Side Dishes
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Crockpot Broccoli Rice Casserole (Easy Vegetarian Side)
This crockpot broccoli rice casserole is the ultimate easy comfort food recipe for busy weeknights, holiday dinners, potlucks, and family gatherings. Made with frozen broccoli, shredded cheese, instant rice, and simple pantry friendly ingredients, this vegetarian slow cooker casserole comes together with minimal prep and no oven required. This dish has all the classic flavors of a traditional broccoli rice casserole but is made easier in the slow cooker. It is creamy, cheesy, satisfying, and a great meatless side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite holiday mains. (If you’re planning a full holiday menu or a Sunday dinner, don’t miss our ultimate round-up of classic Southern Vegetarian Side Dishes for even…
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The Best Vegetarian Cast Iron Skillet Recipes
Whether you’ve inherited a cherished family heirloom or you’re breaking in a brand new cast iron skillet this ultimate guide will show you how to maximize your pan for incredible plant based cooking. From simple weeknight dinners to sweet skillet cobblers, these vegetarian cast iron skillet recipes create authentic Southern comfort food. In a traditional Southern kitchen, a cast iron skillet isn’t just a piece of cookware it’s a family heirloom. Walk into any kitchen from Texas to the Carolinas, and you’ll likely find a heavy dark iron pan seasoned by decades of Sunday suppers, slow holiday mornings, and quiet weeknight dinners. The history of cast iron down South runs…
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Southern Fried Apples in Cast Iron Skillet
Sweet, buttery, and perfectly spiced, these Southern Fried Apples are a classic comfort food side dish made in a cast iron skillet. Tender apple slices are cooked with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg until caramelized and irresistible. Serve them alongside breakfast favorites, spoon them over biscuits, or enjoy them as a simple Southern dessert. Why You’ll Love This Recipe If you’ve ever enjoyed fried apples at a Southern country restaurant, you’ll love making them at home. This easy recipe comes together in just minutes and fills your kitchen with the cozy aroma of cinnamon and apples. These cast iron skillet fried apples are: What Are Southern…
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15+ Budget Friendly Southern Vegetarian Recipes
If you’re craving cozy, nostalgic meals without spending a fortune, Southern comfort food is the answer. These budget friendly Southern vegetarian recipes are known for simple ingredients, big flavor, and feeding a crowd. These recipes are perfect for stretching your grocery budget! Whether you’re cooking for your family or meal prepping for the week, these cheap Southern comfort food recipes are hearty, satisfying, and easy on your wallet. (In a rush? Jump straight to the cheap Southern recipes!) What Makes Southern Food So Budget-Friendly? Southern cooking has always been about the art of the “stretch.” How far can we stretch our dollar at the grocery store and how far can…
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Easy Mole Black Beans
If you love deep, slow-simmered flavors, these mole black beans are about to become a new favorite. Inspired by the warm spices and subtle chocolate notes found in traditional Mexican mole, this easy vegetarian bean dish is rich, savory, and surprisingly simple to make. These beans are perfect as a main dish over rice, on tacos or burrito bowls, or served as a hearty side. They taste like they’ve been cooking all day even though they come together with pantry staples and minimal effort. Why You’ll Love These Mole Black Beans Ingredients Pantry Tip: Most of these ingredients are vegan pantry staples I always keep on hand. Having things like…
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Vegan Butter Swim Biscuits (Southern Style, Dairy Free)
Forget everything you know about making homemade biscuits. If you love the ease of Vegan Drop Biscuits, this one pan Southern shortcut method is going to be your new obsession. These Southern Vegan Butter Swim Biscuits are baked directly in a pool of melted plant-based butter for the absolute crispiest edges and fluffiest centers you’ve ever tasted. Whether you’re topping them with vegetarian sausage gravy or serving them alongside a weeknight dinner, this foolproof, one pan recipe is about to become your new favorite biscuit recipe. Why You’ll Love These Vegan Butter Swim Biscuits What Are Butter Swim Biscuits? Butter swim biscuits are a Southern shortcut biscuit recipe where the…
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20+ Best Vegetarian Side Dishes for a Cookout
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Finding the perfect Vegetarian Side Dishes for a Cookout can be a challenge. You want something that travels well, stays fresh in the summer heat, and actually satisfies a crowd. Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or heading to a neighborhood potluck, these Southern-inspired recipes are my go-to’s. From creamy potato salads to charred corn, these summer cookout vegetarian sides are fresh, flavorful, and delicious! Let’s build the ultimate vegetarian summer cookout spread! What Makes a Great Cookout Side? The best cookout…
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Southern Cornbread Salad
If you’ve never had a true Southern Cornbread Salad, think of it as a savory layered dish somewhere between a potluck showstopper and a hearty side dish. It’s creamy, tangy, a little crunchy, and packed with flavor from seasoned cornbread, fresh vegetables, and a rich dressing. This 100% vegetarian version keeps all the traditional charm of the classic Southern recipe. Perfect for summer cookouts, holidays, or make-ahead gatherings, this is one of those dishes that gets better as it sits. Why You’ll Love This Recipe What Is Southern Cornbread Salad? Southern cornbread salad is a layered side dish made with crumbled cornbread, beans, fresh vegetables, cheese, and a creamy dressing…
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Southern Cucumber Salad
Cool, creamy, and ready in under 15 minutes this Southern cucumber salad is the refreshing side dish your summer menu is missing. This traditional recipe uses simple ingredients to create a tangy dressing that perfectly complements crisp cucumbers and red onions. It’s a budget-friendly, vegetarian-friendly classic that actually tastes better the longer it sits, making it the perfect make-ahead side for your next gathering. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ingredients How to Make Southern Cucumber Salad 1. Slice the Vegetables Thinly slice your cucumbers and onions. For extra crisp texture, you can peel the cucumbers or leave the skin on for more color and nutrients. 2. Make the Dressing In…
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Aunt Fanny’s Summer Squash Casserole
If there is one recipe that always showed up on Southern tables in the summer, it was Aunt Fanny’s summer squash casserole. This old-fashioned casserole is the kind of recipe passed around on faded recipe cards and served at family reunions, church suppers, and Sunday dinners. Tender yellow squash is cooked down, mixed with a few basic ingredients and topped with buttery bread crumbs, then baked until golden and bubbly. It is simple, comforting, and one of the best ways to use up all that fresh summer squash from the garden. Whether you are making it for a potluck, or a holiday meal, this classic Southern squash casserole always disappears…
