September 15 - 21, 2013

Marinated in beer, garlic, and a rub of Creole seasoning, this grilled pork loin is ultra moist and loaded with flavor. If the weather isn't suitable for outdoor grilling, this pork loin can be oven roasted just as easily.

It wouldn't be a potluck if you didn't bring the cheesy potatoes, now would it? These are simple and so tasty. Perfect to mix up in advance and be ready to bake in the oven. Add a little onion or green pepper, if you like.

In this recipe, lemon lends its refreshing taste to the flavor of sweet carrots, which are made even more flavorful by grilling. Try this simple but tasty side dish as an accompaniment for grilled chicken or pork chops.

Simple salad with just apples and pineapple to give it a sweet fruity taste. This is a nice make ahead salad with a creamy dressing sweetened by the mixture of whipping cream and marshmallows.

Luscious dessert that will feed a crowd.

Wrapped in crescent rolls for a different twist to your grilled brats. The grilled crescent is a creative and tasty way to dress up your next brats.

Creamy macaroni and cheese that melts in your mouth. This homemade macaroni and cheese will have you hooked.

Tender chicken marinated with a garlic and herb marinate cooked with vegetables of your choice. Pre-cooking some of the vegetables, especially potatoes and carrots, will help to keep the chicken from getting over cooking while getting these tender.

Garden fresh green beans lightly sweetened.

Tired of plain white rice? Try this homemade rice pilaf. Browning the pasta adds a nuttly flavor and the broth flavors it even more. This is a great side dish for any meal.

Tasty oatmeal cookies that will warm you up from the inside out. Just like your grandma used to make. Feed free to add chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for added flavor.

A casserole perfect for a weeknight. Even easier when you have leftover ham and rice. Serve it with a nice green salad and enjoy the quiet while everyone eats.

A light salad with a slightly sweet dressing that makes a great side dish to go with any meal. The oranges provide an interesting flavor and the candied almonds add crunch to this salad.

Although it takes about 3 hours to produce home made bread (and much of this is rising time), it is not difficult--and the results are well worth the time spent. Makes one large or two small loaves.

Great salad that can be served on the side or as a light lunch. For a special touch, serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

Tear apart garlic bread that uses ready made bread dough. Great flavor and since the pieces are smaller, the garlic and seasonings are on every bite.

A delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.

This is a simple combination of chuck and sirloin seasoned generously with salt and pepper. If you're going crazy, it can be topped with cheese and/or bacon.

A hash brown potato pizza makes a fun and tasty way to enjoy shredded potatoes with cheese and vegetables that are easily formed into a serving as pizza.

Here's a classic salad for any season. This simple cabbage and carrot coleslaw recipe is an easy and tasty way to prepare fresh cabbage and carrots from your garden harvest. See our Summer Side Dish Recipes collection for other dishes in which you can use your fresh vegetables.

Delicious grilled short ribs with a great barbecued flavor.

Spruced up mashed potatoes with the flavor of ranch dressing, that everyone loves, especially the kids. Topped with melted cheese, this side dish is sure to disappear.

Roasting vegetables caramelizes them slightly bringing out a ton of flavor. You can roast just about any vegetable you can think of. Cauliflower is one of my favorites.

Cool and refreshing orange flavored salad. The orange crush gives the salad a slight sparkling taste that is perfect with the delicious creamy topping.

Scrumptious Italian specialty using autumn's bounty of apples.