Festive Pasta Salad by Kelsey Martin

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots) by Micheline

Are you tired of serving plain carrots? This is an excellent sweet sauce you can serve on top of cooked carrots to impress family and friends. You can serve the plain sauce or as in the photo you can add peeled orange slices to the sauce before adding to the cooked carrots for a fancier looking dish or for a special occasion.

Grilled Asparagus by Kelsey Martin

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes by Amos Miller

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North Carolina recipe, naturally healthy and rich in beta-carotene, the most common plant source of vitamin A. But who cares! This is delicious, even if it is good for you...besides, sweet potatoes…

Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux by Chef Smith

If you don't have time for fresh corn you can always use 1 1/4 c of shoepeg corn with 1/4 c cream corn...

Tater Wedges by Jennifer Sikora

Crispy and delicious tater wedges to compliment any meal. Simple and easy to prepare--and frugal on the budget! It's a win-win all the way around with this side dish.

Balsamic Mayonnaise by Smokinhotchef

This is mayonnaise set on it's ear. I came up with it one day while making my traditional homemade mayo. I searched my pantry, and to my dismay, I had run out of white, red, cider, distilled and seasoned rice vinegar. Alas, I came to my balsamic vinegar. I took a gander and gave it the old college try. I was extremely pleased…

Squash Caserole by Kerri Bishop

This recipe is very close to Boston Market's squash casserole. We have always loved this side at the restaurant, but they only have it during the holidays. We made this for Christmas and everyone raved about it. It is really easy to halve the recipe. We have had lots of requests for this recipe. I'd be willing to bet you'll love…

Creamy Mashed Potatoes by Beth Roan

Delicious, easy, creamy mashed potatoes.

Hawaiian Crest Salsa by Smokinhotchef

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness…

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli by Smokinhotchef

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my daughter Genesis loves it and enjoys this recipe as her main dish with no meat added. I feel great knowing my children can be satisfied with a meatless meal and still be happy!

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese by Beth Roan

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Skinny Classic Baked Beans by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Your search might just be over…These classic baked beans are simply wonderful. You’ll love the ease of this recipe, too. Made with such a rich barbecued flavor and a bit of a kick. Great to serve for barbecues or picnics with chicken, beef, pork, burgers or hot dogs. Many recipes for baked beans include bacon or chunks of pork. My…

Boston Baked Beans by Glenn

Deep flavored, muscular, savory baked beans for people who love the experience of good slow-cooked fare.