Grilled pineapple is always delicious, but this honey and cinmamon glaze with olive oil makes it extra special. I love to serve it with chicken dishes and it also makes a refreshing summertime dessert with ice cream. For me, no other fruit says summer in quite the same way as pineapple does. There is a…
Looking for a lower carb but still great tasting salad to take along to a barbecue or pot luck supper? This keto broccoli salad with bacon and cheese is hard to top. Every time I bring it along to a party, it disappears! The salad is so easy to make and the bacon and cheese will…
This Southern coleslaw recipe is so bright and colorful and filled loads of flavor from fresh vegetables and home grown parsley. It is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for your summer barbecues and parties. When my family asks me to make this Southern style coleslaw every time we have a barbecue,…
This Greek chopped salad has a summer time taste that pairs well with grilled meats or fish and it makes a really popular pot luck take along. The salad is full of bite sized ingredients that are so pleasing to the eye. You’ll be transported to the Mediterranean with every bite! Summer is the time…
Nothing says comfort food to me like a bowl of creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes. Combining this delicious side dish with your favorite cut of meat can make any meal a heavenly event. The best mashed potatoes are not too airy, seasoned perfectly, lump free, and have just the right amount of butter. These cooking…
This recipe for honey glazed carrots is a quick & easy 15 minute side dish. Baby carrots combine with champagne vinegar and honey for a sweet healthy side dish recipe. if you are looking for a lovely addition to your Thanksgiving buffet table this year, look no further. I can’t believe how quickly this year has…
This roasted carrots recipe is a family favorite. The Parmesan roast carrots are topped with grated cheese and Panko bread crumbs for a wonderful flavor and crunchy texture. It makes a great side dish and with Thanksgiving coming up soon, it’s nice to have an easy to prepare recipe to add to your holiday menu.…
Fall is a great time to serve salads that are made with roasted vegetables. This roasted carrot salad with mushrooms, cranberries and pecans is topped with feta cheese and dressed with a tangy balsamic dressing. I love having hearty salads as a lunch time meal. Adding something extra to a normal garden salad gives you a…
It s time to start thinking ahead to side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. This roasted carrots and mushrooms dish is flavored with fresh thyme and roasted in the oven to bring out the naturally sweet flavor of the carrots. It’s scrumptious! Using fresh herbs for cooking recipes adds so much flavor. For today’s recipe, the fresh thyme…
Pumpkin puree is a staple in Halloween and Thanksgiving cooking. From pancakes to smoothies, to fudge and cookies, this creamy part of the pumpkin adds an earthy flavor to all your fall recipes. You can buy it at the supermarket, of course, but here is one of my latest cooking tips – make your own fresh…
The Amish people are found in the United States in several rural areas, but primarily around Ohio and Pennsylvania, and also in smaller numbers in Ontario, Canada. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is home to about 16,000 Amish people and is in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area. Traditional Amish food is very simple and something that…
One of my favorite ways to cook onions is to caramelize them to release a lovely sweet flavor and brown color. It takes time but is so worth the effort. Now that you have a pile of these tasty morsels, what do you do with them? Here are a few of my favorite ways for…
Learning how to caramelize onions is a kitchen task that any cook should be able to do. Caramelized onions taste great on so many foods, but can be a little tricky to master. These cooking tips will help you make perfect caramelized onions every time. There is nothing quite like the taste of caramelized onions. Most…
I love French fries as much as the next person, but when you are trying to eat a more clean diet, normal French fries are a bit of a no no. Instead, try making these baked crispy sweet potato fries. They are more healthy, more tasty and very easy to do if you follow a few…
I have to admit it – I am a mushroom girl. I’ll eat with eggs for breakfast, in a salad for lunch and incorporated into main courses for dinner and I am proud of it! These sauteed mushrooms are combined with garlic and baby spinach. They are ready in 15 minutes and go well with just…
When summer hits and the temperatures rise, the last thing I want to be doing is cooking in a hot kitchen. \For me, summer time means lots of different salads. They are refreshing and light and make use of the plentiful fruits and veggies that are in season in the summer. This delicious cucumber melon…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AllNaturalPork #CollectiveBias It’s time for some grilled pork with mango salsa! We love to grill at our house. My husband is a wonderful grill master, and everything he puts on the grill comes out beautifully. It’s up to me…
We love Mexican meals and the normal version of Mexican rice, but there is no denying that it can be a calorie heavy dish. This skinny cauliflower Mexican rice makes the perfect recipe substitute for the times when you are trying to keep your calorie count lower in your meal planning. It is one of my…
These are the top 10 most popular recipes of 2015 here at Recipes Just 4U. My list of most popular recipes for the past year sometimes brings me surprises. It is humbling to find that my all time favorite recipe that will be sure to be a huge hit, is not one that my readers also…
Jazz up Your meals with one of these Quick and Easy Side Dishes. Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. Each year, I am amazed at how quickly the end of the year holidays roll around. The holidays mean lots of entertaining and having delicious side dishes are one way to make…
20 Creative Tips for Using Lemons. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so goes the saying. But think again! There are lots of other ways for using lemons in your everyday life. For a start, lemons are a great kitchen helper. So, get out the citrus and see how you can put them…
“Everything goes better with bacon”, or so the saying goes. Did you know that bacon has its own special day? It is celebrated on the Saturday before Labor Day in the US. There are also some who think of international bacon day as December 30. Whichever day you celebrate it, one of these bacon recipes…
25 Ways to use Zucchini What is not to love about zucchini? It is a super easy to grow vegetable, especially for beginning gardeners, is prolific, is low in calories and tastes great. But by the end of the growing season, you are likely to have bucket loads of it and the neighbors will be…
A Sweet or Savory Bread Add a Lot to your Meal Times. I am all for homemade crusty breads. But sometimes I want something a little different – a sweet or savory bread that can be a meal in itself. These delicious breads make great on the run breakfasts, and are super at lunch with…
Oranges are the star attraction in these delicious recipes. From delicious smoothies to decadent desserts, these recipes that feature oranges will add a refreshing touch to your dinner table. Oranges are so sweet and lend themselves to all sorts of recipes ideas. And they are quite plentiful for the spring and summer months. This popular…
If you are having a party, recipes for easy appetizers are something that you will want to have on hand as go-to recipes. This easy bacon wrapped asparagus recipe makes a great party starter and is also a great side dish for any regular meal. This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is the Perfect Side Dish This…
