Tag: BBQ sides

BBQ Baked Beans

It’s officially the start of summer, and with BBQ season here and in full effect, it’s time for pool parties, margaritas, sunscreen, country music, and cookouts. In my opinion, you can’t have an all-American BBQ without baked beans. GOOD baked beans – not just a boring ‘ol can of them. This recipe will leave all …

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 can black,  pitted olives 1 cup cherry tomatoes, either whole or sliced in half 2 cups whole wheat or gluten free pasta, cooked 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 bundle of asparagus, ends discarded and chopped 2 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic OPTIONAL, 2 …

Mom’s Pasta Salad

I got so excited when I saw pasta salad on TIU’s weekly meals this week because I LOVE pasta salad. But what I love even more is my mom’s. So when it comes to other recipes, I don’t even bat an eye at them because I’m “brand” loyal to my mama’s. It reminds me of summer, …