Michie Tavern is a historic tavern in Charlottesville, Virginia. We stopped for lunch one day many years ago when I was visiting colleges (yes, this die-hard Hokie visited that other school in Virginia). My mom loved their food so much, she bought their cookbook. These Michie Tavern green beans are quite tasty and are a…
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Copycat Cheesecake Factory loaded baked potato tots
I nominate myself for the longest blog post title of the year award. The Cheesecake Factory is one of the restaurants that we enjoy but have never lived close to. One of our go-to appetizers are the loaded baked potato tots. They have a nice crunchy and crispy coating and a filling of creamy mashed…
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Tortellini pasta salad
This tortellini pasta salad is my preferred pasta salad recipe. I made it last week for our FRG potluck, and it was one of three sides (for like 150 people). The recipe is really easy to double or triple. It’s basically 2 parts pasta to 1 part everything else. It also comes together in a…
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Mashed potato tater tots
We had some leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving and decided to make mashed potato tater tots with them. These were pretty tasty and would be amazing loaded with baked potato toppings (like the ones at Arby’s). They’re also similar to my copycat Cheesecake Factory loaded baked potato tots. This recipe is pretty adaptable. We’ve made them…
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Corn casserole aka my addiction
This corn casserole is insanely delicious, totally addicting, and easy to make. It’s cheesy and corny and is a great side dish for a lot of entrees. If you’re feeling crazy, swap this out for your standard cornbread recipe (like with a bowl of chili). I always keep cans of regular and creamed corn on…
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Loaded twice baked potatoes with bacon and cheddar jack
I love potatoes in every shape, form, or fashion. I especially love how fluffy baked potatoes get and how absurdly cheesy you can make baked potatoes. Loaded twice baked potatoes are a favorite in our house, and they are a great side for tons of entrees (especially steaks or grilled chicken). These loaded twice baked…