The whole family loves burgers – beef, lamb, turkey, even salmon. Sometimes we do the classic bun, other times in a lettuce wrap, but we want more alongside than potato chips (although we like those too). How do you turn those burgers into a meal? Here are our favorite side dishes for burgers.
Macaroni Slaw
Another one of our super popular “mash-ups”. This time macaroni salad and coleslaw are combined for an all-new side-dish that might become the most requested. Bring this to a summer cookout and be prepared to be asked for the recipe. Get the recipe for Macaroni Slaw.
Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw
Our Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw combines yellow squash, orange carrot, red pepper, purple cabbage, blueberries and green cabbage and kale. Okay, we know blueberries aren’t as blue as the blue you will see in a real rainbow, but we gave it our best shot AND they add a lovely, slightly sweet, juicy addition. Serve with Poppy Seed Dressing. Get the recipe for Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw.
Oven Baked Fries
If you love fries and want less fat, oven fries are the way to go. They are easy to make, if you follow some simple rules. We have a foolproof recipe – and many tell us that they never go back to fried; they are that good. Crisp on the outside and tender in the middle. Perfect for ketchup dipping, or maybe in malt vinegar! Get the recipe for Oven Baked Fries.
Gluten-Free Easy Stovetop Mac ‘n Cheese
This is our easiest mac and cheese recipe – a true classic that the family will love. Lactose-free, too! So creamy and cheesy and the perfect side for roast chicken. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Easy Stovetop Mac ‘n Cheese.
Smashed Potatoes
I did say crispy SMASHED Potatoes, not mashed potatoes! Don’t know what smashed potatoes are? They’re smashed, they are crispy on the outside and creamy inside. EVERYTHING you want from a potato! Baked on a sheet pan in a high heat oven. Get the recipe for Smashed Potatoes.
Roasted & Glazed Carrots
Rainbow carrots! The roasting part takes place in the oven set at a high temperature. The glazing happens with the addition of a little sugar, which is optional, but gives the carrots a nice sheen and a little sweetness. Fancy enough for guests, simple enough for a weeknight meal. Get the recipe for Roasted & Glazed Carrots.
Lamb Burgers with Feta Tzatziki Sauce
We had to throw an unusual burger in here…have you ever had a lamb burger? Try this one, with a yogurt, feta, cucumber sauce. Get the recipe for Lamb Burgers with Feta Tzatziki Sauce.
Loaded Wedge Salad
Our Loaded Wedge Salad might be the perfect accompaniment to your burger. Or steak. Or roast chicken dinner. Heck, it is almost a meal unto itself. A big wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with our very own, homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, crisp, crumbled bacon, chopped tomatoes and chives. Get ready to dig in! Tons of texture and flavor. Don’t tell us that Iceberg lettuce is boring! Get the recipe for Loaded Wedge Salad.
Garlic & Herb Corn on the Cob
Make when corn is at its peak – which is our neck of the woods is actually September! Garlic-infused oil, butter and a shower of fresh herbs. Salt and pepper and you’re done! Sometimes simple is best. Get the recipe for Garlic Herb Corn on the Cob.
Leafy Green Salad
This couldn’t be easier. An array of fresh leafy greens – some crisp, some soft and tender – tossed with your favorite salad dressing. We’ve got those too, from Balsamic to Ranch! Get the recipe for Leafy Green Salad.
Oven Baked Parsnip Fries
Parsnips are a sweet and earthy root vegetable that take well to oven roasting. Sort of like a French fry, but different! Get the recipe for Oven Baked Parsnip Fries.
Hot Potato Salad with Bacon
We like red-skinned potatoes in this recipe for this for the visual, but you could use a Yukon gold type, too. Purple potatoes would be dramatic. We love this as a side to simple roast meats and poultry. Don’t leave out the parsley. It is more than a garnish here and truly adds flavor and color to the dish. Get the recipe for Hot Potato Salad with Bacon.
Hash Browns
The key to making crispy hash browns is simply patience. Once you put the potatoes in the pan, wait before you move them around. You want a nice crust to form on the bottom before you flip them. You need a heavy 10-inch (25 cm) skillet for this recipe; we like using cast iron. Hash Browns are the quintessential breakfast or brunch potato dish, but they are also great alongside your dinner proteins. Get the recipe for Hash Browns.
Caprese Salad
A classic. Soft, fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes and fresh basil. Drizzle with the best olive oil you can afford. Get the recipe for Caprese Salad.
Light & Crunchy Carolina Slaw
Sometimes you might like a vinegary, light slaw with no mayonnaise or creamy based dressing. This Light & Crunchy Carolina Coleslaw is just that. It is super crunchy and as colorful as a rainbow featuring both green and red cabbages, carrots, green, yellow and red bell peppers with a light dressing of vegetable oil, vinegar, celery seed and a little tarragon, as well as sugar. Get the recipe for Light & Crunchy Carolina Slaw.
Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselback Potatoes are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, simple to make and go with many different mains. Our version uses Garlic-Infused Oil, butter and fresh thyme. The name, by the way, hails from a classic Swedish preparation. They look kind of fancy, but the technique is actually very easy. The scrubbed potatoes are sliced 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick crosswise, but not all the way through. This allows the potatoes to fan out a little but, exposing the flesh to the high heat. Get the recipe for Hasselback Potatoes.
Potato Salad with Hardboiled Eggs
This is the classic, old-fashioned potato salad found at so many church events and potlucks – potato salad made extra creamy with hard boiled eggs, a tangy yet creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, and a little crunch from celery. The hard-boiled eggs add flavor, texture and extra protein! Get the recipe for Potato Salad with Hardboiled Eggs.
Home Fries
We think the best Home Fries start with starchy potatoes, like russets. They will create that creamy interior and crusty exterior that we look for in a great home fries’ dish. Parboiling the potatoes first until a bit tender, but still firm and not fully cooked, also helps achieve the desired end result. You can peel the potatoes, or keep the peel on, or kind of do a combo approach. Get the recipe for Home Fries.
Grilled Vegetables
Nothing like a platter of grilled veggies, and if you are grilling burgers outside, use the grill for your whole meal! Pick and choose what you like – but we suggest you have a little of everything: squash, peppers, eggplant, yes please! Get the recipe for Grilled Vegetables.
Get Sizzling: 15 Bacon Recipes That’ll Make You Want to Pig Out!
There are foods they have dedicated fans, like chocolate, and beer, but bacon? It is in a class unto itself, and we are true believers. We like bacon morning, noon and night and have the recipes you crave that show off its crispy lusciousness. Click for Get Sizzling: 15 Bacon Recipes That’ll Make You Want to Pig Out!
23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?
Potatoes! White, red, yellow, starchy russet, sweet potatoes – even blue and purple potatoes – can be a main meal in the form of double stuffed baked potatoes, a weekday side-dish, a potluck salad, or they can add richness to soups. And don’t forget breakfast casseroles and home fries! We have 23 recipes for you to try and potatoes are often economical, too, so dive in! 23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?
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