Sides & Light Meals

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Lisa ILJ

French Onion Cornbread Dressing with Zatarain’s Smoked Andouille Sausage - Joy the Baker

You are going to love this Crispy Sheet Pan Stuffing and will find many occasions to serve it. It is so easy to make. We combine sourdough bread, cranberries, apple, flavoursome herbs, toss with eggs, butter and seasonings and bake until golden and delicious. It is perfect for the festive season as it has the aroma and flavour that we associate with Christmas. And if you, like me, love the crispy, crunchy parts of stuffing, you are going to love this dish. It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

This chorizo stuffing is crammed with chewy sourdough chunks and smoky chorizo, apples, figs, chestnuts, aromatic herbs and pinenuts.

Bread Based

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This Cabbage Casserole combines tender sautéed cabbage with a creamy egg-and-cheese custard, baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, budget-friendly recipe that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a flavorful side dish.

This Creamy Brussels Sprouts Bake is a delicious and easy side dish that's ready in less than 1 hour. It's creamy, cheesy and so good.

This comforting Cauliflower Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and has added bacon! It's the side that will be sure to satisfy everyone at the table. This side dish features cauliflower, bacon, cheesy sauce mixture, and topped with a bacon bread crumb topping.

Veggie Casserole

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This easy Christmas Couscous is a festive recipe that brings together warm spices, dried cranberries, and bright pomegranate seeds in a 15-minute, no-fuss side dish. The holidays are my favorite time to lean into warm, comforting dishes that also bring a little sparkle to the table. This Christmas Couscous is just that: a festive side... Read More Christmas Couscous © Veggie Desserts.

Pesto couscous is one of those simple couscous recipes that make a quick and easy side dish for lots of different meals. I love making couscous recipes like this one because they are fast, and this one is full of flavour using basil pesto to give the couscous a rich taste. I like to use my creamy homemade pesto in this easy side dish, and I love the slightly chewy texture of using pearl couscous for this easy recipe.

This crispy wild rice pilaf is the perfect side dish for when you want stuffing but without the bread! It's gluten-free.

Grains

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Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas - Cookie Madness

New Year's Day Black Eyed Peas is a traditional Southern dish said to bring you good luck. Learn how to make the classic recipe yourself!

Beans

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Rice

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Sweet potato fritters on white plate with dip.

Potatoes

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Easy chimichurri sauce is a fresh sauce chock full of parsley, garlic, and tangy vinegar. This sauce is delicious spooned over steak or as a marinade for any meat or seafood.

Green harissa in a bowl with a spoon in it.

Gluten free gochujang - a total cheat's version that is quick, easy, 100% gluten free and still just as delicious.

Sauces and Spices

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Sourdough Discard Gyeran Ppang (Korean Egg Bread)

Light meals

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This homemade Truffle Creamed Corn takes comfort food to a whole new level! Sweet, tender corn is simmered in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce and finished with the earthy aroma of truffle oil. Perfect for family dinners or Thanksgiving feasts, this is classic comfort with a touch of elegance!

These crispy Brussels sprout fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with the rich flavors of cheddar cheese, garlic, and thyme. I’ve always loved Brussels sprouts, but I know they can be a bit polarizing for some people. This recipe is a game-changer for skeptics and a revelation for fans.... Read More Brussels Sprout Fritters © Veggie Desserts.

When it comes to quick dinner sides, you’d be hard-pressed to find an easier, more crowd-pleasing recipe than my Air Fryer Broccoli. Simply made with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of active prep time, it’s the weeknight wonder you’ve been missing!

Veggies

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Truffle Creamed Corn

This homemade Truffle Creamed Corn takes comfort food to a whole new level! Sweet, tender corn is simmered in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce and finished with the earthy aroma of truffle oil. Perfect for family dinners or Thanksgiving feasts, this is classic comfort with a touch of elegance!

a jar filled with homemade pesto sauce on top of a wooden spoon next to parsley

Easy Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Easy chimichurri sauce is a fresh sauce chock full of parsley, garlic, and tangy vinegar. This sauce is delicious spooned over steak or as a marinade for any meat or seafood.

Green Harissa

Green harissa in a bowl with a spoon in it.

Gluten free gochujang (cheat's version) - George Eats

Gluten free gochujang - a total cheat's version that is quick, easy, 100% gluten free and still just as delicious.

Sweet Potato Fritters

Sweet potato fritters on white plate with dip.

small muffins with eggs and sausage on a plate

Sourdough Discard Gyeran Ppang (Korean Egg Bread)

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Brussels Sprout Fritters

These crispy Brussels sprout fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with the rich flavors of cheddar cheese, garlic, and thyme. I’ve always loved Brussels sprouts, but I know they can be a bit polarizing for some people. This recipe is a game-changer for skeptics and a revelation for fans.... Read More Brussels Sprout Fritters © Veggie Desserts.

a white bowl filled with potatoes on top of a table

Air Fryer Roast Potatoes (small batch)

Air Fryer Roast Potatoes

a bowl filled with beans sitting on top of a table next to a knitted mitt

Vegetable Salad Recipes

Sweet Pineapple Baked Beans (small batch)

Sweet Pineapple Baked Beans

a white bowl filled with rice and meat next to broccoli on a table

Mom's Barbeque Sauce

Mom's Barbeque Ham