Helpful Sides

Sides and salads to round out a meal�slaws, make-aheads, and comfort classics.

Cozy mac and cheese

Cozy Mac & Cheese

Creamy stovetop mac for two�real ingredients, ready in about 20 minutes. (More versions may join later.)
Oven fries

Oven Fries

Matchstick russets, rosemary & parmesan�400�F, 40 min (+ soak).
Potato salad

Potato Salad

Smaller batch, easy to scale�chill 3 hours or overnight.
Mashed sweet potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

1-inch cubes, boiled fork-tender, then mashed with butter and sour cream.
Oven fried apples

Oven Fried Apples

Kid-favorite pork chop side�baked until brown and bubbly.
Rustic golden mashed potatoes

Rustic Golden Mashed Potatoes

Keep the peel on for this rustic mash�the ultimate side for meat and potatoes.
Spicy baked beans

Spicy Baked Beans

These sweet and spicy baked beans pack a punch�a Wise family barbecue staple.
Day or Night Hashbrown Bake

Day or Night Hashbrown Bake

Cheesy hashbrown casserole—great for breakfast or a family cookout. Pairs with Spicy Baked Beans.
Sweet and spicy broccoli slaw

Sweet and Spicy Broccoli Slaw

Pineapple and jalape�os�chill 4 hours to overnight for the best flavor.
Macaroni salad

Macaroni Salad

Crisp vegetables and tangy sauce�great for cookouts; best overnight.
Cucumber salad

Cucumber Salad

Sweet and tart—refreshing with just about anything; best served the next day.
Greek pasta salad

Greek Pasta Salad

A light pasta salad packed with veggies—best chilled for 2 hours.
Tabouleh with bulgur, herbs, and vegetables

Tabouleh

Bright herbaceous salad with bulgur�chill 2 hours to overnight.

Individual recipes will be linked here as they�re added.