Enjoy easy & balanced recipes — ranging from 30-minute weeknight dinners to holiday appetizers and everything in between. My goal is to make sure you can cook a successful and memorable dish every single time.
Your summer cookout shortlist (and a tiny favor)
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Hi, friend! It's officially cookout and potluck season! I pulled together a few of my recipes that are perfect for it right now — some easy sides, a really good cheesy dip, and a couple of mains for the grill: 🥔 German Potato Salad — warm, tangy, and bacon-y, a nice change from the usual mayo bowl. The one people always ask me about. 🧀 Queso Fundido — the melty, cheesy dip that disappears first at every party. One pan, 30 minutes. 🍜 Tuna Macaroni Salad — creamy, cold, and made for a crowd. Classic potluck. 🍗 Grilled Hot Honey Chicken — sweet, spicy, sticky, and made for grilling season. 🐟 Cajun Salmon — weeknight-fast, restaurant-good, grill or skillet. 🥗 Italian Orzo Pasta Salad — the make-ahead side I bring to every potluck. And here's the small favor: And here's my small favor: if you've made one of these (or any of my recipes!), would you scroll down to the recipe card and leave a comment with a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating? It takes less than two minutes, and it really does help other home cooks find these recipes when they're searching. It means more to me than you know! Thank you for being here — I truly appreciate it! Sara 💛 |
Real Balanced — Sara Nelson
Enjoy easy & balanced recipes — ranging from 30-minute weeknight dinners to holiday appetizers and everything in between. My goal is to make sure you can cook a successful and memorable dish every single time.
Hi! Tonight is Chipotle Chicken Skewers. Go ahead and get your chicken thighs into the marinade now — it'll make a difference by dinner. Print the recipe (one page, PDF)The full ingredient list with check boxes, every step, and the times, ready for the counter. Sara
Hi! Tonight is Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats. It takes about 30 minutes start to finish, so nothing to do until you're ready to make it. Print the recipe (one page, PDF)The full ingredient list with check boxes, every step, and the times, ready for the counter. Sara
Hi! Tonight is Biscuits and Gravy Casserole. Pull the pork breakfast sausage from the freezer now so it has time to thaw before you start cooking. Print the recipe (one page, PDF)The full ingredient list with check boxes, every step, and the times, ready for the counter. Sara