We pride ourselves at The Simple Celebration by posting simple, tasty recipes and this may be our simplest yet! Just one ingredient, a few minutes in the pan, and a delicious, crispy side is ready. These crisps are very versatile – serve them along with your main entrée instead of bread, add them to […]
This biscuit recipe only calls for one tablespoon of sugar, so let’s call them healthy! They are an awesome pairing to any salad or main dish. Freeze leftovers and have delicious, homemade biscuits on hand in an instant!
This recipe calls for boiling the sweet potatoes, however, you can certainly use left-over, baked sweet potatoes – simply scoop out the flesh, combine, and microwave for a minute or two. Start the recipe at step #2. A big plus is these potato cakes can be put together a couple of days ahead of time, […]
Treat your family to the flavors of the holidays with these comforting recipes. The apples can be made in advance and warmed up prior to serving. They would also taste great served with pork chops. Enjoy!
This recipe is for a side dish, but you could definitely make it an entrée by adding cooked shrimp or sliced chicken breast. The cranberries and pepitas (pumpkin seeds) will add wonderful autumn flavors to your simple celebration!
Here is a super easy, quick recipe to do with your children or grandchildren. Let them pick which fruits to use, set up their “skewer station,” and watch them delight in creating this healthy, colorful snack!
There is no better way to bring out the sweetness of fruit than to grill it. Pair it with this yogurt dressing, and you have the perfect salad!
Let’s get the kids in the kitchen to join in our simple celebrations. We have a new category on our home page called, “Simple for Kids”. We will tag some old recipes that are kid-friendly and will post new ones from time to time. This recipe is an easy start to cooking together with […]
This is one of those salads that you could make three days in a row and never grow tired of. The dates have a sweet flavor which is complemented by the tangy balsamic glaze. This salad can easily be a meal by adding grilled shrimp or chicken.
This colorful and burst of flavor side dish will accompany your grilled meat or seafood simple celebration with perfection!
We are all eating at home more than usual during these trying times. This recipe will make more than one meal. Simply freeze leftovers in small Ziploc bags for individual portions and you’re all set for another dinner or lunch.
This salad is an adaptation of our delicious Mediterranean Rice Salad recipe (click for recipe). It’s a tasty start to any simple celebration!
Welcome back to The Simple Celebration! Our website/blog has been under construction for the past few months and we are now ready to head back into the kitchen to create tasty and simple recipes. We are excited to share these recipes with you on our new site; we hope you like our new look! Happy […]
This salad has sweet mango, tangy green apple, and crunchy sunflower seeds. A very crisp, refreshing salad that can easily be made into a meal by adding grilled shrimp or chicken.
Whether you need to bring a side dish to a pot luck, are having a crowd over for dinner, or want to serve a light meal to your family, try this orzo recipe – you won’t disappoint! This dish can be put together the day before needed. Just bring it to room temperature and […]
We came across this recipe in Cooking Light Magazine. It has such great, fresh flavor, it can be so much more than a dressing for salad. It would be great as a marinade for fish or chicken. You can also use it as a light sauce on the side of grilled meat or fish. This […]
These smashed potatoes are easy and so good you need to be sure to have at least 4 per person. The recipe below serves 2 people – maybe!! We found this “Hot Steve” salt at William-Sonoma in the Ponce de Leon Market on the belt line in Atlanta. It has a spicy chili flavor and […]
Wow – we made this side dish the other night and it was a perfect ten! Everyone loved its fresh, bright flavors. Serve it along fish, meat, chicken, pork – perfect with them all!
One of the hassles of preparing polenta is having to constantly stand over the stove and stir the pot until you get the desired consistency. This recipe, thanks to our friend Mary Jo, is baked in the oven and comes out perfect every time!
This recipe will fit the bill if you are looking for “something different” to serve along your entrée. Also, it can be made ahead and cooked when needed. Simple ingredients, simple recipe, simply delicious!
Here is an excellent side dish recipe that looks as good as it tastes!
This salad, as are most, is very versatile. We used olives and sun-dried tomatoes, but you could easily add many other ingredients – avocado, sautéed pancetta, cooked shrimp, or steak. The best part is the warm garlic dressing!
Want to make this in advance? Simply freeze the “soup” portion of the recipe and when ready to serve, heat through and pick up the recipe at instruction #6.
This spread is very versatile. Use it for our turkey sliders, on top of roast turkey or chicken, pork tenderloin, or as a spread on a cheese and cracker platter. It will last in the refrigerator for at least a week. A great “make ahead” recipe. ADD NOTES
Part of this recipe calls for raw corn which gives a nice crunch to this colorful side dish. It is served at room temperature, so it makes a perfect addition to your buffet table!
This recipe originated from The Tampa Bay Times Cook Club. We modified the recipe a bit (less maple sugar and added walnuts). They can be served along soups, salads, or as something different from bread with your main course. Breakfast muffin? Absolutely! These muffins freeze really well too!
Couscous is a funny starch, it doesn’t have a lot of flavor on its own, but it works well as a base for vegetable or meat dishes. It also mixes beautifully into salads and can be flavored with herbs like oregano, basil or mint, or even studded with fruit like raisins or apricots. It’s a very […]
Cauliflower has never been an exciting vegetable. Its lack of color and flavor make it one boring side dish! However, by adding a few ingredients and changing the cooking method, there is hope. The inspiration for our cauliflower recipes comes from The Flavor Bible. The Barnes & Noble web site says, “Winner of […]