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    Side Dish Recipes

    Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes

    November 19, 2023 By Louise 2 Comments

    Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes in a glass dish with golden meringue on top.

    These slow cooker candied sweet potatoes are easy to make and definitely have that Wow! factor. You can use a more traditional marshmallow topping or get a little fancier like...

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    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

    November 11, 2023 By Louise 2 Comments

    Air fryer smashed potatoes on a tan platter with bread and ham in the background.

    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish! They are easy to make, take less than 30 minutes, and the crispy smashed potatoes have all the flavors and textures...

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    September 3, 2023 By Louise Leave a Comment

    chicken bacon ranch pasta salad in a serving bowl.

    This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad recipe is super easy to make and is always a "go back for seconds" kind of dish! It makes the perfect side dish to...

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    Garlic Butter Green Beans

    July 15, 2023 By Louise 3 Comments

    garlic butter green beans in a white serving bowl.

    This recipe for Garlic Butter Green Beans just may be the BEST vegetable side dish ever! You only need 4 simple ingredients and about 15 minutes to make them. It's...

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    Air Fryer Mushrooms & Onions

    July 2, 2023 By Louise 9 Comments

    air fryer mushrooms and onions in white bowl with spoon and parsley garnish

    If you enjoy caramelized onions and mushrooms with your steak, or as a burger topping, or just to eat, you are going to LOVE this no-fuss air fryer recipe. This...

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    Cauliflower Parmesan

    June 11, 2023 By Louise Leave a Comment

    cauliflower steak with sauce and melted golden brown cheese on top on a blue plate.

    Cauliflower Parmesan is my new favorite low-carb dish! It's hearty, filling, delicious, AND quick & easy to make. Sounds perfect, right? I bet you won't be disappointed if you try...

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    Dill Carrots

    April 2, 2023 By Louise 17 Comments

    dill carrots in white serving bowl.

    When you want a quick and easy carrot side dish that is full of flavor, dill carrots is your go-to recipe! I used the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air...

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    Ninja Foodi Steam & Crisped Broccoli

    March 20, 2023 By Louise 4 Comments

    steam and crisped broccoli in black bowl with lemon garnish.

    Take ordinary frozen broccoli and turn it into an incredible side dish by using the Ninja Foodi Steam & Crisp function! By combining steam with air crisping, you have perfectly...

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    Butternut Squash Gnocchi

    November 27, 2022 By Louise 1 Comment

    butternut squash gnocchi in a pan with brown butter and fried sage.

    Making your own gnocchi isn't hard at all, and this recipe for butternut squash gnocchi only requires a few ingredients and about 30 minutes to make. To finish off the...

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    Ninja Foodi Asparagus (Two Cooking Methods)

    October 6, 2022 By Louise Leave a Comment

    Steamed Asparagus on a white plate with lemon slices.

    Using the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper to make the PERFECT asparagus is an easy way to get the results you want without having to stand over a...

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    Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob

    May 19, 2022 By Louise 4 Comments

    Pressure Cooked Corn on the Cob with the husk partial peeled back.

    If you want perfectly cooked corn on the cob with the least amount of work, this corn on the cob recipe is for you! It doesn't matter what brand of...

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    Almond Rice Pilaf with Cherries

    April 7, 2022 By Louise 1 Comment

    almond rice pilaf with cherries in a white bowl.

    Making rice pilaf in your pressure cooker is so quick and easy and it turns out perfectly! This almond rice pilaf recipe has a delicious and beautiful addition of cherries...

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    Overnight Layered Salad

    April 3, 2022 By Louise 5 Comments

    layered salad sitting on table with a red napkin and wooden serving utensils.

    If you grew up in the 70's or 80's, you have probably seen or had a layered salad, maybe you've made them! If so, then you know just how delicious...

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    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

    March 20, 2022 By Louise 4 Comments

    Hasselback potato with cheese, bacon, green onions on top and sour cream green onions and cheese on the side.

    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are much easier to make than you may think! They are a beautiful and tasty side dish that goes well with just about any meal that...

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    Air Fryer Beet Chips

    March 6, 2022 By Louise 4 Comments

    air fryer beet chips piled in a metal mesh basket.

    These Air Fryer Beet Chips are a healthy snack that are so delicious and easy to make, and they have the crunch of deep-fried potato chips! This healthier option has...

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    Company Mashed Potatoes

    November 21, 2021 By Louise Leave a Comment

    company potatoes with two toppings in the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi with a spoon being dished out

    Company Mashed Potatoes are a dish that is easy to make ahead of time and full of rich, indulgent flavors and are the perfect side dish for special occasions. These...

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    Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing

    November 14, 2021 By Louise 6 Comments

    sausage and cornbread stuffing in a white serving bowl with spoon

    The perfect balance of flavors and textures come together in this cornbread & sausage stuffing and it's incredibly easy to make!

    Ninja Foodi Cornbread

    October 31, 2021 By Louise 12 Comments

    ninja foodi cornbread wedges in a basket

    Have you struggled to get your cornbread cooked perfectly in the Ninja Foodi? If so, you aren't alone! Pressure cooking cornbread changes the texture and, while that isn't a deal...

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    Pressure Cooker Pork & Sauerkraut (Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Recipe)

    October 24, 2021 By Louise 26 Comments

    pork and sauerkraut in a large serving bowl with tongs

    Deliciously EASY pork & sauerkraut made right in your electric pressure cooker. Very little prep and then the pressure cooker does the rest!

    Ceasar Pasta Salad

    July 25, 2021 By Louise 5 Comments

    caesar pasta salad in a large glass bowl

    This easy to make creamy Caesar pasta salad is ready to eat in just 30 minutes when you use my tip for quick chilling the pasta.

    Ninja Foodi Baked Potato

    June 20, 2021 By Louise 17 Comments

    two baked potatoes on a tray one plain and one has butter and chives on it

    A Ninja Foodi Baked Potato isn't really baked at all, but they are easy and make the perfect side dish! You choose the method that will produce the results you...

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    Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash

    June 13, 2021 By Louise 19 Comments

    mashed cauliflower in a black bowl with green onions on top

    Making cauliflower mash in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or any other electric pressure cooker is incredibly quick and easy; however, you will want to use this technique to get...

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    Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Collard Greens

    May 16, 2021 By Louise 3 Comments

    collard greens with broth in a white bowl with a serving spoon

    Making a delicious pot of Collard Greens is so easy using the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot pressure cooker! Perfectly cooked and seasoned greens are ready in under an hour....

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    Watermelon Feta Salad

    May 14, 2021 By Louise 3 Comments

    Watermelon Feta Salad in a watermelon bowl

    Quick & Easy Watermelon Feta Salad is bursting with flavor with just the right amount of varying textures to make it the perfect salad for summer BBQs. It is sure...

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    Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (Stovetop or Pressure Cooker)

    May 9, 2021 By Louise 31 Comments

    Hawaiian macaroni salad in a yellow bowl with a serving spoon

    There is a unique flavor in Hawaiian Macaroni Salad and it has to do with the technique of making it and an ingredient that you don't usually see in recipes...

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    Creamy Coleslaw Dressing

    March 31, 2021 By Louise 16 Comments

    creamy coleslaw dressing being poured over shredded cabbage and carrots

    This creamy coleslaw dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy! It's the best coleslaw dressing I've ever had! It only takes a couple of minutes to whip...

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    Homemade Garlic & Herb Rice-A-Roni

    March 21, 2021 By Louise 13 Comments

    homemade rice a roni in a white bowl with a pat of butter on top

    Making homemade Rice-A-Roni® in the Ninja Foodi or stove top is so easy and absolutely delicious. It's also a side dish that can be turned into a quick dinner with...

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    Easy Colcannon ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe

    March 11, 2021 By Louise 18 Comments

    colcannon in a bowl with butter on top

    Colcannon is Irish mashed potatoes that are simply the best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten. The added ingredients may sound a little odd, but they work perfectly to create the...

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    Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms

    February 7, 2021 By Louise 22 Comments

    Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms in a basket next to marinara sauce

    I did it! I finally did it! I made air fryer fried mushrooms that taste just like they were deep fried. No joke! In fact, they are better. If you...

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    Ninja Foodi Mashed Potatoes

    November 22, 2020 By Louise 36 Comments

    creamy mashed potatoes with butter in a black serving bowl

    How can such a simple dish be so complicated? I've asked myself that over and over throughout the years and finally came up with a technique that produces the creamiest...

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    Bacon Wrapped Candied Sweet Potatoes

    November 18, 2020 By Louise 10 Comments

    bacon wrapped candied sweet potatoes on a tray with one cut in. half

    Want a new way to serve up Candied Sweet Potatoes? Try these Bacon Wrapped Candied Sweet Potatoes! They are easy to make and are unbelievably delicious! I knew I wanted...

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    Ninja Foodi Green Bean Casserole w/ Air Fried Onions

    November 15, 2020 By Louise 13 Comments

    green bean casserole in a blue casserole dish

    Not only is this green bean casserole EASY to make, it's QUICK! It also happens to be delicious, and this is coming from someone who is not a fan of...

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    Low Carb Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

    November 13, 2020 By Louise 6 Comments

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    Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad is one of the easiest side dishes to make and this version is LOW CARB! YAY! It's also one of those side dishes that are better...

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    Cranberry Apple Chutney ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe

    November 12, 2020 By Louise 6 Comments

    cranberry apple chutney in a white bowl with a spoon

    This Cranberry Apple Chutney takes minutes to make, is perfect for a make ahead side dish, and can be served as an appetizer or with your meal. It's simply delicious!...

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    Air Fried Cauliflower with General Tso's Sauce

    August 2, 2020 By Louise 21 Comments

    You can have the PERFECT Air Fried Cauliflower right at home! I tossed the cauliflower in a General Tso's Sauce, but you can use any sauce you like! During one...

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    Amish Potato Salad

    June 29, 2020 By Louise 15 Comments

    Amish Potato Salad

    There are a million ways to make potato salad. That is a fact. Are there a million ways to make Amish Potato Salad? Apparently! So, the story goes like this......

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    Cauliflower Fried Rice ~ Ninja Foodi Recipe

    June 21, 2020 By Louise 7 Comments

    cauliflower fried rice in a glass bowl

    When it comes to food, I want flavor. Pure and simple. If it's bland and boring, it just doesn't do it for me. This Cauliflower Fried Rice is so flavorful...

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    Air-Fryer Scotch Eggs in the Ninja Foodi

    June 14, 2020 By Louise 9 Comments

    Scotch Eggs are one of my favorite brunch foods. They have it all! An egg, sausage, and a crunchy coating. Not to mention that they are beautiful on a plate....

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    Ninja Foodi Mac & Cheese

    June 7, 2020 By Louise 31 Comments

    mac and cheese in a bowl with a block of cheese beside it

    When you want a quick, easy, delicious Mac & Cheese without using Velveeta, this is it! Ninja Foodi Mac & Cheese is ready in just under 20 minutes and all...

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    Focaccia Bread in the Ninja Foodi

    May 10, 2020 By Louise 16 Comments

    Focaccia bread on a cooling rack with a wedge taken out

    Making your own variety of Focaccia Bread in the Ninja Foodi is so easy and absolutely delicious! I have used this same recipe and changed up the add-ins to make...

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