Perfect for picnics, backyard BBQs, summer birthday parties and the ladies book club meetings. This salad is so simple to make and will be the perfect companion to BBQ chicken, ribs or burgers. You can even use it on fresh bruschetta.

My mother often had lady friends over who played cards and drank iced tea. She would also serve various salads such as tossed, macaroni and pasta. She also made a cucumber salad that was similar to this one. Us kids always got the leftovers, if there were any. But if there were not, she would always whip up a small batch for us to have with dinner. It was so good and so refreshing on hot summer evenings.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Ceara @ Cearas Kitchen

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Quick Tip: Be sure this is served well chilled for the freshest taste.

A waffle iron can be used for more than just waffles. This version of grilled cheese utilizes one and takes grilled cheese to a new level of fun eating. You can make this when the grandkids visit or you just want something unique and different for that weekend get together.

You can make this type of sandwich using an old fashioned waffle iron or one of the new types of waffle bakers. A waffle iron will allow you to make more than one at a time while a baker will allow just one. So if you have the whole gang over, utilize the iron. If you are solo for the day, a baker will do the job.

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Recipe and photo courtesy of Fifteen Spatulas

Quick Tip: Be sure to use room temperature butter to keep the bread from tearing.

Just the mention of fudge can be enough to send any of us back to our childhood. Waiting and watching grandma make it was almost painful because we had to wait so long.

This fudge is incredibly easy to make and uses only two ingredients that are readily available. Most of us probably have them in our cupboard right now and can whip up a batch in just a few minutes.

Recipe and photo courtesy of At Home With Nicole

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Quick Tip: You can use additional ingredients to add in such as crushed peppermint candy or Heath bars.

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably a HUGE blueberry pie fan. I’m not talking about the crap that comes out of a can, either. Real blueberries in a thick and syrupy glaze created in one’s own kitchen cannot be matched by Comstock. I am so glad I found this recipe!

This recipe for blueberry pie filling teaches you how to make up a large batch so that you can enjoy the pastry right now and freeze some up for later. Wouldn’t it be nice if when you had a hankering for fresh, homemade blueberry pie all you had to do was open your freezer?

This recipe was even approved by my mother – and that, ladies and gentlemen, is a big deal! She makes the best blueberry pie filling (or any pie filling, really) but she still wanted the recipe for this one. That’s something!

Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown.

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Quick Tip: Blueberries from your own bushes or the farmer’s market (when in season) work best for this recipe.

This Creamed Corn Is BETTER Than Your Grandma’s

I’ll be honest, the very thought of creamed corn used to make my stomach churn. I’ve never really liked the stuff. To me, creamed corn was always mushy and just gross. However, that all changed when I came across this amazing recipe. If creamed corn needs to be made, it should be done like this. This method of making the yellow kernel side-dish doesn’t leave the corn mushy or murky at all. In fact, the corn is still very much crunchy and firm.

I am really glad I came across this recipe, and I think you will be too! I have actually become quite a fan of creamed corn now that I know how it’s done right!

There’s no way I’ll ever have another spoonful of the canned version – I don’t think anyone should. You’ll know what I mean once you’ve tasted this!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Alton Brown.

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Quick Tip: Rosemary is an excellent herb to pair with corn.

For as long as I can remember, swiss steak has always been one of my parent’s favorite meals. Now that they are older, I enjoy cooking for them, and of course, I make slow cooker Swiss steak on the regular. It’s easy to make and I always double the batch so I can feed my mom and dad plus my own family.

Using the slow cooker to make this wonderful meal gives you the freedom to leave the kitchen to perform other duties around the house or yard. You don’t have to worry about whipping up a wholesome meal because you have one cooking for you int he Crock Pot. It’s a win-win situation.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Slow Cookerster.

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Quick Tip: I always serve this meal over egg noodles.

Hello, everyone! I don’t know about you guys, but I love cake. I love making cake, eating cake, and finding new and exciting cake recipes for my growing pastry collection. When I came across this Italian pear and ricotta cake, I just knew I had to make it for myself.

At first, I was apprehensive in terms of the ricotta filling, but wow, did it ever turn out good!  I suppose it’s no different than using sour cream in your cake batter. If you are looking for a new and simple cake recipe, look no further because this one is the cat’s meow. Will you be trying it any time soon?

Recipe courtesy of Food52.

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Quick Tip: For best results, use a high-quality, full-fat Ricotta.