If you love all the little bites on an antipasto platter, this pasta salad brings them together in one big bowl. Salami, pepperoni, two kinds of cheese, olives, pepperoncini, artichokes and roasted red peppers are tossed with rotini and a simple homemade Italian dressing. It’s colorful, flavorful and easy to make ahead, which makes it…
Category: side dishes
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice doesn’t have to be boring! This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice is buttery, savory and just creamy enough to feel like comfort food while still keeping things light and low carb. Garlic, Parmesan and a little cream cheese give it tons of flavor without overpowering whatever you’re serving alongside it. It’s especially good…
Southern Mustard Potato Salad
Every good cookout needs a bowl of homemade potato salad, especially when burgers are coming off the grill! This version has my favorite texture: equal parts chunky and mashy. Half of the potatoes are lightly mashed while the rest stay in tender bite-sized pieces. The dressing is mostly yellow mustard with just enough mayonnaise to…
Build-Your-Own Burger Bar for Labor Day
There’s something about a burger bar that makes a simple backyard cookout feel like a party. Everyone gets exactly what they want and you don’t have to stand by the grill asking, “Cheddar or pepper jack?” twelve different times! Start with a few burger choices, such as classic beef patties, turkey burgers, veggie burgers or…
Creamy Parmesan Rice
This Creamy Parmesan Rice is rich, buttery, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make. Simmered in chicken broth and finished with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan, it’s a cozy side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, steak, pork, seafood, or roasted vegetables. Simple ingredients, restaurant-quality flavor! Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings:…
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Bake
If you’re looking for an easy way to use up fresh summer zucchini, this Crispy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Bake is a side dish the whole family will love. Tender zucchini is layered with garlic, melted cheese, and topped with a buttery herb-Parmesan crumble that bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. It’s simple enough for busy…
Chili Crisp Cucumbers
Prep Time: 10 minutesChill Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4–6 Ingredients Instructions Tips Make It Your Own Serve With Grilled chicken, salmon, rice bowls, burgers, sandwiches, or enjoy straight from the container as a refreshing snack.
Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesServings: 6–8 Ingredients Directions Helpful Tip:For extra fluffy mashed potatoes, let the drained potatoes sit in the hot pot for a minute or two before adding the butter and cream. This removes excess moisture and creates the creamiest texture.
Nana’s Marinated Cucumber Salad
Servings: 6 Ingredients Directions From Nana’s Kitchen ❤️ This simple cucumber salad showed up on our table all summer long. Fresh garden vegetables, a light vinegar dressing, and one clever little trick made it unforgettable. Before putting the bowl in the refrigerator, Nana always added a handful of ice cubes. As they slowly melted, they kept…
Strawberry Crunch Summer Salad
Servings: 6 Ingredients Honey Lemon Dressing Instructions Whisk together all dressing ingredients. Combine the strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, feta, mint, and pecans in a serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss. Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes.
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