Oven Baked Bacon is the easiest (and cleanest) way to make perfectly crispy bacon! No more floppy microwave bacon here!! Make an entire pan of crispy bacon in just about 15-20 minutes. Ahhh….bacon! That little delicious ingredient that just makes any recipe better (ok – except for ice cream)! When I was young and had a …
My Summer Pasta Salad is a quick, stir-together dish with tons of flavor! Grapes, bacon, broccoli, cheese, and a little dressing make this a perfect recipe for picnics, potlucks, tailgates, or even just a light lunch! During the summer, I want fast, simple recipes I can put in the fridge and reach for throughout …
Caprese Salad – a stunning, fresh, delicious summer salad! In case you haven’t noticed lately, I am a little obsessed with the combo of ripe, summer tomatoes and fresh basil (see my Panzanella salad HERE for evidence of this). Throw some creamy mozzarella into the mix and you have my favorite salad – Caprese Salad! …
Homemade Tortilla Chips Ahh….homemade tortilla chips! Here’s the background into my love for them. There is this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant close to our house named Julia’s. My love for the place might come from the fact that my daughter’s name is Julia and I have to love a place with the same beautiful name. But …
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes These Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are really the only way I make potatoes anymore! They are SOO good and SOOO easy! I love a simple side that requires very little effort. They are like little bites of salty, cheesy goodness! Make them as a side for family dinner or a special occasion meal. …
4 Amazing Summer Salads Summer always makes me crave light – but also delicious – lunches. I never like a heavy lunch when it’s so hot outside! These 4 amazing summer salads are perfect for summer – they are hearty enough to be lunch but are all also great as a side dish for dinner. …
Southern Broccoli Salad Southern Broccoli Salad is one of my favorite side dishes! Packed full of broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and a delicious quick and easy dressing, its really the perfect way to brighten up a sometimes boring vegetable like broccoli. Ingredients you’ll need: 3 cups of broccoli, chopped into small pieces (I …
