This fried rice can be served alongside some garlicky braised greens for a full vegetarian meal.

I absolutely love marinated cucumbers! This is my grandma's recipe. It's great to make and eat during the warmer months or at any family get-together.

Muddy buddies is an easy no-bake sweet and crunchy cereal snack mix. Another popular name for this favorite mix is puppy food. Chow down — it's doggone good! Store muddy buddies in an airtight container in the refri...

Roasted green beans are a great alternative to fast-food French fries, and they're better for you too! This 4-ingredient side dish of crisp-tender caramelized green beans is so easy, you can dish it up after just 15 m...

I cook corn on the grill and brush it with a spicy garlic butter. These ears of corn will have your guests coming back to the grill for more.

Great-Grandma Maida Dixon made this salad for family gatherings. I think of her every time I make. It's sooo good. It needs to be placed in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. It really is worth the wait.

These chicken salad Easter rolls are the cutest, and they're a whole lot easier to make than they look. Crescent roll dough, chicken salad, and celery tops, and there you have it: Easter on a platter.

For a robust take on the Indonesian fried rice dish nasi goreng, chef Sang Yoon stir-fries black rice, sometimes called forbidden rice, with bacon and roasted garlic. "You can make it with short-grain brown rice, but ...

This marinade for grilled vegetables is a healthy way to flavor veggies. The grilled veggies make a great sandwich, too!

Make these savory puff pastry twists with Parmesan and Everything seasoning when you need a bite of crunchy, tasty bread for dinner, or as an easy appetizer. Add some ketchup or Dijon mustard for dipping.

Here, cauliflower that's been pulsed in the food processor stands in for traditional rice. “This is what I call a weeknight savior, as it can be whipped up in about 10 minutes!” says chef Pete Evans. “Serve with...

Sweet dates are stuffed with creamy goat cheese, then wrapped with salty bacon to make addictive little flavor bombs that are perfect for your next party!

I love this grilled zucchini recipe that includes a touch of balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cooks perfectly on the grill in a matter of minutes!

In this fried rice, kielbasa stands in for the usual Chinese sausage, which can be hard to find.

These grilled potatoes are soft inside but perfectly grilled on the outside. This recipe is so simple, quick, and easy to make for a delicious summer side dish.

Kettle corn is an old-fashioned, county fair treat. Your family will never want plain popcorn again! If you use white sugar, it will taste like popcorn balls; if you use brown sugar, it will taste like caramel corn.

This rice pudding is the best I've ever tasted, and it gets rave reviews from everyone who tastes it! Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired. For creamier pudding, use short or medium-grain rice.

We love lemon-pepper wings, especially during football season. I got tired of spending so much money on them that I decided to whip up my own version of Wingstop's lemon-pepper chicken wings. The end result was an emp...

These grilled onions are tender, naturally sweet, and can be served as an appetizer or a tasty summer side dish. Add a sprinkle of cumin or garlic if you like. If you are a fan of onions, you'll love these!

Learn how to make elote en vaso with this easy recipe for Mexican street food at its finest. Every time I visit El Paso or Mexico, the craving for elote en vaso steps into high gear. Now when I crave this at home, I c...

This mushroom risotto is cooked the slow and painful way, but-oh so worth it. Complements grilled meats and chicken dishes very well. Check the rice by biting into it. It should be slightly al dente (or resist slightl...

Here's a simple, five-ingredient side dish that is the perfect complement to many Latin dishes, or as a filling in burritos or enchiladas.

This creamy pasta with mushrooms and peas is such an easy dish to make, and it’s packed with savory flavor.

These bacon-wrapped little smokies with a brown sugar glaze are yummy! You can make these little smokies on skewers or toothpick them to secure.