Salads & Sides

An overhead image of these Quick and Easy Pickled Onions shows a large mason jar full of crisp onions, thinly sliced jalapeno peppers and garlic. The sweet smell of the apple cider vinegar and sugar practically comes through the image.

Quick and Easy 10-Minute Pickled Onions

If you’re looking for a way to shake up your Taco Tuesday menu, this recipe is for you! These Quick and Easy 10-minute Pickled Onions are so good, you’ll want to put them on everything from tacos to power bowls. I even caught my husband just eating them out of […]

A decanter of Bright Herb and White Balsamic Vinaigrette sits in the forefront of the image. Behind it is a larve oval platter heaped high with a fresh salad consisting of mixed baby greens, crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, red onions. Goat cheese crumbles, toasted pepitas and dried cherries are sprinkled across the top. the fresh herbs and garlic are perfectly suspended in this golden dressing.

Bright Herb and White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fall in love with salad again with this recipe for Bright Herb and White Balsamic Vinaigrette. It whips up in less than five minutes and is oh, so delicious! A case for white balsamic vinegar I love all things tart, acid and vinegar. I eat my fries with malt vinegar. […]

No-bake Make-ahead Sage Stuffing

Easy No-bake Make-Ahead Sage Stuffing

Thanksgiving prep doesn’t get any easier than this recipe for Easy No-bake Make-Ahead Sage Stuffing. Make this stove top stuffing recipe the night before and reheat before serving. Simple and delicious! If you’re looking for an easy homemade stuffing recipe – one that’s a lighter, easier version of an old […]

A porcelain gravy boat sits atop an antique linen serving towel and a rustic platter. Fresh thyme sprigs and a small ladle rest next to it. Silky smooth, warm and inviting is this Easy classic herb and sherry gravy inside the boat. A delicious pairing with mashed potatoes.

Easy Classic Herb and Sherry Gravy

This year, claim your title as the gravy master with this smooth and perfectly seasoned recipe for Easy Classic Herb and Sherry Gravy. It’s Thanksgiving Day. The cooks are standing around the kitchen nervously looking at each other to see who will either volunteer or be “voluntold” to make the […]

Perfect Chive and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes. Slices of herb crusted roast chicken, generously drizzled with gravy provide the background for these perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes. In the center of the potatoes is a generous portion of gravy - nearly ready to spill over the edge onto the plate.

Perfect Chive and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Level up your Thanksgiving dinner with this recipe for Perfect Chive and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes. Once you try them, they’ll become your new favorite side. If you’ve ever wondered, “How can I make my mashed potatoes better?” you’ll like the layers of flavor the chive and horseradish bring to these […]

Fresh baked Authentic Montmorency cherry lime streusel muffins, dried Montmorency tart cherries and bags of dried cherries stretch across a distressed, whitewashed board.

Authentic Montmorency Cherry Lime Streusel Muffins

Whether you’re camping, brunching or just itching to bake something, these Authentic Montmorency Cherry Lime Streusel Muffins made with dried Michigan Montmorency Tart Cherries and fresh lime zest are sure to please. Montmorency tart brings balance to this muffin recipe A lot of breakfast muffins can be overly sweet. For […]

A beautiful platter of Delicious Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad is topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and vine ripe tomatoes.

Delicious Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad

This recipe for Delicious Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad brings together the bounty of vine ripe tomatoes and fresh basil into this variation of a classic summer favorite. Blanch your basil for perfect pesto This recipe for Delicious Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad calls for using my recipe for Perfect Basil Almond […]

Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing

Easy 8-Ingredient Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette

Fresh ginger, garlic, honey and yuzu are the forward flavors in this Easy 8-Ingredient Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette. Salad never tasted so good! But this versatile vinaigrette also pairs well with fish and chicken. Yuzu Furikake Seasoning. Trust me, you need this in your pantry. Do you love the salty taste […]

GF Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Muffins

Gluten Free Jalapeรฑo Cheddar Corn Muffins

These Gluten Free Jalapeรฑo Cheddar Corn Muffins are so good, you won’t miss the gluten one bit! They have a light delicate crumb. And their buttery richness is offset by the sharp cheddar and hint of heat brought on by the jalapeรฑos. I love everything about these little Gluten Free […]