Side Dishes
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Nanny’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese
My grandmother who lived in Atlanta, Nanny, made the best baked macaroni and cheese. It wasn’t anything fancy. It is a very simple recipe that uses basic ingredients. It’s so yummy because it’s homemade. We had Sunday dinners at Nanny’s house on a regular basis and she often made mac and cheese. The term Sunday dinner can be misleading because it was served at lunch time. In the South when someone is talking about a big meal they often call it dinner regardless of the time it is served. In the early 1900 when my grandmother was raised the main meal of the day would be served midday so farmers…
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Meatless Southern Green Beans In Slow Cooker
Southern style green beans are a delicious side dish. They are loved because they are tender and flavorful. Green beans shouldn’t be crunchy. Southern green beans should be melt in your mouth tender. The long slow simmering process breaks down the texture of the beans and makes them so soft and delicious. This recipe for Meatless Southern Green Beans is cooked in a slow cooker for an easy side to any meal. Green beans are a simple side dish. I serve them with many different meals. Green beans go well with a plate of BBQ or as a side to a casserole. I often serve them as a side with…
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Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
This healthy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole is delicious and comforting. Make it as a side dish for the holidays or for a simple weeknight dinner! Casseroles are hearty, filling meals that often offer time saving convenience and are easy on your budget. I love a casserole because they are easy to prep. Then you can throw it in the oven and move on with your life. They make great leftovers and are easy to freeze. This recipe makes about 8 servings. We will usually eat about half and then freeze the rest for an easy weeknight meal some other time in the future. What’s Special About This Casserole? Casseroles hold a…
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
Are you looking for a new holiday side dish? or better yet something to do with your leftover mashed potatoes? This Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole is a little bit like a twice baked potato casserole but healthier than traditional versions that are normally full of bacon and heavy cream. Making a cheesy mashed potato casserole is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes! This recipe brings your mashed potatoes back to life. Why You’ll Love This Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole Whether you are looking for the perfect holiday side dish or a clever way to repurpose last night’s dinner, this casserole is a game-changer. Here is why it’s about…
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Southern Vegan Tomato Cobbler
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. A Savory Twist on a Summer Classic When you hear the word “cobbler,” your mind probably goes straight to bubbling peaches or tart blackberries topped with a sugary crust. But in the South, we know that summer’s true crown jewel is the tomato. When the garden is overflowing and you’ve already had your fill of Southern Tomato Sandwiches, it’s time to turn that harvest into something hearty, rustic, and deeply savory. Enter the Southern Vegan Tomato Cobbler! Think of this as the…
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Chopped Seitan Salad
I love a good salad! The chopped seitan makes this salad more of a full meal than just a side. Plus it’s a great use for leftover seitan. Waste not want not. We made seitan ribs this past weekend and chopped up the leftovers. The smoky BBQ flavor was amazing on the Chopped Seitan Salad. Yum! If you have a food processor use it to chop the seitan. It shreds it in to fine little piece and the texture is really nice. Don’t have a food processor or don’t want to drag it out? No problem! Just chop it up finely with a knife. You may not get the same…
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Vegan Pasta Salad In A Jar
Have you ever made a salad in a mason jar? It’s so easy! Mason jars salads are great for picnics or weekday office lunches. Our pesto flavored vegan pasta salad in a jar is quick and simple to make. Everyone has a few old unused mason jars sitting around the house right? Cue southerns shaking their heads yes in unison. They are just so dang useful. All you have to do is layer a few simple ingredients in your mason jar. Then just shake the jar up or mix in a serving bowl when you are ready to eat. Easy peasy any you have yourself a vegan pasta salad in…
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Vegan Jicama Slaw
Vegan Jicama Slaw is a light and refreshing side. It also makes a great topping on tacos and sandwiches! The crunchiness of the slaw is very satisfying and it is perfect for hot summer days. Our Vegan Jicama Slaw is oil free. So it’s healthy, delicious and crazy easy to make! It takes about 15 minutes to make with a food processor. What is Jicama? Not everyone is familiar with jicama. It is a root veggie with a thin skin. They are very low calorie and high in fiber. They are often eaten raw. We like to slice them up and dip in salsa or vegan cheese dip for a…
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Vegan Pineapple Casserole
Pineapple Casserole is a classic old fashion southern casserole. Good news is that it can very easily be veganized. It is a sweet casserole but it isn’t served as desert. It’s a side dish that you will often see at family gatherings and on holiday tables in the south. Pineapple Casserole is one of those recipes that everyone’s mamas just knows. The ingredients are simple and don’t vary much from recipe to recipe. For our Vegan Pineapple Casserole recipe I substituted ingredients to make it vegan and cut back the amount of sugar traditional recipes use to make it slightly healthier. What is Southern Pineapple Casserole? If you didn’t grow…
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Smoked Cabbage
Smoked Cabbage is really easy to cook in a smoker. It really picks up the flavor and just falls apart. We like to smoke ours with jalapeño peppers for an extra little kick of flavor. We fired up the smoker this weekend because it finally stopped raining! So excited! I am sick of the winter rain. I love this mild unseasonably warm weather and had to find any excused to be outside so Sunday we grilled out and spent time cleaning up our yard. Smoked Cabbage is great in the winter it goes well with roasted root veggies. It is a great savory side dish. This is serious comfort food.…
