If you have never tried Cream and Honey Corn on the Cob, you are in for a real treat! Ears of sweet corn cooked in a mixture of heavy cream, honey and butter instead of water. The combination brings out the natural sweetness of corn without overpowering it. It is a Southern recipe that I …
Side Dishes
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 …
There is no easier or better way to cook corn on the cob than to grill it! And in the middle of summer, when the sweet corn is fresh it is a relief knowing that you won’t have to heat up the kitchen with a large pot of boiling water. But the best part about …
If you love the taste of both barbecue chicken and macaroni and cheese, this recipe is for you! It combines the two flavors into a one pot meal that the family will love! Over the last several months, I have noticed that several of both chain and locally owned restaurants have this item on their …
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. …
If you have ever tasted Smoked Baked Beans, I am sure that you will agree with me that they are the best side dish served at any backyard barbecue. The sweet and smoky flavor of the beans makes for a great pairing with any smoked or grilled meats. It is a classic menu item at …
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 …
My Mexican street corn casserole was originally developed and inspired by elote, a classic Mexican street food recipe. Elote is made by cooking grilled corn on the cob and then slathering it with mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. However instead of making traditional elotes, I transform these classic flavors into a creamy …
When it comes to preparing for Easter dinner, sometimes the hardest decision to make is what side dishes to serve or bring to dinner. Although there are a few different main dish recipes that you can cook for your Easter celebration, family tradition usually dictates whether you will be serving ham, lamb, chicken, fish or …
Pineapple fried rice has become one of my favorite side dish recipes to make, especially when I am craving something light, refreshing and tropical. Ever since enjoying this delicacy on the big island of Hawai’i, I can’t get enough of it. The savory rice is full of the sweet and tangy flavor of pineapple chunks …