This potato salad is perfect for light summer fare. It goes perfectly with BBQ food such as steak, chicken, and ribs. It’s even great all alone as a snack or for a light luncheon plate.

I remember our family BBQs during my childhood summers very fondly. Grandma always made this delicious potato salad that made everyone happy. She would go through a 25 lb. bag of potatoes and we always had leftovers to nosh on the next day. Since becoming an adult with a family, I now make this myself.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Heidi @Foodie Crush

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Quick Tip: Be sure to serve this well chilled for the best flavor.

Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes slews of picnics, BBQs, and garden parties. What will you be serving at these get-togethers? One of my favorite things to eat at a picnic are the side dishes, especially macaroni salad. When I came across this recipe for mac salad and chicken, I was head-over-heels happy!

Macaroni salad in itself is a staple picnic food, however, when you toss some shredded chicken into the bowl, it becomes more than a side dish. It becomes a meal. I honestly could scarf on chicken macaroni salad and nothing else (maybe some dessert) because it’s so filling. Shreds of tender chicken breast intermingled with pasta and a mayo sauce is my kind of comfort food!

Recipe courtesy of A Lot Of Recipes.

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Quick Tip: After salad has chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours, re-moisten it with a bit of mayo and some milk, if needed.

Are you looking for a meal idea that your whole family will enjoy? I know how hard it can be to whip up something healthy, hearty, and complaint-free. That’s why I decided to give these scrumptious turkey sausage sliders a whirl. And boy, am I glad I did!

These sliders are the perfect meal deal for both the oldest and youngest (toddlers on up) members of your family. Those with big appetites can eat a handful of these while children think these tiny hamburgers are fun to eat and easy to handle. Seriously, you can’t go wrong with these sliders.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Applegate.

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Quick Tip: Serve these turkey sausage sliders with any number of condiments and toppings. Onions, mushrooms, mustard, ketchup, anything you fancy.

OK, I admit it, I enjoy occasionally sipping on Bloody Mary’s for breakfast. If I’m feeling saucy, I’ll have a Mimosa as well. So, I got to thinking, what types of breakfasts or appetizers mimic my favorite cocktail?

And then I stumbled upon this recipe.

Bloody Mary Tomato Toast with Celery and Horseradish is the best thing since, well, sliced bread. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and tastes just like an edible Bloody Mary (instead of drinkable).

Recipe and photo courtesy of Epicurious.

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Quick Tip: Try this recipe at your next brunch social function.

Bring something new to your spring and summer picnics this year when you show up with a bowl of this savory Mexican corn salad. Unlike traditional side dishes, this salad kicks up the spice factor a few notches by incorporating onion, garlic, and red pepper to the mix. Who doesn’t enjoy a spicy salad made with fresh ingredients?

I made this salad as a side dish on taco Tuesday, and boy, was it ever a hit! I served warm flour tortillas, crunchy taco shells, all the fixings, and refined beans alongside this amazing salad. I found that it tasted really good inside of the tortillas. If you wanted, you could even eat this salad warm, but we prefer it as a cold side dish.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick Tip: Add a few spritzes of lime juice for an added kick.

With spring here and summer just around the corner, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for picnics and backyard barbecues. And what is a picnic or a backyard barbecue without some classic coleslaw salad?

Every backyard barbecue has to have hotdogs, hamburgers, fruit salad, potato salad and the classic coleslaw. And with the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time to try out this absolutely delicious creamy coleslaw.

Not only is coleslaw a classic must-have, but it’s a great way to provide a refreshing dish for those warm evenings spent with friends and family. The cool cabbage and tangy dressing are a perfect way to cool down before diving in for some juicy watermelon and sweet cake.

But don’t worry that you’ll spend too much time trying to get this ready. Use a bag of pre-shredded cabbage makes this recipe so easy to get ready.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Are you still eating your chicken salad with *just* mayonnaise? It’s time to dress up the blandness and take this lunch staple to the next level.

Adding in juicy grapes give you a little pop of sweetness and using romaine lettuce prevents it from being overly mushy. Add in some other goodies like tomato, cheddar cheese, and a mixture of ranch with the mayonnaise for an extra boost of flavor. This recipe calls for using canned chicken, however feel free to use rotisserie chicken for a fresher alternative! Make this for a brunch get-together, or as an everyday midday meal – you’ll love it!

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