The Best Potato Salad (really!) – German Potato Salad

A bowl of The Best Potato Salad

Normal potato salad is fine, but it has never been something that has excited me. It usually just seems like a big bowl of mushy, bland potatoes. I decided to kick it up a notch by using red potatoes, bacon (lots of bacon!), whole grain mustard and several other ingredients to create a potato salad that is anything but boring! We really do call this The Best Potato Salad!

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Baked Havarti and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Havarti and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

I feel like having a great macaroni and cheese recipe is a necessity. Mac and cheese is one of those foods that almost everyone loves. Kids and adults alike go crazy for the stuff, and it is a great side dish for almost any meal. It can also be an excellent main course all on its own! Anytime there is a cookout, potluck or any event where people are bringing covered dishes, mac and cheese is a no-brainer. This Baked Havarti and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese recipe uses creamy, buttery havarti and ultra flavorful cheddar to create the ultimate sauce.

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Balsamic Parmesan Potato Salad with Arugula

With life so crazy lately, I have been trying to come up with recipe ideas for dinner that I can prepare ahead of time but that will still be delicious when dinner time rolls around. This potato salad is great because it is so versatile. It is delicious if you serve it right away, and it is also amazing if you have it chilled hours later. This would be great for anything from a weeknight dinner to a barbecue this summer.

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Sheet Pan Asparagus, Tomatoes and Bacon with Dijon Vinaigrette

I love the idea of sheet pan side dishes and meals, I really like being able to throw everything on one pan and go. Unfortunately, a lot of these sheet pan dishes, to me, can lack in flavor. I happened to have some asparagus left after making my asparagus, brie and prosciutto tart, so I decided to create an easy and flavorful sheet pan side dish that could be served with a weeknight dinner, to guests or even at a large gathering.

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