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Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic Macaroni Salad

Summer is almost here which means BBQ and picnic season are quickly approaching. Macaroni salad is a classic summer side dish that is perfect for bringing to a friends house or serving alongside your favorite main dishes. it’s one of those recipes that everyone loves and you truly can’t go wrong with it. I lightened my version up a tad by cutting the mayo with Greek yogurt and reducing the amount of sugar that is traditionally used plus I add a ton of crunchy veggies for texture and flavor. This recipe for classic macaroni salad will surely become one of your new favorite dishes to make all summer long!

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PostedMay 17, 2022
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesSide Dishes, Salads
Tagsside dishes, salads, pastas, pasta
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Southern Style White Beans and Ham

There are many ways to cook white beans including soups, stews, salads and more, but one of my favorite ways to cook them is southern style with a smoky ham hock where they simmer all day. This method ensures the beans get filled with flavor and get nice and creamy and delicious. These beans could truly be a meal of their own, but I love to serve them up with cornbread and my favorite collard greens. This recipe for southern style white beans and ham is going to quickly become a new favorite recipe to make when you are craving some comfort food.

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PostedNovember 30, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner, Side Dishes
Tagsside dish, white beans, dinner
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The Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Side dishes are arguably the important element for your Thanksgiving table. They complete the meal and no Thanksgiving feels right without a good balance of everyone’s favorites. That’s why I rounded up 20 of my favorite side dishes to help you finish up your holiday menu. These are my picks for the best side dishes for Thanksgiving and I know you are going to love them all.

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PostedNovember 19, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday, Side Dishes
Tagsside dishes, holiday, holiday side dishes, side dish
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Easy Corn Pudding

Easy Corn Pudding

Thanksgiving side dishes are my favorite. I mean yes, a good turkey or ham is great too, but I’m truly in it for the side dishes. One side dish that always has to make an appearance at the table is classic corn pudding. If you have never tried this delicious and easy side, it’s a must for any holiday table. This recipe for easy corn pudding is going to quickly become one of your family’s most requested dishes every year.

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PostedNovember 18, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday, Side Dishes
Tagscorn pudding, side dishes, side dish, holiday
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Roasted Hatch Chili Mac and Cheese

Roasted Hatch Chili Mac and Cheese

Roasted Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese

It’s that time of the year when hatch chiles start to pop up here in Texas and I always get excited for them. They are similar to an Anaheim pepper, but with a little heat. Even the mild ones have a little kick and smokiness most of the time. You can make salsas, dressings, stuff them, and even add them into mac and cheese. I mean it’s the ultimate comfort food combination of flavors and I am here for it. Roasted hatch chiles get combined with pasta and cheesy goodness to create a spicy mac and cheese that you will want to make over and over. This recipe for roasted hatch chile mac and cheese is going to delight your tastebuds with every single bite.

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PostedAugust 25, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner, Side Dishes
Tagsmac and cheese, dinner, side dish
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Mediterranean Baked Fries with Feta Dip

Mediterranean Baked Fries with Feta Dip

I have never met a potato I didn’t like and fries have their own category of deliciousness if you ask me. I love making fries at home because I can bake them right up and don’t have to feel guilty about eating half the pan. I accidentally made the best fries one night for our dinner and knew that I had to create a recipe for y’all asap. We happen to love mediterranean flavors in our house and this blend of spices really take these baked oven fries to the next level. On top of that I created a feta dip that is going to not only become your new favorite fry dip, but your new favorite spread for all of the things. This recipe for Mediterranean baked fries with feta dip is one that you simply must try.

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PostedAugust 9, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner, Side Dishes, Appetizers
Tagsside dishes, dinner, fries, dips, appetizers
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