Grilled Sweet Corn
I find this easier than boiling and grilling corn adds a smokey flavor. You can grill it with the husks on (my preference) or the husks off to get more char on the corn kernels.
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Green Beans Almondine
This is a delicious way to serve fresh green beans – it doesn’t work near as well with canned or frozen beans. The almonds add crunch and flavor (as well as a cool name) but the real flavor comes from the lemon butter.
Mashed Potatoes
This is the way I always make Mashed Potatoes, and I’ve got 3 mashed potato loving sons to please. These will taste great with gravy, or equally great with just butter, salt and pepper. You can scale this recipe up and down as needed for …
Oliebollen
This is the traditional treat served on New Year’s Day in the Netherlands. Whatever you do, don’t call these doughnut holes!My mom would make these when I was a kid and I enjoy making them now when we have company at New Years. I like …
Easy Apple Turnovers
These Apple Turnovers are very easy to make, and delicious served with some vanilla ice cream.
Pico de Gallo
This salsa made with fresh veggie ingredients is healthy and full of flavor. It goes great on chips, or in your favorite Mexican dishes. This is not completely traditional, as I like to add a pint of tomato sauce to help bind it all together.
French Onion Dip
You can make the easy dip out of onion soup mix and sour cream, or, you can make the real thing with richer flavors.
Black Bean Salsa Dip
This is a more substantial dip than salsa, with rich creaminess and a lot of flavor. This would go well with chips or crackers.
Hamburgers
The classic American picnic and summer holiday meal. This recipe will allow you to make juicy and flavorful burgers that will satisfy your guests.
Christmas Pavlova
A traditional Christmas dessert in British Commonwealth countries, I got this recipe from Paul Hollywood of the Great British Baking Show. It looks fancy and it tastes delicious. It is a lot of work, but for once a year it is definitely worth it!