Sides – Soups, Salads, Bread, Pasta, and More

Bread & Pasta

(Archived) Naan Bread

This Naan bread is actually Indian, but it could be used in place of Greek...

6-Week Bran Muffins

These muffins are very soft and have a hint of sweetness...

Banana Nut Muffins or Bread

Whether in muffin or bread form, this soft, banana-y recipe is perfect for breakfast or...

Basic Bread Recipe

This isn’t a “perfect” recipe but it’s a general amount if you are winging a...

Betty Crocker Biscuits

This is a great recipe – they have just a hint of sweetness and are...

Corn Fritters

These fluffy, fried corn fritters are a great addition to a fish fry or any...

Salads

Croutons

These croutons are a great addition to any salad...

Greek Salad

This tomato/cucumber/onion salad is perfect to serve alongside gyros...

Lime Coleslaw

This is an unusual coleslaw, but it’s really yummy!...

Peggy’s Broccoli Salad

This recipe is more work than regular broccoli salad, but the sauce is very creamy...

Potato Salad

This potato salad is a family favorite...

Soups

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This is a delicious copycat recipe for Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi soup...

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

This is the homemade version of canned Cream of Chicken Soup and it’s 100x better...

Homemade French Onion Soup Mix

This is the homemade version of French Onion Soup Mix...

Oriental Egg Drop Soup

This oriental soup is similar to Hot & Sour Soup, but isn’t spicy...

Oriental Hot & Sour Soup

This is a really good oriental soup with a bit of a kick!...

Pumpkin Soup

This is something a little different than normal meal ideas, but it’s really good!...

Vegetables

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans or Sweet Bacon Beans

This is a great variation on green beans – you can go fancy and wrap...

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

This is a great way to serve sweet potatoes!...

Butter Miso Onions

This recipe takes a bit of time, but is super simple. I’m not quite sure...

Caramelized Sweet Potato Cubes

These caramelized Sweet potatoes are a nice way to serve potatoes on the side...

Cheese Sauce

This sauce is great over vegetables, as pretzel dip, or just on a spoon! 🙂...

Cheesy Potato Casserole

This cheesy potato casserole is great to serve alongside ham or any other meat-based meal...