Side Dish

Easy Recipes, Side Dish, Soup

Carolina Firecrackers

These are a bit spicy and a definite improvement over regular saltine crackers. And they’re guaranteed to add spice to whatever you mix them with. We first tried them with Chicken Stew and that’s still a favorite. These have been called Alabama Firecrackers and Missouri Firecrackers, but we’re not in Alabama or Missouri, so I […]

Side Dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetable

Grandma’s Squash Casserole

Every year Grandma would ask “What do you want me to fix for Thanksgiving?”  And every year, my sister and I would request her squash recipe.  This recipe works great using fresh or frozen squash. Grandma’s Squash Casserole 2 lb. squash, cooked Medium Onion, chopped fine (I don’t always use onion.) 1 C. shredded cheddar […]

Christmas, Dessert, Side Dish, Thanksgiving

Cranberry Salad

I can’t express how much I LOVE this cranberry salad!!!  Not only is it delicious but it is a beautiful dish – vibrant red!  You cannot go wrong with this salad.  Try it for Thanksgiving or Christmas!  🙂 This recipe was given to me by my good friend Marinda and her Great Aunt Mildred. Cranberry […]

Side Dish, Thanksgiving

Veg-All Casserole

My sister made this last Thanksgiving and it was a big hit!  Extrememly easy to fix and a great way to get some veggies too!  Veg-All Casserole                                                                                                                                                                               Compliments of my sister, Abby. 2 cans  Veg-All  1 can Cream of Chicken Soup  1/2 C. Sour Cream  1 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 Sleeve Ritz Crackers, crushed […]

Side Dish, Thanksgiving

Apple Squash Bake

I plan on picking up a few apples this week so I can give this recipe a try!  It looks great and very easy to put together.  I’m going to try substituting butternut squash, since we have an abundance from our garden. This recipe comes from my good friend, Missy! Apple Squash Bake 2 lbs of acorn […]

Side Dish, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Oyster Dressing

You just can’t have turkey with out dressing and gravy!  When I was growing up, my Dad always made stuffing (and still does!)  He would start by boiling the turkey “parts” then straining the liquid and pouring it into his stuffing which consisted of Pepperridge Farm Herb Stuffing mix, celery, and onions (and maybe chopped pecans, I can’t […]