Summer Side Dish Recipes

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Homemade Bacon Recipe (Wow)

To make homemade bacon you first marinate, cure, or brine the pork belly. Then you smoke the pork belly, chill, slice, and crisp up for a delicious treat completely homemade. Here are all the details: Continue Reading »


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Onion Rings Recipe – Step-by-Step Photos

My husband loves onion rings.  As such, I decided to perfect an easy homemade onion rings recipe.  This onion ring recipe will produce an onion ring that is crispy with a little kick.  Continue Reading »

True Lemon-Herb Roasted Potatoes

dressed up potatoes The simple herb and citrus “dressing” in this few-ingredient recipe really makes the potatoes pop. Enjoy them as a side at dinner, or served in small portions as appetizers. Continue Reading »

Pickled Radishes

If you didn't think that radishes were "your thing", think again. These pickled radishes are perfect on top of any sandwich - burgers included.  Continue Reading »

Pickled Watermelon

This recipe gives a whole new meaning to the idea of "playing with your food." Jump right on into food-play, Caitlin-style, with this twisted spin on the juiciest staple of the summer. Continue Reading »

Hummus Vinaigrette

I created this an answer to my personal trainer's push to eat more hummus. (There's only so much chickpea one woman can take!) It's turned into one of my favorites for lunch; I keep it on hand and use it to drizzle and dip almost every day. Continue Reading »