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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

January 9, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are a quick, versatile side dish that pairs perfectly with barbecue chicken in any form. Whether served alongside chicken thighs, tostadas, or casserole, this recipe adds crispy texture without extra oven time. Simple sides like this make it easier to mix and match meals throughout the week.


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Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds medley baby potatoes sliced in half
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon Italian herb blend no salt added
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  1. In a medium bowl combine the halved baby potatoes and the olive oil until well coated.
  2. Add the spices and toss until potatoes are well coated.
  3. Arranged potatoes in air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Air fry at 400 Degrees for 14 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  5. Serve.
Recipe Notes

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes Nutrition Facts Serving size 3-4 potatoes (119g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 120 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 95 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 2 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.9 mg 6 % Potassium 480 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, healthy side dish, potato, potatoes, side dish, side dish recipe, Side Dishes

Fiesta Cucumber Salad

March 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a refreshing, healthy side dish that’s bursting with flavor? Try Fiesta Cucumber Salad!, packed with crisp cucumbers, colorful veggies, pineapple,  and a zesty dressing, it’s the perfect addition to your next meal.

Megan Glidden

Fiesta Cucumber Salad
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Fiesta Cucumber Salad
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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium English cucumbers sliced thin
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple thawed and diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced thin
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean the cooking area.
  2. In a bowl combine Greek yogurt, cotija cheese, lime zest and juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Add cucumbers, pineapple, corn, cilantro, and red onion to bowl with dressing mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Store in the refrigerator and serve cold.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, pineapple, Salad, side dish recipe, Side Dishes, side salad, spring, summer

Black Bean Soup

December 21, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Here is a simple and yummy recipe for Black Bean Soup. Using an electric pressure cooker this is a one-pot dish that cooks in under an hour. Next time you need to warm up give this soup a try.


Black Bean Soup
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Black Bean Soup
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 7 cups no salt added chicken stock
  • 2 cups black beans dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 avocado cut into 10 slices
  • 1/2 cup reduced tat shredded cheddar cheese
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  1. On the sauté function of an electric pressure cooker add the olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the inter pot and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add Chicken stock, dried black beans, chili powder, and dried oregano. Stir to combine.
  3. Place the lid on the electric pressure cooker. Set it to manual and set the time for 35 minutes. Once the time is up let the pressure cooker naturally releases pressure for about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and stir. Top each serving with 2 teaspoons of cheese and a slice of avocado.
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Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese

November 23, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Mac n Cheese is a comfort food classic but allow us to dress up your mac n cheese with a winter favorite, butternut squash! The butternut squash and the blend of cheeses in this dish really make for a unique mac n cheese experience!


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  • CourseKid Friendly, Side Dishes
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Elbow pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash fresh, cubed
  • 1/2 Tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 Tabblespoon olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup Milk 1%
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Asiago Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and workspace
  2. Bring a stockpot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to the package
  3. Cut your butternut squash into 1-inch pieces.
  4. In a separate saucepan, add your 2 teaspoons olive oil on medium heat. Add butternut squash into the pan and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes or until it is tender with a fork.
  5. Pour squash into a blender and puree
  6. In a saucepan, add your butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil and melt. Once melted add in your flour and whisk continually, add your milk slowly to prevent clumping.
  7. Add your cheeses, butternut puree, and spices and mix well. Incorporate pasta elbows.
  8. Pour into a 9x9 glass pan and cook at 350*F for 20 minutes
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: butternut squash, fall, healthy side dish, kid friendly, mac n cheese, pasta, side dish recipe, Side Dishes

Grilled Veggies with Sour Cream Sauce

July 16, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Keep the house cool and the grill hot by adding this side dish to your grill tonight! We’ve added a creamy sauce to top these veggies, and we can’t wait to hear what you think about it.


Grilled Veggies with Sour Cream Sauce
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Ingredients
Vegetables
  • 2 cup mushrooms
  • 1 cup red onion large dice
  • 2 cup zucchini sliced
  • 2 cup yellow squash sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Sour Cream Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons sour cream light
  • 2 Tablespoons cotija cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your counter tops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Using AgriLife fire and heat safety guidelines, prepare the grill to medium heat.
  3. Make a sour cream sauce by mixing sour cream, cotija cheese, kosher salt, and chili powder in a small bowl. Add to a piping bag or disposable, sealable bag.
  4. Add vegetables to a grilling basket and drizzle olive oil on top and toss.
  5. Grill in 3-minute intervals. Toss vegetables with a clean utensil after every 3 minutes. Grill until veggies are tender. Depending on the heat of the fire, it could take up to 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from grill. After snipping the end of the piping bag, pipe sour cream sauce over veggies.
  7. Serve warm.
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