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Whether it be a hearty mash potatoes, crisp roasted broccoli or the sweetness of baked apples, side dishes are the silent investor in any good meal!

January 15, 2025

Sweet and Simple Parmesan Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Overview of this amazing simple and sweet parmesan salad with a homemade dressing.

Crispy romaine hearts, sliced red onion, and croutons are tossed with a homemade sweet parmesan garlic dressing in this Sweet and Simple Parmesan Salad recipe that will impress both family and dinner guests!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: appetizer, kid-friendly, salad, side dishes

December 18, 2024

Vegetable Pizza Dip

by Julie - The Recipe Life

This Vegetable Pizza Dip consists of a creamy blend of softened cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch seasoning, and dill weed, mixed with fresh broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and red onion. It’s a fun, no-bake appetizer that transforms classic vegetable pizza into a delicious dip, perfect for any party!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Featured, Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, kid-friendly, snack

December 12, 2024

White Chocolate Trail Mix

by Julie - The Recipe Life

White chocolate coated pretzels, rice squares, and Cheerios tossed with M&Ms and holiday sprinkles for a fun Christmas snack kids love!

This White Chocolate Trail Mix recipe features white chocolate-coated pretzels, Rice Chex, and Cheerios, all combined with holiday M&Ms, sprinkles, and optional peanuts. This easy trail mix requires no baking or cooking. It’s a classic holiday snack with addictive sweet and salty flavors!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Desserts, Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, delicious dessert, kid-friendly, side dishes, snack

December 4, 2024

Easy Cranberry Jello

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Cranberry jello with crushed pineapple, whole berry cranberry sauce, and raspberry jello completely set and garnished a dollop of Reddi Whip!

This Easy Cranberry Jello recipe is a 3-ingredient recipe of whole berry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple with juice, and delicious raspberry jello! It’s a simple Thanksgiving recipe that makes the holidays a little sweeter for guests of all ages!

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: delicious dessert, easy side, kid-friendly, side dishes

November 14, 2024

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Stock pot with this creamy parmesan Italian sausage soup featuring diced tomatoes, Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and melted parmesan in a cream cheese and tomato broth.

Flavorful Italian sausage, cheese, and ditalini noodles come together in a creamy tomato-based soup called Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup. Rich and savory, this easy soup recipe is perfect for quick family meals!

Filed Under: Featured, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup Tagged With: easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish, pork, soup

November 14, 2024

Parmesan Spinach Arugula Salad with Apples and Walnuts

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Completed salad. Thinly sliced apples and red onions with shaved Parmesan and chopped walnuts over a bed of spinach and arugula drizzled in a homemade dressing made of oil, lemon, honey, salt and pepper.

This Parmesan Spinach Arugula Salad with Apples and Walnuts is a burst of sweet and sour with the apples, red onion, and lemon-pepper homemade dressing. Making this dish is a cinch, and it’s ideal for delicious, healthy lunches and dinners! Enjoy!

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Side Dish Tagged With: easy side, kid-friendly, salad

November 7, 2024

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Dried beef cheeseball surrounded by crackers with some cheeseball missing and spread on crackers in the background.

Flavorful dried beef, minced onion, and garlic powder with a little accent are beaten with softened cream cheese for this classic Dried Beef Cheese Ball. Found gracing almost every holiday table, this holiday appetizer is a beginner recipe that takes only a few minutes to prepare and tastes divine!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Beef, Featured, Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, beef, kid-friendly, snack

October 24, 2024

Simple Fall Snack Mix

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Sweet and delicious, this simple fall snack mix is perfect for your fall gatherings!

Rice Chex, Bugles, and pretzels candied with a simple sweet glaze of brown sugar, butter, and vanilla are baked and tossed with Reese’s Pieces, candy corn, and candy pumpkins. This Simple Fall Snack Mix is an easy fall snack, side, or dessert for any gathering! It’s the perfect sweet and salty snack mix!

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Uncategorized Tagged With: delicious dessert, kid-friendly, snack

October 17, 2024

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Delight

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Layers of a simple graham cracker crumb crust, cheesecake, pumpkin pie filling, and Cool Whip topping is this fun fall dessert No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Delight shown on a spoon.

This No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Delight recipe features a crust of crushed graham crackers, followed by two inside layers of a no-bake cheesecake and pumpkin pie pudding, and topped with Cool Whip. It’s an easy dessert recipe that’s perfect for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving parties!

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: delicious dessert, kid-friendly, side dishes

September 14, 2024

Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A apple blondie with maple cream cheese frosting on a serving plate with apples in the background.

Embodying the essence of fall, these Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting are like biting into a soft yet dense apple cinnamon cake, topped with a subtly sweet maple cream cheese frosting and a delicate dusting of cinnamon. They are the perfect fall dessert or a delightful addition to any brunch spread!

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: delicious dessert, kid-friendly

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