Category Starters and Sides

Sweet Gherkin Potato Salad

This is the kind of potato salad I actually like: simple, creamy, a little tangy, a little sweet, and not overloaded with ingredients. Russet potatoes, green onions, sweet gherkins, mayonnaise, and a little yellow mustard are really all it needs.…

Green Olive Macaroni Salad

This is an old family recipe that I used to make for just about every cookout. It became one of those dishes people would specifically request: “Can you bring your macaroni salad?” I haven’t made it in a few years,…

Pickle Coleslaw

I never cared much for coleslaw until I tried a pickle version at a local restaurant. Turns out, what coleslaw was missing all along was pickles. This version combines thinly sliced cabbage with finely diced dill pickles and a creamy…

Broccoli Salad

This Broccoli Salad is one of those easy sides that works with just about anything, especially cookouts, potlucks, and summer dinners. It’s loaded with finely chopped broccoli, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, red onion, raisins or dried cranberries, all tossed in…

Parmesan Garlic Melting Cabbage

Cabbage has no business being this good. This simple stovetop side dish turns an inexpensive head of cabbage into something buttery, savory, and seriously craveable. The cabbage and yellow onion cook down until tender, while the garlic, chicken broth, and…

Mexican Rice

This is the Mexican rice I kept tweaking until I finally got it exactly where I wanted it. The secret for me is letting the onion cook until it develops a deep, almost grilled flavor, then toasting the rice right…

Cheddar Garlic Biscuits

These cheddar garlic biscuits are buttery, cheesy, ridiculously garlicky, and exactly the kind of thing that disappears before dinner ever hits the table. They’re simple drop biscuits, so there’s no rolling, cutting, or trying to make anything look perfect. Just…