You don’t have to love Pistachio’s to enjoy Pistachio Salad! This creamy Fluff Salad is a perfect Pot Luck Salad Recipe. Pistachio Salad has been a family favorite for decades. My boys used to call this Shrek Salad because it was a shade of green and that...
Orange Fluff, that creamy whipped salad recipe you know and love with Mandarin Oranges, Mini Marshmallows and of course a creamy pudding mixture. This is a favorite for any BBQ or Pot Luck. I’ve made this often when attending a family reunion where I have to...
Pepperoni Pasta Salad the PERFECT Pot Luck Salad. We are a BBQ kind of family which means all sorts of amazingly yummy Pasta Salad Recipes and who doesn’t love Pepperoni? It’s America’s #1 Pizza Topping! Ready in 60 mins | Perfect as Sid Dish | 6 Qt...
BLT Pasta Salad is one of the BEST Pot Luck Pasta Salads. Who doesn’t love the flavors of a traditional BLT, right? So let’s make it into a Pasta Salad and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser with it’s yummy creamy sauce and bites of tomato,...
On the lookout for the Perfect Pot Luck Salad? I’ve got you covered with this Taco Pasta Salad. This Pasta Salad has a creamy zesty sauce over pasta with your favorite Taco add ins like Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Avocado, and of course Cheese! Serves 6 | Ready in...
Making Homemade Refried Beans just got easier with this super simple Instant Pot Recipe. I was skeptical, but let me tell you that eating Homemade Refried Beans is sooo good! Honestly, why buy canned when you can make refried beans this quick. Servings 8 | Ready in 90...
Pasta Pasta Pasta! Strawberry Poppyseed Pasta salad is one of those Pot Luck Salads that is eaten right up, it’s truly the Best Pasta Salad Recipe. With the creamy dressing made of Poppyseed Dressing and Mayonnaise it’s an easy pasta salad that will...
Authentic and oh so simple recipe, makes up this traditional Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. The creamy dressing is both sweet and tangy and pairs beautifully in this traditional simple recipe. Serve with your favorite Teriyaki recipe and create a mouthwatering meal. More...
The cilantro-lime flavor is delicious in a dip! We’ve seen it in rice and salad dressings and people just can’t seem to get enough of it. And that’s exactly how we feel about this Cilantro Lime Dip – it’s like a dip into heaven and so...
Make sure to SHARE this Recipe with others! I’ve raised my boys making “Yummy Rice” which is a very simple rice pilaf, this recipe for Garlic Mushroom Rice Pilaf is a spin off from that recipe and a Rice Pilaf that I just LOVE! Garlic Mushroom Rice Pilaf Making Garlic...
Make sure to SHARE this Recipe with others! I’m always on the lookout for side dishes to go with my main course and Mushroom Garlic Noodles go well with so many recipes! Mushroom Garlic Noodles Are you a fan of Butter Noodles? You will LOVE Mushroom Garlic...
Make sure to SHARE this Recipe with others! I think Zucchini is my very favorite vegetable so why not throw it into this amazing pasta side dish with Cherry Tomatoes, bacon and onions too! Pasta with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Where did this Pasta with Zucchini and...
Pad Thai couldn’t be easier with Ramen Noodles and an Instant Pot. You won’t even believe how good this super simple recipe is. 4 Servings | Ready in 5 minutes | Good for Dinner or Side Dish About Ramen Pad Thai If you love Thai Food, then you have to try...
Make sure to SHARE this Recipe with others! Asian Noodles Ramen Noodles made so much better! Asian Noodles with garlic, sesame and soy turn into a wonderful noodle for any side dish or as a lunch. In less than 5 minutes they are done! We promise! 2...
Quick and Easy Stuffing Recipe, with a hint of sweet and mostly savory this mouthwatering stuffing will soon be a family favorite. Let this Thanksgiving Stuffing grace your table for your family and friends. It’s a winner in our home. Serves 6 | Ready in 10 Mins |...
Roasted Potato Recipe with Ranch and Parmesan cheese. Do you have dippers in your home? They will love to dip these Ranch Roasted Potatoes into creamy Ranch Dressing. It’s just so good! These little ‘Baby Potatoes’, cook up soft and tender. I find their...
Sweet Brown Sugar Carrots are a delicious Fall tradition. I’m a huge fan of Candied Carrots and love this quick and simple Instant Pot Recipe too make them even quicker and easier than before. Candied Carrots Carrots are a sweet vegetable all on their own, but...
Apple Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf With so many Fall flavors this Apple Pecan Cranberry Wild Rice Pilaf is a wonderful Rice Bowl with so many flavors and textures. It’s wonderful. Servings 4-6 Ready In: 25 Minutes Good For: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish About...
Roasted Garlic Potatoes Perfect Side Dish Recipe, Garlic Roasted Potatoes for the Instant Pot are made in 7 minutes. My boys love these tender new potatoes with parmesan. Servings 6 Ready In: 15 minutes Good For: Side Dish About this Recipe Do you need a quick side...
Spaghetti Squash is the vegetable that is more like a noodle. Who doesn’t love a low carb alternative to your favorite pasta dishes? I know Ii appreciate a little less carbs in my diet, plus Spaghetti Squash just tastes great. The dense heavy Spaghetti Squash...
Once my boys tasted Japanese Teriyaki Noodles, they forgot about their favorite boxed after school snack of Mac and Cheese and this became a family favorite. Now it’s commonly served with sautéed veggies or in a noodle bowl with chicken or steak. Teriyaki...
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce made in 10 Minutes on the Stove Top and even quicker in the Instant Pot. You will NEVER buy Teriyaki Sauce again! 4 Servings | Perfect as a Sauce | 6 Qt Instant Pot My family loves the sweet and tangy taste of Teriyaki Sauce. This 10 minute...
One of my favorite things about Cheesecake Factory, besides the cheesecake of course, are the Sweet Corn Cakes. They are cooked up so wonderfully and served with Tomatillo Salsa. It’s absolutely delicious. Here is my take on the Sweet Corn Cake Recipe from...
Oh how I adore Cheese Fondue. For me this brings back so many childhood memories of New Years Eve Parties, Social Gatherings, and just fun times. For me, the flavors bring me right back to being a child and the memories of family events. We all have those foods...
An American Favorite…. Mac & Cheese can be made even easier in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker! In 5 minutes this favorite will be perfectly cooked for you to enjoy.Who doesn’t love a good Mac & Cheese? I think we all do! And we likely have eaten...
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a comfort food, something we have all grown up with and bring such joy to us as we remember those good times. A Baked Grilled Cheese Sandwich is no different, but yet it’s oh so good! Try this timeless classic twist and you will...
If you live anywhere close to a Cafe Zupas then you are familiar with their Tomato Basil Soup. It’s packed full of rich flavor, with the added Pesto Sauce it’s absolutely delicious. I’m not a huge tomato fan, however, I will inhale Tomato Basil...
It’s just this easy: Cilantro Lime Rice is a wonderful alternative to a more traditional Spanish Rice often served with a Mexican meal. The even flavors are a little more tame and less spicy, but still rich and full of flavor. Although this can be made in a...
A HUGE shoutout to my dear sweet friend who introduced me to this Christmas Quiche with Sausage and Cranberry. I’ve always thought that a quiche is an adult food that is hard and difficult to make, and I’ve always enjoyed eating them whenever given the...
Baked Mozzarella SticksThese Baked Mozzarella Sticks are a wonderful evening snack, appetizer or to even serve with Dinner. They bake up quick and easy for whatever event you may have. How to Make Baked Mozzarella SticksIn a bowl beat 2 eggs together and set...
Who knew Alfredo Pasta was so easy to make! But really, so many favorite recipes I once thought to be too difficult that I never even looked to see how easy they really could be and this is among them. So I rarely ate Alfredo Pasta because I just didn’t know...
BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad will whip up in a snap! This easy recipe is full of zesty flavor and will soon become a favorite especially on those busy evenings. I love the combination of flavors from the creamy ranch to the crunch of the corn chips. The textures and...
As a foodie, my favorites are side dishes and salads. I would eat either of these before a main course any day. I think it’s all the wonderful flavor combination that play so well together and just create a party in your mouth. This Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad...
Marinara Sauce in Italy On a recent trip to Italy, I couldn’t get enough Fresh Marinara Sauce. It was so delicious! So, good my son ate pasta with Marinara 6 days in a row! Lucky for him he is a runner, so all those carbs get burned off pretty quickly. When...
BLT is one of those familiar combinations that just makes my mouth water. Often times a BLT Sandwich is wonderful, but sometimes, I just want a little bit of a change. This creamy BLT Dip is perfect for entertaining, an appetizer, or even a late snack while watching...
Zesty Fresh Salsa is full of summer vegetables. Even this picture gets me excited for summer with the warm weather, the trees and flowers, and tasty BBQs! This salsa is a twist on a recipe from a friend and I just love it. These addicting flavors will burst in your...
In the heat of the summer, a salad is right on the money for something that light and fresh. If you must know, summer salads just make me happy! Summer Bacon and Broccoli Salad is a wonderful side dish to any summer meal or anything you put on the grill. And,...
We all love those handy little boxes of rice mix and seasonings in when we are in a pinch. However, this is one recipe we suggest you skip the box and go for a more authentic Spanish Rice that is so easy to make and so much better! You’ll get everything going in...
You’re probably already thinking, “Huh?! Watermelon? Salsa?!” With an expression to match your thoughts. However! This is a new favorite recipe with surprising flavor and an addicting appetite. Taking from so many similar recipes out on the web, I...
Savory Rice can be made on the stove top, or in a rice cooker whichever you prefer. This is not a time saver recipes because it takes the same time to cook as regular white rice – but let me tell you, it just tastes so much better! Put these simple ingredients...
