TASTIEST MASHED POTATOES3 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” chunksKosher salt10 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half1 stick butter, sliced into tablespoons, plus more to butter baking dish8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, cubed, room temp1 c. sour…
GUILT-FREE GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD1 lb. Gemelli Pasta (or your favorite)1 (6.35-oz.) jar basil pesto½ c. mayoSea salt/black pepper to taste2 c. frozen peas, cook according to package directions2 c. steamed asparagus, chopped1 ½ c. chickpeas, drained and rinsed¾ c…
ANYTIME LEMON-ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES2 c. cherry tomatoes1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces4 T. olive oil, divided1 c. orzo½ c. chopped red onion½ c. shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano¼ c. chopped parsley¼ c. toasted pine nutsZest of…
SPICY-SWEET CHARRED COLLARDS SLAW½ c. canola oil1/3 c. apple cider vinegar1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar1 T. kosher salt1 T. dry mustard1 t. crushed red pepper1 lb. shredded stemmed collard greens1 (12-oz.) pkg. coleslaw mix1 red bell pepper, thinly…
FLAVORFUL GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced½ onion, thinly sliced1 t. salt½ c. sour cream2 T. white sugar2 T. white vinegar1 t. dried dill1 t. dried parsley1 t. paprika On a platter, spread cucumbers and onions. Season with salt…
TO DIE FOR CORN SALADDRESSING:½ c. Miracle Whip or Mayo½ c. McIlhenny Tabasco Spicy Mayo½ c. sour cream¼ c. whole milk¼ c. buttermilk1 t. onion powder1 T. minced garlic2 T. lemon juice1 T. fresh dillSalt/pepper to tasteSALAD:Corn kernels from 4-6…
TASTY PEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD¾ c. plain Greek yogurt2 T. white wine vinegar2 T. olive oil¼ t. red pepper flakes or to tasteSalt/black pepper to taste1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed4 baby cucumbers, sliced¾ c. sliced radishes½ c. chopped dill½…
AMAZING LAYERED MASHED POTATOES3 ¼ lbs. baking potatoes, peeled, chopped and boiled2 large yams, peeled, chopped and boiled1 (8-oz.) tub chive and onion cream cheese spread*½ c. sour creamSalt/black pepper to taste¼ c. shredded parmesan cheese, divided¼ c. shredded cheddar…
CRISPY CHICKEN BLT SALAD1 c. buttermilk, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten1 c. panko4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halvesKosher salt, black pepperCanola oil1/3 c. mayo1 T. chopped fresh basil1 T. chopped fresh chives1 T. white vinegar1 T. garlic paste1 medium…
EPIC SMOTHERED GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES4 slices thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon, chopped½ c. sliced yellow onion1 T. minced garlic4 c. beef broth2 lbs. fresh green beans, cut into 2” pieces1 T. TabascoKosher salt/black pepper/crushed red pepper to taste4 medium red potatoes,…