The Unsung Heroes of Dinner Tables Everywhere
These side dishes do more than just fill the plate. From buttery potatoes to golden cornbread and garden fresh veggies, each one brings its own kind of comfort. Simple to make and impossible to resist, these recipes prove that sides deserve the spotlight too.
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This recipe for stovetop mac and cheese delivers easy cheesy pasta goodness. It’s like the box variety but with unbeatable homemade flavor.
How To Perfectly Roast Vegetables
Easy, flavorful, with minimal work to do before putting them in the oven, roasting brings out the natural sweetness while keeping the full bodied flavor
Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese
This easy oven-baked mac and cheese casserole recipe is a Southern Plate favorite. You need just 5 ingredients to make this delicious dish!
Traditional Southern Collard Greens
Y’all want real Southern collard greens? Smoky ham hocks slow-cooked until tender, this classic side is pure Southern soul.
Creamy, Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip made with simple ingredients. Perfect for parties, holidays, or game day.
Creamy, Flavorful BLT Pasta Salad
This creamy BLT pasta salad with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh romaine is the perfect side dish for cookouts, potlucks, and more!
Our Take on Cubby’s Chicken, Wild Rice & Kale Salad
Copycat Cubby’s Chicken, Wild Rice and Kale salad combines chicken, almonds, and tangy dressing—a flavorful, nutritious meal favorite.
The Best German Potato Salad
With crispy bacon and potatoes tossed in a scrumptious bacon and onion gravy (or dressing), this really is the BEST German potato salad!
Crispy, Golden Sweet Potato Fritters
Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, these sweet potato fritters come together fast and are perfect as a snack, side, or appetizer.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines bold flavors with tender pasta for a fresh, zesty, and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion.
Summer Squash Pasta
This summer squash pasta is ready to eat in 20 minutes. The fresh summer squash is paired with pine nuts, cheese, garlic, and brown butter.
Creamy, Delicious Pumpkin Pie Dip
This creamy pumpkin pie dip is rich, spiced, and party-ready. An easy fall dessert perfect for dipping cookies, fruit, and more.
Irresistible, Easy Cheeseburger Sliders
These easy oven-baked cheeseburger sliders are juicy, cheesy, and perfect for parties, game day, or a quick dinner the whole family will love.
Juicy, Flavorful Cajun Shrimp
Quick, zesty Cajun shrimp ready in under 20 minutes! Juicy, smoky, and full of Southern flavor, perfect for weeknights or weekend gatherings.
How to Make Squash Casserole
Let’s learn how to make squash casserole. This recipe is easy and features a fresh squash taste, melted cheese, and buttery cracker crumbs.
Southern Skillet Spoonbread – {Buttery & Delicious!}
This Southern spoonbread recipe delivers golden, buttery comfort with a creamy center. It’s easy to make and pure comfort food magic!
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
With sweet and savory flavors, no Southern Thanksgiving table is complete without this sensational sweet potato casserole with marshmallows.
Corn Relish
Akin to Southern chow chow relish, my easy corn relish recipe is full of flavor and vegetables, like bell pepper, onion, tomato, and corn.
Cheese Ball Recipe
This cheese ball recipe is made with three different types of cheese and seasonings, wrapped up in a smooth ball covered in pecan pieces.
Green Pea Casserole
Green pea casserole is an old-fashioned Southern side dish with peas, celery, onion, and pimentos in mushroom soup with a breadcrumb topping.