Juicy grilled Greek chicken salad with avocado and Kalamata olives is a delicious, healthy and easy lunch or dinner recipe. Greek salad is a constant in our lives. I make it pretty much twice a week without fail as an easy side dish to grilled chicken, steak or pork and it makes the most delicious…
Steak salad with tomatoes and goat’s cheese
Juicy grilled steak salad with charred tomatoes and creamy goat’s cheese. The perfect easy lunch or dinner for days when it’s too hot to cook. I just love this steak salad recipe. It has become my go-to for fuss-free lunches when I want to impress friends but can’t be bothered to spend too much time…
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Classic bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and a good slather of mayo makes this the perfect addition to your cook out or 4th of July party. How to make the best cheeseburgers All I want in life is a good cheeseburger. To me, it is the ultimate food. Packed full of flavor, texture and honestly…
Easy creamy condensed milk potato salad
This recipe for my mom’s potato salad is a family favorite and a hit at any summer party. So easy to make with a perfectly creamy condensed milk dressing. My mom was the queen of summer side dishes. Her macaroni salads were always a crowd favorite but what people came back for most, was her…
Corn and grilled zucchini salad
Easy grilled zucchini salad with charred corn, feta cheese and peppery arugula is a delicious, gluten free and vegetarian summer salad. The side dishes are almost always the highlight of any summer gathering. Of course the grilled meat or fish is delicious, but salads made with summer fresh corn, zucchini, tomatoes and cucumbers are just…
Easy jalapeño corn pancakes
Easy jalapeño corn pancakes filled with cheddar cheese, served with sour cream are perfect as an easy breakfast, brunch or lunch recipe. Corn pancakes, corn fritters, corn cakes. Whatever you call them, we love them. They are one of the recipes that most often make an appearance in our home. This cheesy jalapeño version is…
Easy herby lemon chicken skewers
Easy lemon chicken skewers with garlic and herbs are delicious, healthy and fast making them perfect for summer dinners served with simple side dishes. How to grill chicken skewers To ensure chicken skewers are juicy and flavorful, marinate cubed chicken breast or thigh meat in a well-seasoned marinade for up to 24 hours before cooking….
Grilled tomato Caprese salad
Sweet, grilled tomatoes are delicious in this Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and basil dressing. Serve with crusty bread as an easy appetizer. Caprese salad is a summertime classic, for good reason. Sun-ripened tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella and aromatic basil are flavor soulmates. This grilled Caprese salad is the perfect easy appetizer for Summer as…
Easy creamy curried macaroni salad
Macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for casual summer eating. This easy creamy curried macaroni salad recipe is a twist on an old classic. Macaroni salad/Noodle salad/Pasta salad. Whatever you call it, I love it. Any pasta salad reminds me of my childhood and hot summer days spent with family. I’m pretty sure my…
Summer grilled corn salad
This smoky grilled corn salad with fresh tomatoes and basil is the perfect, easy side dish and is a great way to use fresh summer corn. This salad. It’s actually hard to put into words how much I love this corn salad. I’ve professed my love for sweetcorn many times before but there is no…
Tomato avocado salad
A simple tomato avocado salad is the easiest, most delicious healthy side dish recipe and perfect when made with juicy, ripe tomatoes and creamy avocado. A simple salad like this avocado one is always on my go-to list for easy side dishes. They work perfectly served with grilled meat, chicken or fish and completes an…
Hawaiian chicken skewers
Juicy Hawaiian chicken skewers with pineapple, onion and red pepper are perfect for summer entertaining. Marinated and glazed with a sweet, sticky sauce, it’s a recipe the whole family will love. This is the kind of recipe kids lose their minds over. Well, kids and all adults I’ve served these to, tbh. The sweet, sticky…
Spicy grilled chicken with corn salsa
Spicy grilled chicken with corn salsa is an easy, delicious dinner recipe that can be done in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight meals. This is the kind of food I crave on hot days when I need something delicious, fast. The chicken can be prepped and marinated the day before (and…
Melted Caprese sandwich
A big Caprese sandwich with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil pesto and fresh basil is the perfect, easy lunch for serving a crowd. This Caprese sandwich is the easy lunch of my dreams. Not only is it perfect for feeding my family but it literally takes 5 minutes for me to prep before the whole…
Moroccan chicken couscous salad
Meal prep made easy with this completely delicious Moroccan chicken couscous salad recipe. Make a big batch and feast all week long. Meal prep The internet is packed with ideas for meal plans and meal prep and getting yourself sorted and I have to be honest, it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming to me….
Greek orzo salad with grilled chicken
This Greek orzo salad topped with succulent grilled chicken is a fantastic recipe for an easy lunch or light dinner and makes an excellent packed lunch. I have something to confess. I have eaten this Greek orzo salad every day this week. And I don’t think I’m going to stop anytime soon. You see, I…
Sweet and smoky cowboy beans
A big skillet full of sweet and smoky cowboy beans flavoured with bacon and smoked paprika is the ultimate comfort food. When a recipe starts by frying onions, garlic and bacon until they are all golden brown and smelling incredible, you know it’s going to be good. Right? These cowboy beans are sweet, salty and…
Easy cucumber, tomato and red onion salad
This easy cucumber, tomato and red onion salad is a delicious, refreshing side dish perfect for easy meals and great for summer. This salad has been on our dinner table since I was a little girl. My mom loved a quick, simple salad to serve with dinner and I have continued that tradition with my…
Grilled steak with blistered tomatoes
Juicy grilled steak served with blistered tomatoes marinated in an easy Balsamic marinade with Parmesan is the ultimate, easy and healthy summer meal. Whether cooked on an outdoor grill or on a grill pan on the stove, steak is always a good idea. Not only does it take mere minutes to cook, steak is also…
BBQ pulled pork
Juicy BBQ pulled pork served with home-made, creamy coleslaw on fresh, toasted rolls. The ultimate fuss-free recipe to serve to a crowd. Pork shoulder, slowly cooked until fall-apart-tender then pulled and drenched in a sweet, tangy BBQ sauce has got to be one of life’s most delicious pleasures. Pulled pork is the recipe I turn…
Easy sour cream potato salad
Potato salad made with boiled new potatoes and sour cream is the easiest, delicious side dish recipe and perfect for summer get togethers. Potatoes, sour cream and chives. Need I say more? This simple potato salad recipe is my go-to for days when I need a side dish that doesn’t take much time or effort…