23 Dec, 2024
13 mins read

Salad Bar Ideas (Salad Bar at Home)

Build your own salad bar at home and let everyone assemble their perfect salad with their favorite ingredients. This is an easy, practical choice for entertaining and you can use the leftovers for meal prep lunches! I use this same “build your own meal” concept for my Chipotle Burrito Bowls and it’s been exceptionally popular […]

7 mins read

Crispy Rice Salad – Simply Scratch

This Crispy Rice Salad is flavorful and refreshing and ridiculously delicious. Toasted rice is tossed with cool cucumber, green onions, shelled edamame and creamy avocado for a wholesome and texture rich salad. Serves 4 to 6. Have you had crispy rice salad before? Me either, that is until a few weeks ago. I was mindlessly […]

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Grilled BBQ Sauce Chicken Brats

BBQ Sauce Chicken Brats are grilled and then slathered with barbecue sauce and topped with homemade pickled red onions and mustard. Delicious! Want something different this Labor Day? Maybe something other than traditional burgers and dogs? Well, I found chicken brats at Whole Foods and while I paid a pretty penny for them, they were […]

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Asian Ramen Noodle Salad – Simply Scratch

In this Asian Ramen Noodle Salad, toasted ramen noodles and sliced almonds are combined with thinly sliced green and purple cabbage, carrots, green onion and then tossed in a mild yet sweet, garlicky, toasted sesame dressing. This recipe yields approximately 10 cups. This salad is a classic. Last weekend Pat and I went to our […]

6 mins read

Apple Coleslaw with Blue Cheese and Bacon

This Apple Coleslaw recipe combines bagged coleslaw mix with chunks of fresh apple, creamy blue cheese, and smoky bacon. It’s all tossed in a slightly sweet and tangy homemade poppy seed dressing to create a flavorful side dish salad in minutes! The fall vibe of this coleslaw makes it a perfect side dish for a […]

6 mins read

Apple Cider Vinaigrette | Valerie’s Kitchen

This Apple Cider Vinaigrette is bright and tangy with a touch of sweetness. Whip up this homemade salad dressing in about 5 minutes to punch up the flavor of green salads. This Apple Cider Vinaigrette is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing that works with pretty much every combination of ingredients. I shake up a batch […]

7 mins read

Caprese Pasta Salad – Simply Home Cooked

Modified: Aug 24, 2024 by Dina This Caprese Pasta Salad is full of al dente pasta, sweet tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella cheese. This refreshing and flavorful salad is the perfect side dish this season. If you love caprese, then you should try this Caprese Sandwich and Chicken Caprese. Table Of Contents Recipe Details I absolutely […]

10 mins read

Slow Cooker Baked Beans- Boston Baked Beans

Slow cooker baked beans are a comforting, delicious dish that makes a perfect side dish for summer cookouts, potlucks, barbecues, or as a complete meal for a cozy family dinner. Using the slow cooker for baked beans means maximum flavor for minimal effort, and without heating up the kitchen. Want to save this recipe? Enter […]

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Mango Corn Salsa with Black Beans

Brighten up your summer party menu with this Mango Corn Salsa with Black Beans. This vibrant salsa is a delicious dip, topping for tacos or burrito bowls, or a fresh side dish! For healthy snacking, you’ll also want to try my Cowboy Caviar and Easy Corn Salsa (just like Chipotle’s!). As we head into the […]