Irresistibly crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts are simple to make, loaded with delicious flavor, and have the best crunchy texture. These pair well with almost any protein and will definitely upgrade your side dish game!

Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Smashed Brussels sprouts are a spin-off the very popular and very delicious smashed potatoes recipe. They’re just as easy to make and are the perfect side dish or appetizer. I might even like these more than smashed potatoes because they are addictively crispy and caramelized around the edges. So addictive, in fact, I sometimes can’t stop myself from eating them straight off the pan!

Crispy Brussels Sprouts Ingredients

You won’t believe that just four simple ingredients can bring so much flavor! The whole smashing method takes this green vegetable to the next level. The exact measurements of the ingredients are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Brussels Sprouts: This recipe uses about one pound of cleaned and trimmed whole Brussels sprouts.
• Olive Oil: This recipe uses a generous amount of olive oil to cook the Brussels. This will help them to become crispy and keep them from burning.
• Salt and Black Pepper: All you need is a simple seasoning of flakey salt and black pepper.

How to Make Smashed Brussels Sprouts

These smashed Brussels sprouts are a unique side dish that everyone will love! They’re so good that your family will be swiping them from the sheet pan before you can get them to the table!

1. Boil: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Par-cook the Brussels sprouts by adding them to the water and boil for 15-18 minutes. Strain the Brussels sprouts from the water and drain them in the colander for 5-10 minutes.
2. Season: Spread the Brussels sprouts out in a single layer on a large baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with a couple of generous pinches of flakey salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until all the Brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
3. Smash and Roast: Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to smash each tender Brussels sprout flat against the baking sheet. Bake the Brussels sprouts for 10-15 minutes. Once the underside is crispy, flip them all over and roast for another 10-15 minutes until both sides are crisp.

More Delicious Sides

A delicious side dish recipe is the perfect way to complete a meal and really take it to the next level! I have so many wonderful sides that you’ll want to try. You can find all of my side dish recipes here. Below are some favs that I make for my family on repeat!

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Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Irresistibly crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts are simple to make, loaded with delicious flavor, and have the best crunchy texture. These pair well with almost any protein and will definitely upgrade your side dish game!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword brussels sprouts, garlic parmesan roasted brussel sprouts, parmesan roasted brussels sprouts, Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 168kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 pound cleaned and trimmed whole Brussels sprouts
• ¼ cup olive oil
• flakey salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
• Par-cook the Brussels sprouts by adding them to the water and boil for 15-18 minutes. Strain the Brussels sprouts from the water and drain them in the colander for 5-10 minutes.
• Spread the brussel sprouts out in a single layer on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a couple generous pinches of flakey salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until all the Brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
• Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to smash each Brussels sprout flat against the baking sheet.
• Roast the Brussels sprouts for 10-15 minutes. Once the underside is crispy, flip them all over and roast for another 10-15 minutes until both sides are crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

Garlic Butter Rice is the perfect side dish for dinner! A simple mix of butter, sautéed onion, garlic, and chicken broth gives this rice tons of great flavor. It’s easy to make and tastes amazing!

What is Garlic Butter Rice?

This delicious garlic butter rice combines long-grain white rice, butter, garlic, onion, and chicken broth. It’s hassle-free to make and can be simmering while you work on the main dish.

One of the best parts of this recipe is that it’s versatile enough to be served alongside a variety of different mains! Whether you’re serving your family dinner or hosting a large gathering, this garlic butter rice is always a winner. We love it with air fryer steak, crispy parmesan garlic chicken, and this grilled tilapia!

Ingredients You’ll Need

All you need to whip up this delicious garlic butter rice is a handful of simple ingredients. Its light, savory flavor perfectly complements any main course without stealing the show. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Butter: The star of this rice for adding creaminess and richness!
• Yellow Onion and Garlic: Infuses the rice with the most wonderful savory flavor.
• Chicken Broth: Adds moisture and delicious flavor to the rice as it cooks. Substitute with vegetable broth to keep this dish vegetarian.
• Rice: Dry long-grain white rice turns out perfectly fluffy and tender. You could use basmati rice or jasmine rice as a substitute.
• Salt & Pepper: To taste!
• Herbs: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

How to Make Garlic Butter Rice

This is one of those easy recipes that’s good to have in your back pocket when you need a quick side that everyone loves. You’ll be making it on repeat! It’s hands-off and can be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.

1. Melt Butter: Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add yellow onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Sauté: Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Simmer: Add the rice and stir once. Cover with a lid then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes.
5. Let Rest: Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes. 
6. Add More Butter and Fluff: Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter, then fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

More delicious rice recipes

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Garlic Butter Rice

Garlic Butter Rice is the perfect side dish for dinner! A simple mix of butter, sautéed onion, garlic, and chicken broth gives this rice tons of great flavor. It's easy to make and tastes amazing!

Course Side Dish

Keyword garlic butter rice

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 289kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• ¼ cup yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups dry long-grain white rice
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• fresh parsley, minced for garnish

Instructions

• Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add yellow onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Add the rice and stir once, cover with a lid then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes.
• Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter, then fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Croissant Bread is beautiful and fluffy with crispy, flaky layers on the outside. It’s also one of the most delicious breads you’ll ever taste – it will be love at first bite!  Add it to your next brunch spread and use it to make French toast, sandwiches, and breakfast casseroles!

Homemade bread is one of my favorite things to bake! I used to be intimated to make yeast bread but it’s actually not bad at all! Check out my beginner’s guide to baking bread, if you’re just getting started. And this simple no-knead bread or my grandma’s perfect homemade bread are great recipes for any beginner!

What is Croissant Bread?

Get ready to be blown away by this irresistibly delicious croissant bread! It’s made with a simple croissant dough baked in a loaf pan. The taste and texture are just like something you would find in a French bakery. One bite and you will be obsessed with the layers of butter and the hint of sweetness. The inside is melt-in-your-mouth soft and fluffy, with a crispy, flaky crust.

As an added plus, it’s super versatile! It’s wonderful on its own or toasted and smeared with cinnamon butter or jam, but it also cooks up fabulously as a grilled cheese, in bread pudding, or used to make a BLT sandwich! No matter how you enjoy it, you’re sure to love it so much!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This croissant bread uses adding honey for sweetness and plenty of butter for laminating the dough. Laminating dough (or folding in butter) will help create the many layers of airy flakiness. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

• Milk: For extra richness, this recipe uses milk instead of water to activate the yeast.
• Yeast: 1 packet of active dry yeast is enough for one loaf of this bread.
• Honey: Adds just enough sweetness.
• Butter: For buttery flavor.
• Flour: All-purpose flour will work the best for maximum tenderness.
• Salt: To bring out all of the flavors.
• Butter: Cold butter is folded into the dough during the lamination process. When it bakes, the butter melts, resulting in warm, delicious buttery layers.
• Egg and Milk: We mix one large egg and a small amount of milk together to create an egg wash, which is brushed over the loaf to give it a golden brown sheen.

How to Make Croissant Bread

There are quite a few steps for making homemade croissant bread, but they’re all really easy and so worth it. Scroll through to learn how to make the best homemade bread!

Make, Rise, and Chill the Dough

1. Proof the Yeast: Add the milk, instant yeast, and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together and cover for 5 minutes. The mixture should foam up.
2. Mix in Butter, Flour, and Salt: Add the softened butter, 2 cups of flour, and salt. Using the dough hook attachment, mix the ingredients at low speed. Add in additional flour if needed. The dough should pull away from the bowl of the mixer but not be too dry. Knead the dough for 5 minutes in the mixer on medium speed or on a lightly floured surface using your hands.
3. Rise the Dough: Add the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover it. Let the dough rest at room temperature for about an hour. The dough should double in size.
4. Chill the Dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Once the dough has risen, dump it out onto the lined baking sheet and pound it flat with your hand or a rolling pin into a 9×14-inch rectangle. Cover the dough and place it in the fridge for 20 minutes. Once the dough has chilled, remove it from the fridge.

Laminating the Dough

5. Arrange the Pads of Butter: Slice the slightly softened butter into ⅛ inch-thick slices, then lay half of the slices in the center ⅓ of the slab of dough,
6. Fold One Side and Layer on the Remaining Butter: Fold one side of the center of the slab on top of the butter. Lay the other half of the butter slices on top of the dough and fold over the other side.
7. Roll and Fold: Roll this slab out into another 9×14-inch rectangle. Fold it again one side over the center and the remaining side on top of that, like a letter fold.
8. Roll Out the Dough and Chill: Roll it into another 9×14-inch slab, place it back on the pan, cover it, and refrigerate for another 20 minutes.

Shape and Raise the Croissant Bread Dough

9. Roll Into a Log Shape: Working from the short side, roll the dough into a log about 9 inches in length.
10. Cover and Raise the Loaf: Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and place the loaf into the pan. Cover the loaf and let it rest at room temperature to rise. While the loaf is rising, preheat an oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

11. Score and Bake: Once the loaf raises, score it horizontally a few times with a knife. Make the egg wash and brush it on the top of the loaf. Bake the loaf for 10 minutes, uncovered. Lightly place foil over the top to keep it from getting too dark. Continue baking for 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown. The inside temperature should be 190 degrees Fahrenheit. Take the loaf out of the oven and let it rest in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan to finish cooling.

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Croissant Bread

Croissant Bread is beautiful and fluffy with crispy, flaky layers on the outside. It's also one of the most delicious breads you'll ever taste – it will be love at first bite!  Add it to your next brunch spread and use it to make French toast, sandwiches and breakfast casseroles!

Course Bread

Keyword croissant bread

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Proofing time 3 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours

Servings 1 loaf

Calories 2718kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 cup milk, warm but not hot
• 1 packet active dry yeast, 2 ¼ teaspoon
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2-3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Butter For Laminating

• ⅔ cup butter, cold

Egg Wash

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Make the Dough

• Add the milk, yeast, and honey, to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together and cover for 5 minutes. The mixture should foam up.
• To the same bowl, add the softened butter, 2 cups of flour, and salt. Using the dough hook attachment, mix the ingredients until they begin to come together. Scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients.
• Add additional flour, if needed, two tablespoons at a time, until a soft dough forms, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. The dough should pull away from the bowl of the mixer but not be too dry.
• Once the dough has formed, knead it for 5 minutes in the mixer on medium speed or on a lightly floured surface with your hands.

Rest and Chill the Dough

• Add the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover it. Let the dough rest at room temperature for about an hour. The dough should double in size.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Once the dough has risen, dump it onto the lined baking sheet and pound it flat into a 9×14-inch rectangle.
• Cover the dough and place it in the fridge for 20 minutes. Once the dough has chilled, remove it from the fridge.

Laminate the Dough

• For the first step of laminating the dough, slice the slightly softened butter into ⅛ inch-thick slices.
• Lay half of the slices in the center ⅓ of the slab of dough, and fold one side of the center of the slab on top of the butter.
• Lay the other half of the butter slices on top of the dough and fold the other side on top of that. You should have a butter, dough, butter layering pattern where the outside of the slab is all dough with no exposed butter.
• Roll this slab out into another 9×14-inch rectangle. Fold it again one side over the center and the remaining side on top of that, like a letter fold. Roll it into another 9×14 inch slab, place it back on the pan, cover and place it back in the fridge for another 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, take the dough out and off the pan, do a tri-letter fold on it again, and roll it back into a 9×14-inch slab. Do the tri-fold one more time and roll it back into a 9×14-inch slab.

Shape and Rise the Dough

• Now, working from the short side, roll the dough into a log about 9 inches in length.
• Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and place the loaf into the pan. Cover the loaf and let it rest at room temperature to rise. While the loaf is rising, preheat an oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Score and Bake

• When the loaf has risen to just above the height of the pan, score it horizontally a few times with a knife. Make the egg wash by whisking together the egg and milk, and brush the egg wash on the top of the loaf.
• Bake the loaf for 10 minutes, uncovered. Lightly place foil over the top to keep it from getting too dark. Continue baking for 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the internal temprature reaches 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Take the loaf out of the oven and let it rest in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 8slices | Calories: 2718kcal | Carbohydrates: 256g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 172g | Saturated Fat: 106g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 44g | Trans Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 612mg | Sodium: 4906mg | Potassium: 829mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 5513IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 452mg | Iron: 13mg

This is the BEST recipe for how to boil corn on the cob! Fresh summer corn gets boiled in a sweet creamy mixture of milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Cook and flavor your corn all in one pot!

Corn makes the perfect side dish and is so versatile! Try my easy Air Fryer Corn, this amazing Corn Salad, or our family’s favorite 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole!

The Best Boiled Corn on the Cob!

How good does this corn on the cob look?! Let me show you how to boil corn on the cob with this fast and easy method. The trick is adding butter, milk, sugar, and salt to the water. I promise, your corn will never taste better! And the best part is that it’s seasoned and ready to devour right out of the pot. It makes the perfect side dish to any summer meal and I can’t wait for you to try it!

There’s something about fresh summer corn on the cob! It’s a staple barbeque recipe because it pairs well with almost anything. Serve it with Homemade Smash Burgers, delicious Grilled Asian Garlic Steak Skewers, and this easy Grilled Shrimp.

Ingredients Needed

It only takes 6 simple ingredients to make the best-boiled corn on the cob! If you’re lucky enough to grow your own corn then you most likely have all of the ingredients! But that’s ok if you don’t, just grab fresh ears of corn at the market or farm stand and you’re all set!

• Ears of Corn: Shuck the corn by removing the husks and silks before cutting or snapping in half.
• Water: I use 6 cups! Use a big enough pot to add the additional ingredients and corn.
• Milk: Adds creamy flavor to the water mixture!
• Butter: Corn and butter are a must together because the butter melts to coat and flavor the corn.
• Sugar: Adds a bit of sweetness because sweet corn is the best!
• Salt: Balances all the flavors and enhances the sweetness of the corn.

Boiling Corn on the Cob

Knowing how to boil corn on the cob is a must because it’s fast and easy! And you’re going to love how easy this recipe is. Make this corn at your next outdoor get-together, and you will be cooking it up all summer long!

1. Boil the Water: First, add 6 cups of water to a large pot then bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the Milk, Butter, Sugar, and Salt: Next, add in the milk, butter, sugar, and salt then slowly lower the corn into the water.
3. Boil the Corn: Boil the corn for 5 minutes or until tender. It will be bright yellow in color and tender when pierced with a knife.
4. Remove and Enjoy: Last, remove the corn with tongs from the boiling water. Top with salt, pepper, and desired toppings!

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How to Boil Corn on the Cob

This is the BEST recipe for how to boil corn on the cob! Fresh summer corn gets boiled in a sweet creamy mixture of milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Cook and flavor your corn all in one pot!

Course Side Dish

Keyword easy, how to boil corn on the cob

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 170kcal

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn, husks removed and halved
• 6 cups water, to fill the pot
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

• In a large pot bring about 6 cups of water to boil. You want enough water to cover the corn. Bring the water to a boil.
• Add in the milk, butter, sugar, salt and slowly lower the corn into the water.
• Boil the corn for 5 minutes or until tender. It will be bright yellow in color and tender when pierced with a knife.
• Remove the corn with tongs from the boiling water. Top with salt, pepper and desired toppings!

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.2mg

This Italian Corn Salad is bursting with fresh flavors from sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp green bell pepper, and sharp parmesan cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing, it’s perfect for summer or any time of the year.

If you’re looking for a delicious addition to BBQs, potlucks, and other summer celebrations, this corn salad is it! Complete the menu with some of our other favorite sides like the world’s best-baked beans, easy grilled asparagus, and this creamy cucumber salad.

Italian Corn Salad Recipe

This easy Italian corn salad is packed with fresh flavor! I love that the recipe uses seasonal ingredients that you might have growing in your garden, yet it can also totally work outside of summertime. Serve this Italian Corn Salad as a perfect side dish with grilled chicken or burgers, or enjoy it as an appetizer with tortilla chips for dipping!

Ingredients You’ll Need

With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you’re well on your way to an amazing salad that’s sure to impress! Here’s a list of what’s needed. The recipe card contains all of the exact measurements.

• Sweet Corn: Sweet juicy bursts of tender kernels are the star of this salad!
• Grape Tomatoes: Grape or cherry tomatoes are the perfect size to half and add to the salad for extra sweetness.
• Green Bell Pepper: Provides a crisp texture with a subtle bitterness that balances the sweet corn. If preferred, You can sub with red bell pepper.
• Fresh Herbs: A combination of fresh basil and fresh parsley to add that classic Italian flavor.
• Red Onion: Adds mild onion flavor.
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated is best if you have the time.
• For the Vinaigrette: A mix of olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic makes a simple, yet flavorful dressing.
• Salt and Pepper: Add to taste and bring all of the flavors together.

How to Make a Corn Salad

This Italian corn salad recipe comes together with very little hassle in just 15 minutes! It’s bound to be your new favorite side dish!

1. Grill the Corn: Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn lightly with olive oil then grill, rotating it until golden on all sides.
2. Remove Corn from the Cob: Allow the corn to cool, then cut it off the cob with a knife and add it to a large bowl.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
5. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat then season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until serving.

More Easy Salad Recipes

I just love the fresh pop of flavor that a salad can bring to the table, especially in the summer! I have so many delicious salad recipes to try, you’re sure to find a few that your family will love. Here are some favorites to put on your menu as soon as possible!

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Italian Corn Salad

This Italian Corn Salad is bursting with fresh flavors from sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp green bell pepper, and sharp parmesan cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing, it’s perfect for summer or any time.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian American

Keyword italian corn salad

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 192kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 6 ears sweet corn, husked
• ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 3 tablespoons red onion, diced
• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn lightly with olive oil then grill, rotating it until golden on all sides.
• Allow the corn to cool. Cut the corn off the cob with a knife and add it to a large bowl.
• Add the bell pepper, red onion, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs.
• In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg

Fresh and fruity Raspberry Fluff Salad is a sweet and creamy side or dessert with a mix of raspberries, vanilla yogurt and Cool Whip. Made with just 4 ingredients in 5 minutes, it’s SO easy to make and perfect for potlucks and picnics!

If you love the rich, jam-like sweetness of raspberries, chances are you’ll be a fan of these other desserts: lemon raspberry cake, raspberry pretzel salad and raspberry pie!

What is Raspberry Fluff?

Whether you serve this raspberry fluff salad as a side dish or dessert, it’s sure to be a hit! Sweet and simple and bursting with fruity raspberry, vanilla pudding and Cool Whip flavors, you will have a new favorite dessert salad after you try this recipe! The yogurt gives the mixture a smooth, creamy consistency while the Cool Whip keeps it light and fluffy. Make this for your next potluck, BBQ or party and just wait for all of the rave reviews to come pouring in!

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this creamy and light raspberry fluff recipe. It can be whipped up in a moment’s notice and is great for feeding a crowd! Exact measurements can be found below in the recipe card.

• Vanilla Yogurt: The creaminess of the yogurt combines wonderfully with the pudding powder and whipped topping to make a light and sweet filling.
• Instant Pudding: This adds rich vanilla flavor to the fruit salad while maintaining a fluffy texture.
• Cool Whip: Make sure the Cool Whip is thawed, so that it mixes up nice and fluffy!
• Frozen Raspberries: Adds the most delicious sweet, tart flavor to the salad.

How to Make Raspberry Fluff

Get ready for the easiest, tastiest fruit salad ever! Simply stir together the ingredients and then let this chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it!

1. Add the Yogurt: Empty the container of yogurt into a large bowl.
2. Combine with Pudding Mix: Add the instant pudding powder and whisk until smooth removing any lumps.
3. Add the Cool Whip: Fold in the Cool Whip until combined.
4. Stir in the Frozen Raspberries: The more you stir the more the berries melt and turn the fluff a pretty pink color.
5. Serve: Enjoy right away or chill until ready to serve! The mixture will thicken as it chills.

More Fruit Salads

Cold and creamy fruit salads scream summer! I love to serve some type of delicious, refreshing fruit salad as a sweet side dish for any potluck, picnic or cookout. They are always a welcome contrast among the meats and other more savory dishes. Here are some of our tried and true favorites that I know you will love too!

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Raspberry Fluff Salad

Fresh and fruity Raspberry Fluff Salad is a sweet and creamy side or dessert with a mix of raspberries, vanilla yogurt and Cool Whip. Made with just 4 ingredients in 5 minutes, it's SO easy to make and perfect for potlucks and picnics!

Course Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword raspberry fluff, raspberry fluff salad

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 229kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 32 ounces vanilla yogurt, I prefer light yogurt
• 5.1 ounces vanilla instant pudding powder
• 8 ounces Cool-Whip, thawed
• 12 ounces frozen raspberries

Instructions

• Empty the container of yogurt into a large bowl.
• Add the instant pudding powder and whisk until smooth removing any lumps.
• Fold in the Cool-Whip until combined.
• Stir in the frozen raspberries. The more you stir the more the berries melt and turn the fluff apretty pink color.
• Serve right away or chill until ready to serve! The mixture will thicken as it chills.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this irresistible Italian pasta salad. Each bite is bursting with flavor from cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, salami, olives, and fresh herbs topped with zesty Italian dressing. It’s like a taste of sunny Italy!

If you want to bring more international flair to your table, check out these other recipes from around the globe; Mexican pasta salad, Asian Ramen salad, or this Greek tzatziki pasta salad.

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

I love making this recipe when I need something quick and easy, especially when I need to feed a group. First of all, having the pasta as a base makes this hearty and filling. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

Additionally, any store-bought Italian dressing works to dress this salad, however I love using my copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing or Easy Italian Dressing. It adds authenticity, but my guests always know the salad was made with love!

What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Italian Pasta Salad?

As mentioned above, this recipe is great because you can customize it to suit your tastes. I love the fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, al dente pasta, and salty cheeses. For exact measurements of each item, see the recipe card below.

• Rotini Pasta: Is the base for the salad and absorbs the dressing.
• Salami: Adds a savory flavor and chewy texture.
• Small Pepperonis: Introduces a spicy taste and meaty texture.
• Black Olives: Provides saltiness with a firm texture.
• Green Bell Pepper: Offers a fresh, crisp texture and mild sweetness.
• Red Onion: Adds a pop of color, sharp flavor, and crunch.
• Grape Tomatoes: Contributes a sweet, tangy flavor and pop of color.
• Fresh Parsley: Brings a beautiful green color and herby flavor.
• Fresh Basil: Adds a sweet-peppery flavor that enhances the overall freshness.
• Shredded Parmesan Cheese: Provides a salty, nutty taste and gritty texture that complements the pasta.
• Fresh Mozzarella: Offers a creamy mild flavor and soft texture.
• Italian Dressing: This ties all the ingredients together with its tangy-sweet flavor and adds moisture to enhance the consistency of the salad.

How do I Make Italian Pasta Salad?

Although the list of ingredients may seem long, they’re all ready to go—you’ll just need to chop, slice, or dice them!

1. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and toss together until everything is well mixed and coated in the dressing.
2. Serve immediately or cover and serve within 24 hours.

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Italian Pasta Salad

Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this irresistible Italian pasta salad! Each bite will be bursting with flavor from cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, salami, olives, and fresh herbs topped with Italian dressing. It's like a taste of sunny Italy!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian American

Keyword Easy Pasta Salad, Pepperoni Pasta Salad, Salami Pasta Salad, Summer Side Dish, Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 393kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
• 4 ounces salami, diced
• 5 ounces small pepperonis
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ red onion, diced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
• 16 ounces Italian dressing, bottled or homemade

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and toss together until everything is well mixed and coated in the dressing.
• Serve immediately or cover and serve within 24 hours.

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Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg

These World’s Best Baked Beans will be the last recipe you will ever make! This easy recipe is the perfect side to a potluck and a tried and true family recipe that your family will go crazy over!

A good side dish really makes a meal, in my opinion. Try out some more of my favorite sides that will complement just about anything! My favorites are these Creamy Parmesan Garlic Brussels Sprouts, this delicious Grilled Asparagus, and these yummy 1-Hour Dinner Rolls.

World’s Best Baked Beans Recipe

This recipe is a family tried and true favorite! It’s simple to make, and it’s packed full of flavor. Using canned pork and beans make it so easy and no one will ever know because the other ingredients make this recipe shine! The secret to these baked beans is the bacon and brown sugar and the incredible flavor that it adds. They are hearty and rich, and turn out perfect every single time! The best part is that once they’re baked, you can put it in a slow cooker to keep it warm. Keeping them in the slow cooker also makes it easy to transport.

Our family requests these beans for every occasion, especially in the summer! Serve these beans at your next BBQ alongside this pasta salad and some grilled chicken. You won’t regret it!

Ingredients in Baked Beans

These ingredients are simple and easy for the world’s best baked beans. Once you try this recipe you will always want to have these ingredients on hand! It’s a perfect side dish because it goes with everything! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient measurements.

• Bacon: The crispy bacon is the secret ingredient that really makes this recipe stand out.
• Green Pepper: I like to dice this up nice and small.
• White Onion: You can also use a yellow onion if that’s what you have.
• Pork and Beans: This part is so easy. You just open the cans and dump them in!
• Ketchup: This adds a deeper flavor to the beans.
• Brown Sugar: The brown sugar adds a sweet flavor that goes especially well with the bacon.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This savory and sweet sauce complements the other ingredients perfectly.

How to Make Easy Baked Beans

The world’s best baked beans take just over an hour to bake. Prepare the beans in the morning so that it’s ready to throw in the oven when you need them. This is easy because then you can bake them while you make the main course.

1. Preheat Oven/ Cook the Bacon: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry up the bacon and crumble in pieces. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and discard some of the grease. 
2. Cook the Green Pepper and Onion: Returning to the same skillet, add the diced green pepper and onion to some of the bacon grease then cook until tender.
3. Stir in the Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the cooked bacon, pork and beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Place the beans in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil or a lid and bake for 1 hour.

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World’s Best Baked Beans

These World's Best Baked Beans will be the last recipe you will ever make. This easy recipe is the perfect side to a potluck and a tried and true family recipe that your family will go crazy over! 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon baked beans, baked beans

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 385kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 4 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry up the bacon and crumble in pieces. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and discard some of the grease.
• Returning to the same skillet, add the diced green pepper and onion to some of the bacon grease and cook until tender.
• Stir in the cooked bacon, pork and beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Place the beans in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Cover the baking dish with foil or a lid and bake for 1 hour.

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Notes

Originally posted on July 30, 2018

Updated on June 06, 2024

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 14.5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.7mg

You’ll love the combination of flavors in this roasted lemon parmesan garlic asparagus! It’s a quick and easy side dish bursting with parmesan, garlic, and a hint of lemon to brighten it all. This is a side that you will make again and again!

Roasted vegetables are the way to go! It makes them perfectly tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. Try my roasted carrots, these roasted zucchini, or our favorite roasted potatoes!

Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables! This recipe inspiration came from one of my very first recipes on the blog, this parmesan asparagus. I love serving it with our dinners because I throw it in the oven and it takes less than ten minutes to cook. It gets a crisp edge on the outside, and the asparagus is nice and tender on the inside. This asparagus was full of such amazing flavor and I LOVED the lemon parmesan garlic flavor that coated the outside. I could have eaten the entire pan by myself.

Making roasting asparagus couldn’t be easier! I am always looking to find new flavor ideas when I cook my asparagus. Since I love lemon, parmesan cheese, and garlic, I decided to add them all! The combination of the three is absolutely incredible! Try more of my lemon and parmesan inspired recipes like this chicken or these scallops.

Roasted Lemon Parmesan Garlic Asparagus Ingredients

This roasted lemon parmesan garlic asparagus has very few ingredients! It makes for an easy side dish when you’re short on time. Grab a bundle of asparagus at the grocery store and let’s take it up a notch!

• Asparagus: Be sure to trim off the white ends of the asparagus before roasting.
• Olive Oil: Adds moisture as the asparagus roasts.
• Garlic: Fresh minced garlic has the best flavor!
• Parmesan Cheese: Grated or shredded will work. I love the flavor of parmesan but asiago cheese would be delicious too!
• Lemon: Freshly squeezed lemon is a must! It brightens the flavors and is unexpectedly tasty.
• Salt and Pepper: I love the taste and texture of coarse salt and pepper in this asparagus recipe!

Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Get ready to make the easiest and most impressive side dish! This roasted asparagus will steal the show and you’ll want to serve it with every meal. Follow the recipe card below for step-by-step instructions.

1. Preheat Oven/ Arrange Asparagus: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
2. Toss With Olive Oil and Salt and Pepper: Toss the asparagus with the olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Roast: Roast for 8-10 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp on the outside and tender in the center. 
4. Toss With Garlic, Parmesan, and Lemon Juice: Toss in the garlic, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice then serve immediately.

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Roasted Lemon Parmesan Garlic Asparagus

You'll love the combination of flavors in this roasted lemon parmesan garlic asparagus! It's a quick and easy side dish bursting with parmesan, garlic, and a hint of lemon to brighten it all. This is a side that you will make again and again!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus recipe, roasted asparagus, roasted lemon parmesan garlic asparagus

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes minutes

Total Time 13 minutes minutes

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 68kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• juice of one lemon
• kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Toss the asparagus with the olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast for 8-10 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp on the outside and tender in the center.
• Toss in the garlic, parmesan and lemon juice. Add more if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Updated on May 31, 2024

Originally Posted on April 23, 2015

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Add a burst of fresh, fruity flavor to your table with this Strawberry Salsa. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet strawberries with a hint of spice and is perfect for a light and refreshing snack in just 10 minutes!

Salsa is my favorite when fruit is in it! It’s the perfect combo of sweet and savory. Check out some more delicious fruit salsas like this 5 Minute Mango Salsa or this yummy Pineapple Salsa!

Ingredients For Strawberry Salsa

These ingredients are fresh and delicious and combined together make the yummiest salsa! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

• Strawberries: Provide a sweet and fruity base for the salsa.
• Jalapeños: Add a spicy kick to balance the sweetness.
• Red onion: Adds mild sharpness and crunch.
• Fresh cilantro: Introduces a fresh taste.
• Lime: Adds a tangy brightness to tie the flavors together.
• Salt (optional): Enhances the overall flavors.

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Salsa

This recipe is so easy and ready to eat in less than 10 minutes!

1. Prep: Prepare the salsa ingredients by washing and cutting the strawberries, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro.
2. Combine: Add all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and toss to combine.
3. Serve: Serve with chips!

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Strawberry Salsa

Course Appetizer

Keyword strawberry salsa

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 27kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
• 2 jalapenos, deseeded and diced
• 1/4 cup red onion diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• juice and zest of 1 lime
• salt to taste, optional

Instructions

• Prepare the salsa ingredients by washing and cutting the strawberries, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro.
• Add all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and toss to combine.
• Serve with chips!

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg