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One of my favorite things about summer is making recipes from fresh picked sweet corn, including this Southern Skillet Corn Recipe. It is a fantastic side dish to share with family and friends at backyard barbecues and picnics. Not only does it make for a beautiful presentation with various colors scattered throughout. The flavors and …

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When it comes to making a side dish for a backyard barbecue or picnic you can’t go wrong with this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad recipe. It’s surprisingly easy to make and the best part is you can personalize it with everyone’s favorite ingredients. Yes, sometimes it is much easier to purchase a quart of pasta …

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When it comes to making an easy appetizer that you know everyone will love you can’t go wrong when you make Classic Deviled Eggs. It is one of those foods that shows up at nearly every party, potluck and holiday celebration. Although there are several variations on how to make them, I find that the …

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Labor Day Weekend is fast approaching and that means it is time to gather our favorite picnic recipes to share with family and friends. As summer quickly comes to a close, we have one final opportunity to fire up the grill, sip on some cool beverages, and enjoy a meal outdoors with others.  For this …

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Smoked Pineapple is a simple dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends at your next backyard barbecue. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it requires just two ingredients, making it a hassle-free treat that everyone will love! This sweet dessert is perfect for those warm summer evenings when you’re looking …

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I finally broke down and tried the viral TikTok recipe of Smoked Cream Cheese. If you have not seen the popular recipe videos let me explain. A block of cream cheese is placed in a cast iron skillet or on top of aluminum foil. It is then seasoned with your favorite dry rub seasoning and …

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I get asked to make this Creamy Confetti Corn recipe for just about every family get together. Whether it is for a holiday celebration or a last minute backyard cookout, you can be sure that someone will ask me if this dish will be on the table. You may be familiar with a version of …

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Watermelon Salad has become all the rage this summer when it comes to making a picnic side dish recipe. Chunks of watermelon tossed with thin slices of red onion and cucumber and tossed in an easy to make homemade dressing. If the combination sounds a little odd to you, don’t worry. The flavors of the …

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