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Side Dish

FRIED CABBAGE (WITH BACON, ONION, AND GARLIC)

The recipe in question, Fried Cabbage recipe, is the delicious fried cabbage which includes minced and fried bacon, caramelized onions with frenzied cabbage tossed in a mild garlic note and a little spice. It is an accompaniment that is both stalwart and flexible and warms the insides with ease, and is the perfect fit for every meal. The crunch of crispy bacon bits on top of it adds a satisfying sound to every chew taken! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Yummy: the trio of bacon, onions, and garlic is powerful enough to make simple cabbage, which is considered dull, into …

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Baked Potato Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

It’s no secret I love a cozy casserole, and every time life feels a tad too busy (or the weather gets chilly), there’s just something so comforting about diving into a warm dish straight from the oven. Loaded Baked Potato Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is my go-to when I want what I call a “hug in a dish.” We’re talking fluffy baked potatoes, tender chicken, vibrant pops of broccoli, all smothered in a dreamy creamy, cheesy sauce. Fun fact: I actually made this the first time when we were nearly-out of groceries and I was trying to use up leftover …

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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

Let’s be honest — sometimes a “salad” just doesn’t cut it when you’re craving something that actually fills you up and makes your taste buds sing. The first time I threw together an Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad like this, I’d just come home from a grocery run with a rotisserie chicken and, truth be told, a nagging sweet tooth. But what I really needed was a dinner that felt both fresh and a little special, since food should be the happiest part of the day (especially after 40, when we’ve earned it!). Well, friends, this salad delivered all of the …

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Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini, Squash, and Tomatoes

Is there anything better than the smell of roasting vegetables wafting through your house when you’re wrapping up a long day? I doubt it! This roasted garlic-parmesan zucchini, squash, and tomato medley is one I come back to over and over (especially when the summer farmer’s market is practically throwing zucchini at me). It’s got all those edges that get a little crispy, the tomatoes burst just enough, and – miracle of miracles – even my pickiest eater grabs seconds without any bribes. (No, I’m not naming names, but if you’re reading this, you know who you are!) If you’ve …

Side Dish

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Let me tell you, Brussels sprouts weren’t always my kitchen crush. As a kid? No way—they mostly looked suspicious and smelled… honestly, kind of weird. But over the years, I got adventurous with roasting, cheese (always cheese), and, of course, bacon. Now? Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin is my go-to when I want that just-indulgent-enough comfort that makes every gathering feel a little more special—whether it’s a family get-together or a random Tuesday night. This dish has a way of winning people over. Even the “Brussels-are-gross” crowd ends up scraping their plates. My husband literally did a happy dance the first …

Appetizer Side Dish Snack

Golden Crispy Cauliflower Bites

Every once in a while, I’ll make something that gets my husband circling the kitchen like a hopeful golden retriever. These Golden Crispy Cauliflower Bites? Oh, he’s lurking before they’re even out of the oven. Honestly, if you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be this obsessed with cauliflower, of all things, I might’ve laughed. Bread, potatoes, cheese—those used to be my crunchy snack heroes. But these days, roasted and breaded cauliflower totally satisfies that craving for something crispy, warm, and—let’s be real—kind of addictive. A little tangy herby yogurt dip on the side? Well, now we’re talking. …

Side Dish

Roasted Asparagus & Carrots

You know those side dishes that people actually get excited about? You know, the ones that are just as likely to disappear first as the main event? Well, roasted asparagus and carrots fall squarely into that “everyone-will-want-seconds” territory at my house. Maybe it’s because I grew up with so-so boiled vegetables (sorry, Mom!), so the first time I bit into a caramelized, olive oil-roasted carrot, I thought, “Ohhh, we can do THIS with carrots?” And asparagus? Forget it. My family eats it like fries every time I throw it in the oven—crispy tips, slightly charred edges, a couple of grins …

Side Dish

THE FAMOUS KFC COLESLAW RECIPE

There’s just something about classic KFC coleslaw that instantly takes me back to lazy summer picnics—sunshine on your shoulders, the table a little too full of cousins all jostling for a spot, and that giant bowl of cool, creamy coleslaw getting scooped up faster than you can blink. Honestly, I’ve spent years (not even exaggerating!) trying to nail that iconic taste in my own kitchen. You know the one: a little tangy, a little sweet, extra creamy but never gloopy. It’s pure comfort food for me—almost like edible nostalgia. And when you finally get that dressing just right? Every bite …

Appetizer Side Dish

Garlic Cheese Rolls

Have you noticed that certain breads just seem to steal the show no matter what else is on the table? Every time I serve garlic cheese rolls—especially this lightened-up version—I end up spending half the meal fielding requests for the recipe. There’s just something about pulling apart a warm, golden roll, cheese stretching, all that buttery garlic, everyone grinning and grabbing seconds… honestly, it’s a comfort food moment I wish I could bottle up and keep forever. (If only, right? My freezer’s certainly not big enough for that!) I make these Garlic Cheese Rolls for everything from Sunday spaghetti night …

Main Course Side Dish

Chicken And Bacon Fried Rice

Craving a bit of comfort food? Be relaxed and compute with Chicken and Bacon Fried Rice! Whether you’re dressed in hot and cold leftover morning dinner or you crave an appetizing restaurant draw, let this dish satisfy all your needs. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Nutrient Rush: Fragranced yet bacon yet soy and sesame perfumed free meal eater. Fast and Flexible: Feasible in only thirty minutes, this dish is a one-pan feast. That does not limit us: This dish is at ease with leftover rice and chicken, but you may incorporate whatever vegetable or protein you fancy. Bite-Count Wonders: It …