Happy Labor Day week-end! I want to share a collection of recipes/ food ideas to enjoy if your Labor Day cook-out will only be for 2 people.
Category Archives: Side Dishes
COOKOUT BOARD FOR 2
This cookout board for 2 includes burgers, hot dogs and all of the sides served at any summer get together, just scaled down.
The cookout board for 2 is a fun way to celebrate for empty nesters, young couples, or other small groups of people. Continue reading COOKOUT BOARD FOR 2
CREAMED PEAS WITH NEW POTATOES AND PEARL ONIONS
Fresh or frozen peas, new potatoes, and pearl onions cooked until tender, and served in a creamy white sauce.
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BAKED SWEET POTATOES IN BROWN SUGAR SYRUP
These Baked Sweet Potatoes in Brown Sugar Syrup were always served by my mother at every holiday when I was growing up.
Basic Deviled Eggs Recipe
I am sharing my simple recipe for Deviled Eggs that I have been making for many, many years.
SAM’S HOMEMADE HOT ROLLS
It is with a heavy heart, but many happy memories, that I share this recipe for Sam’s Homemade Hot Rolls.
Sam Cross, my father, passed away in March, but the love and kindness he gave to everyone that knew him, will live on forever. Sam’s Homemade Hot Rolls are a part of his legacy. Continue reading SAM’S HOMEMADE HOT ROLLS
OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
A creamy, flavorful, Old Fashioned Potato Salad made with potatoes, eggs, mayo, mustard, sweet relish, celery, and spices. Perfect for the upcoming cook-outs, picnics and summer parties. This traditional potato salad reminds me of the one I grew up on. Continue reading OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
COOK-OUT IDEAS FOR SMALL CROWDS
Cook-out ideas for small crowds.
Another summer holiday is upon us and with so many people trying to avoid large crowds, our 4th of July celebrations will look different.I am sharing some cook-out ideas for small crowds.
My husband and I are empty nesters, so I have learned to scale down my recipes frequently. Continue reading COOK-OUT IDEAS FOR SMALL CROWDS
CHICKEN BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD
Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad.
A loaded macaroni salad with pasta, rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, and bacon, all combined with a creamy mayonnaise and ranch dressing mixture.
This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to serve at any get-together and is a meal in itself. Continue reading CHICKEN BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD
OLD FASHIONED SCALLOPED POTATOES
I am sharing some side dish recipes this week that our family enjoys. Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes is one of their favorites.
I have been making this recipe for Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes at least 50 years. This is a basic recipe that other ingredients can be added to for some variety. I have added ham chunks, diced garlic, or crumbled, crispy bacon in the past.