Roasted Butternut Squash is one of those simple pleasures that I look forward to every Fall and Winter. Come and find out how to roast butternut squash in various ways along with 7 flavor combinations that are seriously SO good!Disclosure: This post for Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.Roasting butternut squash caramelizes the sugars in the squash and deepens its flavor. Slow roasting the squash is the key to great flavor with a smooth, creamy interior. But how do you achieve these results? Well, ...
Skillet Green Beans + 7 Variations
Proper Green Beans are just minutes away. See how to cook green beans in just 15 minutes plus 7 different flavor variations! Disclosure: This post for Green Beans recipe includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here. Green Beans Green beans are one of those side dishes that I can never get tired of. Especially when they’re dressed up in different ways. Green Beans are so nutritious and SO versatile—you can cook them up to compliment any main dish. Check out my flavor variations below! What is the best way to cook fresh green beans? For me, ...
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Make your own enchilada sauce at home. Not only does it taste better than store-bought, but it's quick & easy, too! Disclosure: This post for Homemade Enchilada Sauce recipe includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.The other night for dinner I was strapped for time and had a hankering for Mexican food. I had leftover shredded chicken and flour tortillas but no enchilada sauce to make my favorite enchiladas. So, what is a girl to do? Make homemade enchilada sauce, of course!I highly recommend making your own enchilada ...
Best Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
These Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are the easiest and the best side dish or breakfast dish for any get-together!Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.We all know that the holiday season can get a little crazy with all of the parties, potlucks, cookie exchanges, and family dinners. That’s why I have recipes like these Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes that make holiday cooking so easy! With this recipe, you literally dump all of the ingredients into the slow cooker, give it a stir and let it cook for a few hours. That’s ...
Fried Apples – a Cracker Barrel Copycat!
Check out this simple Cracker Barrel Fried Apples recipe! It is so heartwarming and captures the essence of some good ol’ home cooking!Disclosure: This post for Fried Apples includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.One of my favorite parts of fall is all of the apple recipes, especially this Fried Apples recipe!Now, let’s state the obvious here. These apples aren’t fried so much as stewed. From the research that I’ve done, it seems everyone started calling this kind of dish fried apples after Cracker Barrel added it to their menu. ...
Creamy Cucumber Salad with Radish and Dill
This Creamy Cumber Salad is a super easy and delicious summertime side dish that everyone loves, plus it’s low carb and gluten-free!Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.Summer is coming to a close, but before that happens I have a couple more summer recipes to share with you like this Creamy Cucumber Salad with Radish and Dill! I’ve been making this all summer long and I will defiantly be making it for Labor Day, too!Here are some common Cucumber Salad questions answered!How do you make creamy cucumber ...
Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe has a delicious creamy dressing that’s tangy, sweet, and totally addicting! It’s great for summer cookouts or anytime!Disclosure: This Macaroni Salad post includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.This past April my family and I were on the island of Oahu for Spring Break. While there we soaked up as much of the Hawaiian culture and food as we could. Almost daily I would have Hawaiian Macaroni Salad with my lunch or dinner (or heck, sometimes both) because it was so creamy, so delicious, and SO ...
All About Homemade Croutons
Homemade Croutons are one of those simple pleasures that I look forward to every week when I whip up a quick batch for my family. They’re super simple to make and they add a little extra love to our salads.Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.These little gems are so yummy! I could honestly eat the whole bowl-full alone. They really do add an extra special element to my favorite spinach salad.Homemade Croutons are so easy to make and very versatile! Consider my recipe below as the base recipe with endless ...