Crispy outside with a soft, bagel-like chewiness, delightful little bursts of saltiness, baked to a beautiful brown perfection and gigantic…that is how I would describe these iconic traditional German Pretzels. A long, long, long time ago I was an Au Pair in West Berlin and fell in love with all things German! The people, the…
Sides & Condiments
Easy Summer Potluck & Grill Recipes
A recipe collection for your next Summer barbecue, potluck or picnic. 90+ Summer Potluck Recipes! Recipes for every way of eating, many healthy, make ahead — ALL DELICIOUS! Appetizers, main dish, grilling recipes, side dishes, desserts and drinks! This post was updated 7-7-20 MAIN DISHES AND EASY MAKE-AHEAD SIDES Round out your potluck, picnic, or…
Easy Homemade Blender Salsa
This Easy Homemade Blender Salsa recipe is quick and easy and comes together in minutes! A restaurant style salsa that is fresh, flavorful and healthy. Made with fire roasted tomatoes it’s so much better than store-bought salsa! It’s fast and easy to make in your blender or food processor! EASY HOMEMADE BLENDER SALSA I am…
Best Ever Cowboy Baked Beans
Best Ever Cowboy Baked Beans are a delicious, hearty side dish with a western twist. Cowboy Baked Beans are a bit of spice, bit of sweet and a whole LOT of delicious…and BACON! The perfect recipe for your next summer BBQ, picnic, Father’s Day, potluck or game day; you’ll be the talk of the party. …
Cinco de Mayo Recipe Collection
These Mexican recipes in my Cinco de Mayo Recipe Collection are healthy, quick and easy, you’ll be serving them up in no time for your celebration — but I’ll let you in on a little secret, I don’t really need a special day to eat Mexican food! I can eat it just about every day! …
Best Potato Gratin Ever
This is the best potato gratin, ever! Thinly sliced potatoes layered with a dreamy herb and garlic infused cream sauce, studded with rich and nutty Gruyère cheese; baked to golden, creamy, bubbly perfection! Whether you are making a special meal, craving creamy potatoes or looking for the perfect side for your holiday meal, this is…
Wild Rice Harvest Salad
A colorful, eat-the-rainbow, hearty salad; loaded with lots of fresh, flavorful and satisfying crunchies! This wild rice harvest salad with maple dijon vinaigrette is perfect for anytime you are looking for a bright, crispy, fresh, in season salad. Wild Rice Harvest Salad JOIN THE FRESH COOKY ON PINTEREST You will make this recipe again and…
Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes
An easy and elegant side dish, these Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes are so flavorful, tender and beautiful! This recipe is so simple and yet, elegant with earthy sprigs of rosemary baked right into the red potato. The best roasted potato ever! I won’t mess around, so you can get these in the oven for dinner…
Bacon Balsamic Macaroni Salad
Crisp bacon pieces strewn throughout this delectable, creamy bacon balsamic macaroni salad; loaded with crunchy celery, bright red grape tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese and topped with a mouthwatering and tangy creamy balsamic ranch dressing. You read that right….BACON Balsamic Macaroni Salad!! Bacon! People go nuts with bacon! Why is that? Perhaps it’s the crispy, salty…
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad (All Natural)
An addictive, easy Asian Ramen Noodle Salad, a coleslaw if you will. Loaded with bright flavorful veggies and crunchies, holds up well under heat and is dressed in a reduced sugar sweet-sour dressing. Make it for dinner or a luncheon, add shredded chicken, toss in some crunchy water chestnuts, peanuts, cashews or chow mein noodles…
Spanish Rice (or Mexican Rice)
This recipe for easy restaurant style Spanish-Mexican rice is the perfect side dish; it’s simply spiced, mild, and fluffy, this rice is simple to put together and goes wonderfully with any Spanish-Mexican dish. EASY SPANISH-MEXICAN RICE Whole Food Ingredients 2 cups long-grain rice (I use organic Basmati), rinsed and drained 1/4 cup oil (I like…
Pickled Red Onions (for Non-Picklers)
Delightfully sweet and sour pickled red onions are the perfect compliment to any salad, sandwich, burger or pizza…where will you put them? If you are a pickling newbie, run, don’t walk to make these scrumptious complimentary pickled red onions. Quick Pickled Red Onions I really wanted to title this post, “Pickled Red Onions – For…
