Nothing says summer picnic like a classic Creamy Cucumber Salad. The simple, fresh flavors (and no mayo) in this salad are perfect for BBQ's, cookouts and potlucks! When I was growing up, my grandma always had a bowl of sliced cucumbers in white vinegar on the table with … [Read more...]
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Spinach Strawberry Salad is the perfect side dish for spring and summer. It pairs perfectly with homemade honey Dijon dressing! I love a good salad! It's the perfect way to squeeze some more vegetables into your diet as well as stretch the meal a bit. I try to serve colorful … [Read more...]
Crispy Baked Carrot and Potato Fries
Crispy Baked Carrot Fries (along with traditional potato fries) are the perfect side dish to any meal! Serve them with a delicious chipotle mayo dipping sauce that keeps you coming back for more! What is it about spring and Easter that makes you want to eat carrots? I love raw … [Read more...]
Cool Veggie Pizza-Church Cookbook Series
Serve the vegetables and dip all together with this easy and delicious Cool Veggie Pizza. It's a great appetizer! I liked this Cool Veggie Pizza so much, I made it twice in the same week! Granted, I may have been influenced by the fact that I didn't get any pictures of it … [Read more...]
Creamy Orzo and Asparagus
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...]
