Hi, I'm Tanya, creator and owner of My Forking Life LLC. I provide all kinds of delicious recipes that focus on Southern and Caribbean cuisines. I also love kitchen gadgets and have many popular recipes made in air fryers, slow cookers, and pressure cookers.
Side Dishes That Steal the Show at the Cookout
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Hey Reader, I've got you covered if you're tired of lackluster cookout sides that fade into the background. Here are a few sides I like to prepare whenever I head to a backyard BBQ. Side dishes should be just as exciting and flavorful as the main attraction. Just imagine your guests raving about the Black-Eyed pea salad or the Southern potato salad, with their perfectly balanced flavors that will leave them wanting more. From the zesty dressing to the fresh ingredients, these salads will surely be a hit at your next gathering. Serve them alongside your favorite grilled dishes for a delicious and memorable meal.
Grilled Marinated Vegetables
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Hi, I'm Tanya, creator and owner of My Forking Life LLC. I provide all kinds of delicious recipes that focus on Southern and Caribbean cuisines. I also love kitchen gadgets and have many popular recipes made in air fryers, slow cookers, and pressure cookers.
Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], We make BBQ year-round over here. Doesn’t matter if it's summer sun or a rainy Tuesday—BBQ is always in rotation. These BBQ Oven Baked Chicken Thighs come through every single time. They are juicy, flavorful, and finished with that perfect caramelized BBQ crust—this recipe gives big cookout energy straight from the oven. For this recipe, I start with a dry rub to add extra flavor to the chicken, then layer it with my favorite BBQ sauce. In my opinion, using both a...
Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], Every summer, when yellow squash starts piling up, I come back to this yellow squash recipe. It’s one of my favorite ways to use it—and one I’ve made more times than I can count. This soup is silky, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to prepare. Just a handful of ingredients, blended to perfection, and finished with a touch of cream. If you’ve got yellow squash on your hands—or even if you’re just in the mood for something light but cozy—this is the one. Get this...
Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], I didn’t grow up eating Watergate Salad — but once I married into it, there was no going back. The first time I had it was at one of my husband’s family reunions years ago. Big potluck tables under the shade, paper plates stacked high, and someone always brought this sweet, creamy green fluff. Pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows… it was weird, wonderful, and unforgettable. We just had another family reunion this past weekend, and it brought back these...