When planning the menu for your Labor Day picnic or backyard barbecue, one of the toughest choices is deciding on which side dishes to prepare. Whether you’re grilling up hot dogs and burgers, smoking a pork shoulder, or serving up barbecue ribs, selecting the perfect side dishes often requires the most thought and preparation. I …
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S’mores Rice Krispies Treats is an upscale version of the classic and iconic dessert recipe from my childhood. All the flavors of s’mores packed together in an easy to eat, hand-held dessert, without all of the mess of traditional s’mores. Instead, the ingredients are combined with Rice Krispies cereal and are packed together. Once cut …
If you love those classic Beignets that you find in New Orleans you are going to love this Air Fryer Biscuit Beignets recipe. It is a quick and easy way to satisfy the craving for the New Orleans inspired pillowy pastry in a fraction of the time and without a lot of work. In fact, …
There is nothing better on game day than enjoying Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos and watching your team win the biggest game of the year! Although, I can’t guarantee that the later will happen, I can certainly help you make the best nachos for your tailgate party. And it all starts with restaurant style, corn tortilla …
This chili cheese casserole is a warm and hearty meal that is sure to leave you and your family full and satisfied. Seasoned ground beef cooked with diced green chiles, beans, corn and salsa makes up the heart of the dish. Then this chili based filling is placed in between two layers of corn chips. …
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 …
Every time that we attend a potluck or backyard barbecue, you can almost bet that on the dessert table there will be a plate or two of classic lemon bars. It is very easy to spot those bright yellow squares sprinkled with powdered sugar among the other desserts. And you can almost be certain that …
Whenever I am asked to bring an appetizer to share with family and friends at a party or holiday gathering one of the first recipes that comes to my mind are Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. A delicious and easy to make appetizer that requires only 4 basic and easy to find ingredients. And it all …
Baked Jalapeno Poppers is a delicious low-carb appetizer recipe that is great to serve at your next party. Whether you are tailgating, bringing in the New Year, or gathering with friends and family at a backyard barbecue, this appetizer is ready to heat things up! Flavored cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese are stuffed into …
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 …