Homemade Recipe
Potato Salad, Green Beans, Sweet Baby Carrots, Pasta Salad, Sweet Potato, Waffle Fries, Cole Slaw, Baked Potato, Cottage Fries, Corn on the Cob, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, French Fries, Baked Beans (Sweet)
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Ingredients
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Potato Salad
Green Beans
Sweet Baby Carrots
Pasta Salad
Sweet Potato
Waffle Fries
Cole Slaw
Baked Potato
Cottage Fries
Corn on the Cob
Mashed Potatoes
Mac & Cheese
French Fries
Baked Beans (Sweet)
Method
Potato Salad
- 1
- 2
Mix the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, red onion, salt, black pepper, and fresh dill. Stir until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Green Beans
- 3
Prepare the Green Beans
Trim the ends of the green beans. Rinse under cold water.
- 4
Sweet Baby Carrots
- 5
- 6
Cook the Carrots
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain the water, then add butter, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until the butter is melted and well combined.
Pasta Salad
- 7
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- 8
Mix the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, Italian dressing, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Toss until everything is well coated.
Sweet Potato
- 9
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into wedges.
- 10
Bake the Sweet Potatoes
Toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Waffle Fries
- 11
Prepare the Waffle Fries
Preheat the oven according to package instructions. Spread frozen waffle fries on a baking sheet.
- 12
Bake the Waffle Fries
Bake for the recommended time until golden and crispy. Sprinkle with salt before serving.
Cole Slaw
- 13
Mix the Dressing
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 14
Combine with Coleslaw Mix
Add coleslaw mix to the dressing and toss until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Baked Potato
- 15
- 16
Bake the Potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender. Serve with butter, sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper.
Cottage Fries
- 17
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and scrub the potatoes. Cut into thin wedges.
- 18
Bake the Cottage Fries
Toss the potato wedges with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes until crisp.
Corn on the Cob
Mashed Potatoes
- 21
- 22
Mac & Cheese
- 23
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 24
French Fries
Baked Beans (Sweet)
- 27
Mix the Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine canned baked beans, brown sugar, honey, mustard, and salt.
- 28
Heat the Beans
Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through. Serve warm.