Sides Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/sides/ Easy recipes for busy families. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:51:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Sides Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/sides/ 32 32 Easy Big Mac Salad Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69588 My easy Big Mac Salad has everything you love about the drive-thru, minus the guilt and the wait. I’ve been making this on repeat because my homemade special sauce is next-level, and it’s on the table in 20 minutes flat. Seasoned beef, cheddar, crisp iceberg, and that tangy sauce make this the one salad my...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/feed/ 0 High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69400 My high protein buffalo chicken dip is the easiest way to sneak more protein into a dish your whole family already loves. I added cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to my fan-favorite crockpot version and it comes out just as rich, creamy, and cheesy as ever. No one will ever guess it’s been upgraded. Slow...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/feed/ 0 Jalapeño Poppers Wrapped in Bacon https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-poppers/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-poppers/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69325 My Jalapeño Poppers Wrapped with Bacon are the ones everyone asks for at game day. I go beyond the basic cream cheese filling and add cheddar and seasonings that take the flavor to another level. Just 5 simple ingredients is all it takes to make them. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Jalapeño poppers are one of...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-poppers/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Bacon https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-bacon/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-bacon/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69191 I started making Air Fryer Bacon because I got tired of grease splattering all over my stovetop, and now I honestly would not cook it any other way. It comes out perfectly crispy and evenly browned every single time with almost no mess. I make a big batch on the weekend and use it all...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-bacon/feed/ 0 Macaroni Hawaiian Salad (Creamy Macaroni Salad) https://balancingmotherhood.com/hawaiian-macaroni-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/hawaiian-macaroni-salad/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69102 My family fell in love with Macaroni Hawaiian Salad on a two-week trip to Hawaii, and I’ve been making this recipe ever since. It has that creamy, lightly sweet dressing that makes real Hawaiian mac salad so addictive — nothing like the versions at your average cookout. Make it once and you’ll be keeping a...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/hawaiian-macaroni-salad/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Baked Potato https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68414 My easy Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe creates perfectly cooked potatoes with crispy, salted skin and a light, fluffy interior that rivals anything you would get at a steakhouse. I tested this recipe with different sizes of potatoes and nailed down exact cook times so you never have to guess again. Baked Potato Air Fryer...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes/feed/ 0 Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-sweet-potato-wedges/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-sweet-potato-wedges/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=66236 My recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges takes advantage of the direct, concentrated heat to develop a crisp, golden surface while keeping the centers soft and tender. After trying different cuts and cooking methods, this version consistently delivers the deep color and naturally sweet flavor of a long oven roast. And the best...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/smoked-salmon-dip/feed/ 0 15-Minute Christmas Wreath Salad with Candied Pecans & Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette https://balancingmotherhood.com/christmas-wreath-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/christmas-wreath-salad/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=64748 My Christmas Wreath Salad is fresh, crisp, bursting with festive color, and it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Layered with pomegranate jewels, apple and pear slices, candied pecans, and creamy blue cheese, it’s topped with a delicious vinaigrette. It’s as stunning as it is delicious. And unlike some holiday salads made just to look pretty,...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/christmas-wreath-salad/feed/ 2 Easy Cornbread Stuffing Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/cornbread-stuffing-recipe/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/cornbread-stuffing-recipe/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=64343 My easy Cornbread Stuffing recipe is the dish my family looks forward to the most during the holidays. It’s bursting with flavor from the butter and herbs, the texture is tender with golden edges, and it never turns dry or mushy. My simple, well-tested steps ensure it bakes up perfectly every time and makes it...

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