Hi reader!
Are you sick of serving plain side salads with dinner? If so, these fun and tasty side dish recipes are going to put some spark into dinnertime!
True, side salads are a simple way to bulk up dinner, but incorporating one of these delicious and flavorful recipes into your meal can turn something ho-hum and routine into a new experience. I mean, you tell me:
Sauteed chicken breasts + salad OR sauteed chicken breasts + Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
I know which plate I'm picking!
Pair any of these easy yet exciting and flavorful recipes with a protein for dinner tonight:
| Creamy Garlic Shells |
Reader Kristy says: "Oh man! We eat an embarrassing amount of those packages of pasta…I made your recipe tonight. Absolutely perfect!"
| Seasoned Broiled Potatoes |
Reader Courtney says: "Everyone I have served them to RAVES about them and requests them in the future! No one has ever not liked these. That's insane. One of my favorite potato recipes ever! Thanks for sharing it!"
#3 Easy Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
| Easy Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms |
Reader Christy says: "However many you think you will need to make, double it. Every time I make these, my spouse and I stare at our plates sadly, and always agree I should have doubled it."
#4 Quinoa with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
| Quinoa with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts |
Reader Nicole says: "I just made this tonight and it was unbelievable! So many layers of flavors that all work so well together. Thank you for another amazing recipe!"
#5 Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Herbs
| Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Herbs |
Reader Manda says: "This was a hit with my whole (8-person!) family! Thanks for your great recipes! I made it dairy-free using Violife Parmesan, and it was so yummy!"
#6 Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts
| Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts |
Reader Kellie says: "Made this for a potluck at work, even people who don't normally like brussel sprouts loved it! Easy to make and so yummy!"
| The BEST Pasta Salad |
Reader Denise says: "I HAVE MADE HUNDREDS of pasta salads, and you're right—THIS IS THE VERY BEST! My husband is actually numb to all of my pasta salads, I make them THAT often. But he liked it last night, and took some to work today, and texted me that he wants me to make it again...and wants to bathe in the dressing."
#8 Caramelized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Wild Rice
| Caramelized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Wild Rice |
Reader Dari says: "The flavors all came together so nicely it tantalized our tastebuds. Awesome!! I will be making this dish often. It went great with my salmon. Thanks for all your delicious recipes — I'm hooked on your cooking style."
| Crispy Gnocchi Piccata |
Reader Taryn says: "This recipe is my favourite on your site! I always get excited whenever I have spinach or arugula to use up because it means I get to make it!"
| Mediterranean Orzo Salad |
Reader Tina says: "I have made this about eight times! That was just over the last month or two. It is so delicious and so refreshing. "
Latest Recipe on Iowa Girl Eats:
| Oil Free Honey Mustard Salad Dressing |
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| One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie |
This Week's IGE Top 3:
Favorite Show: Yellowstone. Can't stop, won't stop. Beth. ๐ณ Jaime. ๐ Kayce. ๐ฅบ Rip! ๐ง Have you watched?
Favorite Read: We Were Never Here. I just finished this for my book club - it was a page turner from start to finish!
Favorite Find: Biena Rockin' Ranch Crispy Chickpeas. Best ranch flavor I've had since Cool Ranch Doritos (RIP). 'Nuf said - SO delicious!
Happy reading, and eating!
Kristin
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