Tuna Macaroni salad is satisfying dish all on its own, but is also the perfect side dish to complement a summer picnic or potluck. This salad has it all–delicious pasta, savory tuna and a creamy, sweet, and zesty sauce! Tuna Macaroni Salad is quick and easy to make, even with all the fresh ingredients. The…
Side Dishes
Caprese Avocado Salad
Caprese Avocado Salad is light, refreshing, and super easy to make with all of the flavors of traditional caprese plus avocado for added creaminess. It will be a huge hit at any picnic, potluck, or backyard barbecue! Don’t let the simplicity of this side dish fool you. This salad is crave-ably delicious! It is simple to…
15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta
This fresh summer pasta can be eaten hot or cold and comes together in just minutes. It’s 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta and it’s amazingly delicious! Sometimes you just need a simple, fresh dinner. This dish is exactly that. You don’t need to be a gardener to enjoy this pasta. It doesn’t even need to be…
Southwestern Caprese Bites
Caprese gets a Southwestern makeover! Roasted red bell peppers, spices, and an option to add bacon will give you a whole new caprese experience. This appetizer is guaranteed to be a favorite! Looking for a new way to enjoy caprese? We’ve given it a Southwestern flair for a fun new appetizer that will be a…
Easy Zucchini Pancakes (Zucchini Fritters)
These zucchini pancakes (also known as zucchini fritters) are a fun way to use up zucchini. They are easy to make and tasty too! Can I use gluten-free flour? Yes, you can substitute many gluten-free flours and flour blends in this recipe. The flour acts as a binding agent so other flours will work just…
Best Summer Fruit Salad
This winning combination of fruits drizzled with a lemon poppy seed dressing makes the best summer fruit salad you’ll ever have! Let me introduce you to the fruit salad that everyone will rave about. I call it my triple fruit salad with lemon poppy seed dressing, but everyone else just calls it “The Best Summer…
Easy Strawberry Salsa
Easy Strawberry Salsa will have everyone raving at your next party! People love the fresh, fruity zing from this tasty fruit salsa! Strawberry season starts in early May and runs until the end of July which means the tastiest, most succulent strawberries you can buy can only be found during those months. However, ever…
Avocado Fennel Salsa
This quirky combination of Avocado, Fennel, and Cucumber makes one outrageously delicious salsa that will change everything you’ve ever thought about fennel. We love to look for ways to use fennel in our cooking. It is so good for you! If you haven’t jumped on the fennel band wagon you should. Fennel has a…
Blueberry Bell Pepper Salsa
Fresh summer blueberries are paired with sweet red bell pepper in this gourmet salsa recipe. Blueberry and Red Bell Pepper Salsa is a winner! Looking to switch up your salsa routine? Salsa is a great way to enjoy healthy fruits and vegetables. This blueberry salsa is light and refreshing and makes the perfect summer snack….
Authentic Mexican Rice
This Authentic Mexican Rice is super easy to make and goes perfectly with any Mexican meal! Lauren here from Wicked Spatula! This recipe couldn’t be more simple. You’ll start by pureeing some tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeños, and tomato sauce in a blender. This gives you a super flavorful sauce that will cook right into the…
