• Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is such a classic. We all have a version of these potatoes that we love, but this is my favourite. It's extra creamy and cheesy and one of the best sides to ever exist, EVER! I've gone ahead and added a block of cream cheese, cause, well, why not!? Top it with cornflake crumbs and bake until it's golden and bubbly and you've got an easy side dish for dinner. One the whole family will love!

    Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

    Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is a classic recipe. You've probably had this at a potluck, a family gathering or another event. You may even have a copy of a recipe similar to this one tucked away in your recipe box or notebook of favourites. This version, however, is extra creamy and cheesy. I took it upon myself to add a block of cream cheese to the original recipe and oh holy geez, yes, please! This stuff is good!

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  • This Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad breaks the mould with its tropical flavours, a dreamy cream cheese base and carrots to cut through the sweetness! Loved by my family, so much so, three families all submitted this exact same easy recipe to our family cookbook. Jello salad has never tasted so good, or perhaps been so loved! Add this to your list of must-tries, you won't be disappointed.

    Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad

    Have you heard me talk about my family cookbook? It's sort of our own little food bible. It was created years ago for a family reunion. It's packed with great family-loved recipes, a lot of which have and will continue to appear here! Just like this Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad which is a favourite. So much so, my dad and my two aunts all submitted the exact same recipe. If that doesn't elude to this recipe's greatness, I'm not sure what could.

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  • Picking a name out of a hat has never been so much fun! Years ago, our social committee at work planned a potluck dinner but it came with a twist. The names in the hat were countries and your dish had to be influenced by that region. I had a Ghanian fried rice recipe from my past. So, I whipped up this easy Ginger and Vegetable Fried RIce side dish. Loaded with flavour this rice was a huge hit!

    Ginger and Vegetable Fried Rice

    The first time I served Ginger and Vegetable Fried Rice, it was to a group of my coworkers. We had planned a potluck dinner after work, but we added a twist. I was part of the social committee, we'd plan all kinds of fun stuff, and this time we decided to have each coworker pick a country out of a hat, and cook a recipe from that region. You guys it was so much fun!

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  • Need a new Thanksgiving side? Rustic Wild Rice & Sourdough Dressing is just what you're looking for. Loaded with traditional stuffing flavours of onions, celery and fresh herbs, it'll remind you of the usual side. but then it gets updated with wild rice, apples and sausage which takes this dish to a whole new level.

    Rustic Wild Rice & Sourdough Dressing

    Canadian Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Do you have your meal planned out? I love big family gatherings. This year, it'll just be our family of four for both Canadian and American Thanksgiving, but I know what I'll be making for both meals, this Rustic Wild Rice & Sourdough Dressing! It's my happy holiday side! The one, I can't wait to make a giant dishful because, LEFTOVERS, obviously!

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  • Refusing to let summer end? Dig in with this Layered Bacon and Corn Dip. Leftover corn from last night's fresh haul works magic on this crowd pleasing snack. An easy recipe that starts with a spiced cream cheese base, layers of corn, crispy bacon and covered in cheese. An appetizer so good, your guests may end up converging around the snack table.

    Layered Bacon and Corn Dip

    This Layered Bacon and Corn Dip, is me holding onto summer as hard as I can. You can feel fall in the air, the trees are starting to turn a pretty sunset shade. I actually watched a few leaves fall the other day. It sounds all lovely, but I'm not ready! I am holding onto the very last bits of summer, like a baby clutches its soother. Seriously, where did the summer go?

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  • Stuck with dull leftover mashed potatoes, with no idea how to elevate them? Take those lifeless leftovers and turn them into the best mashed potatoes you'll ever eat. An easy recipe that mixes in a few favourites to turn this potato dish into a total winner. Your family will wish these leftovers came first, trust me.

    Best Ever Leftover Potatoes

    These Best Ever Leftover Potatoes, solve the problem of dull leftover mashed potatoes. I don't know about you, but I love leftovers! There are those certain dishes that are always better the next day, leftover spaghetti, for instance. A ham sandwiches after Easter, and almost any casserole. But mashed potatoes seem to decline. This recipes takes those plain, boring potatoes and turns them into a dish that is better than the original!

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  • Homemade caesar dressing, pan fried crispy salt and pepper breadcrumbs and mushrooms makes this version the king of all caesars. One bite, and I'm sure you'll agree, this is the only way to eat this side dish. Caesar Salad with Mushrooms and Crispy Breadcrumbs is a worthy update to the classic.

    Caesar Salad with Mushrooms and Crispy Breadcrumbs

    When I'm at a restaurant, I generally choose the caesar when offered a side. Of the three usual options, caesar is my go-to. It's not as filling as the soup and the side salad is, well, boring. Now, a good caesar salad in my opinion has to have fresh crunchy greens, a garlicky dressing, bacon and loads of parmesan, Caesar Salad with Mushrooms and Crispy Breadcrumbs takes my favourite salad, one step further. The addition of fresh mushrooms is incredible. I also like to top the whole thing with crispy salt and pepper breadcrumbs for extra crunch in every bite.

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  • If you're questioning How to Make Fresh Tomato Bruschetta, stop! I've got you covered and it's way easier than you may think. Seven ingredients is all that stands between you and the most flavourful, fresh Bruschetta, ever. An easy homemade recipe that takes less than 15 minutes to put together!

    How to Make Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

    I had no idea how easy it was to make bruschetta from scratch and really I had no intentions of learning. I love bruschetta, don't get me wrong, but I had this idea that it was going to be a recipe loaded with steps and I just didn't want to tackle it. Boy, was I wrong. Seven ingredients, minimal work and about 10 minutes to let everything marry together, is all it takes. Follow along, so you can learn How to Make Fresh Tomato Bruschetta, too.

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  • Hometown Favourite Wedges and Dip will have you hooked. Forget the ketchup, one taste of this homemade dip and you'll be swooning. You'll want to put this mix on everything! The potato wedges are seasoned and baked to perfection, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Your new go to side dish for everything.

    Hometown Favourite Wedges and Dip

    There's a restaurant, in my hometown, that makes the best potato wedges and dip. Hands down, you will not find a better house dip, and the crispy fried potatoes are to die for! Every time I go home, in the summer, I have to stop here. Years ago, I got my hands on the list of ingredients for both of these, and with a little experimenting, I can now have Hometown Favourite Wedges and Dip in the comforts of my own home.

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  • Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is cheesy, filling, and perfectly flavoured. This indulgent mac is our favourite. Baked the southern way, with loads of love and extra cheese, this macaroni casserole is quickly becoming my go to side dish!

    Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    Living in the south, I have become completely enamored with the mac and cheese down here. It's so good! Seriously, since, I moved out here, four years ago, my husband and I have tried so many restaurant versions, I've lost count. But, even with all those samples under our belts, or should I say expanding them, homemade Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese still takes the cake.

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