Macaroni Ranch Salad #SundayFunday

This quick, easy pasta salad is made in less than 20 minutes with whatever ingredients you have available.  I am sure this is one of the reasons this Southern-American dish became a classic.

It's National Country-Cooking Month......

Strawberry and Tomato Salad #SundayFunday

This fun summer salad takes only moments to put together and makes a delightful addition to whatever you are grilling and serving up.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Strawberry Month....

Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad #BBQWeek

All the flavors you love about Jalapeno Poppers in Potato Salad form.  A delightful surprise for your next picnic or potluck.

It's Day 2 of BBQ Week........

Asparagus Farro #SundayFunday

 Crisp, tender asparagus mixed with hearty, nutty farro is a delicious side dish or vegan main course. 

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are excited to welcome in Asparagus season.....

R is for Rice

Delightfully different this fried rice contains fresh pineapple and sweet bell peppers for a fun take on a classic dish.

R is for Rice......

Hush Puppies #BreadBakers

Golden brown, tender nuggets of cornmeal, Hushpuppies are an iconic, classic side dish for BBQ or Fried Fish in Southern USA.

The Bread Bakers are sharing Picnic Breads today.....

P is for Potatoes

During the Summer, I always try to have an assortment of salads in the refrigerator.  I never know who will be around at dinnertime.  Family and friends are often over enjoying the pool and it is great to have sides available for whatever I am throwing on the grill.  This Southern Style Potato Salad is always a big hit.

P is for Potatoes.......

Tuna Pasta Salad #SundayFunday

This is not your ordinary Tuna Pasta.  Lightly dressed with tons of veggies and extra tuna, this salad is a complete meal in itself.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Pasta recipes today........

Holiday Fruit Salad #SpringSweetsWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the weeks recipes. All opinions are mine alone. 

This tasty and refreshing fruit salad is the perfect addition to your Easter Brunch Table.  Fresh and canned fruits combined with cream cheese and yogurt dressing sweetened with natural honey, and flavored with warm spices and vanilla paste is a wonderful way to add some healthier sweets to your diet.

It is also the perfect start to our Spring Sweets Week event.......

Gado Gado #EattheWorld

This Indonesian Salad is dressed with a delicious peanut sauce.  It is wonderful with a stirfry or with the Beef Rendang that I am also sharing with you today.

We are traveling to Indonesia today as we Eat the World......

Creamed Corn, A Book Review and The Weekly Menu #LitHappens

When my husband saw Creamed Corn on the menu, he wasn't happy.  That was because he was expecting creamed corn from a can.  Imagine his delight when I served up this delicious, homemade creamed corn with parmesan cheese mixed in.

I was inspired to make this dish when reading our Lit Happens selection, Sold on a Monday.

Salata Baladi and the Weekly Menu #SundayFunday

While on the All-Star Live Aboard Yacht, diving the Red Sea in Egypt, we enjoyed many gourmet meals and each one included a vast array of salads.  One of my favorite salads was this simple compilation of fresh, crisp veggies in a tasty dressing that can also be served as a refreshing drink alongside the salad.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Egyptian Recipes today......

Closing out Summer with some Squash Skewers #SundayFunday

Summer is not officially over yet and I know a lot of us still have our grills out so grab the last of that summer squash and enjoy it before your counters are filled with the delicious hard squash that we enjoy all winter long.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating Squash today.......

Loaded Potato Salad #SundayFundayBloggers

Enjoy all the flavors of a Fully Loaded Baked Potato without any fuss or muss at your next tailgate BBQ.

It's Football Season and the Sunday Funday Bloggers are having a Tailgate Party.......

Pineapple Rice Salad #SundayFunday

Royal Blend Rice Mixture tossed cooked in water flavored with pineapple juice and then tossed with pineapple tidbits.  A perfect Island Style side dish.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Rice Side Dish Recipes today......

Corn and Black Bean Salad #ImprovCookingChallenge

This delicious Summer Salad can be made with Fresh Corn when in season or with frozen or canned corn if you don't have fresh available.  It is perfect for your Summer Poolside Potlucks.

The Improve Cooking Challenge this month is Summer Salads.....

Avocado Salad with Fresh Herb Dressing #SundayFunday

 Salad does not need to contain lettuce. This salad is chock full of avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes and onion tossed in a light oil and vinegar dressing that is flavored with fresh herbs.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Side Dishes perfect for your Memorial Day BBQ.......

Apple, Walnut and Mushroom Salad and a Book Review

Mixed Baby Greens topped with sliced Green Apple, Mushrooms and Candied Walnuts dressed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette.

I was inspired to make this salad after reading The Bitter Taste of Murder, Book 2 in the Murder in Tuscany Trilogy by Camilla Trinchieri.

Vegetarian Samosas #SundayFunday

Phyllo pastry dough wrapped around a vegetarian samosa filling and then air fried to a crispy golden brown.  They are perfect as an appetizer, a side dish for other Indian food, or as a meal all on their own.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Indian/Pakistani foods today.....

A Mardi Gras Salad and the Weekly Menu

This past Saturday we had the neighbors over for an early Valentine's Day Dinner.  I decided since Mardi Gras was right around the corner to make a Cajun Themed meal.

The table was set for Valentine Day and we started and ended with Valentine dishes but in between the Tomato Bisque and the Chocolate Cake (recipe coming soon) we enjoyed Cajun Rockfish, Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato Fries and this wonderful salad that I am sharing with you today........