SUMMER Side Dishes Perfect for a Cookout | Make Ahead EASY Recipes | BEST Pasta Salad | May 2024

[@bethkennedy3918]

My mother would be so proud of you. Everything on the table goes in a serving dish with serving utensil. I on the other hand would eat from a collinder to avoid washing another dish.😂

[@tinashort9098]

Right there with ya!!😂😂😂

[@susans9491]

My Grammy could not stand to see anything on the table in its original packaging! She’d give a disapproving look and say, “My, this is gracious living” if the salad dressing bottle or sour cream tub or whatever found its way onto the table. She’s been gone for too long now, but I still hear her remark when the boys put the BBQ sauce bottle on the table, etc. I always decant into a dish or a small pitcher. My husband thinks it’s dumb and wasteful to dirty up the extra dishes, but it’s the way my Grammy and my Momma did things and the way I was raised!

[@Sagensass]

I think side dishes are the best I eat those more than regular main dishes

[@ItsMe_EightyEight]

Sides are the best!!

[@KristinStepp]

Yes!! ❤️

[@PinkMartiniAZ]

I loooove starchy sides! Potato salad, pasta salad, you name it. I tried your pasta salad recipe and it was fab. Making it again today. This time I’m using a can of chicken instead of the pepperoni. I like the Great Value brand and using the large can. Also had about a third large, raw zucchini left over from another dish so I chopped it and threw it in. It’s like you mentioned, great recipe for changing it up if needed. I love all of your videos. Keep em coming girl!

[@MaegensKitchen]

I’ve seen pasta salad with that creamy Italian dressing and have been wanting to try it. I totally need to make it soon as this looks delicious!!

[@mjackson780]

I use the same kind of dressing!! Isn't it fantastic! I discovered it a few years ago. My Eclair cake is what I am requested to bring to potlucks. It is so easy and very few ingredients.

[@tinashort9098]

I recently scored a bottle of ceaser dressing on close out at Food Lion for a whopping .50 and ive used it in pasta salad and it's soooo good!!

[@MsLoba672]

I use a 2:1 ratio with ranch and creamy italian dressings in my pasta salad. 🔥

[@KristinStepp]

That sounds so good!

[@Caitlin1928]

What's interesting is my local Kroger-owned store does not seem to have the Kroger brand of Creamy Italian dressing. It has some other Kroger brand dressings but not that. It does have the Kraft brand though.

[@ruthannhendricks7614]

Thank you for these! I love make ahead sides!

[@nancyw4845]

I just bought the Kroger Creamy Italian dressing I’m making the pasta salad today. ❤

[@robind7846]

I can't wait to make this but I have no Kroger here where I live what brand do you think would be close to the Kroger brand? Thanks

[@angeline3194]

Sides always taste better 🥰 xx

[@KristinStepp]

Yess! ❤

[@lauriebertrand9319]

I’m so hungry right now! I can’t wait to try these recipes! Thanks for sharing…

[@tothemaxj]

I just started using the Subway Creamy Italian dressing in my pasta salad and that’s awesome too!!

[@KristinStepp]

Oooo I’ll have to try that!!

[@bonniepwtf]

Some really good ideas. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be a fan of the last recipe just from a texture standpoint. I hope you guys have a wonderful summer also.🤗🕶🩴👒🛶⛱️🌞🏞

[@KristinStepp]

I understand that! It’s different. & thank you so much!! ❤️

[@juliewood4501]

If you have a lemon bar recipe that you like, switch out the lemon zest and lemon juice for lime zest and key lime juice. Amazing!!!

[@susans9491]

Everything looks tasty and interesting! I’m trying to imagine what the texture of the smashed potato salad would be like…for tonight’s dinner starch I’m just going to smash the potatoes with garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese and a little salt. I’ll work up my courage to try as a salad! Never heard of Nellie & Joe’s key lime juice but will hunt it down! ❤❤❤

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Super delicious Kristen 🤤 thank you ❤ have a blessed day everybody 😘🙏🤗😊❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@Pjbookworm24]

The poke cake looks yummy. I love the ease of a poke cake and this looks perfect for summer.

[@melissagreenway7386]

Everything looks so yummy. Tip for smashing potatoes like that spray the bottom of glass with cooking spray oil before you smash them they won't stick. We eat smashed like with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! & for the tip! ❤️

[@melissagreenway7386]

You welcome hope you have a awesome weekend 🙂

[@lavernejones4471]

Hi Kristin. Great recipes as always. I love anything key lime!😋 Your cake looks exactly like the picture from Betty Crocker😍 Thanks for sharing 🤗💕

[@beckyatkinson7283]

Yum!!!! Creamy Italian dressing is what we use on our taco salad 😃😃 it’s so good!!

[@KristinStepp]

I’ll have to try that, I bet it is good!! 😍

[@sharonstauffer7991]

Same - and people always ask me what I did to the taco salad to make it taste so good.… it seems like Italian dressing wouldn’t go with taco salad, but it goes perfectly. I also use it on pasta salad with salad supreme, it’s the best combo. I hate bland pasta salad that tastes like plain pasta. 😂 Great job Taylor

[@KathytheMama777]

Your videos make my day! Love all the great ideas 🩷🌷

[@Lisa..4]

All of these are perfect for summer. I can’t wait to try them. YUM

[@cherylzink3612]

These looked so delicious Kristin! Thank you for sharing these with us!

[@allisongoorman]

This is the exact video I needed!

[@KristinStepp]

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[@tammifields4142]

Yess, Kristen All of these ideas seemed Great for any dinner,gathering, cookout,etc!!😋 Thanks for sharing,I definitely Enjoyed the video!☺️

[@MelanieCravens]

If you can get Dion's Ranch dressing, it is awesome. We have a Dion's pizza place about a half mile away so that is where we get it.

[@meloneycrews]

Oh wow…girl if you’re lime obsessed I don’t know how you’ve missed Nellie & Joes!! So happy you’ve found it now!! Kristen these all look really good! Can’t wait try them..especially the pasta salad and the key lime poke cake! The cake just looks so cool and refreshing!!

[@KristinStepp]

It’s gonna be a staple now for sure! & thank you!! I hope you enjoy. ☀️

[@22lilacsky]

Awe, 😭 I have an abscessed tooth that I'm getting over but I had to watch this one because I live for these dishes in the summer. Great video idea. ❤ I will be better soon to make bacon ranch pasta salad! 😋😋 With grilled chicken in there. 😋

[@KristinStepp]

Oh no I know how much that hurts 🥺& thank you!! That sounds super good!

[@LocKween52]

I love cold pasta salad!!!!

[@WhitneyAllgood]

Just live your channel ! I’m here for it all 😊

[@Tidyingthenest]

I will be using these recipes this summer!! All of them look so amazing! 😋

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@22lilacsky]

​@@KristinSteppCan we have your potato salad recipe? ❤

[@urfavISLANDGIRL]

OMG LOVE SO MUCH 🩷🩷 i feel like a freezer/fridge clean out or tour so we can see what you have so we can have them too!!!

[@KristinStepp]

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[@maggie2936-q1m]

My husband likes key lime pie, so I’m definitely going to make the poke cake. Looks so easy and refreshing. 🍰❤

[@KristinStepp]

Hope y’all enjoy!! 💕

[@cristenlayman7183]

I made the cake! It is amazing! I took your advice and added half milk. It worked like a charm. I also did not wait until the cake was completely cooled. It was about 40 minutes after it came out of the oven. I thought maybe a little warmth would help the mixture go to the bottom of the holes. Thanks for the recipe and the extra advice! ❤

[@KristinStepp]

I’m so happy you gave it a try and those things worked for you!! ❤️

[@melsyr10]

These recipes look delicious 🤤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@coreysosa5450]

Those naan dippers are so so good

[@lindahughes530]

Everything looks better now a pretty dish 😜

[@courtneylegaloff3851]

Would you please do your potato salad recipe for us? 🙏🏽

[@tennagrover6140]

Anytime my grandma made a poke cake, she would use the end of a wooden spoon to poke the holes. Then top with whipped cream. That way the icing was in the cake. I’m going to make the smash tater salad! My family loves smashed taters.

[@millennialmoneymom]

Omg I bought the creamy Italian salad dressing because of going and it’s delish!!

[@KristinStepp]

I’m so happy you love it!!

[@ljke]

I'm a side dish eater too. I can make a meal out of a variety of them. lol You should use kitchen scissors for cutting those crispy potatoes. I bet they would easier than a knife. 🙂

[@kayprivate2720]

I did a similar coconut cream pineapple cake like this. Take a can of condensed milk, a tub of cool whip, add some coconut shavings and crushed pineapple and a splash of pineapple juice fold it all together til mixed and then spread it over a cooled pineapple cake base. Let it set, then and add some crushed graham cracker crumbs to the top.

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

That sounds scrumptious 🍰 🍍 🥥

[@susans9491]

You lost me at coconut, but I can definitely see doing this with pineapple and maybe a little maraschino cherry juice or some finely chopped cherry bits!

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

@@susans9491 that sounds delish 🍒 🍰

[@sarahdeason493]

Enjoy your videos .. ❤ So many good ideas !

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video, thanks

[@bettycook9536]

Great looking dishes ❤

[@marydavenport8515]

Great video !!!!😊

[@alexdontcare1]

You could mayne substitute the heavy cream with evaporated milk instead of just milk for the key lime pie, i think it would taste better that way😊

[@alexdontcare1]

Maybe*

[@goggleuser12]

If you come across Good Seasons garlic & herb packet, try it drizzled on sub sandwiches 🤤

[@KristinStepp]

Ooo that sounds good!

[@KL-zg5dn]

Love when you post

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much for being here! ❤️

[@cassandraproax7011]

Will have to try...

[@charitywrenn3489]

That is exactly what I use to poke holes in my cakes. Great minds, Sister 😅❤

[@KristinStepp]

😂💕

[@Misscleooo]

Ommmmg I’ve been trying to find your channel for so long now 😭 I am subbed like I’ve always been I could not remember your name :( But I was going through my playlist u made years ago and found ya! Also I 100000000% agree I love sides so much! I can’t understand people..(aka my husband..) lol who will just cook meat and think that’s good alone…? Gah drives me mad lol He’ll grill meat and just start eating that with nothing else… thank goodness we met haha I have the sides on deck always 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@susans9491]

My big brothers do the same thing! One is divorced and the other is widowed, maybe it’s a guy thing!?! My husband and I always bring multiple side dishes to these ‘caveman cookouts’, as we call them!

[@mhenry4248]

I miss your grocery hauls!

[@Kimberly-S333]

I love your videos!❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@beckyhines3814]

All looks good. Don't think I've ever had key lime pie. Mom might have made it once. Maybe she didn't like it either. She made a whole lot of desserts just don't remember it.

[@LalonAlexander]

I’m so with you on raw onions. Nope. Now cooked onions are yum

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Here for all the delicious side recipes.

[@KristinStepp]

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[@SuzieB7283]

Kristen…the purple onions are called red onions. 🤣🤣Everything looks great except the smashed potato salad…I like smashing the potatoes like that but adding garlic & parm to them for a hot side dish! So yummy! But I love potato salad! I’m DEF going to try that salad dressing in my next pasta salad! I could eat pasta salad everyday!! 🤣🤣 I like using the tri-color pasta for my pasta salad also!

[@paulaavallone7258]

I was waiting for the “If you dont like anything I add to this salad, just dont add it. You dont have to tell me!” 😂😂😂

[@KristinStepp]

😂❤️

[@mylittlepony-s1m]

cool

[@SunnyInSecond]

That smashed potato salad looks fantastic but I think I’d prefer it warm. I can see how cold crispy potatoes might be kind of off putting

[@amygardner1454]

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[@donnalynn6348]

Do not care much for the spiciness of pepperoni. Would use salami. Would add a chopped up cheese stick also.

[@thestrawberryfeilds2]

I used a few pieces of cooked and chopped bacon instead of the pepperoni

[@angelabrockman7816]

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[@KristinStepp]

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[@RichardLawson-ye3gk]

Your passion for cooking always inspires. Waiting for your recipes on the khal. ++++++++++++++

[@kaliehall-to8im]

That looks really tomorrow this casserole recipe looks delicious must try eat you want room for the school my name is Heather ha sweet dreams sweetheart mark goodnight

[@Rothbergor94]

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