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Side Dishes are the glue that holds an amazing Dinner together! Iโ€™ve got you covered with the most delicious side dishes you can serve at your next holiday dinner, party or everyday dinner. Try: Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles orย Healthy Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice!

Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles

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So, here is my recipe for fresh asparagus with puff pastry, a lovely side dish for any dinner party.  Iโ€™ll be honest: it doesnโ€™t look like much at first, and itโ€™s definitely not as tantalizing as a colorful berry salad. But donโ€™t be fooled, one bite into this asparagus with puff pastry and youโ€™ll be amazed: glazed with honey, oozing with the best cheese mixture, and simply robust asparagus, this is definitely going to be one of the most memorable dishes youโ€™ll ever have.  It is very similar to cheesy asparagus tarts, except this one has already been apportioned and is shaped...

Easy Enchilada Sauce Recipe (Better Than Store-Bought!)

Enchilada Sauce Recipe This enchilada sauce recipe is bold, smoky, and so easy to make! Unlike store-bought versions, this homemade enchilada sauce is made with real ingredients, no preservatives, and is ready in just 15 minutes. Whether you're making enchiladas, burritos, or tacos, this sauce brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen! Enchilada Sauce2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup vegetable oil1 14-oz can fire-roasted tomatoes1 ยผ cup chicken brothEnchilada Sauce Spices1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon light brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons paprika1...

The Best Au Gratin Potatoes (Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe)

Golden baked au gratin potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes and melted Gruyรจre cheese in a white casserole dish.

When it comes to cheesy comfort food, Au Gratin Potatoes (or as some call them, Scalloped Potatoes) are always a winner. This recipe layers tender Yukon Golds with a creamy spiced sauce and perfectly melted Gruyรจre cheese for a side dish thatโ€™s rich, cozy, and just a little fancy. Itโ€™s perfect for holidays, family dinners, or anytime you want something thatโ€™ll have everyone asking for seconds. What are Au Gratin Potatoes? Au Gratin Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, creamy sauce with layers of melted cheese until golden and bubbly. While traditional scalloped potatoes...

The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Introducing my absolute favorite mashed potatoes recipe! When it comes to comfort food, this truly is the best creamy mashed potatoes recipe youโ€™ll ever try. These homemade potatoes are rich, buttery, packed with flavor, and incredibly easy to make. Whether served at a holiday feast or a casual family dinner, theyโ€™re always a hit. What makes these mashed potatoes so special? Yukon Gold mashed potatoes are naturally creamy and buttery, and when paired with garlic, cream cheese, whipping cream, and a touch of sea salt, the flavor is out of this world! The cream cheese adds a tangy twist,...

Chili Cheese Dipย 

chili cheese dip

At home, I try to make sure that my pantry is always stocked with tortilla chips. Itโ€™s fun to eat on its own, but even better with a dip, whether thatโ€™s salsa, guacamole, or classic chili con carne.  Today Iโ€™d like to share my recipe for a meatless and beanless chili dip. It contains three ingredients: cheddar cheese, canned chili, and cream cheese. This is, hands-down, one of the easiest recipes youโ€™ll find here on the blog, but donโ€™t be fooled: itโ€™s incredibly tasty. Who knew that good chili could be so simple to make?!  If youโ€™re hosting or attending a party for the next game...

Best Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

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Discover how easy it is to put together a delicious, warm stuffing, that youโ€™ll never go back to the boxed kind. Yes, prepackaged stuffing tastes fine and is an absolute breeze to cook, but there is no comparison once you try making this homemade version.  There's something so special about home-cooked mealsโ€” nothing beats the comfort of making it yourself. Whether it's a cozy favorite like mac and cheese or your own twist on a classic dish like my turmeric ginger chicken noodle soup, the flavors are just better at home. Sometimes, they even bring back nostalgic childhood memories!...

Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp

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Does anyone else find themself frequenting the frozen dinners aisle at Costco a lot more than they should? That was 100% me before I began my cooking journeyโ€ฆ There are just so many different things to try! Who can say no to an easy, no-frills, microwaveable meal every now and then?  My days of frozen dinners are behind me, but I recently thought about this garlic butter shrimp scampi I once had which actually tasted amazing. I decided to recreate it with my own spin on it. I present you: the best garlic butter shrimp youโ€™ll ever have.  Instead of going the pasta route, this...

Easy Homemade Pico De Gallo

Homemade Pico De Galloย Recipeย | cookingwithcassandra.com

Whatโ€™s a tangy, fresh dip that goes super well with chips? You guessed it โ€“ salsa!  No more buying bottled salsa, my friends. Today, Iโ€™m showing you exactly how to make authentic pico de gallo. It isnโ€™t exactly salsa, though it is just one step shy. The only difference is that salsa is a purรฉed form of the same ingredients, whereas pico de gallo (or salsa fresca) keeps its vegetables in solid form.  In Mexican restaurants and fast food joints, pico de gallo is found in fish tacos and meat burritos, acting as a sweet and spicy relish. Plus, itโ€™s the perfect dip for tortilla...

Warm Potato Salad (Earls Restaurant Copycat)

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This potato salad is the MOST delicious potato salad from Earls Kitchen + Bar, a Canadian casual dining restaurant. I managed to recreate a version of it here!  Every time I go with Walt or my girlfriends, I always make sure I get the Blackened Chicken, as the potato salad comes as a side with it.  I took the opportunity to go to Earls for a few dinners and extra wine nights with the girls so that I could do some very important research on recreating this potato salad recipe at home. Fun was had! Walt now only wants this version. The secret? The bacon grease. SO GOOD!...

Easy Homemade Guacamole

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This is the BEST homemade guacamole recipe! Itโ€™s healthy and filled with fresh ingredients like avocados, tomatoes, garlic, red onion, lime, cilantro, and salt. Unlike store-bought guacamole, this guacamole has no additives or preservatives. This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly.  If you have very little time and need to quickly fix a delicious dip, sandwich spread, or salad dressing, look no further.  This guacamole recipe is so easy to make. It comes together in just 20 minutes and all youโ€™ll need is a knife, a fork, and a bowl. Itโ€™s creamy, zesty, and tastes...

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

This twice-baked potato casserole is probably one of the best things Iโ€™ve made with potatoes, aside from this hashbrown casserole. Enclosed in a layer of melted cheese and bacon are fluffy, baked potatoes loaded with sour cream, savory cheese, and more bacon! If youโ€™re looking for comfort food, this is a sure win.  But, letโ€™s talk about ingredients for a moment. If youโ€™re going to make a potato casserole, youโ€™ve got to get the right potatoes for the job.  For this twice-baked potato casserole recipe, we want to use Yukon Gold potatoes, which have a good balance of starch content...

Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe Discover the ultimate Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe, an essential addition to your holiday festivities! Crafted with just 6 simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, this cranberry sauce infused with orange juice is a game-changer. Plus, it's a convenient make-ahead option, ensuring you'll never resort to canned cranberry sauce again! 24 ounces cranberries (cleaned (6 cups - 2 regular 12 ounce bags))zest from 1 large orange4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice ((regular no pump orange juice also works))1 ยฝ cups white sugarโ…“ cup brown...

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