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9 Summer Sides That Stun (No Grill Necessary)
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Hi Reader, I love a grilled masterpiece as much as the next person. But these sides? 9 Summer SidesThese 9 are guaranteed to get “Wait, who made this?” energy from at least three people. WHAT'S INSIDE...
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is an Italian classic that takes minutes to make. It combines garden fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil, creating a harmony of flavors that will tantalize your tastebudsTRY THIS RECIPECucumber With Tomato Salad⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 from 39 votes
My Cucumber Tomato Salad is delicious, light and refreshing salad made simple ingredients that can be made in less than 15 minutes.TRY THIS RECIPERoasted Eggplant Dip⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 from 47 votes
My Roasted Eggplant Dip, with a slightly smoky flavor, and a hint of tomatoes, garlic, and lemon is a taste sensation your whole family will love.TRY THIS RECIPEBest Smoked Salmon Dip⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.99 from 91 votes
Making your own smoked salmon dip couldn't be easier. Creamy, smoky, rich and delicious is how I would describe this classic dip. You can use store-bought smoked salmon to make this dip, but my home smoked salmon dip elevates the deliciousness to a whole new levelTRY THIS RECIPEHomemade Coleslaw Dressing⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 from 101 votes
My delicious homemade coleslaw dressing is creamy, tangy, and easy to make using simple ingredients. You can make my easy coleslaw recipe in about five minutes with only four ingredients, salt, and black pepper.TRY THIS RECIPEHomemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 from 46 votes
My homemade buttermilk ranch dressing recipe couldn’t be easier to make and with a tangy flavor and creamy texture, you won’t get in store-bought ranch dressing. The fresh herbs and seasonings make this creamy dressing irresistibly delicious.TRY THIS RECIPEHomemade Cocktail Sauce - Restaurant Quality⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 from 40 votes
Making delicious tangy cocktail sauce that will rival (or be better than) your favorite seafood restaurant is easier to make than you think. It only takes 5 minutes to make and with my chef's secret ingredient you'll never be satisfied with the seafood sauce that is served in many restaurants.TRY THIS RECIPEBest Chicken Dipping Sauce⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 from 29 votes
Sweet, tangy, and so very flavorful, my chicken dipping sauce is the perfect condiment for chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, French fries, or any of your favorite dippers.TRY THIS RECIPERestaurant Style Peel & Eat Shrimp⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 from 108 votes
When it comes to preparing legendary restaurant-style peel and eat shrimp you won't find a better recipe than mine. I also share my cocktail sauce recipe.TRY THIS RECIPE |
A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis
As a classically trained chef with 40+ years of experience in the kitchen, I share my time-tested recipes, knowledge, and chef tips to help you create easy-to-make restaurant-quality dishes to help you find the joy of cooking. Sign-up for my Weekly Newsletter and never miss my recipes!
Hi Reader, There’s ripe… and then there’s “if I don’t use this today, it’s over.”If you’re also staring down a bunch of fruit with a fast-approaching expiration date, these desserts are your sweet way out. Fresh Fruit Desserts Goodbye guilt at the bottom of your fridge! WHAT'S INSIDE... Strawberry Gelato Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Blueberry Cobbler Individual Strawberry Shortcakes Strawberry Shortcake Roll Easy Strawberry Coulis Blueberry Buckle Easy Apple Turnovers Best Lemon Gelato Best...
Hi again Reader -- Here’s what’s new on the website this week! If you try any of these recipes, will you please rate it on the blog? Your rating helps others to find the best recipes. Thank you! Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe (Copycat) Our copycat Crunchwrap Supreme brings one of your favorite guilty pleasure drive-thru meals to your home. It’s easy to make using fresh ingredients you can pick up at your local grocery store. Packed with flavor, our copycat crunchwrap supreme will definitely have...
Hi Reader, I don’t always have a dinner theme… but when I do, it usually involves tortillas, lime, and something with a little kick. Call it Taco Night, Tex-Mex Tuesday, or just “something good for dinner.” My Summer Tex-Mex These are easy and filling, but definitely won't weigh you down. WHAT'S INSIDE... Easy Chicken Quesadilla Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas Loaded Tater Tot Nachos Cowboy Caviar (Texas Caviar) Quesadilla Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat) Beef Chile Colorado Homemade Chamoy Sauce Crack...