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Grilled Corn Salad

Salads, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / July 21, 2020 July 24, 2020

This Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad is so quick and easy to make! It's fresh and tasty, and the perfect side salad to enjoy especially in the summer and early fall months. I am a huge fan of anything that is simple to make while being fresh and healthy. This salad is based on …

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Caprese Pasta Salad

Salads, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / June 16, 2020 July 15, 2020

A quick and simple Italian Caprese Pasta Salad recipe is a perfect side dish for any meal. It can easily be doubled for when you are entertaining, and it travels well when you need a dish to pass. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. I am always on …

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Tuna Macaroni Salad

Salads, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / June 4, 2020 July 13, 2020

This classic cold pasta salad is a quick and easy summer side dish that can easily be doubled for larger gatherings. When I think back on summer memories as a kid, I always think about the amazing cookouts that my parents would have. Lots of love and laughter...and lots of food! I was a …

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Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Air Fryer, Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / March 1, 2020 July 13, 2020

These crispy baked Parmesan zucchini fries are a healthy alternative to french fries and are easy to make. Enjoy them as a side dish with any meal or with your favorite dip for a delicious snack or party appetizer. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Baked …

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Sauteed Green Beans

Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / November 10, 2019 July 13, 2020

This will become your favorite Green Bean recipe of all time! This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. This green bean recipe is very versatile. It can be served on any given weeknight with your meatloaf, or serve it alongside your filet mignon. It's simple yet elegant, one …

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Antipasto Pasta Salad

Salads, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / September 24, 2019 July 22, 2020

This Italian antipasto pasta salad is so quick and simple, making it perfect for a weeknight side dish or main course. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. This Italian Antipasto Salad can easily be doubled for a large gathering and is great for serving a crowd. Antipasto …

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Mashed Cauliflower

Gluten-Free, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / September 10, 2019 July 13, 2020

This recipe for Mashed Cauliflower is a great alternative to mashed potatoes! This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Many people are eating a little differently than they once did. Maybe it's for health reasons, or maybe it's to try a popular diet, or even just to be …

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Broccoli Bacon Salad

Gluten-Free, Keto, Salads, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / April 27, 2019 July 13, 2020

Broccoli and bacon along with cheese, nuts and berries make this quick sweet summer salad a big hit with any size gathering. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. I am all about quick and easy dishes, and this one definitely falls into that category! It is also …

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Stuffed Artichokes

Appetizers, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / March 17, 2019 July 13, 2020

Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and cheese, this authentic Italian artichoke recipe is passed down for generations. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. You can certainly find artichokes all year long, but March - May is when they are in season. Growing up, it just wasn't springtime without my Gram …

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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer, Gluten-Free, Side Dishes / By MaryJo Scamurra / Leave a Comment / February 18, 2019 July 24, 2020

Herbs and spices perfectly season these cubed and peeled sweet potatoes that are then roasted in the air fryer, leaving them crisp on the outside and tender inside. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. I asked for an air fryer because I wanted to see what all the …

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