A classic Caesar salad is a restaurant menu staple, but it’s super easy to make at home. I love making it to serve alongside pasta, like baked ziti, or adding a protein on top, like blackened salmon or grilled chicken, to turn it into a meal itself. The original recipe for Caesar salad was created…
Classic Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is a must in any home chef’s repertoire. It makes the easiest lunch sandwich or a great party snack to share. Simply combine chopped chicken, green onions, grapes, and sliced almonds in a bowl, add a mayonnaise and Dijon mustard dressing, and chill it for a few minutes before enjoying. Like egg salad,…
Blueberry Pie
Fresh blueberry pie has a thick, jammy blueberry filling brightened with a hint of lemon and loaded into a buttery, flaky crust. Since you don’t need to cook the filling, the pie comes together easily. Truly, the hardest part is waiting for it to cool so you can dig in (perhaps with a big scoop…
Strawberry Cake
This strawberry cake recipe is such a delightful and pretty cake to make with fresh strawberries. If you’re like me and can’t get enough of strawberry season, but you’ve already made strawberry shortcakes and strawberry pie, make this recipe next! This scratch-made cake is packed with strawberry flavor and is a gorgeous shade of pink…
Cherry Crisp
A bowl of warm, old fashioned cherry crisp screams summer! Right at home alongside a peach crisp, this delicious dessert is one I make all summer long. Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or pistachio ice cream, and I’m in dessert heaven. My easy cherry crisp recipe brings all the flavor…
Meatloaf
Few dishes are as comforting as a thick slice of meatloaf covered in a sweet-tangy glaze and served with a tasty side dish. Right at home with shepherd’s pie and chicken pot pie, this comfort food is a favorite dinner of my family’s. This classic meatloaf is simple, juicy, and so light! You’ll love the…
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…
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad is a super-easy summer salad that is excellent to make ahead — it gets better as it sits! — and always disappears in a flash. It combines crunchy fresh broccoli, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, and more, all tossed with a creamy, sweet, and tangy dressing. This salad is right at home…