Roasted Corn Salad Recipe
This easy roasted corn salad recipe will remind you of your favorite Mexican sweet corn. Full of summer flavor, creamy cheese, and roasted corn…served warm
Sides
Simple recipes for your favorite side dishes and maybe a few new favorites!
easy Baked Homemade French Fries
Do NOT freak out about the thought of making homemade fries. SOOO easy. And they really DO get crispy and tasty. Try them and see!
Sauteed Radishes and Bacon Recipe
This easy bacon and radish salad recipe that pairs perfectly with sandwiches, soups, or even chicken. Radishes cooked up wth bacon is a great way
The BEST mashed potatoes (tips, tricks, & recipe)
Here’s the trick: Boil your Russet potatoes with the skin ON. Boil your potatoes whole, with the skin on. Pour off the hot water and
Irish Colcannon With Bacon (And Leftover Colcannon Cakes)
Our contributor Haley is always full of fantastic, cheap recipes and deliciousness! We are always amazed at the dishes she can pull off with such
easy baked veggie fries
This how to for baked veggie fries has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, we only work with brands we think are
Homemade Tater Tots
Perfect for using on Tater Tot Hotdish, Alice, from Dining with Alice, is back again to share her homemade tater tots. She is the kitchen
Poached Pears
We are so very, very excited to welcome another new contributor here at NellieBellie. Alice, from Dining with Alice, is a real-life friend from here
Sweet and Creamy Classic Coleslaw Recipe
This classic coleslaw recipe will help you get started and feel like you can make slaw like a pro. Sweet, creamy, and tangy…just like good
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower
Because sometimes the simplest recipes are actually the best, and this buffalo roasted cauliflower is an example of one, we almost felt silly putting this
Healthier green bean casserole
Green bean casserole is a holiday must-have alongside brown sugar glazed carrots and your favorite stuffing. The mixture of beans, mushrooms, onions, and delicious creaminess
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Are there any tools you recommend I have in my kitchen before I get started?
A large mixing bowl, whisk, chef’s knife, baking sheet, and skillet should get you started on most recipes. As you do more cooking & baking you’ll find yourself building on the basic supplies you need to. In fact, check out my essential supplies list for a tiny kitchen. This list was created when we were renting and I had to condense my supplies down a TON. This list will give you a great place to start as well as tell you how you can multi-purpose several tools, if needed.
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You’ll want to keep some basic baking and cooking ingredients on hand. Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oil, salt, pepper, bouillon, pasta or rice, and canned beans are some items most people find useful. As you start using recipes you’ll learn more of what ingredients would be helpful to keep in your pantry.
If you want to learn more now, check out what I keep stocked In the NellieBellie Cupboard.
Do you have recipes for special diets? Where can I find them?
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