Side Dishes

smashing squash 9

This delicious squash was a side dish to a Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast with Cranberry Apple Pear Sauce that I made last weekend. Let’s just say, it was a yummy meal! Butternut […]

Pizza Salad

This salad is DELICIOUS!!! I’m really excited about this little creation. I was craving pizza but tired of that “I ate way too many carbs this week” feeling. So, I […]

Roasted Asparagus

Roasted vegetables are so delicious!!! I haven’t met a roasted vegetable yet that I didn’t like – a little olive oil, salt, pepper, what’s not to love? This asparagus has […]

1 hour pasta salad - homesteadingdreams.com

I totally forgot that Car had a potluck den meeting for cub scouts tonight! The reminder email came in at 4pm – bring a side or dessert, be there at 5pm. […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  The first time I made these Roasted Brussels Sprouts was almost 8 years ago for Thanksgiving dinner and there’s a reason I remember this so clearly. We were all […]

roasted potatoes

When it comes to cooking vegetables, I think along the lines of, if in doubt, ROAST IT! These Roasted Potatoes are always a big hit with everyone I have served […]

creamy mac and cheese homesteadingdreams.com

I LOVE cheese, and this Creamy Mac and Cheese has to be one of my very favorites. It’s ultimate comfort food after a long, grumpy day when nothing seemed to […]

cooked beans homesteadingdreams.com

Beans are an easy addition to soups, chili, salads, and all kinds of things. They’re super nutritious and a great meat substitute in some recipes. Paired with a grain (think […]