Jul 14 2026

Sides Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

Mashed potatoes, Roasted red potatoes, Seasonal Veg, Mac & cheese, Pasta salad, Potato salad.

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Ingredients

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Mashed Potatoes

Method

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into equal-sized chunks.

  2. 2

    Cook the Potatoes

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mash and Mix

    Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Roasted Red Potatoes

  1. 4

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and cube the red potatoes.

  2. 5

    Season the Potatoes

    Toss the potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

  3. 6

    Roast

    Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.

Seasonal Veg

  1. 7

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the seasonal vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 8

    Season and Roast

    Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Mac & Cheese

  1. 9

    Cook the Pasta

    Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.

  2. 10

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk while stirring. Add cheese, salt, and pepper until melted and smooth.

  3. 11

    Combine

    Mix the pasta with the cheese sauce until well coated. Serve hot.

Pasta Salad

  1. 12

    Cook the Pasta

    Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and cool.

  2. 13

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  3. 14

    Serve

    Chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving for best flavor.

Potato Salad

  1. 15

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 16

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, green onions, salt, and pepper.

  3. 17

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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