The bold flavors of ripe, juicy tomatoes marinated in balsamic vinegar with plenty of seasonings make this Tomato Pasta Salad an easy winner. And, the actual prep involved? Just ten minutes of effort. Hands-down one of the easiest pasta salads I’ve ever made.

I adore pasta salad. It’s super simple to make and a great way to use up any vegetables you have on hand. And, what I’ve learned over the years is that the right dressing makes ALL the difference. These Marinated Tomatoes are a super shortcut to a fabulous pasta salad that hits way above its weight class in the flavor department.

Tomato Pasta Salad

I’ve been marinating tomatoes this way for over 15 years now and they’ve become a summer staple in my kitchen. And once I stumbled upon using the leftover marinade as a salad dressing, it was a natural next step that led me from the tomatoes to this pasta salad.

And I’m so glad it did. I top everything off with freshly shredded parmesan for a touch of that cheesy, nutty goodness. I love the way that a generous handful of parsley brightens the whole salad with herb-y freshness too.

Once you’ve made this salad, you’ll likely agree that this salad deserves it’s place in the dinner rotation.

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This blueberry cobbler recipe is the perfect easy summer dessert full of juicy, sweet blueberries baked under a soft, golden, cake-like topping. It’s simple to make, uses pantry ingredients, and tastes incredible served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Whether you’re using fresh or frozen blueberries, this homemade blueberry cobbler comes together quickly and delivers that classic, comforting dessert everyone loves. If you’re looking for the best blueberry cobbler recipe, this is it.

While I was testing (okay, obsessing over) the perfect blueberry muffins, I found myself with more blueberries than I knew what to do with so this cobbler happened. After lots of experimenting, I landed on a light, cake-like topping that’s soft and fluffy instead of heavy or gummy. It bakes up light and golden and perfect for soaking up the juicy blueberry filling.

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

• Easy, no-fuss dessert
• Made with fresh or frozen blueberries
• Soft, fluffy cobbler topping (not dense or gummy)
• Perfect balance of sweet and juicy
• Ready with simple pantry ingredients

Ingredients for Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

This easy blueberry cobbler is made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.

For the Filling

• Blueberries (fresh or frozen): The star of the dish…juicy, sweet-tart berries that create a rich, bubbly filling.
• Granny Smith Apple: Adds natural pectin to help thicken the filling and a subtle tart balance.
• Sugar: Sweetens the berries and enhances their natural flavor.
• Flour: Helps thicken the filling as it bakes so it’s not too runny.

For the Topping

• Flour: Forms the base of the soft, cake-like cobbler topping.
• Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and a hint of rich molasses flavor.
• Baking Powder: Helps the topping rise and stay light and fluffy.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor.
• Butter: Adds richness and creates a tender, slightly crisp topping.
• Heavy Cream: Brings moisture and helps create that soft, fluffy texture.
• Ice Cream (optional): A creamy, cold contrast that melts into the warm cobbler for the perfect bite.

How to Make Blueberry Cobbler

One of the best things about cobbler is how easy it is to make! It’s just a simple filling topped with a batter that bakes into a beautiful golden topping. Here are the steps:

• Mix the blueberry filling
• Prepare the cobbler topping

Summer is here, and that means it is time to simplify, slow down, and actually enjoy what is on the table. Whether you are firing up the grill for a backyard cookout, pulling something together fast on a busy weeknight, or looking for a fresh salad to bring to a gathering, these easy summer dinners have you covered from every angle.

Fresh Salads and Lighter Bites

When you want something fresh, colorful, and easy to throw together, these are the recipes to reach for. Perfect for warm days when a heavy meal is the last thing on your mind.

This burger sauce recipe is creamy, tangy, a little smoky, and absolutely the secret to better burgers. Think Big Mac sauce meets your favorite burger joint special sauce but homemade, fresher, and even better.

It takes just a few minutes to whisk together and instantly upgrades burgers, fries, sandwiches, and even wraps. Once you make it, you’ll never go back to plain ketchup and mustard again.

What is Burger Sauce?

Burger sauce is a creamy, flavorful condiment made with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, and seasonings. It’s similar to Big Mac sauce, In-N-Out spread, or a classic fry sauce, but with more depth and flavor.

It adds the perfect tangy, savory finish to burgers and works just as well for fries, sandwiches, and dipping.

Burger Sauce Ingredients

So you’re probably wondering what goes into the best burger sauce. Well, let me tell you…

• Mayonnaise: Creates the creamy base and gives the sauce its rich texture.
• BBQ Sauce: Adds smoky sweetness and extra depth of flavor.
• Ketchup: Adds sweetness, tanginess, and that classic burger sauce flavor.
• Mustard or Dijon Mustard: Adds tang and a little sharpness to balance the richness.
• Sweet Pickle Relish: Adds sweetness, acidity, and that signature burger sauce taste.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds savory umami flavor and a little extra depth.
• Onion Powder: Adds mild onion flavor without changing the texture.
• Garlic Powder: Adds bold, savory flavor that rounds everything out.
• Salt and Pepper: Enhance all the flavors and bring the sauce together.

How to Make Burger Sauce

To make the sauce, whisk all the ingredients together and set aside until the hamburgers are ready to assemble.

How to Assemble the Perfect Burger

Forget the ketchup and mayo and go for a really good burger sauce. I am a huge fan of sauces and condiments but in the case of the burger, keep it simple, burger, sauce, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Besides the burger sauce, these are the other items you will want to make a drool-worthy burger…

• Brioche Buns: Always toast your buns. Always. Whe

If you are a pickle lover, this dill pickle pasta salad is about to become your new warm-weather obsession. Creamy, tangy, loaded with fresh dill and chunks of cheddar, it is the kind of side dish that gets talked about long after the plate is empty.

My little sister was absolutely obsessed with pickles growing up. As in wrap-in-a-napkin-and-eat-it-walking-around-the-house obsessed. However, I have always been pretty against them until I realized that I have a husband who loves them so every once in a while, I find a recipe that is perfectly suited for him and this is that recipe.

This pasta salad is everything a summer side dish should be. The pasta gets tossed in pickle juice right after cooking, so it soaks up that bright, briny flavor before the dressing even goes on.
The creamy garlic aioli and sour cream base take it somewhere rich and indulgent, while the fresh dill and chopped pickles keep every bite zippy and fresh. It comes together fast, gets better as it chills, and is always the first bowl emptied.

Ingredients For Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

This is much better than your run-of-the-mill macaroni salad. The dill pickle flavors mesh with the creaminess of the dressing and the real mayonnaise.  Here is what you need and why:

• Rotini Pasta: The spiral shape is perfect here because it catches and holds onto the creamy dressing in every single bite. Other pasta shapes like cavatappi or bowtie pasta would work too, but rotini is my preference.
• Dill Pickle Juice: Tossed with the warm pasta right after cooking so it absorbs directly into the noodles for briny flavor from the inside out.
• Mayonnaise: Adds richness and body to the dressing as the creamy base.
• Garlic Aioli: Brings a bold, garlicky depth to the dressing that takes it well beyond a basic pasta salad.
• Sour Cream: Lightens the dressing slightly while adding a subtle tang that complements the pickle flavor beautifully.
• Salt and Pepper: Season the whole salad and can be adjusted to taste.
• Fresh Dill: The signature herb that ties all the pickle flavors together and adds a bright, fresh finish.
• Pickles: Sweet petite or dill pickles chopped throughout the salad for that satisfying briny crunch in every bite.