Southwest Potato Salad

In this flavorful Southwest Potato Salad, baked baby redskin potatoes are tossed with cooked bacon, chopped roasted poblano peppers, green onions and sharp cheddar cheese with a deliciously cream southwest dressing! Serves 12 (3/4 cup) servings. Sometimes simple ingredients create the best…

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Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dill Dressing

This Cucumber Salad is a recipe that’s been in my family for years. Fresh cucumbers and onions, salted, squeezed and tossed with simple and flavorful sour cream dill dressing. Serves 8 depending. Summer = Lots of Cucumbers. So. Many. Cucumbers. During the…

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Asparagus Tomato and Grilled Corn Orzo Pasta Salad

Summer is this Asparagus Tomato and Grilled Corn Orzo Pasta Salad! Tender asparagus, grilled corn and cherry tomatoes are tossed with feta, fresh basil and drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. So incredibly flavorful and simple to throw together! Serves 24 (1/2…

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Saffron Rice Recipe

This Saffron Rice Recipe is simple and delicious. In this fragrant side dish, white basmati rice combined with sautéed onion, saffron infused water and broth simmers on your stove top until fluffy and golden. Yields 6 cups in about 45 minutes. Saffron…

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Classic Macaroni Salad

Nothing beats a Classic Macaroni Salad! Cooked macaroni pasta, celery, bell pepper, onion and hardboiled eggs are tossed with creamy homemade dressing. This salad is perfect for any get together, backyard barbecue or picnic! This recipe yields 8 cups and will serves…

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Homemade Baked Beans

These homemade Baked Beans are one of my favorite recipes of all time. Beans and bacon in robust sauce of molasses, clove and brown sugar – what’s not to love? These beans may be semi-homemade, but they are a fool-proof and taste…

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Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese Pasta Salad has all the classic flavors. Fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced basil and mozzarella cheese tossed with a quick, easy and balsamic dressing. This recipe makes plenty, so bring it to your next gathering! Yields about 10 cups or 20…

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Mexican Sweet Corn Cake

Mexican Sweet Corn Cake is a side dish commonly served at Mexican restaurants. It’s sweet and buttery, flecked with sweet corn pieces and is ridiculously moist. It makes a great addition to any Mexican meal and also goes really well in chili.…

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Grilled Ramps Recipe

This Grilled Ramps Recipe is simple and one of the best way to prepare wild foraged ramps. In this post learn how to harvest, clean, store and grill one of the first crops of the spring season. Serves 6. It’s ramp season!…

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Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

This quick and easy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe is made with fresh ingredients and loads of flavor! This is the perfect side dish for any get together, backyard bbq, or potluck.  Looking for more pasta salad recipes? Try this Greek Pasta Salad,…

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