Brussels Sprouts is one of our favorite side dishes. They are so versatile and you can pair them with any main dish. Try out this recipe with balsamic vinaigrette, bacon and bleu cheese crumbles.

Hey Grand Forks friends, we have another recipe for you. Check out these cheesy fried pickles, inspired by the Toasted Frog. Dill pickles wrapped in Havarti cheese and a wonton wrapper, fried and served with a spicy sriracha dipping sauce.

The easiest salad to beat these hot summer days. Cucumber salad is one of my go-to’s, especially when we are grilling. You probably have all of these ingredients in your fridge already!

This cinnamon roasted butternut squash is a delicious fall side that only requires a few ingredients. Slightly sweet, creamy and crispy on the outside with a touch of cinnamon — mmmm this butternut squash recipe is one you must try this holiday season.

This homemade spinach dip recipe is the perfect last minute appetizer to feed a crowd. Not only is it creamy and delicious but it is easy to prepare and ready in under 20 minutes. We love appetizers in this house and this recipe is one that feels anything but last minute. Pair it with carrot sticks, celery, bread crumbs and bagel crisps and you’re set!

Auntie Anne’s pretzels but ones you can make at home? Coming right up. We made these pretzels last fall and they have been a hit ever since. These homemade pretzels are the one appetizer you can serve anytime of the year, anywhere. They can be prepped ahead of time or made prior to serving. Let’s get started.

This 7 layer salad reminds me of summer and being at the lake. It seemed to always work its way into one of our weekend meals whenever we were up at our lake cabin. This retro salad pairs great with anything grilled and will always bring a smile across your face. This layered salad is easy and versatile, you can make it your own way with any substitution.

Baked potatoes in an air fryer? Yup, coming your way! These air fryer baked potatoes are super easy to prep and perfect on their own or topped with your favorite toppings. I don’t know about you but my girls and I are very into meat and potatoes. Baked potatoes pair with pretty much anything like grilled chicken, steak, burgers, etc. Follow along for the best air fryer baked potatoes. P.S. This recipe only calls for 3 potatoes because our girls share one.

“Mom, I want chips and sauce.” A common request in our house. If you’ve had Acapulco’s queso you know it is the best around. Instead of ordering it for take out all the time, I decided to make my own at home that my family can enjoy. This spinach queso has only 4 ingredients and is creamy and flavorful. Don’t quote me but it just might be better than Acapulco’s.

Looking for a healthy appetizer packed with flavor? Well, if you know me, you know I LOVE buffalo sauce. These buffalo cauliflower bites have the perfect crunch with a spicy kick. These are sure to please your guests, some may even think they are buffalo wings. The trick to these is leaving them in the air fryer until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

These jalapeño poppers are stuffed with seasoned cream cheese, wrapped with bacon and baked until they are the right amount of crispy. I can’t get enough of these. These have been a hot commodity lately at every party and get together. They are the perfect level of spicy and crunchy. My mouth is watering at the thought of making them again. The best part? This recipe is SO easy.

This easy Bruschetta recipe is a go-to appetizer for almost any occasion that will leave everyone satisfied and coming back for more. Does anyone else love when you sauté garlic and oil? I could just bottle that smell up. This bruschetta has so many bold flavors from the tomatoes and herbs and it is topped onto warm, golden French bread. It is the perfect appetizer to bring to any kind of party.

A traditional Thanksgiving classic side dish, made with delicious cornbread. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this cornbread stuffing from scratch and it only requires a few simple ingredients.

Crispy bits of bacon and a versatile soy sauce-based marinade that gives the perfect punch of flavor to boring old Brussels sprouts. Mmm Bacon! This recipe is simple and easy to whip up in minutes. Brussels sprouts are such a great side dish and they are so versatile.

The best part about this BLT pasta salad? The bacon of course, I love cooking bacon in the oven. It makes it so crunchy and flavorful. This BLT pasta salad is perfect for your next outdoor barbeque.

THE PERFECT PAIRING FOR THE BARBEQUE GRILLED CHICKEN…. CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES

This Mexican street corn might just be your newest side dish of summer, that is before it ends. It is perfect for summer grillin and chillin. The perfect mix of smokey, sweet, spicy and tangy slathered with a creamy, cheesy, and lime scented sauce. So get ready to dig in because once you start, it is so hard to stop eating it.