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Side Dish

Our easy side dish recipes make every day meals taste better and are always popular at the holidays and parties.

We're most well known for our Potatoes and Casseroles at special holiday meals. Vegetables are expected, but always look for our Jello Salads are which make a unique side dish or dessert.

Our Lime Jello Salad is known far and wide as a classic! We make my Grandma's Dressing every Thanksgiving while a lot of people enjoy Traditional Cornbread Dressing.

Salads are commonly found on our table and our Black Beans & Yellow Rice and Zucchini Casserole with Stuffing Mix go with so many meals throughout the week.

Our most popular side dish recipes are:

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Broccoli Cornbread with Jiffy Mix

Cucumber Salad

Loaded Potato Casserole

March 16, 2022

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese {Farmhouse Style}

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy crock pot macaroni and cheese on a white plate

Creamy macaroni and cheese is super easy to make in a crock pot. Cooked pasta, Velveeta and cheddar cheese along with evaporated milk make a rich and delicious side dish for any occasion! Our Farmhouse Style Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is a family favorite and is also know as liquid gold for good reason!…

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Pasta, Recipes, Side Dish, Slow Cooker

February 16, 2022

Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Apple slice being dipped in bowl of marshmallow fluff fruit dip

This sweet and creamy Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip recipe is super easy to make! Three simple ingredients, cream cheese, marshmallow creme and cinnamon, mix together to make a creamy fruit dip that is so good we can’t stop eating it! We think this cream cheese dip is the BEST dip for apples and a variety…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Desserts, Dips, Recipes, Side Dish

February 2, 2022

Brown Rice Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy bowl of brown rice salad with mediterranean flavors

The best Brown Rice Salad recipe mixes a light homemade dressing with spinach, tomatoes and cucumbers to make a cold rice and vegetable combination that is super delicious! Brown Rice Salad Recipe Mediterranean flavors mix together to create a combination that will make your taste buds smile! This simple cold rice salad with vegetables makes…

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable

February 1, 2022

Linguine Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy linguine pasta salad in a white serving bowl

Cold Linguine Pasta Salad is rich with Italian dressing, salad seasoning, parmesan cheese and chopped vegetables to make a great side dish for parties, potlucks, picnics and family reunions. This pasta salad tastes great served with Homemade Sausage, Marinated & Grilled Meat or Crock Pot Sloppy Joes. Linguine Pasta Salad My family LOVES this Linguine…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish

January 29, 2022

Black Beans and Yellow Rice

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Spoonful of warm, tender and lightly seasoned yellow rice and black beans recipe

A simple yet flavorful side dish or main dish is this Black Beans and Yellow Rice recipe! Using basic items from the pantry this version of beans and seasoned rice is ready in under 30 minutes. If you enjoy this recipe you may also enjoy our Instant Pot Rice Pilaf, Sausage and Fried Rice or…

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Filed Under: Side Dish

January 24, 2022

Crock Pot Candied Sweet Potato Casserole

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Spoonful of pecan and brown sugar crusted sweet potato casserole over top of a crock pot full

Our classic candied sweet potatoes are so easy to make in a crock pot! This Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is an easy side dish recipe that people always ask for! Making sweet potato casserole it in the slow cooker saves space in the oven making Thanksgiving meal prep easier! Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole…

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Filed Under: Casserole, Potatoes, Side Dish, Slow Cooker

December 23, 2021

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up piece of strawberry jello pretzel salad

A sweet and salty pretzel base with a creamy layer topped with sliced strawberries and jello makes a classic Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad recipe. Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad Recipe Whipped topping, cream cheese and powdered sugar are sandwiched between strawberry slices, jello and a crunchy pretzel layer. The sweet and salty combination is what makes…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Jello Salad, Recipes

December 10, 2021

Loaded Baked Potato Bar

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Potato Bar ideas in small bowls and on baked potatoes

DIY loaded potatoes are perfect for entertaining a group of friends or for an easy birthday party.  A Loaded Baked Potato Bar allows each person to top their potato the way they like it! Make or buy pulled pork or taco meat with ground beef, offer a few toppings and you’ve got an easy meal…

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Filed Under: Beef, For A Crowd, Main Dish, Pork, Seasonal Favorites, Side Dish

December 9, 2021

Fruit Tray Ideas

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

how to make a fruit tray and easy fruit dip

Simple fruit trays or platters are one of my favorite dishes to take along to big parties and potlucks. In this article, I will share tips and ideas for How to Make a Fruit Tray! If you enjoy this recipe you may also find our tips for creating a Simple Charcuterie Board helpful. Simple Fruit Tray…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, For A Crowd, Side Dish

November 30, 2021

Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of yams sitting in maple glaze

These farmhouse style Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes are an easy way to make sweet potatoes ahead of time for Thanksgiving or any other meal. Glazed Sweet Potato Recipe This sweet simple glaze made of melted butter, maple syrup and brown sugar is a heavenly way to sweeten your side dish of sweet potatoes. These oven…

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Filed Under: Potatoes, Side Dish

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