Tangy Tomato Fried Potatoes These tangy tomato fried potatoes make the best side dish or complete meal with a fried egg on top. Made with russet potatoes, fried onion slices, tomato paste or tomato powder and a savory blend of spices and herbs. A squeeze of lemon brings this dish together to make this dish the perfection it is. A great side to pork or roasted chicken. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. There is also a Pinterest button at the top of the recipe card so you can pin this recipe to your Pinterest…
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Continue ReadingEasy Cheesy Zucchini Bake If you grow a garden then you know what it is like to have a plethora of zucchini on hand in the late summer. This easy cheesy zucchini bake is not only easy, but it is delicious and freezes well. Made with mozzarella, parmesan, or any cheese of your choice, it is savory and delicious. Make a great vegetarian dish or add crumbled, cooked, Italian sausage for a meaty meal. There is a full, printable, recipe card at the end of this post. There is also a Pinterest Button on the card so you can pin…
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Continue ReadingZesty Bean Salad This Zesty Bean Salad is a throwback recipe from my days working in the deli of a local grocery store. This is a very easy salad to make using canned beans, diced bell peppers, red onions and your favorite zesty Italian dressing. You can make this a day in advance of serving, as it tastes better as it sits. This salad is also a great meal prep option as it lasts in the fridge for up to one week. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. Feel free to hit the print button…
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Continue ReadingLinguine Salad Summer Linguine Salad is a perfect Summer Salad. Made with Al Dente Linguine, a special McCormick seasoning plus crisp, fresh veggies. This salad sits overnight making it even better the next day. This is the perfect side dish for all your Summer parties. Family Recipes Are The Best My Aunt Nita makes some of my favorite appetizer recipes ever. This linguine salad is a recipe she has been making since the 1980’s! I don’t make it too often and I am not sure why. Every Summer I have such a taste for it so I make a large…
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Continue ReadingCucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches These cucumber cream cheese sandwiches are simple deliciousness. Made with cream cheese, cucumber, butter and mayo. These come together easily with a few detailed yet simple steps. This sandwich is so decadent, fresh and delicious. They are perfect for a Mother’s Day tea or a simple party snack. These are a thoughtful, delicate and delicious party food, especially when you are on a budget. These sandwiches pair really well with my famous BLT PASTA SALAD. This makes the perfect Mother’s Day Luncheon. The Lettuce I like to use the butter lettuce for these sandwiches. It is…
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Continue ReadingSpring Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce This Asparagus dish is perfect for all your Spring meals. It is the perfect side dish to any protein and goes great with a brunch of Eggs Benedict or Omelettes. Spring Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce is a simple sautéed asparagus with butter, salt and pepper. The Creamy Mustard Sauce is made with Buttermilk Powder, Mustard and Mayo plus some seasoning and herbs. What Is Buttermilk Powder if you haven’t used or even heard of buttermilk powder, you are missing out. it is usually hidden in plain sight at the grocery store in the…
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Continue ReadingUltimate Egg Salad This Ultimate Egg Salad is the meatless meal of dreams. The method I use to make my egg salad is to mash the yolks with the mayo and mustard making a creamy texture to add to chopped egg whites. The full, printable recipe is linked below. Beyond the printable recipe below are a few tips and tricks I included to help you make the best egg salad you can make. This is also a perfect Lenten recipe. Full, Printable Recipe Separate Your Whites and Yellows I was taught to separate the yolk from the whites when making…
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Continue ReadingTurkey Vegetable Platter This Turkey Vegetable Platter will be the hit of your Thanksgiving. It is whimsical, easy to make, and most importantly SUPER affordable. This is a a great platter to offer to bring to your holiday celebration that won’t break your food budget. It is a great, healthy appetizer and who doesn’t love dunking anything and everything in ranch? The full, printable recipe and steps for making this festive bird is linked at the end of this post. I want to walk you through a few tips and tricks before you skip to the recipe. The Carrots It…
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