This pickled cucumber salad is a wonderful dish. The combination of crisp cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers is pickled in a traditional white vinegar and sugar brine. There's a hint of spice from the celery seed and mustard seed. Store any extras in mason jars and it will last in your fridge. But, we think it will go fast. It's a wonderful snack or side dish.

Learn how to make Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad

You're going to love how easy this bow tie pasta with chicken and asparagus dinner is to prepare. Fresh asparagus has a nice crunch and adds a wonderful pop of color. Sliced mushrooms, pieces of chicken breasts, and the farfalle pasta add heartiness to the meal. This skillet dinner is a quick and healthy meal. Leftovers will heat up nicely.

Learn how to make Bow Ties With Chicken and Asparagus

Soft, buttery, and lightly sweet, these tender shortbread-like lemon blueberry cookies are wonderful. There's a subtle hint of fresh lemon for brightness. It's a nice complement to the sweet dried blueberries. Not overly sweet, they'll be delicious alongside a cup of coffee or tea. A wonderful springtime snack.

Learn how to make Lemon Blueberry Cookies

This lemon butter pork chops with potatoes and spinach recipe is an easy dinner with lots of flavor. The tender pork chops, with the buttery potatoes, are delicious. Placing the hot pork chops and potatoes on top of the baby spinach slightly wilts it. Drizzling the buttery lemon sauce over adds freshness and brings all the flavors together. It was wonderful served with warm, crusty bread to soak up the lemon butter sauce.

Learn how to make Lemon Butter Pork Chops with Potatoes and Spinach

With the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, this homemade burger sauce will bring your burgers to the next level this summer. With a flavor reminiscent of the classic secret sauce from a famous fast food restaurant, it's a nice topping beyond just ketchup. Make sure to let the burger sauce chill for a bit for the flavors to meld together. A must-have for summer cookouts and backyard barbecues.

Learn how to make Burger Sauce

This cake was rumored to be requested by Elvis and we can see why. The white cake absorbs all the pineapple flavor. On top is a cream cheese frosting that is rich, creamy, and a little crunchy from the pecans. Pecans also add a little nuttiness to the cake. This easy dessert is a little different from modern poke cakes made with sweetened condensed milk. Once this cake chills, the texture of the take becomes very moist, but the flavors are fantastic.

Learn how to make Elvis Presley Poke Cake

These cherry and orange scones are light, airy, tender, and buttery. They're slightly sweet with a hint of orange flavor. The cherries are throughout the scones and add a pop of sweetness to every bite. We loved the sweetness and additional pop of flavor the orange glaze added. These homemade scones are a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

Learn how to make Cherry and Orange Scones

We can imagine sipping on this Rosé Sangria while sitting by the pool. It's a refreshing drink for the summer. Turning Rosé wine into a sangria is genius. The citrus flavors give this sangria a pop of flavor. Fresh berries soak up the alcohol and are tasty to snack on. Make this for your next summer cookout or pool party and you'll have a very happy group of friends.

Learn how to make Rose Sangria

If you find yourself always gravitating towards cowboy caviar at a party, try Rosina's version. Everyone puts their own spin on it and she uses corn, tomatoes, black beans, onions, and green pepper. They all pair well with the tangy vinegar sauce. We decided to add a few dashes of hot sauce and it brought this dip to another level. Chill or enjoy right away. Make sure to have plenty of tortilla chips handy when serving.

Learn how to make Easy Cowboy Caviar

Sweet and tangy, this coleslaw dressing is much better than jarred stuff. It's not mayonnaise heavy, but still creamy. If you have a 14 oz bag of slaw mix, we suggest doubling the recipe. It'll be a good addition to any cookout menu.

Learn how to make Grandma's Coleslaw Dressing

This dessert needs a warning label because they're highly addictive. You won't be able to stop at one! They're like cinnamon sugar donut holes filled with vanilla pudding. Once fried, they're slightly crisp on the outside and inside is light and airy. The layers make it easy to separate a small area to stuff them with pudding. You do need to eat these right away because they're not as good leftover. But don't worry... put these filled donuts on a platter and watch them disappear.

Learn how to make Vanilla Pudding Poppers

This eggless potato salad will be a wonderful addition to summer barbecues. The sour cream lightens up the sauce. Along with the Dijon mustard, it also adds a touch of tang. It's filled with dill pickles, sliced olives, celery, and onion to add some crunch. Chopped anchovies melt into the salad and add a hint of salt.

Learn how to make Eggless Potato Salad

This no-bake strawberry cake reminds us of a sheet cake version of a trifle. It's super simple to prepare and travels to gatherings easily, too. Either purchase angel food cake from the store or bake your own. The soft and fluffy cake is the base for this summery dessert. On top, there's a layer of strawberry cream cheese and whipped topping that's light, tangy, and sweet. A wonderful no-bake dessert recipe that looks beautiful when served.

Learn how to make No-Bake Strawberry Cake

These hearty baked beans are full of meat and a variety of beans (which makes them a little different than other recipes). This makes a huge amount and is meant to serve a crowd, but can easily be scaled back. We loved the texture and flavor of the different beans (we opted for Great Northern/white beans). Tangy and sweet, there is just a hint of savoriness and spice. A wonderful side dish for summer cookouts.

Learn how to make Brian's Favorite Cowboy Beans

Frozen fruit salad is a very old-fashioned recipe. This is a tangy and sweet treat filled with bits of delicious fruit. It can be served as a fruit salad or a dessert. Perfect addition to brunch, luncheons, or any occasion really.

Learn how to make Frozen Fruit Salad

The glaze on this simple-to-make grilled chicken is great. It's sweet and savory with a little bit of a kick. The spice, though, can be controlled by the amount of red pepper flakes added. Brushing the chicken at the end of the cooking process allows the honey glaze to caramelize a bit from the heat from the grill (but not burn). A great dinner option to throw on the grill during warmer weather when you don't want to heat up the kitchen.

Learn how to make Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs

It can be hard to replicate the flavor and texture of authentic deli macaroni salad, but this recipe pulls it off beautifully. Sweet and tangy, celery seed adds a ton of flavor. Not only do chopped green peppers add another layer of flavor, but they also add crunch. A delicious side dish for a cookout or potluck.

Learn how to make Deli Mac Salad

A sprinkle of sea salt elevates these delicious chocolate chip cookies for the perfect salty-sweet combination. The soft, crumbly chocolate chip cookies are rich and buttery. We used the optional pecans and loved the crunch they added. But with an ample amount of chocolate chips, these salted chocolate chip cookies would be just as delicious without them.

Learn how to make Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is an easy buttermilk biscuit recipe anyone can make. There is not a lot of shortening in these biscuits, so make sure to use full-fat buttermilk to add a little fat. Once baked, the outside gets crunchy, and the inside stays fluffy and tender. Since they're on the savory side, a smear of butter and sweet jam is a lovely contrast.

Learn how to make Melt In Your Mouth Buttermilk Biscuits

Both slightly sweet and savory, this tuna pasta salad has a wonderful balance of flavors. We opted for peas and liked their pop of sweetness. Celery, and if you use the bell peppers, adds a nice crunch and another layer of texture. The pasta shells and tuna make this a hearty dish. We enjoyed the little chunks of cheddar cheese throughout, too. It could be a side dish for a cookout or a light meal in the warmer weather.

Learn how to make Best Tuna Pasta Salad

If you love grapes and fruit salad, then you need to try this grape salad. The grapes stay firm and are coated in a slightly sweet sauce. We love the combination of the very sweet red grapes and slightly tart green grapes. It adds a delicious contrast in flavors. Topping with brown sugar adds almost a caramel flavor. A sprinkle of pecans gives the salad a nice crunch. Putting this in a 9x13 dish ensures every serving has a bit of the topping. Great for a barbecue or a spring or summer gathering.

Learn how to make Grape Salad

This pineapple chicken recipe is a flavor-packed dish. Chunks of pineapple balance nicely with the savory chicken and sweet diced bell peppers. It's a great way to combine fresh ingredients with pantry staples. You'd never guess canned chicken was used. Butter, pineapple juice, and a touch of brown sugar coat the shallots, diced celery, and bell peppers, creating a nice glaze. Serve over white rice for an easy and budget-friendly dinner.

Learn how to make Chicken, Peppers, and Pineapple Over Rice

Need an easy shrimp recipe? This simple Italian shrimp is perfect. The shrimp are rich and buttery. Using an Italian seasoning packet is a nice shortcut ingredient and gives the shrimp a tangy flavor. There is a hint of lemon from the slices of lemon. Serve these Italian shrimp over noodles, rice, or just by themselves.

Learn how to make Simple Italian Shrimp

Treat your mom (or anyone, really) to a special and impressive breakfast with this spiced sweet cherry Dutch baby. It's a custardy pancake filled with warm spices - nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. The flavor pairs well with the sweet cherries. We loved the touch of savory, nutty flavor a sprinkling of Gruyere cheese adds.

Learn how to make Spiced Sweet Cherry Dutch Baby

We love that Judy made this into a coconut cream sheet pie rather than a regular pie. Each layer is delicious! The bottom is crunchy and nutty. The next layer has a hint of tanginess from the cream cheese. Sweet and creamy, the coconut pie filling layer is luscious. Fluffy with sweet bits of toasted coconut in every bite, the top layer is divine.

Learn how to make Coconut Cream Pie Deluxe

What's better than lemon pie? How about a whole cookie sheet of lemon pie? On top of the flaky crust is a refreshing lemon filling. A fluffy meringue covers the filling and it toasted to a nice golden brown. This recipe will feed a crowd, so it's a good option if having a party. Easy to make, the citrus flavor in this dessert is very refreshing.

Learn how to make Lemon Pie on Cookie sheet

What a cute way to serve an omelet! This is a great, basic recipe for mini crustless quiches. The combination of onion and bell pepper adds tons of flavor. We opted for cube ham and loved the savory contrast. They almost remind us of egg bites you can grab at coffee shops. Great for meal prep, a brunch, or an on-the-go breakfast.

Learn how to make Brunch or Lunch Baby Omelet Muffins

Need a hearty dinner idea? Try these easy chicken enchiladas. It's so good even picky eaters will love it. Creamy and cheesy it's full of shredded chicken. There is not a lot of spice in this recipe. If you like a little spice, a bit of cumin, seasoned salt, or a can of green chilies could be added. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the chicken to slow cook in the Crock Pot.

Learn how to make Chicken Enchiladas With Sour Cream Sauce

Cream cheese mints were very popular back in the day, and for good reason; they're easy to make and delicious. They're great for birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, and they make a nice holiday gift. Made with a few ingredients, they can be customized with flavorings and food coloring. We used peppermint for some and cake batter flavor for others. They're soft, creamy, and very rich. They almost taste like cream cheese icing. If you grew up in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s, these will bring back fond childhood memories.

Learn how to make Cream Cheese Mints

This enchilada lasagna is comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist. The homemade enchilada sauce is flavorful, but not overwhelmingly spicy. The hearty chicken and spinach filling soaks up the delicious enchilada sauce flavor. It's layered with flour tortillas, creamy refried beans, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Once baked, the dish tastes like chicken enchiladas, only in a lasagna form.

Learn how to make Enchilada Lasagna With My Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Enjoy this tuna crab salad on a roll or with crackers for an appetizer. It's an elevated tuna salad with lots of crab. Onions and celery add fresh flavor that's balanced out by fresh dill and Old Bay seasoning. If you enjoy a tuna sandwich, definitely give this a try.

Learn how to make Tuna Crab Salad

If you need an easy dessert everyone will love, make a batch of these Kentucky chess bars. It's a Southern dessert with layers of buttery goodness that's rich and delicious. The crust is buttery, crisp, and sweet. On top is a creamy, soft, and tangy cream cheese layer. Made with five pantry staple ingredients, you can whip up a tray whenever a sweet craving hits.

Learn how to make Kentucky Chess Bars

These oatmeal cookies are sweet, chewy, and kissed with just the right touch of spice. By eliminating egg yolks and substituting half the oil with applesauce these cookies are lightened up without sacrificing flavor or texture. They're so tender you'd swear they have butter.

Learn how to make Lower My Cholesterol Oatmeal Cookies

This shrimp scampi gets a big punch of flavor from garlic and pepper flakes. The buttery sauce soaks into the shrimp and spaghetti for a wonderful bite. Shrimp scampi is usually made with butter, garlic, and white wine. This version is made without wine and uses chicken stock instead, making it a delicious option if you're avoiding alcohol. Gather the ingredients before cooking, as Jim suggests, and this decadent seafood dish will come together in no time.

Learn how to make Blue Ribbon Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Pasta

Member's Choice! Quick and delicious, this Mexican rice is a delicious side dish for your next fiesta. By toasting the rice before cooking, you'll add a nuttiness that complements the fresh pop of onion. Seasoned just right, cumin adds a subtle, traditional flavor. Much easier to make than many Mexican rice recipes, this dish pairs perfectly with anything from simple tacos to fancier enchiladas.

Learn how to make Mexican Rice

Enchilacomalejita is a mouthful to say, but don't let that scare you. This dinner casserole is simple to throw together and filled with Mexican flavors. Your whole family will love it. Ground beef is full of taco flavor and is drizzled with a homemade enchilada sauce. There's a slight crunch from the tortilla chips that are sprinkled over the tortillas. The whole thing is topped with cheese and baked until bubbly. A great weeknight dinner.

Learn how to make Enchilacomalejita Casserole (Mexican Casserole)

These German Bierocks take a little bit of time but are worth the effort. The hardest part is waiting for the fresh bread dough to rise. Inside the fluffy roll is a flavorful and savory mixture of ground beef, cabbage, and onions. Brushed with melted butter once baked just adds to their yumminess. They'll disappear the minute you take them out of the oven.

Learn how to make Bierocks German Hamburger and Cabbage Filled Buns

This delicious banana bread has a Hawaiian twist with the addition of pineapple. Thanks to the chunks of pineapple, the bread is extra moist. Sweet and nutty, it has a hint of tropical flavors. We opted to add chopped nuts and loved the crunch. Whether you bake muffins or a loaf, this banana bread will disappear in no time.

Learn how to make Hawaiian Banana Bread

If you need an easy dessert that is customizable, try these crumb bars. We bet you have the ingredients in your pantry right now. The cookie part is not overly sweet; it's buttery and tender. The layer of jam adds nice flavor and sweetness. The cookie dough is used as the crumble topping. It's a nice contrast to the sweet jam. We used raspberry jam, but use your favorite. Strawberry jam would be delicious. These cookie bars are perfect for any occasion where you need a simple dessert.

Learn how to make Aunt Theresa’s Crumb Bars

Buttery, rich, sweet, tangy, and zesty, you're not going to be able to eat only one slice of this lemon lime iced pound cake. The cake is so moist and soft, it's almost creamy. Lemon and lime are such a perfect pairing, and they work wonderfully together in this pound cake. We loved the lime zest in the icing... it takes this pound cake over the top.

Learn how to make Lemon Lime Iced Pound Cake

Meatloaf is a classic comfort meal and this is a great meatloaf recipe. We liked using a combination of three types of meat (pork, beef, and veal). It gave a wonderful blend of flavors. The brown sugar glaze is what really makes the dish. It makes a lovely sweet crust that's a fantastic contrast to the savory flavors of the meat. Comfort food at its best.

Learn how to make Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf

This is a wonderful chicken salad. Apple and grapes add freshness to the dish. We love the addition of coleslaw dressing mix to the salad. It adds a touch of sweetness and makes the chicken salad extra creamy. This would be perfect for a light lunch or snack.

Learn how to make Fabulous Chicken Salad

This is a super simple pineapple upside-down cake, that's just a little different. Using crushed pineapple ensures you get pineapple in every bite. In the baking process, the pineapple and brown sugar crystallize a bit. Walnuts add flavor and crunch. The super moist cake part is filled with flavor from the pineapple juice. While this isn't your traditional pineapple upside-down cake, it's just as good.

Learn how to make Crushed Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

If you want an impressive pasta dinner that's packed with flavor, try this garlic chicken pasta with prosciutto. It's filled with tender chicken breast chunks sauteed in butter, alongside sweet tomatoes and salty prosciutto. Roasted red peppers and pasilla chiles are mixed in to add some spice and a smoky flavor. We loved the flavor fresh basil adds. Served over linguine pasta with an ample amount of savory, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, it's a delicious pasta dish.

Learn how to make Garlic Chicken Pasta With Prosciutto

There is nothing more Southern than a rich and creamy banana pudding. Most Southerners have memories of their mother or grandmother standing at the stove and stirring a pudding until it thickens. This from-scratch banana pudding is perfectly sweet and creamy. That, with the layers of banana and vanilla wafers, is the ultimate comfort dessert. Enjoy this warm or cooled... It's delicious both ways.

Learn how to make Southern Banana Pudding

This crispy baked chicken is a comforting and hearty dish. It can be served with buttered spaetzle for a delicious cold-weather dinner as Patricia suggests. Or, serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggies. The chicken pieces have a golden brown, toasty, and crispy exterior once baked. Seasoning with Adobo powder, paprika, and poultry seasoning adds a nice flavor. Baking in butter adds even more flavor and richness. This is made with a cut-up chicken, but boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs can be substituted too.

Learn how to make Crispy Baked Chicken

Pour yourself a big glass of milk for this one, you'll need it! Sea is right, if you love the taste of cookie dough then these will be your go-to brownies recipe. The brownie layer is not too rich. But the cookie dough frosting with the chocolate drizzle really takes these brownies to a whole new level. These are just full of chocolate goodness. Delish!

Learn how to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies

These fluffy garlic knot rolls will be your favorite side alongside a bowl of soup or a plate of pasta. They are a cross between a garlic dinner roll and a garlic knot. It's a great, basic roll recipe that has just enough butter and garlic. Another option for serving these is alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping as a snack.

Learn how to make Garlic Dinner Knot Rolls

Made in one pot, these shrimp and grits are pure Southern comfort food and super easy to make. The creamy grits are full of fresh veggies that add a lot of flavor to the dish. There's just a touch of spice that's nice with the sweet shrimp. A versatile recipe that can be served for brunch or dinner. We added a cheddar garlic drop biscuit for a delicious meal.

Learn how to make Low Country Grits and Shrimp

An old-fashioned recipe for peach cobbler just like grandma made. A flaky homemade crust holds in juicy fresh peaches with just the right amount of cinnamon. It tastes like a peach pie without a bottom crust. Make sure to serve a slice with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Learn how to make Homemade Peach Cobbler