This broccoli salad is fully loaded and ready to add a ton of flavor to your next potluck or BBQ. Crunchy broccoli florets are mixed with sweet craisins, smoky bacon, crunchy pecans, and more. Then, it’s all mixed with Chick-fil-A lime ranch dressing. It’s crunchy, creamy, and oh-so-good.

One of the best parts of any summer party is the side dishes. Of course, all that BBQ and grilled meat is fantastic, but what about the great sides to accompany it all? That takes things to a new level.

This time of year, I love serving up creamy sides like the best potato salad or spicy, smoky dishes like these smoked bacon wrapped armadillo eggs. Anything with tons of texture and flavor is always on my side dish menu.

That’s why I love serving my new recipe, this crunchy, creamy broccoli salad. Every bite is filled with a variety of flavors and textures, and they all pair well with any main dish.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Limited Ingredients: This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients commonly found in any grocery store.

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This brisket fried rice takes the classic flavors of fried rice and gives them a twist by using diced leftover brisket. It’s filled with meat, eggs, veggies, and authentic Chinese flavor, creating an Asian-American mashup your whole family will love.

If you love Chinese food, then you’re probably a big fan of fried rice. I know I am. No matter what we order, I always include it, and I love getting it in all kinds of flavors from plain to pork, shrimp, or chicken fried rice.

I’m also a big fan of making my favorite recipes at home, so of course, I’ve made my own homemade versions of fried rice. I love it because I can use different proteins to create different flavors.

This brisket fried rice is a new version that combines classic fried rice with leftovers from a beef brisket recipe from the day before to create a dish full of classic Asian flavor with a flavorful twist.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: All you need is leftover brisket and a few items from your kitchen or grocery store.

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These Italian sausage bites take sausage appetizers to the next level. A mixture of Italian sausage, onions, garlic, spices, marinara sauce, and a blend of gouda, mozzarella, and cream cheese are rolled into balls and then coated in a seasoned panko breading before being deep-fried to golden, crispy perfection. They’re so full of flavor and easier to make than you might think!

I love making any kind of fried appetizer. Between their meaty, cheesy fillings and their crispy coatings, recipes like shrimp poppers, toasted ravioli, and air fryer mini corn dogs are always a big hit at parties and potlucks. I even love to serve them for movie nights are a fun, finger food dinner. These are classic comfort food recipes, and my new addition, these Italian sausage bites, are just the same. Everyone loves their flavor, and I love how easy they are to make.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: All the ingredients used for these bites are basic staples found in any kitchen or grocery store.
• Easy: All you have to do is mix, chill, coat, and fry. It really is just that easy.

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These spicy green beans are going to be your new favorite appetizer for any occasion. I coat fresh green beans in a seasoned, spicy panko mixture and deep fry them until they’re golden and crispy on the outside and tender but not mushy on the inside. It’s a delicious way to enjoy green beans for any kind of party or gathering.

I love green beans. They’re the classic side dish, pairing well with all kinds of protein recipes and potatoes. In fact, I routinely make dishes like my crock pot Italian green beans or lemon nutty bacon green beans to go with many of my dinners. Recently, I took green beans into another area that I love – appetizers. I paired them with seasoned coating and deep-fried them – because frying makes everything better – and I came up with a recipe that’s pure perfection.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: A handful of ingredients and some seasonings are all you need to make these green beans.
• Easy: Just coat and fry. That’s all there is to this recipe!
• Amazing Texture: The coating is crispy and crunchy, and the green beans are tender but not too soft.

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These crawfish balls are a new way to enjoy the classic flavor of the Bayou. A creamy filling loaded with coarsely chopped seasoned crawfish, bell peppers, onions, and cream cheese is coated with a Cajun-seasoned panko breading and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It’s a delicious seafood appetizer that will have everyone coming back for just one more poppable bite.

If you love the earthy, slightly sweet flavor of crawfish and all things Cajun, then my crawfish balls are going to be your new favorite. I know they are for us! Like my spicy cheesy ground beef balls and mashed potato stuffing bites, these poppable seafood balls are rich and creamy on the inside and crispy and golden on the outside. I actually made these because my boyfriend is a HUGE fan of crawfish. I don’t really like them very much, but even I love these little balls. So, I’m fairly certain that everyone reading this will, as well. They made me a believer, and if they can do that, then everyone is going to love them.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: You’ll only need a few basic ingredients and seasonings to make this recipe, and you’ll find them all at your local grocery store.

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My cheesy ground beef balls will have everyone coming back for more. These beef bites are loaded with jalapenos, onions, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and bold seasonings. Then, they’re coated in a seasoned panko breading infused with hot sauce for flavor and heat and deep fried until golden, crispy, and absolutely delicious.

I love bringing meatballs to parties and special occasions. They’re such a versatile appetizer, and there’s a recipe perfect for any occasion. I make all kinds of tasty meatballs, like sweet and savory pineapple meatballs and classic slow cooker BBQ meatballs. They’re so easy to make, and everyone always loves them, so they’re a go-to for me. Now, I’ve added these breaded meatballs to my arsenal, and let me tell you, they are fully loaded with flavor and texture. You’ll fall in love after one bite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: Like all my recipes, these meatballs are made with simple ingredients you can find in any grocery store.
• Easy: These meatballs come together easily, and deep frying them is a breeze. It’s actually easier to cook them and keep their meatball shape than pan-frying!

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This deep-fried corn ribs recipe is an easy-to-make dish and a great appetizer for a get-together with family or friends, a game day or party treat or a midday snack. These may sound a bit silly, but these deep fried corn ribs are definitely a delicious appetizer you will enjoy.

If you’ve never heard of corn ribs, then you’re about to discover one of the most amazing ways to enjoy corn that you’ve ever tried! I first discovered corn ribs a few years ago at a local fair. I had never had corn like that before. They were deep fried, as all fair food seems to be – and seasoned with a spice blend that was hot but not searing. They were perfect, and the texture was like nothing I’d ever had before. I made my own version of corn ribs that seemed like it closely matched the corn I had at the fair, and I’ve been making it ever since!

Corn Ribs Recipe

These corn ribs start with corn ears cut into 8 spears. Then, they’re seasoned with a zesty blend of garlic salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning.

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Creamy, tangy, and hearty, this has to be the best potato salad ever! If you’ve loved the classic potluck favorite, you’ve got to give this recipe a try. Every region has a different take on the humble potato salad, but this one has the perfect balance of creaminess, pungent, and savory flavors. 

We’re all huge potato lovers, and I’ve tried everything from some spicy cheesy potatoes to a hearty loaded baked potato casserole. 

I love how potatoes are so versatile, they can be served with pretty much anything and everything, especially salads. And after my red potato salad turned out to be such a crowd-pleaser, I was inspired to try another version of the recipe. 

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Potato Salad

• You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to put this salad together, and it comes together super quick too. 
• You can play around with the ingredients and experiment with mix-ins to give it your own touch. 
• It’s hearty, wholesome, and great for a family. 
• You can prep it ahead of time and take it along for a potluck or serve it at a house party. 

Ingredients For The Best Potato Salad Recipe

Red Potatoes: They have less starch and more moisture than their yellow counterparts.

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Shrimp poppers are going to be your new favorite appetizer for any occasion. Classic jalapeno popper ingredients and flavors are combined with chopped shrimp, then formed into balls, coated with seasoned panko, and fried to perfection. These crispy, bite-sized seafood poppers are so easy and such a crowd pleaser!

I’m a social butterfly, and I love being a part of my community. Of course, being part of the community means I go to a lot of potlucks and events. I keep a big collection of appetizer recipes in my rotation, so nothing starts feeling stale, but there are some that people specifically request.

Lately, my shrimp poppers have been getting a lot of play. I’m fine with that because they’re simple to make, so it’s easy to bring a big batch of these favorites to any party I’m attending.

Why You’ll Love This Shrimp Poppers Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: This recipe is made with classic jalapeno popper ingredients with just a few simple additions.
• Easy: It only takes a few simple steps to make this recipe, and you’ll be all done in about an hour and a half.

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Garlic bread with roasted garlic cloves delivers some of the most deeply-flavored garlic bread you’ll ever have. Roasted garlic, seasonings, and red pepper flakes create a buttery, earthy, zesty side perfect for everything from spaghetti to steak.

If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I’m a huge fan of garlic bread. My mother used to serve it with all kinds of dishes, and I do the same. It’s just so good with so many things, which is why I think it makes an appearance on tables all across the country.

I have made several varieties of this buttery, toasty bread, but this time, I added something else. A big kick of heat! This garlic bread has everything you love about the traditional variety, but with red pepper added in, you’ll get a little something something, too.

Why You’ll Love Roasted Garlic Bread

• Basic Ingredients: Everything you need to make this recipe is almost certainly in your kitchen right now.
• Easy: This recipe is super easy to make. Even roasting the garlic is simple.
• Classic Flavor: This is classic garlic bread with a bit of added red pepper, so everyone will love it.

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This veggie and egg fried rice is a quick, no-fuss meal that comes together in just a few minutes. Chunky vegetables, fluffy rice, and soft scrambled eggs are tossed together in a savory sauce to create this healthy and wholesome dish that is perfect for a family weeknight dinner. 

I’ve recently been experimenting with a lot of Asian recipes. I’m a big fan of Asian takeout, but of course, homemade is so much better. 

My beef and pepper rice bowls were a big hit, and my chicken lo mein is now on rotation in my household. 

Inspired by how much everyone loved these Asian flavors, I decided to try a simple, classic rice dish that everyone would enjoy. And here we are! 

What I Love About the Recipe

• It packs in so much flavor, and is much healthier than your all-time favorite takeout too. 
• It has to be one of the most versatile Asian recipes out there! With the base of rice and veggies, you’ll have the flexibility to add chicken, tofu, hot sauce, or anything else.
• You can whip this up in 20 minutes or less – perfect for last-minute cooking.

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These jalapeno popper pastry bites have all the classic ingredients we love in jalapeno poppers – spicy jalapenos, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions – all nestled in the center of bite-size puff pastry pinwheels that are twisted and baked to flaky, golden perfection. The perfect appetizer or snack everyone will enjoy.

Who says pastries have to be sweet? I know that’s how we get them most of the time from bakeries, but I like to switch things up. That’s why I love making these savory pastry bites loaded with jalapeno popper filling. They’re a delicious, savory twist on pastries that I’ve been serving as appetizers for years. These little bites are absolutely perfect, especially for parties or game day.

Jalapeno Popper Pastry Bites

These savory, spicy bites start with a puff pastry dough that I twist and wrap into pinwheels. Then, I top them with a jalapeno popper filling made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, green onions, and zesty spices for huge flavor and a kick of heat. I bake them until golden brown and then watch them disappear! They’re ready in just about 35 minutes MAX, and everyone loves them.

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