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…
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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…
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…
Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesServings: 6–8 Ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 6 tablespoons butter 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup heavy whipping cream, warmed 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (plus more to taste) ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish…
Nana’s Marinated Cucumber Salad
This marinated cucumber salad is one of those simple recipes that reminds me of Nana’s kitchen. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and sweet onion soak in a tangy vinegar dressing until everything is cold, flavorful and just right. The ice cubes were Nana’s little trick for keeping the cucumbers extra crisp while the salad chilled. It’s…
Strawberry Crunch Summer Salad
Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, sliced 1 cup blueberries 2 English cucumbers, sliced into half moons ½ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ½ cup candied pecans or sliced almonds Honey Lemon Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of sea salt…
Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
Servings: 6 Ingredients 6 cups seedless watermelon cubes 1 English cucumber, sliced ¾ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional) Dressing Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons olive oil Pinch of sea salt Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Garnish Tajín (optional) Extra mint leaves Instructions Combine the…
Mediterranean Chickpea Crunch Salad
Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 English cucumbers, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives ¼ cup finely diced red onion ½ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine…
