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…
Homemade Caesar Dressing
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,…

Macaroni Salad
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…

Coleslaw
This is the best coleslaw recipe to add crunch and freshness to meals this summer. It’s so easy to make in just a few minutes and pairs so well with other potluck favorites like baked beans, potato salad, and broccoli salad. Simply stir the basic ingredients together and let the slaw sit. This gives the…

Potato Salad
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…

Homemade Mayonnaise
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…

Taco Seasoning
My taco seasoning mix is a quick and easy way to turn a pound of meat into a fiesta-worthy feast. If it’s taco night, but you forgot to snag a packet of taco seasoning at the store, this is the recipe you need. Chances are, you already have all the ingredients in your spice cabinet….

Funfetti Cake
My festive funfetti cake (often called confetti cake) is cheerful, sweet, and beyond delicious! The cake itself has a soft, moist crumb thanks to egg whites, buttermilk, and a combination of oil and butter. Rainbow jimmies are folded into the batter for lots of color throughout. The vanilla buttercream is sweet, creamy, and so fluffy!…