Last weekend was one of those frantic Friday nights when I’d promised my family a home-cooked dinner but had zero inspiration (and let’s be honest, very little energy). I stood in my kitchen at 7:15 p.m., scanning the pantry and fridge like I was on some wild cooking show—no strange mystery ingredients, though. Then, tucked …
Last summer, after a marathon of outdoor concerts and ice cream runs, I found myself craving something bright, bold, and unfussy. That’s when I remembered a pasta salad recipe I’d scribbled on a sticky note years ago. I dusted it off, gave it a little tweak, and—oh boy—my backyard cookout went from “meh” to “mom …
Hey there, friends! If you’d asked me ten years ago whether I’d ever fall head over heels for a salad made with crumbled cornbread, I probably would’ve laughed and reached for a forkful of coleslaw instead. But one sweltering June afternoon at my cousin Betty’s farm in rural Georgia changed everything. Picture this: the sun …
A Sunny Day, Cicadas, and Salad I’ll never forget that lakeside potluck where I first met this Greek Orzo Pasta Salad. The sun was blazing, the cicadas were singing their loud little summer song, and every dish on that picnic table looked amazing—until I scooped a forkful of this vibrant, flavor-packed pasta salad. Instant love! …
Green Goddess Chicken Salad You know those days when you swing by the farmers’ market for “just a few things,” and somehow you end up with an armful of fresh herbs and the sun in your hair? That was me last Saturday. I had basil spilling out of my tote, a handful of parsley still …
Ramen Noodle Salad I’ll never forget the summer our little window unit died in mid-July. The kids were dripping sweat before breakfast, the dog was panting louder than a steam engine, and I was thisclose to ordering pizza every night (I know, shocker!). That’s when I stumbled on this cold, crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad. It …
I’ll never forget the time my best friend Sandy and I piled into her old station wagon for a spur-of-the-moment road trip through New Mexico. We chased sunsets, ate our weight in green chile cheeseburgers, and somehow managed to fit in a home-style cooking class at a ranch—yes, really! That’s where I first fell head-over-heels …
A creamy, classic Amish Macaroni Salad that’s tangy, mayonnaise-based, and brimming with crisp vegetables—perfect as a potluck side dish or a light dinner addition. Amish Macaroni Salad is a beloved traditional side that pops up at summer cook-outs, church gatherings, and weeknight dinners alike. This recipe hails from the Pennsylvania Dutch community—hence the “Amish” in …
A creamy mayonnaise-based twist on classic potato salad that blends seasoned deviled eggs with tender spuds—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple family supper. This Deviled Egg Potato Salad brings together two all-time favorites—deviled eggs and potato salad—into one sunshine-bright side dish. You know what? I first whipped this up on a sweltering July afternoon …
Fresh, flavorful, no‐bake, Healthy, and bursting with Mediterranean goodness, this Greek Pasta Salad is my summer staple for picnics, potlucks, and quick weeknight dinners. This dish brings together al dente pasta, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives in a zesty lemon dressing laced with fresh oregano. It’s the kind of Mediterranean …
