Borrowed Bites

I've made my fair share of meatballs over the years, but these Beef and Pork Meatballs are my favorite! Using both meats is an old-school trick that gives you lots of flavor while keeping them tender and juicy. I've made them every which way - baked, in a skillet, from fresh, and from frozen - so I'll walk you through the exact methods I use at home.

This Creamy Pasta Salad has everything delicious about a classic Italian pasta salad, but with the creamiest, most flavorful dressing. It's loaded with creamy cheese, salty meat, and crunchy veggies for the the perfect combo of flavors and textures. Quick and easy to make, it's perfect for lazy summer nights or anytime you need a side dish with minimal fuss and hardly any cleanup.

This Honey Chipotle Chicken is seriously good! It comes together fast (about 25 minutes!) with no marinating needed, and the sauce is absolutely crave-worthy. We keep it simple by using chipotle chili powder instead if needing to open a can of chipotles in adobo. Honestly? This copycat recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and heat - better than any restaurant version I have had.

This Strawberry Mousse is has intense fresh strawberry flavor, and we managed to figure out how to make it ahead without gelatin and without separating or getting watery. Most mousse recipes that use fresh berries need to be served right away, but this one holds up beautifully. Made with just 5 ingredients, it is the perfect light and creamy dessert for warm weather.

Is there anything easier than serving warm, toasty Grilled Bread alongside your favorite summer meals? We grill for our family all the time (perks of living in a warm state!), so we've used this method on all kinds of breads over the years. We're sharing our take on butter vs. oil, flavor variations, and the best way to get those pretty grill lines (because c'mon, presentation i...