Category: Sides
Mongolian Sauce for Steamed Veggies
Orzo & Wild Rice Salad (Copycat of J. Alexander’s)
Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Carrots with Thyme
Southern Black-Eyed Peas
Southern Collard Greens
Southern Creamed Corn
Southern Green Beans
Special Burger Sauce
Vinegar Based Coleslaw
Toasted Garlic Edamame
Ingredients 2 16 oz. bags Edamame, frozen 1 large clove Garlic, thinly sliced 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes 1 tsp. Sesame Oil 1 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil Flaked Salt, to taste Directions Cook frozen edamame in microwave according to instructions on packaging. Heat up garlic slices, red pepper flakes, and oils in a wok or … Continue reading Toasted Garlic Edamame
Chilled, Healthy Lime Bean Dip
Ingredients 2 cans Pinto Beans, smashed Juice of 1 Lime 1/4 c. Yellow Onion, minced 3 or 4 cloves of Garlic 10 stems Cilantro, leaves and stems chopped Splash Apple Cider Vinegar 1.5 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt, to taste Directions Combine all ingredients and serve cold with tortilla chips. Continue reading Chilled, Healthy Lime Bean Dip
Hot Cheddar Bean Dip
Ingredients 1 cup Duke’s Mayo 2 cans Pintos, smashed 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, grated 2 cans Chopped Green Chilis, drained Splash Tapatio’s Hot Pepper Sauce Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients. Spoon into dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes until bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips. Continue reading Hot Cheddar Bean Dip
Picnic Pimento Cheese
Ingredients 1 8 oz. package Cream Cheese at room temperature 1 8 oz. block Cheddar Cheese, grated 1/2 cup Duke’s Mayo 1 4 oz. jar Diced Pimentos 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce Directions Combine all ingredients except the cheddar cheese and mix using a mixer. … Continue reading Picnic Pimento Cheese
Lemon Pesto Pasta (EoE)
Ingredients 1 box Gluten Free Pasta 1/2 cup Basil Pesto 1 Lemon, juiced Oven Roasted Almond Slices Directions Boil the pasta as directed. Drain. While the pasta is cooking, stir half of the lemon juice in with the pesto. Add pesto to pasta and stir until well combined. For a stronger pesto flavor, use more … Continue reading Lemon Pesto Pasta (EoE)
Carrabba’s Olive Oil Dip for Bread :: Copycat Recipe
Ingredients 1 Tbsp. Red Pepper Flakes 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper 1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano 1 Tbsp. Dried Rosemary 1 Tbsp. Dried Basil 1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley 1 Tbsp. Granulated Garlic 1 tsp. Salt Directions Combine all spices and keep in an airtight container. Option: When serving with olive oil and bread, grate some fresh parmesan … Continue reading Carrabba’s Olive Oil Dip for Bread :: Copycat Recipe
Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Spicy Honey Glaze
Ingredients 1 large bag Brussels Sprouts 1 Tbsp. Salt 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, melted 1/2 tsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Chili Powder 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 tsp. Coarse Sea Salt 1 tsp. Honey 1 tsp. Maple Syrup Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean brussels sprouts and remove any bad … Continue reading Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Spicy Honey Glaze
Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Summer Salad
Ingredients 5 Tomatoes, seeded, quartered, and sliced 4 Cucumbers, peeled, seeded, halved and sliced 1/2 Medium Onion, sliced in petals 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Dill 1/4 cup Oil 1 cup Water 1/2 cup White Distilled Vinegar 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Directions Put vegetables together in a large bowl. Whisk water, … Continue reading Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Summer Salad
Collard Greens
Ingredients 2 bags Collard Greens 1 box Broth or 4+ cups Water 1 Medium Onion, diced 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 2 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes 1 heaping spoonful Bacon Grease Salt, to taste Directions Rinse bagged greens well and remove any large stem pieces from leaves. Heat bacon grease in … Continue reading Collard Greens
