The Perfect Side Dishes for Every Occasion - Our Best Bites https://ourbestbites.com/category/recipes/course/side-dishes/ Tips, Tricks, and Tastes from Two Real-Life Kitchens Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:49:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://ourbestbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-icon-300x300.png The Perfect Side Dishes for Every Occasion - Our Best Bites https://ourbestbites.com/category/recipes/course/side-dishes/ 32 32 Herbed Sourdough Stuffing https://ourbestbites.com/herbed-sourdough-stuffing/ https://ourbestbites.com/herbed-sourdough-stuffing/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:40:26 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=61439 Large serving spoon holding stuffingThis recipe was based on the stuffing my Mom made when I was growing up. Very classic flavors and simple ingredients. My herbed sourdough stuffing does have a couple (optional) ingredients that makes it extra delicious though- I like to use sourdough bread for a little tang, and fresh lemon for brightness and flavor. You ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/herbed-sourdough-stuffing/feed/ 0 Air Fried Butternut Squash https://ourbestbites.com/air-fried-butternut-squash/ https://ourbestbites.com/air-fried-butternut-squash/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:19:22 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=50466 butternut squash in a bowlAir fried butternut squash is a great addition to salads, grain bowls, soups, wraps, and more. It’s also delicious served plain on it’s own as a side dish! Using a bag of pre-chopped squash makes this even easier, and the air fryer is my favorite way to cook these. They get browned and a little ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/air-fried-butternut-squash/feed/ 1 Southwestern Brown Rice Salad https://ourbestbites.com/southwestern-brown-rice-salad/ https://ourbestbites.com/southwestern-brown-rice-salad/#comments Sat, 03 Jun 2023 06:01:00 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=13962 Southwest Brown Rice Salad by Our Best BitesThis Southwestern brown rice salad is served cold. It’s loaded with feel-good ingredients like hearty brown rice, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and creamy avocado. It’s flavorful but not overpowering- something that you could serve as a side dish or for a light lunch. It would be a great addition to a barbecue or potluck spread ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/southwestern-brown-rice-salad/feed/ 25 Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Baby Potatoes https://ourbestbites.com/garlic-rosemary-roasted-baby-potatoes/ https://ourbestbites.com/garlic-rosemary-roasted-baby-potatoes/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/08/garlic-rosemary-roasted-baby-potatoes/ roasted potato in a bowlThis recipe is elegant, super quick and easy, and it’s a great way to use up garden rosemary if you have an abundance.  Don’t be intimidated by the sheer amount of garlic and mustard; when you roast the potatoes it will dramatically mellow the flavors, particularly the mustard–in fact, I seriously doubt you’d recognize the ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/garlic-rosemary-roasted-baby-potatoes/feed/ 42 Air Fryer Green Beans https://ourbestbites.com/air-fryer-green-beans/ https://ourbestbites.com/air-fryer-green-beans/#comments Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:26:54 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=49059 air fried green beans in white bowlOne of my favorite uses for the air fryer is roasted vegetables. Thin green beans, often labeled as Haricot verts or French cut green beans are especially delicious. There’s no pre-steaming or blanching required here. Green beans are tossed simply in olive oil, salt and pepper and in just a few minutes they turn lightly ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/air-fryer-green-beans/feed/ 2 Tabbouleh https://ourbestbites.com/tabbouleh/ https://ourbestbites.com/tabbouleh/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:19:51 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=48583 Tabbouleh from Our Best BitesTabbouleh is a salad with Middle Eastern roots made from bulgar wheat, fresh cucumber and tomato, and lots of parsley! It’s simply dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. I like to add a little cumin to mine too. This dish is so simple, but so flavorful! It’s served chilled so it’s just ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/tabbouleh/feed/ 5 Dressed Up Avocados https://ourbestbites.com/dressed-up-avocados/ https://ourbestbites.com/dressed-up-avocados/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:07:28 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=47172 sliced avocados with olive oil and lemonAvocados take center stage in this easy dish. Simply dressed in fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, they get an extra punch of flavor from kosher salt and fresh black pepper and some chopped herbs and diced tomato.  This dish was originally served to me at a 5-star brunch buffet at a beautiful ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/dressed-up-avocados/feed/ 1 Oven Roasted Tomatoes https://ourbestbites.com/oven-roasted-tomatoes/ https://ourbestbites.com/oven-roasted-tomatoes/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2008/10/oven-roasted-tomatoes/ oven roasted tomatoesThere are a lot of things I love to do with fresh tomatoes, but one thing trumps them all: Oven Roasted Tomatoes. It’s a simple process, and my favorite thing to make with an abundance of tomatoes from the garden.  Tomatoes are simply cut, tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic, and slow roasted ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/oven-roasted-tomatoes/feed/ 98 Smoky Oven Roasted Potatoes and Onions https://ourbestbites.com/smoky-oven-roasted-potatoes-and-onions/ https://ourbestbites.com/smoky-oven-roasted-potatoes-and-onions/#comments Wed, 26 May 2021 18:22:24 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=45952 Smoked Potatoes and onionsWe’ve heard from our community that sometimes the meal-time struggle you experience the most is actually what to serve along-side your favorite dinner recipes! This is one of our family’s go-to’s.  I pick up the 1.5lb bags of baby pototatoes on every grocery trip and have a variety of easy ways to prep and cook ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/smoky-oven-roasted-potatoes-and-onions/feed/ 8 Greek Pasta Salad https://ourbestbites.com/greek-pasta-salad/ https://ourbestbites.com/greek-pasta-salad/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:01:48 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=12806 Greek Pasta SaladOne of our favorite ways to use up a lot of fresh produce quickly is to chop it up and toss it with some pasta and a favorite salad dressing and the possibilities are kind of endless. This particular pasta salad, though, is one of my all-time favorites. You can use whatever kind of pasta ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/greek-pasta-salad/feed/ 20 Crash Hot Potatoes https://ourbestbites.com/crash-hot-potatoes/ https://ourbestbites.com/crash-hot-potatoes/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:45:09 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=43874 Crash Hot PotatoesIt was the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, who started the craze of Crash Hot Potatoes in the US, but Ree herself credits Australian food writer Jill Dupleix with this brilliant creation.  Essentially, they are small potatoes that are cooked, smashed, and then roasted in the oven with oil.  The result is an amazing combination of ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/crash-hot-potatoes/feed/ 11 Elote : Mexican Style Street Corn https://ourbestbites.com/elote-mexican-corn-on-the-cob/ https://ourbestbites.com/elote-mexican-corn-on-the-cob/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/08/elote-mexican-corn-on-the-cob/ Mexican Street Corn on PlatterMexican Style Street corn is a simple dish to prepare at home.  You can find different variations, but it generally involves a slathering of mayonnaise, crumbled Mexican cheese, chili powder and fresh lime juice. In this version, I ease preparation by mixing the seasonings right into the mayo, along with a little sour cream to ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/elote-mexican-corn-on-the-cob/feed/ 37 Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries https://ourbestbites.com/baked-zucchini-fries/ https://ourbestbites.com/baked-zucchini-fries/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2011/01/baked-zucchini-fries/ baked zucchini friesCrispy, tender, salty, flavorful,  baked zucchini fries. They’re a perfect little appetizer, side dish for sandwiches, or even a great after school snack. They’re inexpensive and a delicious way to enjoy your vegetables.  Try them with you favorite veggie dip, or with our Buttermilk Ranch or Homemade Pizza Sauce! This is an easy side dish ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/baked-zucchini-fries/feed/ 98 Southwest Pasta Salad https://ourbestbites.com/southwest-pasta-salad/ https://ourbestbites.com/southwest-pasta-salad/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2020 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2011/01/southwest-pasta-salad/ pasta salad in bowlThis Fresh Southwest Pasta Salad is my go-to whenever I need to take a dish to a party, and also a favorite summer dinner at our house.  It’s great with grilled chicken (Grilled Taco Chicken is a perfect pairing) or by itself as a one-dish dinner.  It’s so good and flavorful, packed with veggies, and ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/southwest-pasta-salad/feed/ 73 Lime-Cilantro Rice with Pineapple https://ourbestbites.com/lime-cilantro-rice-with-pineapple/ https://ourbestbites.com/lime-cilantro-rice-with-pineapple/#comments Fri, 06 Sep 2019 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2008/06/lime-cilantro-rice-with-pineapple/ lime cilantro rice with pineappleThis Lime-Cilantro Rice with Pineapple is one of my most favorite personal creations.  There’s something about hot buttery rice that makes me feel warm and cozy inside, and with the addition of some of my favorite flavors, this has become a regular on our menu. It’s both sweet and savory- and if adding pineapple to ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/lime-cilantro-rice-with-pineapple/feed/ 38 Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice https://ourbestbites.com/sweet-and-savory-coconut-rice/ https://ourbestbites.com/sweet-and-savory-coconut-rice/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/06/sweet-and-savory-coconut-rice/ sweet and savory coconut rice from our best bites  This recipe for Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice is an old-school Our Best Bites classic that is pretty much my go-to side dish with any summery, tropical meal. It’s one of those recipes I just know by heart and always have the ingredients for in my pantry (if you love tropical rice, another delicious ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/sweet-and-savory-coconut-rice/feed/ 58 Funeral Potatoes https://ourbestbites.com/cheesy-funeral-potatoes/ https://ourbestbites.com/cheesy-funeral-potatoes/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2019 06:01:21 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=2391 Funeral Potatoes in a skilletBelieve it or not, “Funeral Potatoes” is not actually the technical name for this dish–it’s usually something like Cheesy Potato Casserole.  But these are often found served with ham on Easter dinner tables as well as luncheons following funerals which, not shockingly, is how they got their name in certain circles. You can serve this ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/cheesy-funeral-potatoes/feed/ 246 Classic Potato Salad https://ourbestbites.com/classic-potato-salad/ https://ourbestbites.com/classic-potato-salad/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2019 06:01:15 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=41550 Classic Potato Salad.  This isn’t a fancy recipe. There’s no ingredients you’ve never seen before.  This is here because time and time again I come to my own blog to find my recipe and it’s not here!  This Classic Potato Salad recipe is in our very first cook book and it’s one I pull out ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/classic-potato-salad/feed/ 7 Fried Rice https://ourbestbites.com/fried-rice/ https://ourbestbites.com/fried-rice/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2010/01/fried-rice/ Fried Rice in BowlIf you’ve never made your own Fried Rice at home, this recipe will show you how easy, and versatile it is! This fried rice is inspired from the same restaurant as our Sweet and Spicy Honey-Grilled Shrimp. It’s not your typical Chinese restaurant-type fried rice; it’s a bit milder and has a little more Polynesian ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/fried-rice/feed/ 46 Roasted Rosemary Pineapple https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-rosemary-pineapple/ https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-rosemary-pineapple/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:01:55 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=41446 Roasted Rosemary PineappleLast month I ate at a hotel with a crazy good restaurant buffet.  One of the dishes in the salad bar, roasted pineapple chunks, caught my attention because it combined two flavors I had never thought to pair together: Pineapple and Rosemary (insert puzzled face emoji, here.) Much to my surprise, the flavor of this ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-rosemary-pineapple/feed/ 1 Creamy Stovetop Smashed Potatoes https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-stovetop-smashed-potatoes/ https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-stovetop-smashed-potatoes/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:05:44 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=41274 creamy stovetop smashed potatoes from our best bitesThese creamy stovetop smashed potatoes are perfect with just butter, milk, and salt & pepper OR for mixing in garlic, herbs, cheese, onions, bacon pieces, etc. Keep them as simple or as fancy as you’d like! The hearty texture holds up to add-ins very well compared to completely smooth, whipped mashed potatoes. Ingredients Needed How ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-stovetop-smashed-potatoes/feed/ 1 Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Honey-Lime Dip https://ourbestbites.com/baked-sweet-potato-fries-with-honey-lime-dip/ https://ourbestbites.com/baked-sweet-potato-fries-with-honey-lime-dip/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/03/baked-sweet-potato-fries-with-honey-lime-dip/ Baked Sweet Potato Fries RecipeThese days you can find sweet potato fries on many restaurant menus, but just ten years or so ago that wasn’t the case.   I still remember the first time I ever tasted them- it was at McMenamins when we lived in Portland. They were were served plain with just a sprinkling of salt, and they ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/baked-sweet-potato-fries-with-honey-lime-dip/feed/ 116 Sautéed Garlic Spinach https://ourbestbites.com/sauteed-garlic-spinach/ https://ourbestbites.com/sauteed-garlic-spinach/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:13:33 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=40565 So I kind of agonized about whether or not to post this recipe. It’s one of those things that I love to eat, but is hard to photograph. It seems too simple. That little voice inside me is like, you’re a freak, Kate, no one else eats cooked spinach. And then I was like, NEW ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/sauteed-garlic-spinach/feed/ 24 Italian Sausage Thanksgiving Dressing https://ourbestbites.com/italian-sausage-thanksgiving-dressing/ https://ourbestbites.com/italian-sausage-thanksgiving-dressing/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2018 07:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/11/italian-sausage-thanksgiving-dressing/ I’ve been making this Italian Sausage Thanksgiving Dressing for so long that now it wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving without it. In the years that we’ve been doing this blog, we’ve learned a lot about others’ family tradition when it comes to Thanksgiving. One thing we’ve learned is everyone is scared of making the turkey (don’t ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/italian-sausage-thanksgiving-dressing/feed/ 33 Instant Pot White Rice https://ourbestbites.com/instant-pot-white-rice/ https://ourbestbites.com/instant-pot-white-rice/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:55:09 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=38845 A lot of times, we get asked what our most popular recipe is. If we’re going by the recipes that people just love and are always talking to us about and write us emails about how this has become their new favorite family tradition or something, it’s probably going to be the Creamy Chicken Taquitos ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/instant-pot-white-rice/feed/ 16 Oven Steak Fries https://ourbestbites.com/oven-steak-fries/ https://ourbestbites.com/oven-steak-fries/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2008/04/oven-steak-fries/ Oven steak fries from Our Best BitesAh, french fries. The devil’s starchy fingers, as Mrs. Kim calls them. Fortunately for your heart, this recipe is actually healthy–you’re using the whole potato, including the nutritious skins, as well as coating them in some olive oil before baking them rather than deep-frying them. Of course, they’re still salty and, at least at my ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/oven-steak-fries/feed/ 37 Indian Turmeric Rice https://ourbestbites.com/indian-turmeric-rice/ https://ourbestbites.com/indian-turmeric-rice/#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:51:10 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=37766 It feels like every few months there’s a new trending super food and lately I’ve been seeing Turmeric everywhere.  I can’t make any claims to the many health benefits of this popular Indian spice, but I do love to cook with it!  Turmeric comes from rhizome of a plant of the ginger family, and while the ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/indian-turmeric-rice/feed/ 11 Grilled Honey-Sesame Bok Choy https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-honey-sesame-bok-choy/ https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-honey-sesame-bok-choy/#comments Mon, 28 May 2018 23:00:37 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=37543 Several years ago my husband and I ate some of the best Asian food we’ve ever had at Rickshaw in Sun Valley, Idaho.  One of the dishes that unexpectedly blew me away was a simple side of wok-cooked bok choy.  It was tender yet crisp and bathed in some sort of gingery-sesame mixture.  I loved ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-honey-sesame-bok-choy/feed/ 3 Cheesy Pesto Crash Hot Potatoes https://ourbestbites.com/cheesy-pesto-crash-hot-potatoes/ https://ourbestbites.com/cheesy-pesto-crash-hot-potatoes/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:16:03 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=36947 I recently found myself in possession of an excess of baby potatoes and pesto. A girl can only eat so many roasted baby potatoes and, not wanting things to go to waste, I started experimenting. The result? These cheesy pesto hot crash potatoes are one of the easiest, tastiest side dishes I’ve had in a ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/cheesy-pesto-crash-hot-potatoes/feed/ 3 Quick & Easy Rice Pudding https://ourbestbites.com/quick-easy-rice-pudding/ https://ourbestbites.com/quick-easy-rice-pudding/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:41:17 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=34158 So when I was a kid, one of my dad’s favorite desserts was rice pudding. His mom always made it when he was a kid and for him, it was like the ultimate comfort food. At first, I kind of found it horrifying, but as the years went by, I learned to love it, too, ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/quick-easy-rice-pudding/feed/ 18 Grilled Caprese Zucchini https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-caprese-zucchini/ https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-caprese-zucchini/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2017 06:01:04 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33965 Healthy Grilled Caprese ZucchiniWhen I’ve got tomatoes from the garden I dream about allll the Caprese recipes, all the time.  My favorite way to eat a classic Caprese salad is on slices of toasted baguette, but the other day when I was picking zucchini I realized it might be the perfect size for all those scrumptious garden layers.  I ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-caprese-zucchini/feed/ 6 Creamy Cucumber Salad https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-cucumber-salad/ https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-cucumber-salad/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:48:31 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33561 Two weeks ago, I kept saying to people, “I can’t believe this is June in Louisiana!” It was warm, even a little hot, but it wasn’t overwhelming or stifling. There was a breeze, the humidity was low, and it really was very pleasant. I spoke too soon. Last week, we went from gorgeous summer weather ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-cucumber-salad/feed/ 4 Mexican Street Corn Salad https://ourbestbites.com/mexican-street-corn-salad/ https://ourbestbites.com/mexican-street-corn-salad/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:01:49 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33419 Summer is here and that means before you know it the grocery stores and roadsides will be full of fresh corn on the cob.  One of my most favorite summer corn recipes is Elote, or Mexican style corn on the cob.  (Well there’s a post in need of a Flashback Friday.  I’ll have to rephotograph ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/mexican-street-corn-salad/feed/ 39 Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Pesto and Mozzarella https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-cauliflower-steaks-with-pesto-and-mozarella/ https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-cauliflower-steaks-with-pesto-and-mozarella/#comments Mon, 15 May 2017 06:01:06 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33315 The name of this recipe implies it’s one of those weird healthy things where someone tries to tell you to eat this instead of an actual steak.  So let’s get one thing straight- that’s not what this is.  (However it would be amazing sitting along side an actual steak.) What we’re doing here is slicing ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-cauliflower-steaks-with-pesto-and-mozarella/feed/ 11 Instant Pot Refried Beans https://ourbestbites.com/instant-pot-refried-beans/ https://ourbestbites.com/instant-pot-refried-beans/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:53:17 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33111 One of the reasons why people love their Instant Pots is for making things that usually take lots of time in a relatively short amount of time. Like dry beans. (Sidenote: there was a time when my oldest was tiny when I legitimately didn’t think people ever cooked dry beans and that they were just for ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/instant-pot-refried-beans/feed/ 42 Lemon Greek Potatoes https://ourbestbites.com/lemon-greek-potatoes/ https://ourbestbites.com/lemon-greek-potatoes/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:17:28 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=32676   I was so excited to check my mailbox the other day and find the brand-new cookbook from our friends over at Oh, Sweet Basil. It’s such a beautiful book, full of twists on familiar favorites! I couldn’t wait to try these Lemon Greek Potatoes. I made a couple of minor modifications–I cut back on ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/lemon-greek-potatoes/feed/ 5 Lemon Garlic Herb Rice https://ourbestbites.com/lemon-garlic-rice/ https://ourbestbites.com/lemon-garlic-rice/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:00:21 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=32348 One of my favorite old-, old-, old-school Our Best Bites recipes is our Lime-Cilantro Rice. I love it with tacos, I love it with burritos, I love it cold from the fridge at 11:00 at night. But the other night, I wanted something a little different to serve with fish with some Italian flavors, so I ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/lemon-garlic-rice/feed/ 12 Creamy Loaded Cheese Grits https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-loaded-cheese-grits/ https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-loaded-cheese-grits/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:05:17 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=32139 So many of you know that I’ve lived in Louisiana for 9 years, but I’m not from here. I’m a Utah girl, who ate cream of wheat and oatmeal for breakfast and while I had heard of grits (kind of like cream of wheat, made with corn instead of wheat), I kind of thought they didn’t ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-loaded-cheese-grits/feed/ 22 How to Make Instant Pot Brown Rice https://ourbestbites.com/make-instant-pot-brown-rice/ https://ourbestbites.com/make-instant-pot-brown-rice/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:59:14 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=32046 We’ve shown you a few different methods for making brown rice. In the oven. Boiling in a lot of water. And there’s always just making it on the stovetop. There are pros and cons to each, but I’ve recently started cooking brown rice in my Instant Pot. We’ve been hearing from a lot of people who got ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/make-instant-pot-brown-rice/feed/ 122 Pressure Cooker & Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes https://ourbestbites.com/pressure-cooker-mashed-potatoes/ https://ourbestbites.com/pressure-cooker-mashed-potatoes/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:00:35 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=31452 Mashed potatoes.  I feel like they’re kind of like chocolate chip cookies in the way that everyone has their  version of perfection.  Some like them smooth, some like them chunky, some like skins, others are horrified by the skins (#teamskin, for the record). Then you’ve got a plethora of add-in options like garlic and cheeses, herbs, ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/pressure-cooker-mashed-potatoes/feed/ 31 Cauliflower Fried Rice https://ourbestbites.com/cauliflower-fried-rice/ https://ourbestbites.com/cauliflower-fried-rice/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:08:08 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=30249 How many of you guys are Fit Club followers?  If you don’t know what that is, we have an awesome part of this blog that we’ve dedicated to healthy living; including exercise, fitness gear, and of course- healthy recipes!  We have a whole section of our blog where you can find tons of information and ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/cauliflower-fried-rice/feed/ 5 Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Balsamic Glaze https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-rainbow-carrots-with-balsamic-glaze/ https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-rainbow-carrots-with-balsamic-glaze/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2016 04:01:16 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=27986 Easter is literally right around the corner, and as you’re planning your delicious menus for this spring holiday, here’s an easy and elegant side dish– roasted rainbow carrots with a delicious balsamic glaze! These carrots are so simple.  I feel like side dishes on holidays should be easy because there’s so much going on.  But these ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/roasted-rainbow-carrots-with-balsamic-glaze/feed/ 5