Roasted Broccoli and Asparagus are two of my favorite vegetables to roast and fortunately, they pair deliciously with the varieties of summer squash that are at their best this time of year. Roasted Broccoli and Asparagus Roasting is one of my favorite ways to...
Lunch & Dinner
Quick and Easy Baked Spaghetti
Baked spaghetti is a perfectly delicious cheesy and meaty pasta dish — turned casserole! Make it ahead of time and you’ve got dinner sorted! It’s the ultimate quick and easy meal that can be made in advance. Who didn’t grow up on spaghetti? It’s a childhood...
French Onion Dip {From Scratch!}
This French onion dip recipe is so much better (and better for you!) than store-bought soup mixes. Caramelized onions are mixed into a creamy combination of sour cream, and mayonnaise, with some savory seasonings. A perfect dip. What is French Onion Dip? This...
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SALAD – The Southern Lady Cooks
This Italian Spaghetti Salad is a wonderful summer treat. It’s the perfect salad to take to any potluck and I always come home with an empty dish! The Italian dressing, plus all the summer vegetables, pepperoni and salami makes this one really good. Italian...
Street Corn Pasta Salad – Barefeet in the Kitchen
Tender pasta, fresh corn, and red onions are tossed with a creamy, spicy sauce of mayonnaise, lime, cilantro, and cotija cheese to create this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Holy WOW. I could not stop eating this pasta salad...
Raspberry Streusel Dessert Bars – thestayathomechef.com
Our famous raspberry streusel dessert bars are famous for a reason: they’re both sweet and tart, crunchy, buttery, fruity…the list goes on and on! Whenever we bring them along to a party or a bake sale, everyone is glad that we did. Even the pickiest eaters...
Salmon Croquettes {Baked or Fried}
Salmon Croquettes sound so fancy, but really, they are super easy to make! Big chunks of salmon are combined with breadcrumbs, herbs, and seasonings and formed into patties. They can be baked or panfried. Deliciously crispy on the outside and flavorful on the...
CHEESE GRITS-The Southern Lady Cooks-Delicious Side Dish
Garlic Cheese Grits is a dish that we’ve been making for years and years. Mom serves them every year for Thanksgiving. I think Anne and I would revolt if they weren’t on the table. It has been a tradition since we were little. If you like grits, you’re...
Easy Italian Salad – Spend With Pennies
This is a favorite both in restaurants and made at home! Italian Salad is filled with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, olives, red onions and of course zesty pepperoncinis. We add in a simple homemade Italian vinaigrette for the perfect fresh salad. This salad is...








