When it comes to summer holidays and picnics, it is hard to top 4th of July celebrations where hot dogs, hamburgers and many side dishes are shared among family and friends. It is the most popular holiday for not only fireworks but for outdoor barbecues as well. Nearly every backyard gas and charcoal grill gets …
Picnic Food
Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches are a true Midwest tradition. If you’ve ever been to a graduation party, church potluck, family reunion, or even a holiday gathering in Ohio or the surrounding states, chances are you’ve seen these creamy sandwiches sitting in a slow cooker, ready to be piled high onto a soft hamburger bun. This …
Doritos taco salad is one of my favorite dishes to take to parties, potlucks and summer holiday picnics. It is a crowd favorite because it combines ingredients typically found in a taco salad but instead of being served in a large, fried tortilla bowl it is served with crushed nacho chips. The salad typically includes …
With national barbecue day just around the corner (May 16th), I thought I would put aside my best smoking and grilling recipes and bring you my favorite barbecue dessert recipe, Banana Pudding. At nearly every barbecue restaurant across the south you can be sure to find this classic dessert on the menu. Cool and refreshing …
If you’ve ever stood in front of your grill with a bag of frozen hamburgers and wondered if you could cook them straight from the freezer, the answer is yes you can, and it’s easier than you think. Grilling frozen burgers is a good option when you don’t have time to thaw meat but still …
Old fashioned potato salad is one of those dishes that brings back memories of summer picnics, Sunday dinners, and family get-togethers. It’s the kind of recipe that gets passed down from generation to generation – not because it’s written in a cookbook, but because someone in the family always makes it and everyone loves it. …
Caesar Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish to kick off the start of summer. This time of year usually means cookouts, potlucks, and family gatherings, and while traditional pasta salad with Italian dressing and chopped vegetables is always a classic, this recipe is a great alternative. It still has that cold, creamy texture you …
At every potluck, picnic, or backyard barbecue party that you attend this time of the year, you can almost guarantee that someone is going to bring some sort of cold macaroni salad to share. From a classic creamy macaroni salad recipe to one that has bacon and tomatoes, you are sure to find some version …
If you are looking for inspiration for your New Year’s Eve Appetizers, look no further. Here you will find 33 of my favorite appetizers that you can make or bring to celebrate with your family and friends. From quick and easy dips that you can make and serve with crackers, chips or vegetables to bacon …
Apple Pie Dump Cake is one of the easiest and most delicious desserts you will ever make. It’s a twist on my Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake, but instead of using pineapples and cherry pie filling, I use apple pie filling instead. It is a great alternative to traditional apple pie and the best part is …