Grape Salad with Vanilla Sweet CreamPlay Video Sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and vanilla bean sour cream are combined in this unexpected and delicious Grape Salad with Vanilla Bean Sweet Cream. My boys went nuts over this salad the first time I made it and I couldn’t stop eating bites of it myself. I’ve made this simple Grape Salad countless times and my youngest son can not get enough of it. Every time he sees grapes in the store or...
Garlic Lover's Potato SaladPlay Video Garlic Potato Salad is a warm potato salad that starts with tiny baby potatoes that are roasted until crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. After roasting, the hot potatoes are coated with an abundance of garlicky oil and vinegar before being tossed with plenty of chives and parsley. When I say that this potato salad is a garlic lover’s dream come true, I’m not exaggerating. I have made this...
Fluffy mashed potatoes with sauteed cabbage and bacon add up to Colcannon – a side dish that everyone loves for pretty much any occasion! This Colcannon Recipe is the ultimate in mashed potato dishes. This traditional Irish and Scottish food combines mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale and often bacon for a creamy savory side dish that was an instant hit in my family when I first made it almost ten years ago. We tried Colcannon for...
With barely 2 minutes of effort, a simple skillet of rice went from boring to something special in this Chipotle Lime Rice. I loved the unexpected tang of the lime and the barely-there heat of the chipotle pepper. This rice recipe is the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican, Tex-Mex or Southwestern meal. Chipotle Rice Recipe Rice is a classic staple side dish on its own but if you’re looking for a way to literally spice up the ordinary,...
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Cheesy, saucy, rich and hearty Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a new favorite in my house. Whether you serve them on their own, with a side of rice or potatoes, or chopped up and tossed with pasta (my personal favorite for lunch leftovers), your family is likely to love these as much as we do. As with most vegetable-filled meals, this particular one is always a bigger hit with adults than with the kids, but the vegetables get eaten...
Yes, you read that right, Mom. I made Brussels sprouts and I LIKED them. I actually liked them so much; I found myself eating a crazy amount of these Caramelized Brussels Sprouts just as soon as I finished taking a picture of them. If you’ve been wondering how to cook Brussels sprouts in a pan, this is the recipe you need. I’ve never tasted a sprout I loved quite so much. I made these sprouts again last week to update the photos...
This spicy and flavorful Spanish (or Mexican) Rice was a great side dish for the enchiladas that we enjoyed a few nights ago. The rice turned out with a good amount of heat (completely optional) and the tomatoes balanced the dish well. Even my non-spice eater in the family ate two helpings of this rice. I use 2 tablespoons of red chile powder in this recipe. My family enjoys a little heat with our Mexican food recipes. Feel free to...
Ranch Potato Salad with Bacon and EggPlay Video Potatoes, eggs, olives, and pickles are combined in a tangy, slightly spicy, absolutely irresistible dressing to make this Spicy Potato Salad. Kick up your summer side dish game with this awesome salad! I’ve served this with Last Minute Chicken and with Pulled Pork Sandwiches. As much as we love potato salads, I can’t think of a bad way to serve this. I ate the...
Elote {Hot Mexican Corn Dip}Play Video Fresh corn and tender potatoes are tossed in a creamy spicy sauce to create this street corn inspired potato salad. Inspired by a bit of leftover Elote Dip and a spoonful of leftover potato salad, this was a fun random creation that I knew I needed to turn into a full potato salad recipe. After making Cholula Potato Salad for the first time a couple of months ago, and...
