Advertisements Sometimes you just need a really simple side dish to bring to a holiday meal – or to meal prep part of the week’s lunches. This recipe for Marinated Chickpeas is so easy to put together and can stay in the fridge for about a week. They are great as a snack, and excellentContinue reading “Marinated Chickpeas”
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Bacon Dill Potato Salad
Advertisements I love to try new things with potato salads. The potato is such a great canvas. It can take on so many bold flavors without being overpowered. Bacon in potato salad is such a win. It adds a level of smoky saltiness that brings the Dill dressing altogether. This recipe for Bacon Dill PotatoContinue reading “Bacon Dill Potato Salad”
BBQ Pasta Salad
Advertisements Every good cookout needs a good pasta salad to go with the grilled meats. Most pasta salads are fairly mild in flavor, sometimes just acting as a plate filler. Not this one, though. By adding in the bbq seasoning mix to the dressing, you get a burst of flavor with every bite. This easyContinue reading “BBQ Pasta Salad”
Bagel Pull Apart Bread
Advertisements Some of my favorite baked goods are loaded down with everything seasoning, and this recipe for Bagel Pull Apart Bread may have just made its way to the top of the list. Delightfully semi-homemade bites of cream cheese stuffed bread bites that have been rolled in all the components of everything seasoning are goingContinue reading “Bagel Pull Apart Bread”
Chili Cheese Frito Salad
Advertisements Sometimes you just gotta have a little extra fun with your meals. Our whole family is mildly addicted to Chili Cheese Fritos. When I buy a variety pack of chip bags – they are always the first to go. So I wanted to figure out a way to use it in a meal withoutContinue reading “Chili Cheese Frito Salad”
Cucumber & Quinoa Salad
Advertisements With summertime in full swing, backyard eating is all we do most nights! This means a lot of salads and cold sides for our grilled and smoked meats. We make lots of potato, pasta and green salads. But every so often I try to make something a little outside our wheelhouse. Maybe pick aContinue reading “Cucumber & Quinoa Salad”
Jalapeño Dill Potato Salad
Advertisements It’s almost summertime – which means the backyard dinner times are in full effect at the Forrest Casa. Potato salad is a serious staple for me and my family. But you know I don’t make the same thing over and over. My latest concoction has a little bit of a kick and it’s soContinue reading “Jalapeño Dill Potato Salad”
Bacon BBQ Beans
Advertisements Bar-b-que season is just around the corner – at least I am hoping and praying that it is. Which means it’s time to bust out some new backyard party recipes. And these Bacon BBQ Beans are exactly what you need. A simple but absolutely delicious bbq bean recipe that will go well with anyContinue reading “Bacon BBQ Beans”
Italian Sub Pinwheels
Advertisements I love taking classic flavor combinations and turning them into something else. Like taking the flavors of an Italian Sub Sandwich and turning them into two bite appetizers. These Italian Sub Pinwheels are perfect for an appetizer night, pot luck or backyard BBQ! They are easy to eat with your fingers and are usuallyContinue reading “Italian Sub Pinwheels”
Black Bean Salad #summersalads
Advertisements If you need a simple summer salad that goes with just about any protein made in just about any style of cooking, then you have come to the right place! Black Bean Salad is so simple to make yet so tasty. The great thing about the simplicity flavors in this side dish make itContinue reading “Black Bean Salad #summersalads”