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 …
Homemade Salsa For years, I was a little hesitant about homemade salsa. The restaurant kind is just SO good and any time I tried to recreate it, it was never even close to the real thing. However, my friend, Brian, started making his own and bringing it over and it completely changed my mind! Although …
What’s so great about a Summer Panzanella Salad?? My Summer Panzanella Salad has all the fresh tastes of summer – ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, crispy french bread, and creamy mozzarella! I love a healthy but hearty salad during the summer and try to use fresh summer tomatoes in just about anything I can. With this …
Teriyaki Noodles will become your family’s go-to meal – fast, no-frills, delicious, and SUPER kid-friendly! Some days I want to cook all day but when things get busy or we’re running around everywhere, I need something I can throw together in less than 30 minutes. This Teriyaki Noodle recipe is just that….and I guarantee everyone …
