If you are looking for amazing finger lickin good side dishes for July 4th, then I’ve got amazing side dish salad recipes that you will love. These tried and true Side Dish Recipes include make ahead recipes, such as vegetable salads, pasta salads, potato salads, and more, everything you need for a yummy outdoor barbecue…
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Marinated Green Bean Salad
This Marinated Green Bean Salad bursts with fresh flavors and bright summer colors. It’s the perfect chilled side salad, marinated for 4 hours to create a tangy and savory bowl of vegetables with grated parmesan. Enjoy this make-ahead cold green bean salad at parties, potlucks, barbecues, or a July 4th Cookout whenever you need a…
Instant Pot Black Beans
Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans are protein-rich, vegan, and gluten-free! These no-soak beans are also a great source of fiber, sure to be a welcome addition to tacos, burritos or burrito bowls, nachos, or any Mexican meal! Super flavorful, soft, and budget-friendly – what else could you want?! Serve these Instant Pot Black Beans with…
Pina Colada Poke Cake Recipe
This Pina Colada Poke Cake adds a fun twist to a standard sheet cake, using a creamy vanilla or rum filling, the convenience of a box cake mix, and the flavor combination of pineapple and coconut, resembling the tropical Pina Colada cocktail! Imagine you are enjoying a tropical vacation with this Pina Colada Cake. If…
Succotash
This fresh and vibrant Succotash is a vegetable party in one pan! The classic American side dish, made with corn and plump lima beans, semi-sweet red onion, juicy bell pepper and cherry tomatoes, is an ideal vegetable dish to accompany an array of mains for Thanksgiving, other special occasions, or midweek family meals. Enjoy this…
Grilled Onion Bacon Cheddar Burger
Grilled Onion Bacon Cheddar Burger is a thick and juicy BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger grilled to perfection and topped with Coca Cola Caramelized Onions. Every single bite of this burger is bursting with flavor. While this burger may be similar to the McDonald’s Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger, in my opinion, it is way better with smoky…
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
These Southern Fried Green Tomatoes are a traditional Southern snack, appetizer, or side dish that combines tangy green tomatoes with a cornmeal and flour coating, fried until crispy golden. These little slices of crunchy gold are totally addictive and so easy to make from the comfort of home! These Fried Green Tomatoes are one of…
Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club
Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club has tender grilled chicken with Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce, bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato, which makes this chicken sandwich truly deluxe! Save your gas and skip a trip to the fast-food restaurant by making this copycat Chick Fil A grilled chicken club sandwich at home! It tastes so close…
Copycat Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty Recipe
This thick, rich, creamy Copycat Wendy’s Frosty Recipe tastes just like the original but will save you a trip to the fast food restaurant! Be sure to have a spoon ready because it is so thick that you’ll need a spoon. Yes, Frosty Fans, with only a few simple ingredients this Copycat Frosty recipe can…
Chopped Vegetable Salad
This Vegetable Chopped Salad is a light and refreshing salad recipe, loaded with juicy fresh vegetables and salad ingredients that can also be easily varied to suit your family’s preferences. Enjoy this incredibly easy salad as a starter, side dish, or light main meal with your favorite salad dressing. Whether you serve it as a…
Easy Huevos Rancheros
Easy Huevos Rancheros. Say whaaaat? Here’s a translation. Huevos means eggs. Rancheros means Ranchers. So Huevos Rancheros translates to “Rancher’s Eggs.” What these traditional Huevos Rancheros provide is a delicious, hearty classic Mexican breakfast that you and your family love and will fill you up! I have lived in Texas all my life. So I…
25 Memorial Day Recipes
Memorial Day is here! To help you with your picnic or outdoor bbq meal planning, I have included 25 easy, mouthwatering recipes to help you celebrate the start of summer! Now I’ve added a few bonus recipes and photos as well for your Memorial Day outdoor grilling barbecue. I know you and your family and…
Cinnamon Roll Cake
If you love sweet and sticky cinnamon rolls, like Cinnabon, then wait until you try this Cinnamon Roll Cake! It’s practically a cinnamon roll in gooey delicious cake form with swirls of buttery cinnamon sugar, topped with a sweet vanilla sugar glaze! Just so good!! Cinnamon Roll Cake is very versatile in that it can…
Tri Color Rotini Pasta Salad
While I’ve made many kinds of pasta salads for the family and for entertaining over the years, nothing quite beats this Classic Tri Color Rotini Pasta Salad that’s made in just 20 minutes from scratch. The tri-color rotini pasta salad does a great job of locking in all the flavors from the homemade Italian dressing…
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
These succulent Air Fryer Pork Chops will only take you 15 minutes to make with the added benefit of cooking with reduced oil while still achieving a beautiful crispy golden crust on each side of the chops! The seasoning and shredded Parmesan coating not only provide umami flavor to these pork chops, but it’s also…
Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole
Ditch the Tuna Helper today! This Easy Tuna Casserole is loaded with comforting soft pasta, cheesy sauce, flavorful tuna, and chunky bits of vegetables that are sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! This budget-friendly recipe is perfect for any midweek family meal, calling for pantry-staple ingredients. While it may not look like the…
4th of July White Chocolate Cupcakes
A big part of any celebration is delicious food and what better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a freshly baked and decorated batch of patriotic cupcakes! These July 4th White Chocolate Cupcakes with Red White and Blue Swirled Buttercream Frosting are no ordinary cupcakes. The batter is rich and loaded with…
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos are made with Dr. Pepper BBQ Pulled Pork made in the Instant Pot. Sweet and savory BBQ pulled pork creates the filling for these delicious tacos. Pulled Pork Tacos with slaw are a great way to use up leftover pulled pork. Just stuff the bbq pulled pork in corn or…
Frosted Lemonade
If you love Chick-Fil-A’s Frosted Lemonade made from their soft-serve ice “dream” and signature in-store lemonade, then you’re about to be amazed by how easy it is to replicate that zesty lemon flavor and milkshake-like consistency using just 4 simple ingredients in the comfort of your home! The lemon simple syrup provides a beautiful tartness…
German Chocolate Layer Cake
This is the ultimate, homemade, from-scratch, melt-in-your-mouth, nutty, coconut-y, chocolatey, and Best German Chocolate Cake you will ever taste. Layers of German Chocolate cake with the sweet and crunchy coconut pecan frosting, and topped with a creamy chocolate buttercream frosting make a stunning, showstopping cake that is perfect for a special occasion like a birthday,…
Churros Cheesecake
Churros Cheesecake celebrates the love of a classic baked cheesecake and crispy crunchy churros, all in one irresistibly delicious and elegant dessert! The texture of this churros cheesecake is ultra creamy and smooth with Dulce de leche mixed throughout and a thin layer of cinnamon sugar sandwiched between the crust and filling. Once baked, this…
Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
This is a quick and easy version of a delicious homemade Red Enchilada Sauce that will remind you of your favorite Mexican restaurants. It is loaded with flavor, much better than any canned stuff, you know the canned enchilada sauce, but it is a shortcut version of an authentic enchilada sauce. Instead of starting with…
35 Mexican Appetizer Recipes
These are the Best 35 Mexican Appetizer Recipes for Cinco De Mayo or for any party or holiday. Included are easy recipes that make great party appetizers for your Mexican fiesta! Since Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner, I thought it was a great time to share these favorite easy Mexican appetizers because…
Grilled Peach Tomato Salad
If you thought side salads were boring plate fillers, think again! This Grilled Peach Tomato Salad with Mozzarella is not just beautiful to look at, it’s full of fresh and juicy flavors, sweet and tangy with interesting contrasting textures. The simple honey dressing compliments the sweet fresh peaches while the juicy cherry tomatoes, lime juice,…