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Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheese

Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheese

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

This simple Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheese recipe is perfect for family gatherings and days you need a quick side dish! Tips for making Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheese: Stock up on Jiffy Corn Mix when they’re on sale and keep on hand for these recipes! Can be baked in a large casserole dish. Only need 7 ingredients for this… Read More

Filed Under: bread, breads, Easy Recipes, recipes, side dish

Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

By Marty Walden · 17 Comments

With only a few ingredients, this wedge salad with blue cheese dressing recipe goes from ordinary to amazing. Save time and money by preparing homemade! When my husband and I were in the middle of the busy child rearing years (oh, only about the last 30 years or so) we knew we could count on date night on special occasions…. Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, side dish Tagged With: salad

Orange Fluff Jello Salad

Orange Fluff Jello Salad

By Marty Walden · 33 Comments

With only five ingredients, Orange Fluff Jello Salad is the go to dish for potlucks and easy family dinners. Your family will beg you to make it! Tips for making Orange Fluff Jello Salad: This is an old timey recipe that the new generation still loves! Uses only five ingredients. Contains cottage cheese, canned fruit and whipped topping. Perfect served… Read More

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, family, side dish Tagged With: fruit salad, jello salad, Mother's Day, side dish

Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes Recipe

By Marty Walden · 13 Comments

Add a little zing to an ordinary side dish by making Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes.This easy recipe uses red potatoes and everyday ingredients. I never knew when I got married there would be all these unwritten rules I had to learn to follow. Don’t leave the cap off the toothpaste. If we’re not ten minutes early we’re late. You… Read More

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, side dish Tagged With: Family, food, marriage, potatoes

Seven Layer Dip in a Mason Jar

Seven Layer Dip in a Mason Jar

By Marty Walden · 12 Comments

This Seven Layer Dip in a mason jar looks adorable and tastes great! Perfect for any party and family event this mexican meal in a jar is healthy and fun! Life has been a bit crazy lately (understatement of the year! you can read all about it here) and I never got around to sharing the recipe for this adorable… Read More

Filed Under: appetizer/beverage, Rachel, side dish Tagged With: appetizer, entertaining, food, Mexican food, Party

Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe with Mac and Cheese

Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe with Mac and Cheese

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” “When life give you lemons, eat them, they’re good for you.” “When life gives you lemons, accept them graciously.”  All these quotes from my pal “unknown” sum up our lives this past month. Since my DIY hubby had two surgeries in December, including rotator cuff repair, our “normal” routines are no longer normal. Rehab from this… Read More

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, side dish, sponsored post, Vegetables

Healthy Dinner Ideas for Holidays and Beyond

Healthy Dinner Ideas for Holidays and Beyond

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

By planning ahead and choosing wisely you can enjoy healthy dinner ideas that taste great and are better for you. Begin with one new choice today!   How on earth is it already New Year’s Day? Is it just me, or did time really start flying this year? Somehow I don’t want to admit that it definitely has something to… Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, desserts, Easy Recipes, entrees, Seasonal Projects, side dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetables Tagged With: food, healthy, holiday

How to Cook Green Beans the Healthy Way

How to Cook Green Beans the Healthy Way

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Want to eat healthier? Here’s a terrific green bean vinaigrette recipe and tips on how to cook green beans the healthy way! Are y’all awake out there? Did you catch that title? Go ahead. Read it again. I’ll wait. ~smile~ Was there one word that seemed out of place? No, it wasn’t “how to.” Or even “green beans,” although that… Read More

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, side dish Tagged With: food, healthy, recipes, side dish, vegetables

Easy Fruit Salad with 4 Ingredients

Easy Fruit Salad with 4 Ingredients

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

This easy fruit salad uses only 4 ingredients that are easy to find and will save you time for a recipe that will become a family favorite!   (I’ve included some affiliate links for your convenience.  Click here to read my full disclosure policy.) I found this easy fruit salad recipe in an old Gooseberry Patch recipe book (A Pinch of This, A… Read More

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, side dish Tagged With: food, fruit, side dishes

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