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5 Minute Cole Slaw prepared in a bowl
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August 16, 2025

5-Minute Coleslaw

If you need a quick and easy side for a BBQ sandwich or summer meal, this 5-Minute Coleslaw could be your savior. All you will need are pre-shredded cabbage and a few kitchen staples!  This coleslaw has a sweet, tangy dressing that you can whip up in minutes. 5-Minute Coleslaw Ingredients Since I frequently serve BBQ-style meals in the summer, I add a 14-ounce bag of shredded coleslaw cabbage to…
Watermelon, mint, and feta salad prepared in a bowl for serving
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May 27, 2025

Watermelon, Mint, & Feta Salad

Nothing says summer like this fresh, crisp watermelon, mint, & feta salad.  Simple to make yet gorgeous visual appeal; this will be a side dish you serve at all of your backyard barbecues this season! The Salad Ingredients This salad is super simple and doesn't even need a dressing.  Just these 3 ingredients create all of the flavor.   You will need 1 pound of watermelon cut into 1/2 inch cubes…
Coconut Rice baked in a baking dish, garnished with green onions
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May 15, 2025

Coconut Rice

This sweet, fluffy rice is an excellent side dish for any Asian style meal.  It is a flavorful change of pace from plain rice and is easy to make in the oven! Coconut Rice Ingredients For this rice recipe, you will need one can of full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor.  In addition, jasmine or basmati rice, water, a dash of salt, and a bit of sugar are required.…
Bacon Boursin Chopped Salad prepared in a wooden bowl
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January 30, 2025

Bacon Boursin Chopped Salad

This beautiful and delicious Bacon Boursin Salad is a must-try! Just four main ingredients and a simple dressing create a fresh and savory salad that you will definitely make again and again.  Our GR family knows we love our bacon, and combined with the creamy, zesty flavor of garlic and herb Boursin, this salad is irresistible! The Ingredients For this salad, you will need Romaine lettuce, cooked bacon, garlic &…
Green bean casserole baked fresh out of the oven
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December 13, 2024

Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans

Green bean casserole has been a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition since the 1950s. This recipe elevates the original classic side dish by using fresh ingredients without sacrificing the quintessential comfort food vibe.  This Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans is now a staple of our holiday dinners. Green Bean Casserole Ingredients You will need 2 pounds of French green beans, rinsed, trimmed, and cut in half. French green beans are…
Gruyere scalloped potatoes baked in a baking dish, complete with a golden cheesy top!
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November 27, 2024

Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes

These tender, cheesy Grèyere scalloped potatoes are a favorite addition to holiday meals or a side for a nice steak or grilled tri-tip. With only a few ingredients, this delicious side dish brings great flavor and just general happiness. Try it, you'll see! Gruyère Scalloped Potato Ingredients This recipe is flexible regarding which potatoes to choose, however, we prefer small, golden potatoes- 1 1/4 lbs. You will also need 4-5…
Cooked potatoes in a white serving bowl with a silver spoon ready to serve it up.
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October 3, 2024

KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes

With such a simple recipe, these stovetop-fried potatoes are so tasty and will greatly complement many meals. This is our mom's recipe, which she has made for us since we were kids.  This is also a man-favorite recipe in my house. My husband loves them!  When we have other family friends over, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.  Surprisingly, my kids will also enjoy these simple potatoes with a nice helping…
Honey balsamic brussels sprouts prepared and being served in a bowl
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September 19, 2024

Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

This honey balsamic Brussels sprouts recipe yields a savory side dish you will want to try!  These yummy vegetables are a family favorite and adding the sweet tangy flavor of balsamic and honey offers a unique spin on typical roasted or sautéed Brussels sprouts.   Brussels Sprouts Fun Fact: According to thektchn.com, these tiny cabbages were named after the capital of Belgium, which is Brussels, as the vegetable was cultivated there…
Fruit salad prepared in a bowl, garnished with mint leaves
Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau 4th of JulyBrunchDessertsDessertsEasterRecipes by HolidaySaladsSaladsSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
August 29, 2024

Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau

For a festive and flavorful dessert or side dish, try this Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau.  It is an adult fruit salad marinated in Cointreau, a delicious orange liqueur.  We love to serve this as a dessert after a heavy meal, at brunch, or even while entertaining family or friends for lunch. Kid Tip:  This is also fun to make with kids.  While I was assembling the adult version, my…
A heap of crisphy quinoa on a plate
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June 13, 2024

Crispy Quinoa

If you are looking for a fun texture twist to quinoa, try crisping it up in the oven.  It is a simple extra step with just three ingredients to make this yummy, crispy quinoa.   Fun Facts about Quinoa:  Did you know quinoa is revered as one of the world's healthiest foods, according to Healthline.com.  Although it is technically a seed, quinoa is considered a whole grain, and it is…