Sometimes the best dishes are the simple ones. Tendergreen peas and sweet carrots are cooked with just a hint of dill, then tossed in butter for a quick side dish that goes great with anything! We love any recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare Ingredients VEGETABLES For this recipe, we use frozen peas but fresh works as well. If using fresh, they’ll need to be boiled for about 6 minutes before adding to the pan....
Of course, this sauce can be served over any kind of pasta but I love the way campanelle hugs the sauce within its curls. When it comes to pasta dishes sometimes the family just wants something a bit different that isn’t tomato based, like spaghetti carbonara. Well, I’m here to tell you that this recipe is also a complete home run in the taste department! Pasta primavera or baked lemon butter salmon pasta are pasta dishes that offer something a little different than the usual, and now you can add this mushroom campanelle to your pasta repertoire!...
Enjoy this tasty chicken sandwich anytime you want – and serve with your favorite signature sides, like coleslaw, onion rings, and a homemade biscuit for the full take-out experience! The Chicken Sandwich Craze If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard all about it, but the popular fried chicken chain that hails from the south, Popeye’s, debuted its new fried chicken sandwich. With some clever tweets, in no time at all, curious eaters were lining up to get a taste of this extra crunchy delight!...
A colorful selection of Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, parsnips, and red onions are tossed in maple syrup, seasonings, and then slow-baked until golden. Tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans are added at the end for an unforgettable side dish! Why You’ll Love These Roasted Veggies This is a wintery twist on our usual oven roasted vegetable recipe. Root vegetables are the perfect inexpensive complement to any main dish. Mix and match the vegetables you have on hand for a new dish every time....
Rhubarb pie is just the taste of summer we crave. It’s sweet and tart with the perfect fruity filling. The Perfect Summer Pie In the winter we can’t get enough apple pie but in the summer we LOVE rhubarb! Rhubarb is a super sour perennial plant that grows in gardens all over. When mixed with sugar the stalk takes on a unique flavor all its own! It goes perfectly in pies (or muffins), and this perfect combination in this winner of a recipe!...
A few spices, some balsamic vinegar, a generous serving of garlic, and olive oil are all that are needed! Quick & Easy Side Dish Cherry tomatoes are one my our all-time favorite things to grow in the garden (to be honest, I can’t keep plants alive but my husband grows them!). In the summer we always have them on the deck in pots and I make tons of bruschetta or roast them as a side (or more often, to toss with pasta)....
Known as “Italian bacon”, pancetta is typically sold in thin, round slices, perfect for snacking, building a hearty hero sandwich, or flavoring a sauce, soup, or stew. Milder than bacon, pancetta has a clean, lightly salty pork flavor which makes it great in so many recipes! What is Pancetta? Pancetta is a salt-cured meat product made from pork belly. It is part of a family of pork and beef Italian meats like mortadella, prosciutto, bresaola, capicola, and the more commonly meat-cured products that use pork and beef parts like pepperoni and Cotto salami....
I love that this brussels sprouts recipe can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a healthy snack with some creamy dips like French Onion Dip, Sour Cream Dip, or a Spicy Dill Dip. A Favorite Veggie Brussels sprouts are bite sized bits, perfect for snacking or as a side dish recipe. With very few ingredients, these Brussels have lots flavor. Sometimes simple really is best. A sprinkle of Panko bread crumbs adds a toasty crunch....
This delicious fruit flavored water has tons of health benefits too. Sip it all day long to remain cooled and hydrated. Another variation is to add watermelon chunks to provide a hint of sweetness that complements the fresh scent and flavor of cucumbers. Not only are cucumbers delicious in recipes like Creamy Cucumber Salad or Cucumber Sandwiches, they’re perfectly refreshing to add to cocktail recipes and of course in this case, water!...
A super quick meal that seems like a “fancy dinner”. Shrimp Scampi is quick enough for a weeknight but elegant enough to serve to guests. You’ll be amazed at how incredibly easy this dish is to make at home! I love shrimp pasta with hunks of crusty bread (or dinner rolls) for cleaning the plate and this version is extra fast and easy! What is Shrimp Scampi? Creamy Shrimp Scampi is a dish made with shrimp (or prawns) in a scampi sauce....
If you’re a fan of peach cobbler, you’re going to absolutely love this easy peach crisp. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream. What is in a Peach Crisp? Peach Crisp is all about the crispy browned topping. It is the perfect crunch and companions to the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth soft fruit. Peaches: fresh peaches (peeled and sliced), brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Topping: butter, rolled oats, and chopped pecans....
This easy Jalapeno Popper recipe makes the perfect bite; crispy, creamy, spicy, cheesy… and quite honestly the best appetizer ever! Jalapeno Popper Dip is not only my daughter’s favorite recipe of all time, it’s the one recipe I’m asked to bring to every single gathering. I love jalapenos in any way, shape or form! Making homemade poppers is super easy and tastes way better than frozen store bought or restaurant!...
Quick and yummy, our itty-bitty cinnamon donut bites are just the snack to go along with game night, movie night, or any time anyone has a sweet tooth! Biscuit Donut Holes These mini cinnamon donuts are ready in just a few minutes. With only 3 ingredients, these donut holes are the perfect recipe to make with the kids. These can be baked, deep-fried or even make air fryer donut holes. Donut holes are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack with a hot cup of coffee....
Antipasto salad is a Mediterranean inspired favorite packed with fresh and brined ingredients! Marinated veggies and olives, fresh mozzarella cheese, and your choice of Italian meats are drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette and served on a bed of lettuce! This antipasto salad recipe is not only a showstopper to look at but it’s jam-packed with flavor. What is Antipasto Salad? Antipasto is the first course of an Italian meal and usually consists of meats, cheeses and other various bites served charcuterie board style....
Juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp smoky bacon, and a sprinkle of your favorite cheese over fresh crunchy lettuce. Drizzle this with a creamy herb dressing and you’ve got the makings of the perfect salad. Why We Love this Salad Because it tastes like a BLT sandwich kicked up a notch! It’s crispy, crunchy, salty, smoky, juicy and so flavorful. It is super easy to make right up there with other simple salads like marinated chopped salad and BLT pasta salad and can be served as a side dish or a main dish....
This macaroni salad is a classic side dish for good reason. Elbow macaroni and a handful of add-ins are tossed in a super easy (and extra creamy) tangy dressing. I love it for potlucks, picnics, or bbqs since it’s fast to make and best made ahead of time. An Easy Make Ahead Side Macaroni noodles hold a special place in my heart. I’m in love with mac and cheese and my Mom always served elbows with rouladen gravy and of course this classic macaroni salad....
Meatless Monday just got more delicious (or you can add in some sausage or shredded chicken if you’d like)! With heaps of flavor and super simple prep, everyone loves this dish. Easy Pasta Bake We are absolutely loving this recipe right now because not only is it super easy to make, but the ingredients are often on hand for me! Who doesn’t love a creamy tomatoey, cheesy pasta dish? It’s a favorite with the kids, and hearty enough to satisfy those big appetites!...
It’s an easy solution for last-minute entertaining, a side dish, or even on top of a salad! Why not try air-fried shrimp in tacos too! Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp We love this recipe because it’s delicious and healthier than deep-fried shrimp. This recipe not only is a healthy version of a popular appetizer, but it’s easy and everyone loves it! Serve it alongside a trio of sauces like teriyaki, honey mustard sauce, or chipotle aioli!...
Are you an avid Jello Salad fan? Chances are you’ve been making them for decades or grew up eating them at family gatherings. If this is an entirely new concept to you, then I’m sure you have questions, the first being, why on earth is this a salad? Well, funny you should ask, jello salads were everywhere in the 1960s and went by several different names and came in many different flavors....
Spaghetti squash is halved, seasoned and filled with feta and tomatoes before roasting. It’s all mixed together in the end for a perfect side or light dinner. Easy Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Easy to prepare in just a few steps, this recipe takes very little hands on time. Fresh in flavor and ingredients. The feta and roast tomatoes bake along with the squash for the perfect dish. One baking sheet is all it takes!...
