easy side dish recipes

Cornbread Dressing Recipe

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Ingredients Cornbread 1 cup yellow cornmeal, (140g, 4 ⅛ ounces) 1 cup all-purpose flour, (142g, 5 ounces) 1 tablespoon baking powder, (11g) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (5g) 1 large egg 1 cup whole milk, (240ml) ⅓ cup vegetable oil, (79ml) ¼ cup honey, (60ml) or granulated sugar Cornbread Stuffing 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, (15ml) 1 pound mild Italian sausage, (454g, 16 ounces) casing removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (30g, 1 ounce) 1 cup diced red onion, (115g, 4 ounces) ¼-inch dice 1 cup diced celery, (142g, 5 ounces) ¼-inch dice 1 cup diced Fuji … Read more

Easy Turkey Gravy Recipe

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Ingredients Gravy Base 4 cups turkey broth or stock 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary For Thickening 1/3 cup corn starch 1/3 cup cold water or cold broth OR 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup cold water or cold broth Instructions To Prepare Gravy With Flour Combine 6 tablespoons flour to every 2 cups broth or water and shake in a jar with a lid (I prefer broth!).  Add … Read more

Turkey Cranberry Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients 12 oz bow-tie pasta (or other short pasta) 2 cups diced cooked turkey 1/2 cup celery chopped 2/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup sliced pecans or almonds, toasted 1/4 cup green onions sliced 2/3 cup poppy seed dressing (store bought or homemade) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) Instructions Place almonds in a small non-stick pan and cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Combine poppy … Read more

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients 2 1/2 cups dry macaroni noodles 3 cups water 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt or to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter 3 oz cream cheese approx. 1/3 cup 3/4 cup milk divided 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese Instructions Add dry macaroni noodles, water, onion powder, dry mustard, seasoning salt, pepper and butter to the instant pot. Set timer for 6 minutes on high … Read more

Easy Baked Zucchini Recipe

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Ingredients 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/2″ rounds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning salt & pepper to taste 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese divided Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, seasoning, salt & pepper and about 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese. Place on a baking sheet and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake 5 … Read more