Memorial Day is right around the corner, and these grilled rib eye pork chops are here to make your holiday weekend anything but ordinary. Forget burgers and hot dogs; opt for a meal that makes a real tribute to the day by having grilled pork chops with a savory blueberry peach compote. Not only do they taste great; they look festive.
You may have never heard of rib eye pork chops. They have the same marbling and tenderness of rib eye steaks. To make pork easy and understandable, several cuts of pork now match names of beef cuts. Just like a rib eye steak, rib eye pork chops are tender and flavorful. You might also look for Porterhouse pork chops and New York pork chops.
I made an aromatic rub with ground coriander and fennel seeds and then paired the chops with a sultry, savory blueberry peach compote complimenting the spices.
I was able to purchase all of the ingredients at Walmart, which is very convenient for me, as it’s only 3.1 miles and an easy eight minute drive. I was in and out and home in thirty minutes and in another thirty minutes dinner was ready.
You will want to brine the pork chops for twenty minutes, and in that time, you can get your grill hot, and make the blueberry peach compote. Make sure you use the shallots. They really add zest to the compote, which is served warm.
These beauties were grilled at 400°F in 8 minutes. This is a good reminder to not overcook pork chops. You can make them medium rare, which I recommend. The National Pork Board recommends that you cook your pork chop like a steak, to an internal temperature of 145°F (medium rare) and 160°F (medium) followed by a three-minute rest. Achieve chop perfection by using a digital thermometer to ensure the proper range of doneness. Let them rest, as they will continue cooking.
We were over the moon for these. The spices perfectly complimented the savory blueberry peach compote and the pork was so tender!
The National Pork Board also has some wonderful recipes, which you can check out right here. I have also listed some of my most popular pork recipes below, and you can get those cuts at Walmart, which gives you a 100% guarantee.
To help you cook your pork with flavor, you might also consider A1 Sauce, which have added some new spicy flavors like Sweet Chili Garlic.
You will love these rib eye pork chops. They were even tender when heated up the next day. This is easy entertaining, as the whole dish takes active prep time 10 minutes, and cook time ten minutes. Aside from normal kitchen staples, like olive oil, salt, pepper and sugar, there are only six ingredients, not including the pork. Two ingredients make this fantastic aromatic rub and four ingredients for the compote.
You can make the compote ahead and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the compote for up to three months. Make ribeye pork chops with a blueberry peach compote and you will be the grilling star of your next holiday.
This is a sponsored post. I participated in the National Pork Board program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are my own.
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- 8 boneless ribeye pork chops
- Brine (see recipe below)
- Dry rub (see recipe below)
- Blueberry Peach Compote (recipe below)
- salt, pepper
- 3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted
- 2 teaspoons coriander seed, toasted
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sea salt (optional)
- !Blueberry Peach Compote Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped peaches (can use frozen, defrosted)
- 1 cup blueberries (can use frozen, defrosted)
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or white wine or white vinegar) See notes.
- dash salt
- black pepper
- Brine pork chops in water, sugar, and salt mixture for 20 minutes. In the meantime, make the compote and aromatic rub. ((Do not brine longer than 60 minutes).
- Heat Grill to high (400 degrees).
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle on dry rub.
- Spray grill with a grill spray or wipe some oil on grates.
- Place chops on grill. Turn after 5 minutes. Grill 3 more minutes. Let sit for 3 minutes.
- Pork should be cooked no more than 145 degrees to maintain tenderness. Pork continues to cook, and it's suggested to test with a meat thermometer at 135, and allowing to rest.
- Serve with blueberry peach compote below.
- Defrost fruit. You can put frozen peaches in microwave for 30 seconds. Chop. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar over each peaches and blueberries. If fruit is fresh, you may use less sugar.
- Heat butter in sauce pan. Add shallots, peaches and blueberries until cooked through about two minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar, dash salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, continue to cook for about 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Smash blueberries with fork.
- Grind fennel seed in small food processor or magic bullet. You can also crush inside of a plastic bag and use mallet. Toast in small frying pan for about 60 seconds, stirring. Add in coriander powder, black pepper and sea salt.
Pork Chops
Ground Coriander
Fennel Seeds
Frozen Blueberries (or fresh)
Frozen Peaches (or fresh)
Balsamic Vinegar (You can substitute a dry vermouth, white wine, or wine vinegar.
Pantry Items
Olive oil
butter
sugar
salt
black pepper
More Amazing Pork Recipes from Spinach Tiger (all of these cuts can be found at Walmart)
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Pork Chops with Rosemary, Apples, Caramelized Onions
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Carol Godfrey says
May 27, 2015 at 11:50 pmMy favorite cookout side dish is pasta salad!
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May 27, 2015 at 11:16 pmpotato salad, no relish
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Jennifer Reed says
May 27, 2015 at 10:10 pmMy favorite cookout side dish is pasta salad.
Kaitlin says
May 27, 2015 at 9:20 pmI’ve got several baked beans, mac&cheese, green beans, and potato salad.
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May 27, 2015 at 7:34 pmmac and cheese
Lisa V. says
May 27, 2015 at 5:54 pmMy favorite would be fruit salad.
Stephanie Larison says
May 27, 2015 at 5:35 pmI love apple salad best as a side, yum!
Jennifer j says
May 27, 2015 at 4:15 pmI like any kind of salad. Pasta salad, potato salad, cole slaw, I love them all.
Theresa Smith says
May 27, 2015 at 3:58 pmMy favorite cookout side dish is cut up potatoes in foil with butter and onions then grilled. So yummy!
Marty C. says
May 27, 2015 at 3:30 pmGrilled veggies — asparagus, onions, eggplant slices, thck carrot slices — drizzled with balsamic vinegar and pepper. We even do some fruits, like pineapple, the same way. Yum.
Jesse S says
May 27, 2015 at 3:18 pmI love to make roasted corn when I am doing a cookout. Probably one of the easiest and best sides!
Angela Cisco says
May 27, 2015 at 1:26 pmBaked beans but since my family doesn’t like them I rarely get them.
Steve P says
May 27, 2015 at 12:40 pmGrilled corn on the cob!
cynthia Dawson says
May 27, 2015 at 11:49 amI love BBQ beans for a cookout side dish!
Ceinwyn R says
May 27, 2015 at 11:24 amI love a nice cool cucumber salad.
Jen S says
May 27, 2015 at 10:28 amMy favorite side is corn on the cob.
Erica B. says
May 27, 2015 at 7:08 amI like fruit salad.
Michaela K says
May 27, 2015 at 7:02 amMy favorite side dish to have on the grill is corn on the cob, zucchini and yellow squash. Yum yum!
olivia bartley says
May 27, 2015 at 5:49 amI love potato or macaroni salad!
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May 27, 2015 at 5:44 amGrilled pineapple
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May 27, 2015 at 12:51 amBaked beans are my fav!
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May 26, 2015 at 10:41 pmMy favorite side is corn on the cobb.
Deb C says
May 26, 2015 at 10:05 pmOne of my favorites is cutting large potatoes into wedges, tossing them in truffle oil and dusting them with freshly cracked pepper and himalayan salt. I do them on a baking stone on the top grill rack.
Kenny F says
May 26, 2015 at 9:42 pmpotato salad!
Lisa Garner says
May 26, 2015 at 8:32 pmI loved baked beans.
Carrie M says
May 26, 2015 at 3:41 pmGrilled asparagus, zucchini and eggplant
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May 26, 2015 at 2:42 pmI like roasted potatoes.
Jessica says
May 26, 2015 at 1:56 amMy favorite cookout side dish is pasta salad.
Michele C. says
May 25, 2015 at 11:37 pmThank you for the giveaway. My favorite cookout items are tenderized marinated venison steaks, chicken, and cowboy beans!
Melanie says
May 25, 2015 at 9:52 pmgrilled zucchini – oh so good
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May 25, 2015 at 8:46 pmI love potato salad.
Robin W says
May 25, 2015 at 4:35 pmI love any and all grilled veggies on the side!
JoAnna Carpentier says
May 25, 2015 at 2:35 pmI am all about the pasta salad! 🙂
Barbara Long says
May 25, 2015 at 10:47 amMy favorite cookout side dish is roasted vegetables.
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Danielle says
May 25, 2015 at 9:34 amGrilled corn on the cob, grilled asparagus and fresh fruit
Kevin E says
May 25, 2015 at 6:09 amMy favorite side dishes are roasted potatoes and cole slaw
Heather Dawn says
May 24, 2015 at 10:15 pmI love potato salad!
Bridgett Wilbur says
May 24, 2015 at 7:28 pmOur favorite side dish is antipasta salad and potato salad yummy.
Christina Sparks says
May 24, 2015 at 6:46 pmI like a good macaroni salad.
Lethea B says
May 24, 2015 at 6:30 pmWe love grilled fresh pineapple slices as a side, especially great with pork!
Kimberly Hilbert says
May 24, 2015 at 5:39 pmMy favorite cookout side dish is my husband’s potato salad. I don’t like anyone else’s but his, not even his mom’s which his recipe is based off of.
Katherine says
May 24, 2015 at 4:26 pmGotta be S’mores
Holly B says
May 24, 2015 at 4:06 pmGrilled corn!
Danielle Marie says
May 24, 2015 at 7:17 ami have to go with potato salad. it is a favorite.
Jennifer Williams says
May 23, 2015 at 8:06 pmMy favorite side dish for a cookout is a caprese salad! The fresh flavors go great with hot-off-the-grill foods.
Paula Hafner says
May 23, 2015 at 8:05 pmMy favorite to make is potato salad. I love a good potato salad.
Robin says
May 23, 2015 at 4:28 pmMy homemade Potato Salad is always a requirement when we grill.
Brenda Haines says
May 23, 2015 at 1:24 pmThat’s a tough one, because I love all the sides! But I’ll go with my grandmother’s recipe for cucumber salad. It’s simple, but so very good! Thanks!
Tim Allport says
May 23, 2015 at 1:03 pmI love a good three bean salad or corn on the cob for a good side dish
Pat B says
May 23, 2015 at 10:59 amI love my blue cheese coleslaw as a BBQ side dish
Jenna D says
May 23, 2015 at 10:16 amPasta salad or any kind of salad is my favorite side dish.
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May 23, 2015 at 8:51 amCorn on the cob, the one and only.
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Melanie Montgomery says
May 22, 2015 at 10:10 pmI love to grill veggies,
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May 22, 2015 at 9:48 pmPotato salad, hands down. Well, then there is corn on the cob. oh, and grilled asparagus
Susan Chester says
May 22, 2015 at 8:58 pmI love potato salad!
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May 22, 2015 at 8:47 pmlike Pasta Salad.
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May 21, 2015 at 9:54 pmMy favorite cookout side dish is potato salad
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Geoff K says
May 21, 2015 at 11:43 amI love a good corn or green bean casserole as a side dish!
Tammy Horn says
May 21, 2015 at 8:28 amPotato Salad or Corn on the cob.
Rebecca Graham says
May 21, 2015 at 2:19 amI like grilled jalapeno poppers.
Starla B says
May 21, 2015 at 1:49 amYum! Those look delicious! Grilling out is my favorite and my favorite dish would have to be fresh potato salad with added bacon and chives! Yum!
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May 20, 2015 at 10:58 pmI would have to say that my favorite is baked beans.
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May 20, 2015 at 9:22 pmI really like the pasta sides like spaghetti.
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May 20, 2015 at 9:01 pmI love potato salad as a side dish for a barbecue.
Mary Calabrese says
May 20, 2015 at 7:13 pmThere is nothing better than steak on the grill. Yum.
Crystal F says
May 20, 2015 at 6:35 pmI would have to say sweet corn on the cob. Yum! Thank you!
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May 20, 2015 at 3:44 pmI love baked beans!
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May 20, 2015 at 2:56 pmOurs is potato salad of suddenly pasta salad.
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May 20, 2015 at 2:48 pmI love homemade baked beans.
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May 20, 2015 at 10:44 amI like coleslaw as a side dish
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May 20, 2015 at 10:27 amGrilled corn on the cob is one of my favorites
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May 20, 2015 at 10:08 ambaked potatoes and corn on the cob
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May 20, 2015 at 9:33 amI love macaroni salad.
Ashley C says
May 20, 2015 at 9:32 amWe love to have potato salad!
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May 20, 2015 at 9:27 amI like my mother-in-law’s potato salad!
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May 20, 2015 at 9:17 amI like a simple southern potato salad or cole slaw about equally. My family is not a fan of cole slaw so we eat potato salad more often.
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Sandy Klocinski says
May 20, 2015 at 8:30 amMy favorite cookout side dish is Artichoke Pasta Salad
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May 20, 2015 at 8:26 amI like to have corn on the cob as cookout side dish
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May 20, 2015 at 7:59 amMy favorite cookout side dish is potatoe salad.
Denise S says
May 20, 2015 at 7:47 amMy favorite side dish is baked beans.
Tracy Pryor says
May 20, 2015 at 7:20 amMy favorite cookout side dish is broccoli salad.
April Brenay says
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May 20, 2015 at 6:22 amMy fave is pasta salad!
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May 20, 2015 at 2:14 ami love BBQ ribs
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May 20, 2015 at 1:01 amI like baked beans
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May 19, 2015 at 11:50 pmMy cookout side dish I make all of the tie is bacon potato salad.
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May 19, 2015 at 11:11 pmbaked beans
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May 19, 2015 at 10:52 pmI love potato salad.
Emily Smith says
May 19, 2015 at 10:41 pmI love to season and grill sliced zucchini and corn on the cob. YUM!
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May 19, 2015 at 9:52 pmBacon wrapped asparagus cooked on the grill
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May 19, 2015 at 9:44 pmMy favorite is baked beans.
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May 19, 2015 at 9:37 pmcorn or potatoes
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May 19, 2015 at 9:39 pmHa. Now that’s the best answer.
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May 19, 2015 at 4:31 pmMy favorite cook-out side dish is potato salad.
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May 19, 2015 at 1:40 pmwe love grilled asparagus
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May 19, 2015 at 1:40 pmRoasted Brussels sprouts with crumbled bacon.
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May 19, 2015 at 9:39 pmSounds delicious with pork too.
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May 19, 2015 at 9:39 pmThat one I would love to try.
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May 19, 2015 at 9:47 ammac and cheese or potato salad.
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May 19, 2015 at 9:44 pmMy husband says yes on that mac and cheese.
Barbara Montag says
May 18, 2015 at 9:52 pmMy favorite is veggies on a kabob – oh yum!
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Angela Roberts says
May 19, 2015 at 9:45 pmBarbara, That sounds so healthy and paleo friendly Yes please.
Ellen Casper says
May 18, 2015 at 9:26 pmMy favorite side is grilled veggies.
Dana Cerrito says
May 18, 2015 at 8:47 pmCucumber, Tomato, Red Onion and feta salad
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May 18, 2015 at 9:14 amMy favorite side dish is grilled corn on the cob, or maybe a nice tomato, basil and olive oil salad.
Tina W says
May 17, 2015 at 11:38 pmI love baked beans (with bacon!!!!) and grilled corn on the cob.
Tabathia B says
May 17, 2015 at 10:34 pmPotato salad and mac and cheese
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May 17, 2015 at 9:05 pmI love corn on the cob.
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GB says
May 17, 2015 at 3:04 pmI enjoy grilled corn on the cob.
Karen says
May 17, 2015 at 2:22 pmI love fresh corn on the cob with butter.
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Jessica Beard says
May 16, 2015 at 8:53 pmI like macaroni salad, corn on the cob, and strawberry shortcake.
Sandy Headtke says
May 16, 2015 at 6:20 pmGrilled veggies with salt and olive oil.
Donna L says
May 16, 2015 at 4:33 pmI like baked beans or a baked potato.
Laura J says
May 16, 2015 at 4:31 pmI would say a side of potato salad!
Sarah Hayes says
May 16, 2015 at 4:31 pmCorn on the cob is my fav
Sheila K. says
May 16, 2015 at 3:59 pmI love corn on the cob!
Ashley says
May 16, 2015 at 5:58 amI love potato salad as a side dish
Kristen says
May 16, 2015 at 3:05 amMy favorite is baked beans.
David Holder says
May 15, 2015 at 10:55 pmMy favorite side dish is baked beans.
June Lisle says
May 15, 2015 at 8:19 pmI love corn on the cob as a side dish for cooking out.
Kayte CookWatts says
May 15, 2015 at 7:20 pmMy brother in law makes smoked bacon wrapped poppers on the grill! Amazing- I beg for them all the time.
Dawn Monroe says
May 15, 2015 at 6:55 pmI like to have baked beans with bacon as a side. Corn on the cob is awesome too!
Michelle says
May 15, 2015 at 6:44 pmBaked beans or potato salad.
shelly peterson says
May 15, 2015 at 4:59 pmMy favorite is potato salad or chicken rice salad.
Linda says
May 15, 2015 at 4:51 pmI like potato salad.
Lauren says
May 15, 2015 at 3:48 pmI like pasta salad as a side dish.
Lauren says
May 15, 2015 at 3:47 pmI like to grill ribs.
David says
May 15, 2015 at 2:47 pmPotato salad is my favorite side dish.
Elle P. says
May 15, 2015 at 11:20 amI love a fresh pasta salad.
steve weber says
May 15, 2015 at 11:01 amMine is corn on the cob.
Dana Tucker says
May 15, 2015 at 8:56 amI’ve learned a few things today! Ribeye pork chop! Sounds delicious. Thanks.
Stephanie says
May 15, 2015 at 8:47 ami like corn
Kristie Barnett says
May 15, 2015 at 8:21 amLove pork chops!!! And I love a side of grilled corn on the cob – perfect for summer 🙂
Angie says
May 15, 2015 at 8:03 amwe love pork chops and this recipe looks delicious!!
Julie Wood says
May 15, 2015 at 8:01 amMy favorite side dish is my delicious potato salad!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
May 15, 2015 at 4:39 amI Like Pasta Salad.
Janet W. says
May 15, 2015 at 4:19 amGrilled asparagus is my favorite cookout side dish!
Carolsue says
May 15, 2015 at 2:48 amMy favorite cookout dish is steak; for side dishes, I like corn on the cob wrapped up in foil and put on the grill.
Laura Royal says
May 14, 2015 at 9:07 pmI love baked beans as a side for cookout meals.
Kelly D says
May 14, 2015 at 8:56 pmMacaroni salad is my favorite.
Susan Williams says
May 14, 2015 at 8:48 pmI like my coleslaw…which you have tasted, by the way!
Thomas Murphy says
May 14, 2015 at 8:40 pmI like corn on the cob.
Betsy R Barnes says
May 14, 2015 at 8:12 pmOne of my favorite cookout side dish is veggie pasta salad. I make this all summer with fresh veggies from our local farmers market 🙂
Elena says
May 14, 2015 at 7:42 pmI like coleslaw as a side dish
Jessica To says
May 14, 2015 at 7:34 pmI like baked beans as a side.
Natalie says
May 14, 2015 at 7:04 pmI LOVE corn on the cob or fruit salad.
Nicole Dziedzic says
May 14, 2015 at 7:02 pmMy favorite summer BBQ side is potato salad for sure. A must have!
Mary Happymommy says
May 14, 2015 at 6:39 pmI love pasta salad as a side.
Amanda Sakovitz says
May 14, 2015 at 6:26 pmI love potato salad!
Margot C says
May 14, 2015 at 4:10 pmI love the part of summer when you have sweet white corn on the cob for a side dish.
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May 14, 2015 at 1:44 pmCORN