When it comes to summer sides, my cold pasta salad recipe is one of my favorites. I love tangy coleslaw and creamy potato salad, but sometimes I want a vinegary, lighter side salad on a scorching hot day. This tangy salad is a nice compliment to the richness of those mayo-based sides in a potluck…
Whether you’re looking for a way to bottle your favorite summer flavors, give a thoughtful hostess gift, or simply upgrade your condiment selection, this blueberry jam recipe is a great choice. Each bite is loaded with the sweet-tart, faintly floral flavor of fresh blueberries. It’s just begging to be spread on your morning English muffin…
The key to perfect smash burgers is all in the technique! This iconic American dish is made by literally smashing cold balls of ground beef on a screaming hot skillet and cooking them for a few minutes until a crispy brown crust forms. A hot skillet and the quick cooking time yields burger patties that…
Fresh and flavorful, this classic bruschetta recipe is the perfect way to enjoy summer’s bounty of vibrant tomatoes. I love serving it alongside other warm-weather favorites like easy canapés and bacon-wrapped shrimp for a colorful, intensely flavorful appetizer platter. Plus, balsamic bruschetta is so easy to make! Add garlic-infused olive oil to a bowl with…
While traditional Caesar dressing is made with raw egg yolks, I understand why some people find the concept intimidating. Whisking raw yolks with oil to make the creamy base can be a bit tricky, easily leading to a split or separated dressing. Luckily, there’s an easy workaround– mayonnaise! Adding ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, fresh garlic,…
Try this easy macaroni salad recipe for your next summer potluck! Like potato salad and fruit salad, this chilled side dish is perfect for warm-weather gatherings. The salad is made with macaroni, lots of crunchy veggies, and hard boiled eggs combined with an ultra-creamy mayo-based dressing that gets a tangy punch from pickle juice. This…
This is the best potato salad recipe to take to your next summer potluck with other classic sides like coleslaw, macaroni salad, and baked beans! Made with simple ingredients, southern potato salad is rich, creamy, and tangy, with a welcome crunch from red onions and celery. It also keeps well for a few days, so…
Creamy, rich, and subtly tangy, my homemade mayonnaise recipe is so quick and easy. No endless whisking is required, thanks to your handy stick blender! Just add all the pantry staple ingredients to a jar and blend until it’s perfectly thick. That’s it! You’ll have a fresh batch of mayo to use in a variety…
