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Summer Orzo Salad – Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Caprese Hack

Jillian Wade — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +0000

This Summer Orzo Salad combines Green Goddess dressing, mozzarella pearls, and fresh tomatoes. You can make this fast pasta dish in under thirty minutes.

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Zesty Fruit Salad with Lime Dressing

Jillian Wade — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:56:33 +0000

This fresh Fruit Salad with Lime Dressing features strawberries, pineapple, and berries. It takes 20 minutes to prepare a fresh, zesty side dish.

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Crockpot Creamed Corn – The Easiest Side Dish!

Jillian Wade — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:52:05 +0000

This Crockpot Creamed Corn is ultra-creamy, buttery, and ridiculously easy to make. A simple slow cooker side that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight meals.

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Cheesy Sweet Onion Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping

Jillian Wade — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:24:10 +0000

This easy Onion Casserole is creamy, cheesy, loaded with sweet onions, and topped with a buttery cracker crust. It's perfect as a comforting holiday side or a cozy weeknight dish.

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Six-Ingredient Sweet Potato Rounds for Festive Gatherings

Jillian Wade — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:30:28 +0000

These bite-sized sweet potato bites are an easy six-ingredient twist on classic sweet potato casserole. Each round is brushed with a buttery cinnamon glaze, topped with toasted marshmallows, and finished with a pecan half, making it a sweet-and-savory holiday appetizer or side dish.

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Easy Smoked Meatballs with Bold Wood-Fired Flavor

Jillian Wade — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:16:55 +0000

If you want a new (but delicious) flavor profile whenever you serve pasta or subs, this recipe for smoked meatballs is the way to go. Your Traeger grill can provide a savory-smoky twist on this old favorite!

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Creamy No Egg Potato Salad

Jillian Wade — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:01:13 +0000

This no-egg potato salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with bacon, crunchy celery, and green onions. A perfect summer side for any picnic or BBQ.

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Easy Summer Pesto Pasta Salad made in 25 minutes!

Jillian Wade — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:24:30 +0000

This Summer Pesto Pasta Salad is fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. A perfect make-ahead side dish with rotini, veggies, and creamy mozzarella pearls, all tossed in pesto.

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