An easy side dish that comes together in minutes, Creamy Orzo and Asparagus is the perfect addition to dinner this spring! The arrival of spring brings a new crop of vegetables, and asparagus is quickly becoming one of my favorites. My husband loves it, so I try to get … [Read more...]
Cranberry Apple Butter
Cranberry Apple Butter takes the classic rich flavors of apple butter and adds a punch of tart flavor with fresh cranberries! We have a little town near us called Julian. It's an old west mining town in the hills north east of San Diego and it's famous for its apple orchards. … [Read more...]
Cornbread Casserole
Tender, moist and full of sweet corn, Cornbread Casserole is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving! There has to be a better name for this side dish. Cornbread Casserole just doesn't really seem right. My brother said I should have described it as a very moist corn bread, … [Read more...]
Summer Fruits with Creamy Lime Dressing
Feed a crowd with this simple summer fruit salad with creamy lime dressing. Tangy and sweet, it pairs perfectly with all kinds of summer fruits! I pin at least one thing a week from Pillsbury. I signed up to get their daily recipes via email a while ago, and I … [Read more...]
Homemade Zucchini Relish
Packed full of flavor, this homemade zucchini relish is a great way to use up all the fresh zucchini hanging around the kitchen! Growing up, I could always find two things in the refrigerator: jars of homemade strawberry jam and this Homemade Zucchini Relish. I think my mom … [Read more...]
Pulled Pork Cornbread Cookies
A perfect side dish for any BBQ, pulled pork cornbread cookies are a delicious blend of sweet and savory. They taste great with chili! There's a funny story behind this recipe for Pulled Pork Cornbread Cookies. Well, to be honest, it's more like one of those "had to be there" … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Mashed Potatoes
Not everything in an electric pressure cooker cooks faster, but Crockpot Express Mashed Potatoes are definitely faster (and easier) than their stove top counterpart. Growing up, I loved instant mashed potatoes. I preferred them to homemade potatoes, which is just wrong, I know. … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Puffs
If you're looking for a great appetizer or perfect Easter side dish, these bacon wrapped asparagus puffs are the perfect fit! Try them with Pepper Jack cheese for a spicy twist! Bryce will often ask me, "Did you like _____ when you were a kid?" It's almost always a vegetable … [Read more...]
How to Make Fluffy White Rice in the Crockpot Express
Enjoy perfectly cooked rice without watching the stove! You can make just a few servings or enough to feed a crowd once you've mastered how to make fluffy white rice in the Crockpot Express! One of the benefits of a multi-cooker, like the Crockpot Express, is being able to … [Read more...]
Crockpot (and Crockpot Express) Refried Beans
These Crockpot Refried Beans are SO good (even if they aren't actually "re-fried." Make them in the slow cooker or the pressure cooker and the whole house smells amazing! So guess what? I discovered that you can eat refried beans that don't come from a can! You can make a big … [Read more...]
Easy Buttered Noodles
A perfect side dish when you're pressed for time, Easy Buttered Noodles come together in a snap and kids love them, too! Last week, I shared this recipe for Easy Buttered Noodles during a Facebook live video. I tend to drop the ball when it comes to planning side dishes for our … [Read more...]
Mom’s Baked Beans
This easy recipe for Baked Beans is a crowd-pleaser! Served hot or at room temperature, they are the perfect side dish for BBQ's and picnics this summer. When my husband and I were first married, this was one of the dishes he asked me to learn how to make. You know, "like … [Read more...]
