TexMex Ranch Dressing
Move over, plain sour cream. You've got some competition! Cool and creamy TexMex Ranch Dressing is the salad dressing you didn't know you needed. It's a must on Loaded TexMex Salad! TexMex Ranch Dressing 1 cup sour cream½ cup full-fat buttermilk2 t. parsley flakes1...
Cornbread Croutons
Next time you make cornbread, make a double batch! You’ll want leftovers for cornbread croutons! Cornbread croutons are good on all sorts of salads. They are particularly wonderful on Caesar salads and southwestern-type salads, like our Loaded TexMex Salad. ...
Asian Chicken Thighs
This is one of those quick-prep recipes you toss into the oven, and then don’t have to worry about for a while. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are very forgiving, and if they cook for 10 or 15 minutes longer than directed, it’s really not a big deal. Also, Asian...
Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Ginger Dressing
Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Ginger Dressing is a staple in our house. It’s one of our go-to salads year-round, and we’re especially fond of having it with all sorts of Asian-American dishes. Princess Persnickety is a sushi fan, and Cucumber and Carrot Salad with...
Basil Chimichurri
A couple of days ago my dear friend AC showed up to Party on the Porch with a particularly thoughtful hostess gift: a gallon bag of gorgeous fresh basil. I used some for garnish on some pasta the next day and I still had a ton left. I certainly didn’t need more...

