I know that this is primarily a baking site, but I still love sharing savory recipes with you all from time to time.

After all, we can’t survive on cheesecake alone, as much as I wish we could. 

Summer is one time of year when I really love to dig into savory recipes. Simple grilling recipes, appetizers, and especially easy summer salads are things I love to make at home, so of course I want to share them with my readers!

This watermelon feta salad is one recipe that I’m really looking forward to making all summer long and I think you’ll feel the same way.

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It’s nearly strawberry season around here and I couldn’t be more excited. Soon, the farmer’s market will be full of fresh strawberries and the u-pick farms will be open.

My step-mom and I have loved taking Elle strawberry picking in the past, and soon the baby will be big enough to go, too. I can’t wait to have our fridge overflowing with fresh, perfectly ripe berries for turning into everything from strawberry lemonade to fresh strawberry pie to this strawberry salad. 

This is the kind of salad I could eat every day of the week and not get tired of it. It’s got so many great flavors and it’s as easy as can be to make!

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I really love a good poppy seed dressing. 

Look, I know it’s not a “cool” salad dressing like green goddess dressing. Poppy seed dressing belongs on an old-school steakhouse menu, probably right next to the ranch dressing and blue cheese dressing on the salad bar. 

But maybe that’s why I like it so much. It’s an old-fashioned classic, but it’s still absolutely delicious. And it’s super easy to make, so you will never need to buy a bottle of it again!

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When you’re planning a big holiday dinner, it’s easy to get so wrapped up in the ham or turkey and all of the sides – like garlic mashed potatoes and Jiffy corn casserole – that you forget to add a fresh veggie to the menu.

A beautiful salad is a great way to add some freshness to a heavy meal, and I’m here to tell you that it does not have to be boring. 

One of the easiest ways to make a salad both delicious and impressive is with some homemade croutons. Everyone loves croutons and they’re so easy to customize with any seasonings you like!

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It’s back to school week. Anyone who has school-age kids knows that means this week is going to be nuts.

Getting back into the school routine is always hard on everyone. So I know that I need to have some easy meals lined up to get through the week.

Ham and cheese sliders, crockpot Mississippi pot roast, cheeseburger tater tot casserole, and this southwest pasta salad are all great options. 

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Summer is pasta salad season. I hope I’m not the first one to tell you!

I love whipping up a simple but delicious pasta salad to take to a summer cookout, to have for a light dinner, or to eat for lunch throughout the week. My Italian pasta salad and Greek pasta salad are always big hits when the weather warms up.

This year I decided I needed to add a couple more pasta salad recipes to my lineup. Up first is this bacon ranch pasta salad. It’s got a creamy, herby ranch dressing to go with some tomatoes, roasted red pepper, green onion, cheese, and – of course – salty bacon.

It’s a cinch to make and is bound to become a summer favorite for your family, too!

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I’m not gonna lie to you guys. I spend a lot of time on TikTok. 

I know I’m not a Gen Z cool kid, but I love that app, ok? My feed is mostly beauty and food and it’s fun to just scroll through.

I’ve been influenced by TikTok to try a few different recipes before. The cinnamon rolls with heavy cream and the grinder sandwich are now two of my favorite recipes. 

So when I saw the Chipotle honey vinaigrette coming up a lot along with the viral quesadilla hack (come back later this week for that one), I knew I had to try my hand at making the famous dressing at home.

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Would you believe me if I told you that a lot of people in my family often look forward to my side dishes more than my desserts? Well, it’s true – especially if we’re talking summer side dishes.

No summer pool party or barbecue around here is complete without Amish macaroni salad, easy coleslaw, old fashioned baked beans and some form of potato salad. 

Lately we’ve been loving a simple bacon, cheddar, ranch potato salad and this German potato salad. Basically just give us potatoes mixed with a delicious dressing and we’re good. 

Of course, there’s always dessert, but I’m not going to lie, sometimes they’re fresh from the Costco bakery. 

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One of my absolute favorite side dishes for summer is cucumber salad. 

Ever since I can remember, farm-stand corn on the cob and creamy cucumber salad were a staple in our house all summer long. My mom made her cucumber salad with cucumbers, onions, sour cream, fresh dill and salt and pepper. 

Although I still love my mom’s simple creamy version, the one I’m sharing with you today is my new fave!

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I don’t know about you, but I feel like this is the summer of cookouts.

After two years of staying in our bubbles, friends are starting to throw cookouts and potlucks again. Which means I have to get my summer side dish recipes ready to whip up.

When I need to take a hot side dish, I always turn to my old-fashioned baked beans. When I need to take a cold side dish, it’s always some kind of salad.

This year, I am all about this easy Italian pasta salad.

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