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Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

A rich and velvety cream sauce infused with sweet roasted garlic and fresh thyme—perfect for spooning over ribeyes, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

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Sautéed Mushrooms

Earthy mushrooms sautéed in butter, garlic, and thyme for a savory, aromatic side dish that pairs perfectly with steak, pasta, or roasted veggies.

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Korean Potato Salad

This recipe offers a delightful and slightly sweet take on potato salad, featuring the creamy texture of potatoes combined with unexpected ingredients like carrots, cucumber, and apples

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Southern Green Beans

A bold, savory Southern side built on bacon, garlic, and depth — perfect alongside spicy pastas like Spaghetti Diablo. Finished with a kiss of butter and crispy bacon for the ultimate bite.

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Charred Napa Slaw

This vibrant slaw features Napa cabbage seared on the grill for a tender-crisp texture and smoky depth. It's tossed with sweet pepper strips, shredded carrots, grilled corn, green onion, and red onion. A creamy peanut-lime dressing, boasting peanut butter, fresh lime, garlic, ginger, and a hint of gochujang, ties all the fresh flavors together for a truly unforgettable side.

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Quick Pickled Red Onions

Quick Pickled Red Onions are an absolute game-changer for everything from tacos and salads to burgers and sandwiches. They're tangy, slightly sweet, and add a beautiful pop of color and zing to any dish.

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Queen G’s Crack Potatoes

White potatoes roasted until golden, folded into a rich mix of bacon, onions, Smoky Swine seasoning, and garlic—then finished with melty quesadilla cheese, Cotija, Honduran sour cream, and green onion. Creamy, bold, and utterly addictive.

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Hibachi Pasta Salad

This pasta salad was designed to have the same flavor and feel of a Kani salad, an imitation crab salad with carrot and cucumber in a creamy dressing, that you may see at American Japanese restaurants. Turning it into a pasta salad stretches those ingredients to make a large bowl of this chilled hibachi goodness.

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Queen G’s Birria Street Fire Corn

Bold, smoky, creamy, and packed with beefy Birria flavor - this ain’t your average elote. Whether you’re using fresh grilled corn or frozen roasted in a cast iron, this skillet side (or main!) brings Tex-Mex energy in every bite.

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Mexican Rice

This ain’t your average side of rice. Golden, toasty grains soaked in seasoned tomato broth with bold Tex-Mex flavor, a little smoky heat, and a fresh cilantro finish. Whether it’s tucked next to enchiladas, spooned under grilled meats, or devoured straight from the pot—this rice delivers comfort food with a kick and flavor that don’t quit. Grab a fork, y’all—it’s rice time.

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Melissa's Cilantro Lime Rice

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish made with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, perfect as a side for Mexican or Tex-Mex meals. Light, zesty, and simple to make.

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Big Texas Elote Nachos

A bold, smoky, and creamy Texas-style elote dip piled high on crunchy salsa verde chips, loaded with bacon, nacho cheese, and just the right amount of heat! This is an excellent side dish for steak, pork, BBQ dinners, or Mexican dishes—and just as satisfying as a meal on its own.

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Broccoli Goma-ae

This Broccoli Goma-ae features oven-roasted broccoli tossed in a rich, nutty sesame miso sauce. Toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and miso create bold, savory flavor in this easy Japanese side dish. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal

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Sweet Smoky Spoonfuls

These Sweet Smoky Baked Beans are slow-baked to perfection with rich molasses, brown sugar, and crispy bacon for that classic BBQ flavor. A comforting side dish that’s easy to make and full of sweet, tangy, and smoky goodness—perfect for potlucks, picnics, or backyard cookouts!

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Marinated Fried Onion Strings

Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, these Marinated Fried Onion Strings are soaked in a seasoned buttermilk marinade, coated in spiced flour, and fried until perfectly crunchy. Serve them over burgers, salads, steaks, or enjoy them on their own for a deliciously addictive bite.

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French Onion Rice

French Onion Rice is the ultimate one-pan comfort dish—rich, buttery, and bursting with savory onion flavor. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s the perfect easy side dish that pairs with anything!

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