Side Dishes

The other night I went to make a potato salad and realized that I didn’t have any potatoes! So I decided to make this easy classic macaroni salad instead, and it turned out great. I forgot how good old-fashioned macaroni salad can be. It’s perfect for summer barbecues.   You can use either sweet pickles…

How to Cook Green Beans in a Pan   There are several different ways to cook green beans. You can boil them, microwave them or saute them. Personally I enjoy green beans sauteed, they are cooked but they have a slight crunch to them. This easy green beans with bacon and onions recipe is one of…

Easy Mexican Rice with Salsa I’ve been searching for a good easy mexican rice recipe for a long time, and I think I’ve finally found it! There are a number of different ways to make “authentic mexican rice” but I like this easy recipe that uses salsa to flavor the rice. I also love that…

I think most people would agree that Bush’s baked beans are good. I was hesitant to try making homemade baked beans because it’s hard to improve on something that everyone already likes. But I decided to try to make them anyway, and they are really good!   These beans are definitely better than store bought,…