Find lots of easy and quick recipes that you can serve as side dishes. All of these recipes are very quick and easy to make.
You will love this easy and flavorful chestnut stuffing, whether you stuff it into a Thanksgiving turkey or bake it as a dressing to serve on the side. Bursting with savory flavors, this deliciously moist stuffing will be the perfect addition to your holiday table – or any time you’re craving some comfort food. This…
Sourdough crackers are so easy to make, and taste better than store-bought! My recipe and helpful tips will help you make crackers using sourdough starter or discard. This post, first published in October 2021, was updated in May 2025. It now includes additional helpful recipe tips and easier instructions. I hope you enjoy it! This…
The perfect dish for the cool weather of fall, this authentic German onion pie, or Zwiebelkuchen, is a family favorite. Growing up in Southern Germany, I remember my mom buying this warm onion pie, though I wasn’t particularly fond of it back then. Fast forward to today, and we can’t get enough of it! Zwiebelkuchen…
This fail-proof homemade avocado mayonnaise is so much better than store-bought: healthier, tastier, cheaper, and really easy to make. If you’ve ever struggled with making mayonnaise at home, don’t worry—this recipe is foolproof! I’ve been there myself, and after experimenting and learning a few key tips, I’ve perfected it. In fact, I make it at…
You will love this delicious and authentic German potato salad because it is very easy to make and only has a few ingredients. Whether you had it in Germany or elsewhere, everyone loves a good, authentic German potato salad. This recipe has been a family favorite for us because it is so easy to make…
We love making this cornbread in a cast-iron skillet and with sourdough. It’s perfect for summer BBQs or as a side for a big pot of chili. Are you looking for some good recipes for your Fourth of July party or summer BBQs? This flavorful and subtly moist sourdough skillet cornbread is the perfect side…
In this post, I am sharing 5 methods for a make ahead stuffing or holiday dressing. This will save you prep time on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other time you want to enjoy the delicious side dish! In my family (and maybe yours as well), holidays are when we enjoy foods that we typically only…
Use this kitchen-tested recipe and my helpful tips to make your own sourdough pasta! You only need 3 ingredients: flour, eggs, and sourdough starter or discard. Everyone is loving sourdough recipes, and for good reason. It makes a fantastic bread, whether it’s an artisan olive oil sourdough bread or denser whole-grain European-style. But have you…
If you have dandelions growing in your garden, you’ll love this dandelion pesto that is a healthy twist of a popular classic. I have had so many requests for a recipe for my dandelion pesto, so here it is! You might already enjoy its popular cousin, the traditional basil pesto. While pesto just refers to…
For a stunning meal to wow your taste buds, make beet pasta! This easy recipe makes a dish that is full of healthy nutrients, and pasta from scratch tastes so much better than store-bought. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Read my full…