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Pesto Orzo and Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

July 25, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad

This mouthwatering pasta salad is not only easy to make, but it’s flavorful enough for a potluck and healthy enough for a weeknight meal!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Basil, Cheese, Corn, Cucumbers, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, Corn, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Mozzarella, Orzo, pasta salad, Pesto, picnic side, Salad

Hawaiian Chili Garlic Pineapple BBQ Sauce

August 11, 2020 By Rachel 4 Comments

Chili Garlic Pineapple Sauce

Spice up your summer cookouts with this unique bbq sauce with a sweet, tropical twist.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Condiment, Dressings and Sauces, Fruits, Grilling, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pineapple, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Uncategorized Tagged With: BBQ Sauce, Chili, Grilling, Hawaiian, pineapple

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables

July 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables and Basil Vinaigrette

When the summer heat is blazing, chill out with this refreshingly cool summer pasta salad chock full of fresh roasted vegetables.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Basil, Holidays, Italian, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Specific Audiences, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Zucchini

Dressing for 14-16 oz Bag of Coleslaw Mix

June 4, 2020 By Rachel 2 Comments

Dressing for 14-16 oz Bag of Coleslaw Mix

Step up your summer picnic game with this easy and delicious dressing recipe perfectly portioned to match a pre-shredded coleslaw mix from the grocery store.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Cabbage, Carrots, Dietary Needs, Dressing, Dressings and Sauces, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: 14 oz coleslaw bag, 16 oz coleslaw bag, aple cider vinegar, celery seed, coleslaw, dressing, Homemade, mayonnaise, picnic side, Salad

Sunny Broccoli Salad with Homemade Dressing

May 23, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Square Photo of a Bowl of Broccoli Salad

Celebrate the freedom of summertime with this fresh broccoli salad that’s equal parts healthy and indulgent!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Bacon, Broccoli, Cheese, Dressing, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Memorial Day, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: 4th of July, bacon, Broccoli, cheddar cheese, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Picnic, Salad, Sunflower Seeds, Sunshine Salad

Deviled Pickled Red Beet Eggs

April 10, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Deviled Pickled Red Beet Eggs

Two fabulous recipes come together in this tangy, sweet, and creamy appetizer that has some fascinating connections to ancient history!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Appetizer, Appetizers, Beets, Dietary Needs, Easter, Eggs, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Memorial Day, Onions, Pennsylvania Dutch, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Beets, butter, deviled eggs, Eggs, mayonnaise, pickled, pickled onions, Picnic, sweet relish, yellow mustard

Mandarin, Pineapple, and Cherry Ambrosia Salad

April 6, 2020 By Rachel 2 Comments

Mandarine, Pineapple, and Cherry Ambrosia Salad

While we can’t claim that it’ll make you immortal, this sweet, creamy dessert packed with exotic flavors certainly seems fit to be called the “food of the gods!”

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Cherries, Coconut, Dessert, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Easter, Fruits, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Oranges, Pineapple, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, ambrosia, Coconut, cool whip, Easter, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, marshmallow, Memorial Day, Picnic

Sesame Noodle Salad with Sugar Snap Peas

July 20, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Think the idea of comfort food only pertains to cold-weather dishes? This tasty, fresh, Asian-inspired noodle salad will change your perspective!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Asian, Carrots, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Spring, Sugar Snap Peas, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: angle hair pasta, Asian, Carrots, pastas salad, picnic side, Red Peppers, Salad, Sesame Seeds, Sugar Snap Peas

Potluck-Perfect Baked Bean Casserole

July 2, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Keep ’em coming back for more with this sweet, savory, tangy, and amazingly flavorful American potluck favorite!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Bacon, Beans and Legumes, Casserole, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Memorial Day, Onions, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, bacon, baked beans, Casserole, green peppers, lima beans, Onions, Party, Picnic, Spicy

Green Beans Almondine Salad

August 6, 2018 By Rachel 2 Comments

Green Beans Almondine Salad

Pair the traditional flavors of green beans almondine with a red wine vinaigrette to transform it into a summertime picnic treat!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Green Beans, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Nuts, Onions, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, Green Beans, picnic side, red onion, red wine vinegar, Salad, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

Blueberry Shortbread Icebox Cake

June 28, 2018 By Rachel 2 Comments

Blueberry Shortbread Icebox Cake

Make the most of your fresh, local blueberries with this cool, airy, and subtly sweet dessert that’s perfect for hot summer nights!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Blueberries, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, berries, Blueberry, Chilled, cold dessert, cool whip, Cream Cheese, icebox cake, Memorial Day, Picnic, shortbread, Summer, white chocolate

Amish Macaroni Salad

May 24, 2018 By Rachel 26 Comments

Amish Macaroni Salad

For your outdoor events, skip the hot sides and instead enjoy the creamy coolness of this classic summer macaroni salad.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, celery, Dietary Needs, Eggs, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Pennsylvania Dutch, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, celery, Eggs, macaroni, Memorial Day, onion, pasta salad, Picnic, Salad, Sweet Peppers, sweet relish, yellow mustard

Tipsy Tequila Yellow Watermelon Wedges

August 31, 2017 By Rachel 3 Comments

Tipsy Tequila Yellow Watermelon Wedges

Celebrate the waning days of summer with this boozy, crunchy, kicked-up appetizer featuring seasonal produce and a festive spirit!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Appetizers, Beverages, Cinco de Mayo, Dairy-Free, Fruits, Gluten-Free, Holidays, Hot Peppers, Lime, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Raw, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: alcohol, cocktail, jalapeno, Lime, Party, Summer, tequila, triple sec, watermelon, yellow watermelon

Shaved Asparagus Pasta Salad

May 29, 2016 By Rachel 9 Comments

Shaved Asparagus Pasta Salad

Kick off the summer picnic season with this light and tasty pasta salad that features fresh, seasonal asparagus and a yummy tarragon dressing.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Asparagus, Healthy, Lemon, Memorial Day, Pasta, Recipes, Salads, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, asparagus, Lemon, linguine, Memorial Day, pasta, Picnic, Salad, tarragon, Vegetarian

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