Summer was made for pasta salad, and this creamy, colorful dish is my go-to. My mom whipped it up in the ’90s when every pasta salad was smothered with Italian dressing. That version wasn’t my mom’s speed, so she took a risk and switched it up with mayo. She nervously brought it to a pool … Read more
Creamy and packed with fresh flavors, this wholesome chicken salad no-mayo recipe cuts back on calories and fat, but not on flavor. Chicken salad is a great anytime meal. It’s made with convenient ingredients, is satisfying and versatile, and is, of course, flavorful. But creamy chicken salads can also be laden with unnecessary fat and … Read more
This creamy pea salad with bacon combines crisp green peas, crunchy bacon, cheese and tangy ranch dressing for a flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Combining the sweetness of green peas with the savory crunch and saltiness of bacon, this pea salad with bacon is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying … Read more
Nothing says “I’m on vacation” like a refreshing rum punch recipe. Here’s how to make rum punch the classic way. When you picture yourself stepping off the plane and onto the beaches of a tropical island, what drink are you holding in your hand? It definitely has an umbrella sprouting from the glass, and it’s … Read more
Upside-down cakes always bring a little wow factor to baking, but this rhubarb upside-down cake brings some surprises too. It’s juicy, tart, sweet and a world away from everything you probably expect from rhubarb. Many of us are guilty of underloving rhubarb at times because of its assertive sourness, but this rhubarb upside-down cake will … Read more
Making this peaches and cream margarita is a delicious way to celebrate peach season. It’s hard to beat the flavor of a ripe and juicy peach on a hot summer day. The fuzzy, sweet and fragrant fruit tastes like the epitome of summertime! While we love to eat peaches just as they are, there are … Read more
More sculpture than cookie, these no-bake graduation cap cookies are so cute they will steal the show at any grad party. Graduation cap cookies are the sweetest way to say, “Congrats, grad!” More candy than cookie recipe, these delightful edible hats consist of peanut butter cups and mint squares with little candy-coated chocolates on the … Read more
This is the easiest way to make softer, thicker pancakes without changing your recipe. Fluffy pancakes sound deliciously simple until you actually try to make them. You can follow a great recipe, use quality ingredients, mix everything gently and still end up with a result that feels a little lackluster. You want a stack that’s … Read more
This sweet and tangy Italian cream cake features three decadent layers of moist, coconut-scented cake held together by a thick layer of homemade cream cheese frosting, made crunchier thanks to a handful of chopped pecans. This Italian cream cake recipe is as effortless as making a homemade bakery-worthy cake gets. It features a rich coconut-scented … Read more
This foolproof pasta salad with peas is a great back-pocket recipe, whether for weeknight dinners or to feed a crowd. We love any excuse to use up that bag of peas in the freezer! Creamy pasta salad with peas is a win on all fronts. It’s the perfect quick summer dinner because it is refreshing … Read more
