Grilled street corn is a quick and easy recipe that can be added as a side dish to virtually any meat prepared on a grill. Grilling the corn adds nice additional flavor due to the char marks. The corn can be customized by adding butter plus a seasoning or just simply by itself seasoned with salt.
Read MoreSpicy steak fries are a great addition to any red meat meal—or as a standalone appetizer. For this recipe, we use avocado oil, but butter can be substituted for a creamier taste. This recipe is a quick and easy side dish with a little extra kick. The spiciness can be easily controlled by the amount of red pepper used.
Read MoreFew things say Summer like a freshly made, cold Greek salad. This is one of our favorite Greek salad recipes from the McCormick company using their spice ingredients. This salad is a nice accompaniment to pita bread, hummus, ziziki sauce, and Greek chicken.
Read MoreA good Pico de Gallo is hard to beat and is a versatile dish as a standalone appetizer or a garnish for eggs and other dishes. We named this one “Weekend Pico de Gallo” because you can make it on a Friday afternoon and enjoy it all weekend. This base ingredient for this recipes is two roma tomatoes in the ratio below to the other ingredients.
Read MoreThis has been served at every family picnic I can remember. The flavors are crisp and tangy, with the crunchy cabbage and sweet cranberries. It’s a great side dish for anything cooked on the grill.
Read MoreGolden, crispy, and instantly recognizable — these nuggets shaped an entire generation of childhood cravings.
Read MoreI love risotto and this recipe is a simple version of just what's needed to make a great risotto meal.
Read MoreRebound bone broth soup originates with a soup I first started making when I was trying to get over a cold or allergies, hence the name “rebound bone broth soup.” Rumor has it that the soup may also be an effective hangover remedy. While just a soup, it is surprisingly hearty.
Read MoreCultus Lake Mac & Cheese traces its roots back to an annual family vacation just outside of Bend, Oregon, which become a tradition with our kids that “no parents were allowed” in favor of time with their cousin, aunt, and grand parents. While that summer vacation ended during COVID, this mac and cheese recipe lives on.
Read MoreFall pear salad is a delightful and refreshing dish to serve when the heat of summer wears off. Candied pecans and red onions create contrasting flavors that complement the pears.
Read MoreThis recipe is a surprisingly good side dish with minimal ingredients and effort. The inspiration for this recipe is an “everything bagel wedge salad” served by our local favorite restaurant Cedar & Vine. Also, I absolutely love the combination of flavors in everything bagels, so I experimented with the idea that this flavor profile would be equally good when using potatoes instead of bread. This one really delivers while remaining simple to make.
Read MoreThis recipe is inspired by on of our favorite Tex-Mex restaurant chains in Dallas. These potatoes go great with fajitas, any other Tex-Mex food, or even as a standalone side dish. The light dusting of chili powder and red pepper flakes are what make these potatoes standout.
Read MoreWho doesn’t think bacon makes everything taste better? Well, that’s certainly the case with this Brussel sprouts with bacon recipe. This dish pairs well with a variety of meats, particularly during the cold months. While it tastes great — and for some making Brussel sprouts bearable — the process tends to make your house smell like bacon all night.
Read MorePan sautéed mushrooms are a great side dish to pair with steak and other meat entrees. The mushrooms are easy to make and can cook while you are preparing your main dish. They can also sit in the pan and be easily warmed up when it is time to serve the whole meal. The additional of garlic and green onions enhances the flavor.
Read MoreGrilled asparagus is one of the easiest recipes in this book. I don’t know the reasons why, but asparagus on the grill is so much better than steamed, boiled, baked, or sauteed asparagus. All it takes is salt, pepper, Avocado oil, and asparagus over an open flame on a grill.
Read MoreTangy cucumber salad is hard to beat in summer months. The combination of red onions, vinegar, and olive oil is very refreshing served cold. What follows is a simple approach to the tangy cucumber salad.
Read MoreThese spicy potatoes are a delight. The blend of garlic, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes are a unique combination of flavors. While not all of our family likes spicy food, this dish is a family favorite.
Read MoreTangy vegetable salad made of an assortment of vegetables is a family favorite side dish. The key to a great salad is balancing the amount of vinegar and olive oil to offset the flavor of red onions. Vinegar reduces the bite of red onions. For this recipe, we don’t use any particular vegetable combination, so feel free to experiment with broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower, tomatoes, and red onions.
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