side dish going to make your family happy, it is also fancy enough for entertaining. It’s the end of another holiday weekend. I hope you are not feeling too guilty about what you ate. Did you have more ham, …

Springtime Potato Salad
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Springtime Potato Salad

Potato salad that is springtime in a bowl with asparagus, peas, eggs, mint, and lemon. It is a versatile side dish that goes well with beef, chicken, pork, fish, or lamb chops. I hope your spring is starting out on a good foot. I am looking forward to enjoying more outdoor activities that do not include freezing to death. This potato salad is a perfect side dish for …

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken / Poultry Main Dish Pasta Salads and Sides

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with an Italian flare with a little help from pene pasta, chicken, olives, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, Italian dressing, and Parmesan shavings. It’s substantial enough to have as a meal. Hello there! It looks as if spring is going to arrive after all. The snow has finally started to melt, so we are making some progress. And with the time …

Slow Cooker Corn Souffle
Salads and Sides Slow Cooked

Slow Cooker Corn Souffle

This Slow Cooker Corn Souffle tastes like a cross between cornbread and corn pudding. It this the perfect side dish for fall meals, the holidays, family dinners, and potlucks. This is set-it-and-forget-it recipe, made in a slow cooker. I had corn souffle for the first time at a dinner party about seven years ago. A couple of friends came across the recipe and wanted to try it out …

Carrots and Turnips
Salads and Sides

Carrots and Turnips with Honey Pecans

Carrots and turnips is a great side dish for the holidays. This version is topped with honey and butter-coated pecans. It is a crowd-friendly vegetarian side dish and completes any fall, Thanksgiving, or Christmas dinner menu. This recipe was originally posted on 11/3/2014 and was updated with new images and added content on 10/5/2024. Hope you all had a good weekend! I spent mine being …