Vegetarian Archives - A Side of Sweet

Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Your guests will go crazy for this easy mac and cheese bites appetizer recipe made with smooth and creamy Jarlsberg cheese.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jarlsberg. All opinions are 100% mine.

The holidays are here and I have the best appetizer recipe for you!

I could honestly eat macaroni and cheese every day for years and not get sick of it. That’s why it was so fun to put a bite-sized spin on this classic dish. Another way to enjoy it, but as an appetizer! Macaroni and cheese bites are easy to make and I’ve even included a short video to inspire you.

Read on for the mac and cheese bites recipe…

Rosé Cider Mint Juleps + Kentucky Derby Party Recipes

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Everything you need to know for hosting a Kentucky Derby Party, including food ideas, attire and a fabulous recipe for Rosé Cider Mint Juleps.

Kentucky Derby Party Ideas, Food Recipes Attire and Decorations

The Kentucky Derby has always been on my bucket list. At 145 years old, it’s truly part of the fabric of America. The excitement, the fashion, the parties! I thought it would be fun to host a Kentucky Derby viewing party this year to get in on the revelry.

Read on for ideas for hosting your own Kentucky Derby party…… Read More »

Refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe

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A refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe that will help you beat the summer heat. Makes a great Cinco de Mayo cocktail!

Cucumber margaritas are at the top of my list this month. They are light and refreshing, and the cucumber juice is surprisingly easy to make. If you mix them up in advance and chill them, they work great packed in a thermos for a picnic. Just serve over ice. They will also be the stars of your Cinco de Mayo fiesta next month!

Read on for the recipe…

Lavender Macarons with Lavender Buttercream Filling

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A recipe for perfect lavender macarons with a fragrant lavender buttercream filling. The buttercream frosting also works great for cupcakes and cakes!

This fall, I was tasked with making macarons for a 200+ person wedding for some of our closest friends. As soon as I started, I regretted committing to the project! Making 500 macarons in an apartment kitchen is a fool’s errand…. Read More »

Thick Cornmeal Waffles from Brown Sugar Kitchen

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This cornmeal waffles recipe from Brown Sugar Kitchen are the best waffles you’ll ever eat! They pair great with fried chicken as they are slightly savory.

Our lazy weekend breakfast has always been pancakes, especially these lemon ricotta ones. A few months ago, I finally invested in a waffle iron to add some variety to our breakfast routine. I love thick Belgian ones, they are so pretty and so fun to eat. We’ve been experimenting with waffle batters to find our go-to and I think I finally settled on it.

The secret?

Cornmeal.

Read on for the cornmeal waffle recipe…

Millionaire Bars Recipe – Chocolate & Caramel Shortbread Dessert

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This delicious Millionaire Bars recipe is every bit as decadent as the name suggests. It features a shortbread base, topped with caramel, followed by chocolate.

These delicious Millionaire bars are every bit as decadent as the name suggests. They could be the love child of a lemon bar and a scotcharoo. The shortbread base is sweet and butter, and then they are layered with caramelized sweetened condensed milk followed by a layer of melted chocolate. Nom…. Read More »