Coleslaw is one-third of the Holy Trinity of Barbecue Side Dishes. Potato Salad to the right and Baked Beans to the left. Aunt Kathi's Carolina Coleslaw is a real crowd pleaser -- especially because it has no mayonnaise. Aunt Kathi's Carolina Coleslaw is sweet and tangy with just a … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Kale Recipe Video
WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! I know, Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Kale is certainly not going to win any awards for the most exciting dish on the internet. What is exciting is the super-convenient, new Marzetti® Veggie Drizzle Finishing Sauces made especially for cooked vegetables. There … [Read more...]
How to Make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! In California, Ranch Dressing is a bit of an obsession. A burger and fries just ins't complete without a side of Ranch for dipping. When I worked at a Chili's in college, I thought I would write a book about my time as a food server/bartender and call it, "Life with a Side of … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! This isn't designed to be a copy-cat of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Reading this article helped demystify homemade Ranch Dressing. And as always, watching my boy Chef John never hurts either. Enjoy! Ingredients for Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 … [Read more...]
Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! There's a little gastropub in town that we love. It's perfect for late night dining because the food is fresh and dare I say, some of the best bar food I've ever had. They have creative pizzas, a heck-uva mac n' cheese and some seriously fine burgers. You can swap out the fries … [Read more...]
Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe
This Sesame Ginger Dressing is great as a marinade or salad dressing. Try my Sesame Ginger Grilled Carrots, or experiment with Spring's bounty of Asparagus and Radishes. Want to serve the carnivores something unique? Use as a marinade for steak, chicken, pork or fish. How's that for … [Read more...]
SECRET STOLEN FAKE – Caesar Salad Dressing Video
WATCH THE VIDEO Sure, you've heard of knock-off handbags and counterfeit shoes. But, a FAKE Caesar Salad Dressing? To make matters more interesting, this recipe is not only secret, it's stolen! If you don't like the sound of SECRET, consider CONFIDENTIAL. If you don't like the sound of … [Read more...]
Fake Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
Watch the FAKE CAESAR VIDEO on YouTube. This Fake Caesar Salad Dressing is BOTH a secret recipe and a stolen recipe. And while a scandalous story always adds to appeal, because this recipe requires no raw or coddled egg and no anchovies, it's a great knock-off to have in your repertoire. … [Read more...]
How to Make Balsamic Salad Dressing Video
**WATCH THE VIDEO** Oh! Do I have spinach in my teeth? There are little things in life that you do for friends: - Tell them when they have something stuck in their teeth. - Tuck the tag on their shirt in, should it pop out. - Teach them how to make great salad dressing. Homemade Salad … [Read more...]
Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe
**WATCH THE VIDEO** So... it's the New Year and you're trying to eat more salad. Right? Balsamic Salad Dressing is my go-to salad dressing. I love it simply tossed with fresh spinach and a little Parmesan Cheese. Not only is homemade Salad Dressing more delicious and free of ingredients you … [Read more...]
How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing Video
Blue Cheese Dressing was made for Buffalo Wings, right? Well, it was also made for the Classic Wedge Salad. Best of all, Blue Cheese Dressing is easy to make and only has 5 ingredients. And I bet you can guess what one of those ingredients is... Watch How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing give it a … [Read more...]
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Recipe
Sometimes called Heart of Lettuce, the Classic Wedge Salad dates back to 1916. And when you think about recipes from this time frame, I think simplicity is the best. My Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe only has 5 ingredients and requires nothing more than a little bit of time. For added instruction and … [Read more...]