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Salads & Side Dishes

  • Fresh Garden Salsa in Minutes with the Pampered Chef Twist & Chop

    Fresh Garden Salsa in Minutes with the Pampered Chef Twist & Chop

    There’s something special about the last tomatoes of the garden season. As summer winds down, I always try to make the most of every tomato that’s still ripening on the vine. Instead of letting those odds and ends go to waste, I love turning them into a batch of fresh homemade salsa. It’s colorful, healthy,

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  • Wilted Spinach Salad with Candied Pepper Bacon (Restaurant-Worthy at Home!)

    Wilted Spinach Salad with Candied Pepper Bacon (Restaurant-Worthy at Home!)

    Sweet, savory, and absolutely unforgettable. This warm spinach salad is one of those recipes that feels special enough for company but is simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Sometimes the simplest ingredients come together to make something that feels like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen. This Wilted Spinach Salad with Candied Pepper Bacon

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  • Peach Panzanella Salad: Summer in a Bowl

    Peach Panzanella Salad: Summer in a Bowl

    Fresh peaches, juicy tomatoes, basil from the garden, crispy homemade croutons, and mozzarella pearls all tossed in a simple homemade dressing. If summer had a flavor, I think it might taste like this salad. This Peach Panzanella Salad is one of those recipes that makes the most of everything the season has to offer. Sweet

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  • Roasted Zucchini & Yellow Squash (The Easiest Vegetable Side Dish!)

    Roasted Zucchini & Yellow Squash (The Easiest Vegetable Side Dish!)

    Looking for an easy way to get more vegetables on the dinner table? This roasted zucchini and yellow squash recipe is simple, flavorful, and budget-friendly — tossed right on the pan with a little oil and seasoning and roasted until perfectly tender. Sometimes the easiest side dishes are the best ones.

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  • Asian Crunch Salad Jars (Your Perfect Grab-and-Go Meal Prep Lunch!)

    Asian Crunch Salad Jars (Your Perfect Grab-and-Go Meal Prep Lunch!)

    Tired of staring into the fridge wondering what to eat for lunch? These Asian Crunch Salad Jars are fresh, colorful, crunchy, and meal-prep friendly — staying fresh in the refrigerator for about three days. Layer your dressing, veggies, and chicken into wide-mouth mason jars, and healthy lunches are ready and waiting all week long.

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  • Strawberry Spinach Salad (Fresh, Beautiful, and Perfect for Gatherings!)

    Strawberry Spinach Salad (Fresh, Beautiful, and Perfect for Gatherings!)

    Need a fresh, beautiful salad for your next spring or summer gathering? This Strawberry Spinach Salad is colorful, easy to prepare, and feels just a little special without requiring complicated ingredients. Fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, cucumber, toasted almonds, and a simple homemade citrus poppy seed dressing — it’s the kind of recipe that always gets…

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  • Easy Deviled Eggs That Look Fancy (Without Extra Work!)

    Easy Deviled Eggs That Look Fancy (Without Extra Work!)

    Deviled eggs never go out of style — and a couple of easy tricks with decorative cutting tools can make them look extra impressive on any party tray without any extra effort. The filling is simple, creamy, and endlessly customizable, and they always disappear fast at gatherings.

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  • Chicken Harvest Bowls (A Healthy Meal Prep Dinner Everyone Can Customize!)

    Chicken Harvest Bowls (A Healthy Meal Prep Dinner Everyone Can Customize!)

    Chicken Harvest Bowls (A Healthy Meal Prep Dinner Everyone Can Customize!) Inspired by the Sweet Greens copycat recipe, these hearty harvest bowls are packed with grains, kale, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp Honeycrisp apples, and savory chicken — healthy eating that actually feels satisfying. Prep the components ahead, mix and match toppings for each family member,…

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  • How to Cook Black Beans in the Pressure Cooker (and Stock Your Freezer Like a Pro!)

    How to Cook Black Beans in the Pressure Cooker (and Stock Your Freezer Like a Pro!)

    Learn how to cook a pound of dried black beans in the Pampered Chef Deluxe Multi-Cooker — then portion and freeze them for easy weeknight meals all month long.

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